Will somebody come to pick me up at the airport upon my arrival?

Yes, one of our airport representatives will be at the airport to welcome you. He will be carrying the <strong>Hike Holiday Treks </strong>placard with your name underneath. He will take you to your hotel and help you to check in.

How much distance do we need to travel to reach Base Camp of Annapurna?

The Annapurna Base Camp Trek has a maximum distance of 110 kilometers (68.36 miles). The path you travel and any changes you make may impact the overall mileage.

How much cash should I take on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek for 14 days?

Our treks are all-inclusive, covering accommodation, meals, park fees, and permits. Travelers usually bring extra cash for bottled water, snacks, tea, souvenirs, tips, and optional donations to monasteries. About $20- $25per day is typically sufficient for these additional expenses.

What is the weight limit for a porter on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek for 14 days?

Porters typically carry between 15 to 25 kg (33 and 55 lbs.) on trekking routes, while camping porters can manage up to 40 kg (88 lbs.). Generally, one porter is assigned for every two travelers.

Can I get lost while trekking to Annapurna Base Camp?

No, you’re unlikely to get lost. You’ll be in a group and led by our local team. The trail is well-marked and simple to navigate, and the locals are kind and helpful. Overall, the walk is extremely safe.

Where can I store my belongings that are not required for the trek?

The hotel where you will be staying in Kathmandu before and after the trek has the facility to store all your unnecessary belongings while you are on the trek, safely and without charging any fees.

Where do we go to the toilet along the trail?

Usually, before leaving the teahouse, our guides advise trekkers to go to the toilet to avoid needing to go during the trail. Moreover, you will come across few houses along the trail who will let you use their toilet. But if it is an emergency and there are no houses nearby, then you will have to go in the wild!

Are your guides qualified to handle a medical emergency?

Our guides are qualified to handle small, primary medical emergencies as they are first-aid trained. And in the case of an emergency, then they will manage the emergency evacuation in cooperation with the Kathmandu team, so that patients can get medical attention as soon as possible.

Is vaccination required for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek for 14 days?

Yes, you need to be vaccinated and have a negative PCR report to trek to Annapurna Base Camp. Besides the COVID-19 vaccine, it’s a good idea to consult medical experts and local agencies about other recommended vaccinations or medications.

Is travel insurance necessary to do the trek? If so, what type of travel insurance is good?

Travel insurance is compulsory to do any treks in Nepal. But before you purchase your travel insurance, make sure you know the maximum altitude you will reach, because insurance varies depending upon the elevation. You can get more information about the different types of travel insurance packages from your insurance company. But, most importantly, if you are trekking to an altitude that is above 5600m above sea level, make sure your travel insurance covers emergency helicopter evacuation, extra expenses due to health concerns, and trip cancellation charges.

Mardi Himal With Poon Hill Trek- 12 Days

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12 Days

Trip Duration

Difficulty

Easy

Activities

Trekking

Group Size

Min 1 People

Max. Altitude

4500m./14764ft.

Destination

Nepal

Meals

12 Breakfast
8 Lunch
8 Dinner

Accommodation

3 star hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Guest house during the trek

Transportation

Airport Pickup and drop out by private vehicle and Pokhara - Nayapul Sidhing- Pokhara on a private vehicle
Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus

Highlights of Mardi Himal With Poon Hill Trek- 12 Days

This trail is one of the popular ones. It allows you to enjoy the hike at your own pace and is suitable for beginners.
Experience the scenic drive to Pokhara, known as the “city of lakes,” and marvel at Nepal’s countryside.
Discover Pokhara’s crowding streets and take in the beauty of Phewa Lake.
Walk through a dense forest of oaks and rhododendrons and connect yourself to nature.
Witness the beauty of the Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest Conservation Area home to diverse flora and fauna.
Enjoy Charming sunrise and sunset views over the Mountains from Poon Hill (one of the vantage points of Nepal).
Interact with local groups, learning about their lifestyle, culture, and traditions.
Witness a captivating sunrise amidst the Himalayas from the upper viewpoint (4200m).
Relish the breathtaking vistas of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Mardi Himal.
Taste delicious Nepali Cuisines (Dal Bhat, Momo, Thukpa, and others) while on the trek.

Trip Overview of Mardi Himal With Poon Hill Trek- 12 Days

The 12-day trek to Mardi Himal Trek via Poon Hill lies in the middle of the Himalayan, in the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trek offers a flexible trail for beginners without being too risky or time-consuming. It is famous not only among international visitors but also for the local Nepalese people.

Starting the Mardi Himal trek in Ghandruk after finishing the Poonhill Trek (3200m) offers a majestic view of Annapurna Mountain and a splendid sunrise and sunset. The best part of the journey is that even though it is one of the famous treks, it also takes you to remote areas. It gives you a taste of traditional cultures, biodiversity, and ethnic groups. The Upper viewpoint is breathtaking as you see Mount Machhapuchhre right before you.

Don’t miss out! Book your Mardi Himal Trek through Poon Hill with us for an unforgettable adventure. Our skilled guides will ensure you enjoy exploring beautiful hills and snowy mountains.

Routes Of The Mardi Himal Trek with Poonhill

Your excitement cracked in the air after you landed at the Tribhuvan International Airport. A representative of HHT will greet you and drive you to a hotel in Kathmandu, where you will have a brief meeting about your trip ahead.

The following day, you will drive smoothly to Pokhara by Tourist bus. You can enjoy the roaring mountains and hills and eat at local places. Arriving at Pokhara excites you as you see the mountains of the Annapurna Range in the distance.

From Pokhara, you will take a drive to Birethanti through Nayapul, marking the official start of your Mardi Himal via Poon Hill trek. The crisp mountain air will refresh you when you start your journey to Ulleri.

Next comes the trek to Ghorepani. Ghore means “Horses,” and “Pani” means Water in Nepali. The hike to Poon Hill the following day will be one of the best highlights of this trip. Observing the view of sunrise/ sunset over the Mountains will leave you completely spellbound and out of words.

You will descend to Tadapani after the sunrise view and ascend to Landruk with a change of pace along with a charming village for another night. As you slowly ascent through dense forest to Forest Camp (Kokar), the views of Mountain peaks will become increasingly prominent. As you continue on the Mardi Himal ridge, you can see the beautiful rhododendron bushes and Danphe (Nepal’s national bird, also called Monal).

We’ll continue on the Mardi Himal ridge and see the beautiful rhododendron bushes. We might also see the colorful Danphe along the trail.

Further, hiking up to the viewpoint, a sense of accomplishment will wash you over. After that, you’ll descend to Badal Danda. Trekking through the siding villages, you’ll finally drive to Pokhara. You’ll end your trip with a drive back to Kathmandu.

When Are the Best Times For The Trek?

Since spring and autumn mark the ideal time for trekking, you can book the Mardi Himal Trek anytime between March-May (spring) and September-October (fall). The weather during these months is perfect for hiking. With the clear skies, you’ll get glimpses of the snowcapped mountains as you walk further and further. The beautiful bloom of the rhododendron forest in spring and the cool breezy air in fall will add bliss to your hike.

You can still embark on this journey in winter (December-February) and monsoon (June-August). However, be aware of the slippery trails and unpredictable weather.

There may be a chance of mountains hiding behind the heavy clouds making the hike unworthy.

How Difficult is The Mardi Himal Trek?

This question may come to your mind after getting this far into the trip overview. Well, let’s talk about it in this section.

The Mardi Himal Trek via Poon Hill is graded as an easy to moderate trekking journey depending on your physical fitness. The plus point of this journey is that you do not need prior experience to do the adventure. The package is also carefully prepared with plenty of acclimatization time. Hence, you’ll get enough time to adjust your body to the changing altitudes. Further, although the trails are well maintained, you still need to be physically fit and healthy to embark on this journey.

Detail Itinerary of Mardi Himal With Poon Hill Trek- 12 Days

Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu

You can arrive at the Tribhuwan International Airport at any time. When you arrive, you will be welcomed by one of HHT’s airport representatives. He will help you get transferred to the Hotel. There are no planned activities today.

Activity & Duration

30 mintues drive

Highest Altitude

1335m. (Kathmandu)

Meals

Breakfast included

Accommodation

3- star hotel

Day 2: Drive to Pokhara (910m), Duration: 8-9 hours

Drive to Pokhara gives you the chance to enjoy Nepal’s countryside life. Vast mustard and rice farms line the way. Pokhara is a great place to relax and enjoy the lake-side ambiance.

Views of the Annapurna massif from the city are also quite spectacular.

You can also enjoy an evening boat ride on Phewa Lake.

Activity & Duration

8-9 hours drive

Highest Altitude

910m. (Pokhara)

Meals

Breakfast included

Accommodation

3-star hotel

Day 3: Pokhara to Ulleri (1960m/6400ft) Distance: 9 km, walking duration: 5 hours

After breakfast, you will have a drive to Birethanti, passing the village of Lumle and Nayapul. From here, the trekking path begins towards the Ulleri. As the village is left behind, the path converges through beautiful bamboo groves. The path then reaches Ranghia village, and from here, a gradual upward ascent leads to Tikhe Dhunga.

From Tikhe Dhunga, the path continues into a suspension bridge over the river. From there, it is time to climb the 3300 stone steps to the renowned Magar village of Ulleri. Although the climbing might seem daunting, it is quite pleasant, and all the while, caravans and mule carsts keep passing up and down the stairs.

Activity & Duration

1.5 hour drive and 5 hours hike

Highest Altitude

1960m. (Ulleri)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Day 4: Trek to Ghorepani (2880M/9500FT) Distance: 8 Km, Duration: 4-5 Hours

From Ulleri, you will continue to Nangethanti and to Ghorepani. The views of mountain peaks from Ghorepani, like Hiunchuli, Tukuche Peak, Dhaulagiri, and the Annapurna peaks, are magnificent.

Activity & Duration

4-5 hours hike

Highest Altitude

2880m. (Ghorepani )

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Day 5: Morning Hike to PoonHill & trek to Tadapani (2630m) Distance: 9 km, Duration: 7-8 hrs

From Ghorepani, you will wake up early to trek to Poon Hill (3210m/10530ft), the most famous vantage point in the country. The sunrise view from the viewpoint amidst the mountain peaks is fantastic after taking in the gorgeous view of the peaks, like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Tukuche Peak, Nilgiri, Varaha Shikhar, Mt. Annapurnas, Machhapuchhare, and Lamjung Himal.

After the wonderful experience, you will return to Ghorepani. After breakfast, we continue towards Tadapani, passing along terrace farms and streams. The route starts quite steeply until you cross the Deurali.

Activity & Duration

7-8 hours hike

Highest Altitude

3210m. (Ghorepani Poonhill)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Day 6: Trek to Landruk (1565m/5134ft) Distance: 7 Km, Walking Duration: 6-7 Hours

From Tadapani, the trekking trail zig-zags its way through thick rhododendron woodlands, oak, and maple trees and crosses Modi Khola. Here, the regular trekking trail is discarded; a less-trodden rail is taken up.

The vegetation becomes very verdant, and the environment becomes peaceful and isolated. All the while, the Annapurna Mountains loom down against the skyline.

Eventually, you will reach Ghandruk. From here, another small village, Phedi, is passed, and after crossing the Modi River, the small village of Landruk is finally reached. You can enjoy spectacular views of Mt. Annapurna, Hinchuli, Machhapuchre, and the lifestyle of the Gurung people.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours hike

Highest Altitude

1565m. (Landruk)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Day 7: Trek from Landruk to Forest Camp/Kokar (2600m/8530ft) Distance: 6 Km, Duration: 5-6 Hours

From Landruk, it is a steady ascent through hamlets of pine and juniper to Forest Camp. The views of the mountain peaks become more prominent along the journey.

Forest camp has sparse basic lodges and is very peaceful and isolated.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours hike

Highest Altitude

2600m. (Forest Camp)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Day 8: Trek to High Camp (3,550m/11649 ft) Distance: 7 Km, Duration: 5-6 Hours

The trail continues from Forest Camp to High Camp through the dense forests. Ascending through the trails, we see rhododendrons and trees covered in moss and lichen.

We’ll have lunch at Low Camp and enjoy the view of Mt. Machhapuchhre. Ascending from the Low Camp, the trail takes us west towards the amazing views of Annapurna South and Hiunchuli Himal.

We gradually arrive at High camp, where we’ll see lodges bigger than Low camp.

Activity & Duration

5-6 hours hike

Highest Altitude

3550m. (High Camp)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Day 9: Hike to Upper Viewpoint (4500m), then to Badal Danda; Distance: 11-12km, Duration: 6-7 hrs

On this day, we’ll wake up early to indulge and appreciate the sunrise over the Himalayas. The moment itself is legendary.

Then we’ll have breakfast and climb the Mardi Himal View Point at 4500m/13780ft. This is one of the challenging days as we walk on the narrow and rocky trails. However, the view at the end of the trek makes all the hard work worth it.

Mardi Himal is a sacred Himalaya of Nepal. No one has ever climbed the summit because of its sacred value. To date, it remains unclimbed.

The major highlight of this day is watching Nepal’s national bird Lophophorus.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours hike

Highest Altitude

4500m. (Upper Viewpoint)

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner included

Accommodation

Guesthouse

Day 10: Trek to Siding Village (1280m/4200ft) (12-13 km/Duration: 5 hrs) Then Drive to Pokhara -2 hrs

A steep descent from low camp following the same trail we went up. We then leave the trail and trek into the forest, heading to the Mardi Khola River.

We descend further to Siding and then drive back to Pokhara.

Activity & Duration

5 hours hike and 2 hour drive

Highest Altitude

1280m. (Siding)

Meals

Breakfast and Lunch included

Accommodation

3- star hotel

Day 11: Return from Pokhara to Kathmandu, Duration: 6-7 Hours

Now that your trek is complete, you’ll return from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus. In the evening, you’ll join the farewell dinner hosted by Hike Holiday Treks, where you’ll receive your achievement certificate in recognition of your journey.

If you are tired of a long bus journey, you can fly to Kathmandu at an extra cost.

Pokhara to Kathmandu costs USD 95.00 per person for one way flight. The choice is yours. Nevertheless, it would incur an additional fee.

Activity & Duration

6-7 hours drive

Highest Altitude

1335m. (Kathmandu)

Meals

Breakfast and Dinner included

Accommodation

3-star hotel

Day 12: Departure Day

Approximately 3 hours before the scheduled flight, a representative from Hike Holiday Treks will take you to the airport from where you will depart.

Activity & Duration

30 mintues drive

Highest Altitude

1335m. (Kathmandu)

Meals

Breakfast included

Includes and Excludes

What is included?

Airport pick up and drop off by private vehicle
Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Kathmandu,
Two nights’ accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category hotel in Pokhara
Surface transfer to and from Pokhara by tourist bus then by private car to and from Nayapul.
Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) during the trek
Best available twin sharing lodge to lodge accommodation during the trek
An experienced English-speaking (trekking guide), porter to carry luggage (2 trekkers: 1 porter) including their salary, insurance, equipment, meals, and
Down jacket, four seasonal sleeping bag, duffel bag, t-shirt, and trekking map (down jacket and sleeping bag are to be returned after trip completion).
A comprehensive medical kit
A farewell dinner after completion of trekking
All necessary paperwork and permits (ACAP and TIMS, please bring 3 passport size photographs)
All government and local taxes

What is excluded?

Meals not specified in the ‘Meal Inclusions’ in the itinerary’
Travel insurance
International airfare
Nepal Entry Visa Fees: You can obtain a visa easily upon your arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu. (A multiple-entry tourist visa good for 30 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 40 or equivalent foreign currency. Similarly, multiple-entry tourist visas for 90 days can be obtained by paying the US $ 100. Please bring 2 copies of passport-size photos.)
All kind of cold drinks including water, coke, Fanta, juice etc.
WI-Fi internet during the trek
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for airport representative, tour guide, trekking staff, driver etc.