Short Mardi Himal Trek - 4 Day

  • 4 Days
Price per personUS$399
We Offer Group Price
No. of peoplePrice P.P
1 - 1 US$ 540
2 - 2 US$ 430
3 - 5 US$ 399
6 - 10 US$ 380
11 - 16 US$ 355
07 November, 2024
$540 x 1 guests:
$540

Total
$540
Customize My Trip
  • Trip Duration4 Days
  • Difficulty LevelEasy-Moderate
  • Best SeasonMarch/ Apr/May/Jun/Sep/Oct/Nov/Dec
  • Max Altitude4,500 m ( Mardi Himal base amp

Overview

Short Mardi Himal Trek - 4 Days Itinerary is an astonishing adventure trek in Nepal. It's situated on the lap of the magnificent Mardi Himal and Fishtail mountains in the shade of other overwhelming Himalaya ranges of Hiunchuli and Annapurna. 

Join this full of adventure experience which takes you through the lush forests of pines, rhododendrons, oaks, and dense, typical Gurung villages, and their flora and fauna.

Mardi Himal Trek Highlights 

  • Enjoy the stay in Pokhara
  • Enriched in exotic flora and fauna
  • Spectacular view of Annapurna ranges, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Dhaulagiri, and many other
  • Unspoiled culture and nature of the Himalayas
  • Less crowded trek, peace of mind
  • Reach High camp and enjoy the Panoramic view of the mountains

 

Benefits of this trek with ART

  • Free Airport transfers on arrival and departure by private vehicles 
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, Down jacket, and walking poles (rental is included if needed)
  • Duffle bag if required  (Optional) 
  • Souvenir: Trekking route map/browser and printed ART company HIKING T-shirt
  • An Oximeter to measure your Oxygen and Pulse at a high altitude to find out the accurate health condition while you are trekking in the mountain.
  • WOKI TOKI to monitor your oxygen and pulse level 

Mardi Himal Trek Guide, Itinerary, Foods, accommodations

The Mardi Himal with highly experienced local trekking guides, local food, encounter local people and their lifestyle, Inspiring 360-degree mountain views, mountain fresh air, and its wilderness, these are the worth part of the journey whilst trekking in the Himalayas!

Mardi Himal Trekking route is a newly opened trail and becoming very popular in a short time because of its beauty of the diversity of nature and culture, less crowded trek in the Annapurna region which is very fascinating and captivating, the view is mind-blowing.

The Mardi Himal trek features beautiful villages of Gurung people who are typically Nepali in style and architecture, lush forest, and the evergreen valley are worth part seeing during this trek! 

The mountain view that you will be enjoying on this trek is incredibly amazing, witness this beautiful view of the Himalayan mountain including Annapurna South, Mount Machhapuchhre (also known as Fishtail), and Mount Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, Dhaulagiri, and many others. 

Itinerary

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  • Trekking Lodge
  • 5 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 1885 m
  • Trekking lodge
  • 6/7 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 3,150m
  • 6/7 hrs
  • 8 hrs
  • Breakfast + Lunch + Dinner
  • 3700 m (High camp)
  • 5 hrs
  • 815 m

Trip map

Short Mardi Himal Trek - 4 Day map

Trip inclusion

  • International Airport- Hotel- Airport pick up and drop off by private car/Jeep/ Hiace.
  • Meals on a full-board basis (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner/ the main course) during the trek in the mountain.
  • Alpine Ramble’s experienced, government licensed, English-speaking trekking guide.
  • Local strong porter to help the trekkers luggage during the trek (1 porter = 2 trekkers with limited weights ‘10kg each max’) 
  • All salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport, and insurance for the guide.
  • All necessary papers including Annapurna conservation area permit and TIMS card (Trekking Information Management System) fee.
  • Trekking equipment such as the Sleeping bag, and down jacket on request (optional)
  • Trekking lodges (Tea House) throughout the trek 
  • Assistant guide for group 8 or above
  • Kathmandu- Pokhara- Kathmandu by tourist bus
  • Private vehicle from Pokhara- Nayapul- Pokhara by taxi/Jeep/car
  • Supplementary snacks: energy bar, crackers, cookies, etc.
  • Seasonal fresh fruits dessert every evening after dinner.
  • Appreciation of certificate after the successful trek.
  • Farewell Dinner at a typical Nepalese restaurant with traditional music and dance
  • Alpine Ramble’s complimentary free T-shirt/  route map and a duffel bag (if required)
  • Oximeter to measure your oxygen and Pulse level during the trek in the mountain, it’s very useful for all the trekkers to be aware of the high altitude sickness.
  • Compressive first aid box (Guide will carry it throughout the trek).
  • Emergency rescue operation assistance in arranging in case of complex health condition (funded by your Travel Insurance)
  • All government, Local taxes/ vat and official Expenses
  • Nepal entry visa fees (you can easily issue the visa on arrival at Tribhuwan International Airport, Kathmandu). $25 USD for 15 days Visa.
  • Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule (Foods and accommodations before or after the trek) 
  • Extra drinks as alcoholic & non-alcoholic such as Fanta, Coca-cola, sprite, water, beer, etc.
  • Additional costs by out of management control due to the landscape, weather conditions, illness, changes in government policies, strikes, physical condition, etc.
  • Personal expenses such as snacks, laundry, telephone, WIFI, hot shower, etc at tea houses on a trek.
  • Travel insurance has to cover emergency rescue evacuation from the high-altitude 
  • Personal trekking equipment for this trek 
  • Tips for guide and staff (Tipping is expected
  • Any other expenses that are not mentioned in the Price Include section of this trek.

Trip Info

We strictly prioritize our valuable client’s safety and satisfaction while traveling with Alpine Ramble Treks.

Your safety is our paramount concern. On every trip with ART, our guides and porters will be carrying useful and necessary equipment as well as the medical kit, you will be provided by our leaders who have extensive knowledge of first aid if required.

However, during the trip; natural disasters, weather disturbances, health conditions, politics, transport, or a multitude of other factors, that are beyond our control can result in a change of originally planned itinerary or cancel the trip as a safeguard.

Our guide has full authority to alter or even drop the planned itinerary of any part if it is necessary due to safety concerns. In this circumstance, you need to be flexible with your planned itinerary and take after the guideline as instructed by your guide/ leader. 

Note:- we do everything we can to minimize its effect, but we won’t be responsible for any result of alterations on itineraries or any delays due to unexpected circumstances.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is mandatory for all the clients who are going to participate in Mardi Himal Trek. 

We highly recommend a compressive travel insurance package to all our clients, the insurance must cover helicopter rescue and evacuation expenses at Height altitude for the trekkers to Annapurna base camp, it will be assisted inadequate protection tour to cover personal injury, medical expenses, repatriation expenses, and any kind of illness will be covered.

Alpine Ramble Treks kindly ask any of our travelers to send a reliable travel insurance copy through email once you book the trip with us.  Your travel insurance must cover personal accidents, medical expenses, emergency repatriation, and personal liability.

Having good travel insurance will not only guarantee you peace of mind while you travel with us but also provide you with complete coverage for anything things that may go wrong.

A Typical Day On The Mardi Trek

Every morning during the Mardi Himal Trek, you will be served a wake-up tea at about 6 am by our guide then we go to have breakfast with the stunning views.

Breakfast, normally the breakfast serves around 7 am, and walk start by 8 am, the walking will begin after the stretching and warm-up before we move on every day, Our daily walk is Normally around 3-4 hours approximately but it depends on your level of physical fitness as well. 

Lunch during the trek is usually held between 12-1 pm with a 40-minute duration, the fresh and hygienic lunch will be typically taken from the menu which will serve as fast as possible with a cup of tea or coffee.

Dinner and Overnight camp, Soon we arrive at our camp (Trekking lodge) then we might take some rest before we go to dinner and but our guide and porter will be glad to serve the cup of tea in your room while resting and we alert that for our dinner around 5-7 5 pm, rest of the time you may like to visit the places around or resting in the room.

At the termination of the day, our trekking guide encourages you to visit the local Sherpa settlements to know more about their culture and lifestyle in the Himalayas region while preparing the meals.

Every day our trekking will be nicely pleasured by stunning sceneries of Himalayas mountain views, taking the captivating photos and videos of untouchable mountains and exploring the mountain villages and their lifestyle which can be a delighted moment.

Note: Every day, after dinner our guide will be briefing about the program the next day.

Physical Condition Requirements for Mardi Trek

The Mardi Himal Trek is normal trekking of the Annapurna region, it is possible to trek with a basic level of fitness, a good training plan before your Mardi Himal Trek trip will make it that much more enjoyable. It doesn’t require any climbing skills.

We have seen many different ages of travelers completing this trek like old, young, overweight, and underweight and they all are very much appreciated about the journey, as a non-technical trek that does not require crampons, walking poles, oxygen cylinders, ropes, and technical equipment.  

But our company will be provided the warm down jackets and sleeping bags if you do not have your own.

A normal ABC trek is accessible to most trekkers who have some genus of fitness level and decent drive with a lot of stamina to last two weeks in the cold weather in the mountain.

if you could convenience yourself to take some normal pre-training courses like daily physical exercises, jogging, running, climbing the staircase and walking down, cycling, swimming and hitting the gym, etc that would be greatly helped to accomplish the journey easier.

Accommodations on Mardi Trek

Alpine Ramble Treks will be accommodated in the best hotel-like 3 stars categories with the good facilities of WIFIHot Shower, and AC room with the best breakfast services on the selection in Kathmandu, and all Accommodations are provided on the twin-sharing basis. The single supplement will be served if you are a single traveler.

Accommodations during the trek in the mountains, basically you will be staying at basic trekking lodges where you will have a nice and clean room with warm blankets, pillows, and comfortable matrices ( matrices size cannot be very thick size but still comfortable).

All the facilities during the Mardi Himal Trek are not as same as in Kathmandu but still very pleasant and suitable. Do not expect everything is a high-level standard in the mountain.

Alpine Ramble Treks would be glad to ensure the attached bathroom in every possible place even in the Annapurna region in advance booking, in some places; you have to compromise in sharing a bathroom at a high altitudes area because there is no room with an attached bath have being built at this elevations area.

NOTE:  High standers Hotels in Kathmandu like 4-5 stars will be provided on your request with the extra cost basis

Meals on Mardi Trek

The Mardi Himal Trek is a well-established trekking route in Nepal Himalayas where you can get numerous trekking lodges along the way in the whole journey and basic meals are available in the trekking lodge on this route.

The meals are served by our company as per our inclusive way which is included in this Mardi Himal Trek program. Basically, the foods are provided in the same tea house where you stay overnight and there are no outside foods allowed according to the rule and regulations of the local community but you can simply take the normal snacks, water and drinking stuffs from outside as you wish which are allowed.

In order to complete the 5/6 Days base camp, food is one of the most important factors that you really need to hike in the Himalayas.

The meal on this trek is very convenient and fresh except for meat items, usually, we take our breakfast and dinner at the same lodge where we stay and for the lunch, our trekking guide will be chosen every day at the best place possible along the way,

Food during the trek, you will have full options to select your preferred meals items from the menu which are provided by the local tea houses, the Menu offers verities of ethnic cuisines foods as well as western styles meals including Sherpa stew, Fresh vegetable items, Rara noodles, different soups, handmade bread items, rice items, spaghetti, pizza, eggs, potatoes items, Apple pie, Dal Bhat and various of drinking like Black tea, lemon tea, Hot chocolates, Ginger tea, Milk coffee/tea, green tea, black coffee, Lemon ginger tea are available on the menu in this trek.

The meals are quite more surprising on this trek than on other trekking routes Like the Everest and Langtang regions of Nepal, all selected items from the menu of the lodge will be fresh, hygienic, and tasty. In some places, there are non-veg item meals available however we do not recommend taking these meat items in the Annapurna region as they are not hygienic and healthy during the trek.

Fresh and healthy meals during the trek like  Dal Bhat, Vegetable items, and soups items ( Garlic soup, potato soup, onion soup with the food, ) are recommended which are prepared by the local supplement and do not store for a long period of time to serve it.

Note: The water is available everywhere during the ABC trek which costs around 1-3 dollars per liter of bottles or you can also use the normal tap water for free but water purification pills are required to filter. And we would like you to take a separate proper bottle for hot water reason because cold water cannot be fit every time in the high altitude area and it’s too cold.

Passport and Visa

All clients must have a valid passport with at least 6 months prior validity from the return date  Nepalese visas can be obtained from the immigration office or Consulate in your country or arrival at Kathmandu Airport.

Last-minute booking

Concerning your desirable interest in any trip with Alpine Ramble Treks, we absolutely accept even your last-minute booking. You can book a trip directly Online or by calling anytime. But eventually, Last minute booking may not acceptable for Bhutan and Tibet.

Extra personal expenses on trekking

All your foods are included in the package (Lunch, Breakfast, and Dinner with hot drinks), the foods will be served as per the package program and besides that cost will be extra if you extend the trip more than the schedule of our package. l

Last but not least, we would also like to suggest that our client carry some snacks like energy bars, snickers, water, chocolates, cookies, and personal belonging materials like passport, battery chargers, etc.

Equipment lists

Head and Face 

  • Warm and a sun hat with a scarf
  • Headlight
  • Sunscreen +40 or above
  • Proper sunglass
  • Face wipes and tiny towels

List for Hands & Body parts

  • Lightweight gloves
  • And warm Globes
  • Down jacket (the company will be provided in rent)
  • A thick Sleeping bag (the company will be provided in rent)
  • 2 pairs of hiking t-shirts, preferably quick-drying, possibly thermal tops for the treks
  • Fleece jacket and sweaters for the cold temperature
  • Poncho or rain jacket
  • warm Socks, preferably a cotton –mix
  • Lightweight cotton trekking pants 
  • The proper Trekking Boots
  • crampon (optional)
  • walking poles 

Essential gear

  • Day Backpack above the 30 L
  • Pack covers and Thermal bottle
  • Water peals for the normal water
  • Deodorant
  • Laundry soap
  • Antibacterial Gel
  • Toiletries
  • toothbrush
  • Shampoo

Personal accessories

  • Camera/ Cell Phone
  • Money wallet with Money
  • Padlocks/ Plastic bag
  • Watch/ Sewing kit
  • Extra p photos and passport photocopies

First-aid Kit

  • Diamox (acetazolamide)
  • Lozenges
  • Elastic bandages
  • Moleskin
  • Cotton bandages and band-aids
  • Lancing needle
  • Antibiotic eye-drops
  • Thermometer
  • Sling
  • Paracetamol
  • Antiseptic antibacterial cream or solution
  • Painkillers
  • Anti-emetic for nausea (not at high altitude)
  • Loperamide to control diarrhea
  • Norfloxacin or Cipro to cure diarrhea, and other infections

Responsible for Tourism

Our experienced field staff/team strongly believes that we all are equally responsible to act in favor of the local culture and environment. We would like to follow the important role of following the rules. 

  • please respect the local people and their laws, custom, and their beliefs
  • Please always ask your guides for permission before doing something in the local community. 
  • please support the keep environment clean, wherever you would travel and dispose of rubbish
  • Please help the local community to encourage the positive sides of tourism as long as possible.

We Alpine Ramble Treks are involved in the Kathmandu Environmental Education Project (KEEP) and organize eco-friendly trips that teach to make the sustainable positive environmentally sensitive of both travelers and communities.

Best Time To Travel

The Annapurna base camp trek can be done throughout the year, but during the dry season (Autumn), which runs from the mid of September to May, and the pre-monsoon season (Spring) from March to May, these months are the absolute time and favorable months for trekking in Nepal Himalayas, offers crystal clear view of fresh snowy mountains with the nice temperature and nights are quite cold normally temperature drops to the negative during the nights.

Transportations

Alpine Ramble Treks provide all the necessary transportation for your trip including free transportation to and from  Airport for our valuable clients; on your upon arrival, you will be warmly welcomed by our airport representative in the traditional way and you will be reassigned to your Hotel. Similarly, we also provide private vehicles for the Kathmandu valley sightseeing and a small tour of the City areas.

Booking and payment process

Alpine Ramble Treks (P) Ltd. is a government-authorized and registered trekking and adventure operator based in Nepal.

The company registered number is 178805/074/075 we are also associated with various local tourism sectors in order to process the trip booking with Alpine Ramble the percent of full trip payments can be made with required documents such as passport, travel insurance copies, and flight details to Nepal with a two weeks period from the booking date.

Our respected traveler can be made the Payment Online directly from our website, bank transfer, western union, or any other remittances, the remaining can be paid on your arrival at Kathmandu Hotel or office.   

Your safety is of paramount concern whilst traveling with Alpine Ramble Treks, come and enjoy the trip, by booking Online Click here  "BOOK YOUR TRIP" 

We look forward to guiding you in the Himalayas for a wonderful trekking experience of a lifetime!

FAQs

You could use the credit card only in cities, areas of Nepal, in the mountains; the credit card is not acceptable in most places.

The Highest elevation of the Annapurna base camp trek is 4130 meters above sea level. 

Yes, We have a safe and sound place to store where you can easily store your luggage at our hotel or office.

Not at all, you’ll be provided 3 meals a day: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner during the trek in the mountains and it’s a good idea to carry some power bars, cereal bars or other high energy foods with you. Powder Gatorade is also recommended to fight dehydration.

Yes, The trekkers should have to have registered trekking permits, and TIMS (Trekker's Management Systems), they are all helped and provided by Alpine Ramble Treks- it's all included on our package program.

Eventually, almost every trekking region has tea House facilities in Nepal; during the treks in the mountains, we provide standard breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Your guide/ porter will help you with the menu selection and ensure that you get the best value meals possible. Although the food is usually plentiful and delicious, you should be aware that the menu is not normally extensive. Most teahouses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as soup and seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread, and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast. There will also be plenty of snacks available such as biscuits, chocolate, and soft drinks and in some areas, you will find fresh fruit in season. You can buy packaged water (bottled mineral water) from a local lodge and shop en route or you can also ask your guide to fill your water bottle with boiled water and treat it with water purification pills

In city areas of Nepal like Kathmandu and Pokhara, your hotel accommodation will generally include an attached bathroom and have facilities such as air conditioning, reception, Restaurant, and dining services. The level of accommodation is generally Nepalese 3 star and is comfortable and clean. If you require an upgrade of accommodation in Kathmandu or Pokhara, there are many 4 stars and 5-star options at an extra cost. Please let us know if you like high categories hotel service like 5 stars then we will be glad to book for you.

Accommodation in the mountain, you will be staying in “Teahouses.” Accommodation is limited, particularly the higher you get, so your room may differ from a private single/double room to a bed in a dormitory. The accommodation is very basic and there will frequently be shared shower and toilet facilities with other trekkers sometime. Every teahouse has a common dining hall offering varieties of local and western kinds of meals including hot drinks like coffee and any kind of tea in the mountains.

You will need to carry a good-size of a daypack where you could put your personal belongings, water, camera, snacks, sunscreen, a hat, a fleece jacket, and gloves for higher altitudes. The porters will carry the bigger packs with your clothes etc. They will carry packs up to 15kg.

It depends on the nature of the sickness. Generally, if you become sick, you will descend to a lower high altitude with the help and support of the staff. If you are seriously ill, injured etc we will arrange an emergency helicopter evacuation service. Our guide will take immediate action according to the situation in the mountains. Please ensure you arrange travel insurance that covers you for an evacuation service and trekking at high altitudes.

Acute mountain sickness is an illness that can affect any mountain climbers, hikers, trekkers, or travelers at high altitudes, normally; it can be suffered above high of 9,000 feet. Acute mountain sickness is caused by reduced air pressure and lowers oxygen levels at high altitudes. If you feel dizzy, suffer palpitations or severe headaches, and return immediately to a lower altitude. Do not take altitude sickness lightly. It can be fatal! Please familiarize yourself with the symptoms of altitude sickness before your trek. Do not ignore even the mildest of altitude symptoms, inform your guide, porters, or hotel staff immediately. Generally, Our guides carry basic medicine and first aid equipment including simple painkillers, altitude sickness tablets, bandages, balm for muscle ache, and medication to treat diarrhea and vomiting.

Yes, a visa is required to enter Nepal except for SAARC and Chinese nationals. One can get a visa at the Royal Nepalese Embassy or consulate or at the airport upon arrival. Two copies of passport-sized photographs are required to get a visa.

 Yes, the  Laundry services are available in every place or camp except for Annapurna base camp and Himalayas! 

Yes. Any of your currency can be exchanged in Nepal at better rates. 

Yes, a hot shower is available and it will be prepared by the gas, it is called a gas shower or bucket shower. Normally, we wouldn't prefer to take showers above the 4000 meters height because of the cold situation.

Yes, almost every teahouse has Wi-Fi Facility at a little extra Cost during the trek in the Mountains.

Yes, we highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel to Nepal; it’s easier and better to purchase travel insurance in your own country.

Yes, upon arrival at Tribhuvan International airport, you’ll be received and welcomed by our official representative then transfer to the hotel at Thamel, which is the most interesting tourist hub with many facilities in Nepal. Overnight at the hotel.

The Answer is absolutely safe even for the solo female traveler, who loves to explore Nepal through the reliable team with us; our Alpine Ramble team has been leading many successful solo female trips in Nepal Himalayas.

The best months for trekking in Nepal are in the months of September, October & November in the Autumn season and March, April & May in the Spring season.

Yes, you could choose to own your departure date according to your time and schedule If the published Group Departure dates are not suitable for your travel plan, we will help you to customize the trip Itinerary.