Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek course is quickly developing its notoriety for being the best off the beaten trekking way of the Annapurna district. It is situated in the east of the Modi Khola. Mardi Himal is one of the minimum went to trails in Annapurna Region. It is an ideal condition to experience the genuine embodiment of trekking enterprise.  During the Trekking course you can see the incredible of Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre and different pinnacles. The recently opened trekking course would raise the soul of excite inside any spirit. Astonishing perspectives of grand mountain ranges with a few high pinnacles (Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchre and Manaslu) will welcome the trekker all through this low to high elevation Himalayan climb. The trek bears numerous all encompassing perspectives, including Mt Fishtail, and you will encounter the life and culture of the Gurung and Magar bunches who live in this locale.

The trekkers proceeds higher and subtropical woodland is replaces by the elevated backwoods. We will spend the day at the High camp with the chance to investigation more higher edge toward the base of Mardi himal and Fishtail crest on the sensational Annapurna himalayan range. The trail experiences the settlement of different ethnic gatherings where you can appreciate distinctive societies. Climbing through the towns of indigenous groups, eating two course dinners of staple Daal Bhat and strolling through the trails grasping wild blossoms and Rhododendron and never leaving massif of Annapurna at the back stage, is an existence adjusting brave trek that you could never at any point run over in life.

Itinerary

Travel Plan:-

Day 01 :  Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to hotel


Day 02 : Drive to Pokhara (820m) by Tourist Bus . 6-7 hours.


Day 03 :  Drive from Pokhara to Kande and trek   to Pothana (1970 m), 3 hrs.


Day 04 : Trek from Pothana to Forest Camp (2550 m), 6-7 hrs


Day 05 : Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp (3,580 m), 6-7 hrs.


Day 06 : Trek from High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,120 m),and back to High Camp for Overnight. 8-9 hrs


Day 07 : Trek from High Camp to Siding Village (1280 m), and drive back to Pokhara by Private jeep . 6 hrs Trek & 2 hrs drive


Day 08 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus, 7 hrs.


Day 09 :  Departure to your home

 

Additional Information:

Regarding this trip, we are trying to provide enough information as we can via our website. If you need any discussion regarding your time availability and others query please feels free to call us directly at +9779861197727 . Alternatively, please contact us  via our email :-Himalayangatewaytrek@gmail.com

Itinerary Detail

 

Day 01 :  Arrival in Kathmandu and Transfer to hotel

We heartily welcome you to Nepal. Upon your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, our representative waiting you outside, greets you with great reverence and earnestly transfers you to the hotel. Before dinner, you could walk around Thamel or spend time as you wish. Overnight at Kathmandu


Day 02 : Drive to Pokhara (820m) by Tourist Bus. 6-7 hours.

It takes 6 -7 hours drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara gives us scenic pleasure of terraced farmland and countryside. Passing many rural settlements, following the Trishuli River and Marshyangdi.You can enjoy the night city tour in pokhara and lake side of pokhara on the beach of fantastic Fewa lke. Overnight at Pokhara.


Day 03 : Drive to Kande and trek  to Pothana (1970 m), 3 hrs.

After breakfast, we drive from Pokhara to Kande, it is 1 hrs drive from Pokhara . Our real hiking begins from kande , it is around 2 hour’s walk up hill to Australian Camp (2,400 m), We will  pass through the rhododendron forest and  terraced field . It is the good location for the Mountain View , we will have lunch here and walk around 45 minute then we will reach to Pothana and stay overnight there.


Day 04 : Trek from Pothana to Forest Camp (2550 m), 6-7 hrs

After breakfast, we climb steep way through beautiful forest along with the amazing views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The vegetation and wild life of this region can be great resource for the researchers. We arrive at Forest camp and take a rest. Overnight at Forest Camp.


Day 05 : Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp (3,580 m), 6-7 hrs.

Having breakfast, we follow the trail that goes through the forest enriched by mosses, lichen, tree ferns, and orchids. The trail traverses towards the Annapurna South and far below, towards our left we see the Modi Khola Valley that leads up to the Annapurna Sanctuary. After short, steep climb we get out of forest and hit the ridge, grassy and some parts full of snow, takes us to the High Camp. From here, the Annapurna South and Machhapuchre seem very close. Overnight at High Camp.


Day 06 : Trek from High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,120 m) and back to High Camp .  8-9 hrs

Mardi Himal Base Camp is the highest point of this trek. We have to wake  up early in the morning and set out for the hiking. The sunrise over the mountains would be fantastic. We follow the narrow paths through the Rocky Mountains. We will have our breakfast at View Point (4,200 m) with the beautiful Mountain View then we will hike around 2 hours then we will finally reach to the point, after spending quality time there we will be back to Hotel. Overnight at Mardi Himal High Camp.


Day 07 : Trek from High Camp to Siding Village (1280 m), and drive back to Pokhara by Private jeep . 6 hrs Trek & 2 hrs drive

After breakfast, we descend down through the forests and terraced fields. We arrive at Mardi Khola. From Mardi Khola, we take the trail following the bank of Mardi Khola to the village of Siding. The picturesque sight of farmland, paddy fields and less walked trail show the virginity of this region. After this, we reach into the idyllic countryside- Siding. And we will take a private jeep to Pokhara. stay overnight at Pokhara.


Day 08 : Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist bus, 7 hrs.

It is 200 km from Pokhara to Kathmandu and takes about 6-7 hours. The drive is unforgettable through villages, terraced fields and the forested hills above the road. More than that, on the way back to Kathmandu, we follow the river and streams, cross many bridges and junctions. After arrival, we go to hotel to check in and in the evening, we will have dinner together with typical Nepalese Cultural Show. Overnight at Kathmandu.


Day 09 : Departure to the International Airport

We transfer you 3 hours before your flight time. You could utilize the rest of the time for buying dainty gifts to your family members, friends and relatives.

Include/Exclude

Service Include:

  • Airport pickups and drops in a private vehicle
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast as per trip itinerary
  • Tea house accommodation during the trek
  • All meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) with tea/coffee during the trek
  • Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
  • Transportation from Pokhara to Kande and siddingto Pokhara by private jeep
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed trek guide
  • Porter service (2 trekkers: 1 porter)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • Sleeping bag to each trekkers  (to be returned after trip completion)
  • All necessary paperwork and trekking permits (ACAP, TIMS card)
  • Medical kit
  • Farewell dinner at typical Nepali restaurant
  • Trekking certificate
  • All government and local taxes
  • Travel & rescue arrangement (Helicopter evacuation available if required, at clients cost based on clients insurance policy).

Service Exclude:

  • Nepalese visa fee
  • International airfare to and from Kathmandu
  • Excess baggage charges
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and/or Pokhara
  • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara in case of early arrival, late departure, and early return from the mountain(due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary
  • Travel and rescue insurance
  • Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, shower, etc.)
  • Tips for guide(s), porter(s) and driver(s)
Equipment List

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT’S FOR TREKKING

  • Trekking boot
  • Sun glasses
  • Chap stick / Sunscreen
  • Face mask or Scarf
  • Hand towel
  • Wind stopper / waterproof top and bottom
  • Cold weather down jacket below waist
  • Fleece jacket and trouser
  • Trekking trouser
  • T-Shirts(short or long sleeves) dry fit is better
  • Polypropylene thermal tops and bottom, at least 2pairs,
  • Wind stopper and fleece gloves
  • Socks and under wears
  • Snow Gaiter (optional)
  • Runners / Snickers for camps
  • Head torch
  • Personal medical kit
  • Water Bottle/Camel Pak
  • Trekking / Ski pole (optional. Handy for anyone with knee problem)
  • Spare batteries for Camera and flash light. Check charging facility along your journey
  • Day pack Minimum25L with side pocket for water bottle
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Departure Date
  • Start Date
  • End Date
  • Booked
  • Availability
  • Mar 1, 2025
  • Mar 9, 2025
  • 540
  • Yes
  • Mar 10, 2025
  • Mar 18, 2025
  • 570
  • Yes
  • Apr 10, 2024
  • Apr 18, 2024
  • 540
  • Yes
  • Sep 10, 2025
  • Sep 18, 2025
  • 540
  • Yes
  • Sep 26, 2025
  • Oct 4, 2025
  • 540
  • Yes
  • Oct 10, 2025
  • Oct 18, 2025
  • 540
  • Yes
  • Nov 2, 2025
  • Nov 10, 2025
  • 540
  • Yes
  • Nov 14, 2025
  • Nov 22, 2025
  • 540
  • Yes
  • Nov 28, 2025
  • Dec 6, 2025
  • 540
  • Yes
Terms and Conditions

Himalayan Gateway Trek is a reputed adventure travel company that has been serving thousands of trekkers from all around the world. We are situated in Thamel, Kathmandu ,registered under license number 2126/073. Bunch of experienced guides and focused stuff has made the company this trust worthy up to date. The company is under the supervision of Mr. Bipin Lamichhane (Head) which has been providing facilities such as Trekking, hiking, tours and peak climbing.  We are fully approved and licensed  under Ministry of Tourism, Government of Nepal. We are also an active member of Trekking agents association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Assocation (NMA).

1, When you confirmed the trip,you should pay 25 % (Non- Refundable) down payment from total trip cost in advance as per the company’s policy, it help us to reserve Hotel’s in city, domestic flight’s and all other trip arrangement’s for final trip booking. with your deposit we need your details of scan passport copy by e-mail for all trips in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan,which is more secure for you to book flight ticket or more things in your real name, gender, date of birth and passport number with home address.

2, All clients are request to have a valid passport, relevant visa/s and conform to the health regulations required by the country/s that will be visited during the trip.

3, You should clear rest of the amount on your Arrival day.

Any trip booking Payment process is very easy with Himalayan Gateway Trek (P.) Ltd, We accept your last minute booking also, but you should pay total tour cost in advance.

Travel Insurance

Insurance strategy takes care of the expense of a save helicopter from rocky or remote districts of the nation and covers all outrageous exercises for your excursion, for example, boating, endeavor, trekking, canyoning and so on.

On the off chance that you fall sick or have a mishap amid your trek in Nepal, the cost can end up noticeably over the top on the off chance that you need travel protection.

Numerous insurance agencies from everywhere throughout the world are giving travel protection administrations at a sensible cost and on the off chance that you are travlling in a gathering, you might have the capacity to get further rebates.

We firmly prescribe you to purchase a travel protection that comers Rescue and Evacuation at that point bring your strategy subtle elements (eg approach number, contact telephone, scope, and so forth) since save administrations will seldom go to your guide without money store or a guarantee in Kathmandu however when you are doing visit with us, we orchestrate helicopter departure in crisis case because of height ailment or enduring damage amid campaign/trekking/Climbing or potentially wellbeing conditions.

You have to either send your duplicate of travel protection approach authentication or basically convey alongside you amid your excursion. Himalayan Gateway Treks don’t offer or mastermind any kind of Travel Insurance Policy.

At long last, please dependably have a printed duplicate of your protection strategy helpful while going in Nepal

Health & Medicine Advice

High mountain ranges such as the Himalaya and Andes offer some of the most spectacular hiking opportunities on the planet. That being said, walking at high altitude brings with it certain inherent risks. Good advice is to make sure that you are well prepared for the trek since lack of fitness can often lead to discomfort or illness. The most common health issues that trekkers have during the trekking is altitude sickness so we should always ready for these risks. Something as simple as a foot blister can totally ruin a trek, not only for you but also for your companions.

You are healthy and mental and physical wellness at the season of booking this visit

A standout amongst the most well-known grievances endured by guests to Nepal is stomach issue. Drink just packaged beverages with the seals in place, boiled and filtered water. Maintain a strategic distance from extremely spicy foods in the event that you are unused to it.

Before beginning, do warm-up activities. Extending slowly builds heart rate, temperature and flow to your muscles. Likewise, following a decent night’s rest, your muscles require warming.

Altitude sickness is the name given to the collection of symptoms which can happen, when a man endeavors to rise too rapidly at heights over 2500 m (8202 ft). If you take the necessary precautions and listen to your body, chances are you will be fine.

Wearing good, comfortable and softened up footwear will go far to dodging foot issues like blisters which is one of the probability issues among trekkers.

You should have taken the necessary precautions to immunise/vaccinate for the destination you are   travelling to. If you fail to comply with the duty of disclosure in this condition and if Escape Trekking Adventures would not have permitted you to undertake the tour, or continue participation of the tour, had you made full disclosure under this condition, Himalayan Gateway trek will not be liable, except to the minimum extent.

Personal first Aid Kit

Medical survival kits are often a boring subject and many hikers don’t give it much attention. However, a survival kit is one of the most important items you carry and should not be compromised. Carry a first aid kit with you. Every outdoor person must have a personal first aid kit with proper medical background information inside, namely: emergency contact info, blood type, allergies and current medication. Trekkirs should carry followings things.
->Analgesics. Aspirin, Advil or Tylenol – for headaches etc.
->Thermometer (to check for fever) – mercury thermometers are prohibited by airlines
->Anti-diarrhoeal drug
->Antibiotic eye drops (one bottle)
->Anti-inflammatory drug
->Tweezers (for removal of splinters)
->Adhesive waterproof tape (3-4′ long of 1″ wide tape rolled onto a popsicle stick or sewing thread bobbin)
->Safety pins (2 large pins; can be used for gear, to secure bandages, dig out a splinter, etc)
->Medical gloves (1 pair, nitrile surgical or non-latex barrier gloves; the sanitary option if you need to help someone that is bleeding, or you want them to help you!)
->Muslin Triangular Bandage in a compressed package (handly as a sling of to fashion different types of splints)

Trekking equipment
  • • Fleece beanie
    • sun glasses
    • Chap stick / Sunscreen
    • Face mask or Scarf
    • Hand towel
    • Wind stopper / waterproof top and bottom
    • Cold weather down jacket below waist
    • Fleece jacket and trouser
    • Trekking trouser
    • T-Shirts(short or long sleeves) dry fit is better
    • Polypropylene thermal tops and bottom, at least 2pairs,
    • Wind stopper and fleece gloves
    • Socks and under wears
    • Trekking boot
    • Snow Gaiter (optional)
    • Runners / Snickers for camps
    • Head torch
    • Personal medical kit
    • Water Bottle/Camel Pak
    • Trekking / Ski pole (optional. Handy for anyone with knee problem)
    • Spare batteries for Camera andflash light. Check charging facility along your journey
    • Day pack Minimum25L with side pocket for water bottle
Nepal visa

Tourist who intends to visit Nepal must hold a valid passport and visa.

You may get your tourist visa in your home country or on arrival. We recommend you to get your tourist visa on arrival as it is very easy. To get your visa on arrival, you must have a valid passport and 2 passport sized photo with a light background.

Tourist Visa fee for visitors who enter Nepal for the first time in a visa year, from January to December:

  • Multiple entry visa for 15 days US$ 30
  • Multiple entry visa for 30 days US$ 50
  • Multiple entry visa for 90 days US$ 125

Tourist visa extension facility:

  • Visa extension fee for the period of 15 days us US$ 30
  • Visa extension fee for the period of more than 15 days US$ 2 per day.
  • Visa can be extended for a maximum period of 150 days in a visa year (January – December) at the Department of Immigration.

No visa required for:

  • Children below 10 yrs.
  • Any foreigner, who has stayed in Nepal up to fifteen (15) days continuously and re-enters Nepal during the same visa year.
  • Any tourist who is entering Nepal for three days or less.
Permits and fees

Entrance fees must be paid before touring heritage sites around Kathmandu Valley

Foreigners SAARC Nepalese
Narayanhiti Durbar Museum Rs. 500 Rs. 250 Rs. 100
Kathmandu Durbar square Rs. 750 Rs. 150 free
National Museum Chhauni Rs. 200 Rs. 25 Rs. 20
Patan Durbar Square Rs. 500 Rs. 100 free
Patan Museum Rs. 250 Rs. 25 Rs. 10
Patan Golden Temple Rs. 50 Rs. 20 free
Mahabouddha Temple Rs. 50 Rs. 30 free
Bhaktapur Durbar Square Rs. 1,500 Rs. 500 free
National Art Museum, Bhaktapur Rs. 100 Rs. 50 Rs. 20
Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple) Rs. 200 Rs. 50 free
Bouddhanath Stupa Rs. 250 Rs. 150 free
Pashupatinath Temple Rs. 1,000 Rs. 1,000 free
Changu Narayan Temple Rs. 100 Rs. 25 free
Ethnographic Museum, NTB Rs. 200 Rs. 100 Rs. 30

 

Entrance permits fees for National parks and Conservations areas

Foreigners SAARC Nepalese
Makalu-Barun national park
Sagarmatha national park
Langtang national park
Rara national park
Shey Phoksundo national park
Khaptad national park
Rs. 3,000/person +13% VAT Rs. 1’500/person + 13%VAT free
Bardia National Park
Parsa Wildlife Reserve
Koshi Toppi Wildlife Reserve
Rs. 1,000/person Rs. 500/person Rs. 50/person
Chitwan National Park Rs. 1,500/person Rs. 500/person Rs. 100/person
All Conservation Areas Rs. 2,000/person Rs. 200/person free

Jungle drives / vehicle entry fees

Car Jeep Van Chopper
Chitwan National Park Rs. 2,000/day Rs. 4,000/day Rs. 5,000/day Rs. 5,000/landing
Parsa, Shuklaphanta
Koshi Tappu wildlife reserve
Rs. 1,000/day Rs. 2,000/day Rs. 3,000/day Rs. 5,000/landing
Food And Accommodations.

Himalayan Gateway Trek  usually books hotel accommodation for you in cities on  Bed and Breakfast basis as your requirements. During your trek you can stay in a local tea house or camp. It depends on your wishes. While you are on a tea house trek, Himalayan Gateway Trek  invites you to choose the food you like for your breakfast, lunch and dinner from the menu. Our experienced guide will help with selecting and ensure that you get hygienically prepared, plentiful and healthy food. Most tea houses offer a variety of rice and noodle dishes, as well as seasonal vegetables. A variety of cereals, bread and egg dishes are generally available for breakfast, properly Hot drinks like Tea/coffee,Hot chocolate and others are available with all meals, and you can also buy mineral water in most of the areas where you find tea houses.



Tour Highlights

  • Trip Grade
  • Duration9
  • Starting PointPothana
  • Ending PointSidding
  • TransportationBus/Private Car/Flight
  • Group Size1-30
  • MealsB+L+D
  • ActivitiesTrekking,Tours
  • Trek StyleTea House
  • Max. Altitude4450m
  • Min. Altitude850
  • Best TimeMarch, April,May,Sep,Oct,Nov,December

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