5,587-metre (18,330 ft)

MAX-ALTITUDE

Annapurna, Nepal

LOCATION

GROUP-SIZE

Minimum 02

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

This is a short, relatively easy, and most beautiful trek not far from Pokhara. This trip covers some of the breathtaking Himalayan ranges, glacial valleys, and hidden landscape of the Annapurna Region with diverse culture and tradition. Basic facilities and teahouses are limited so camping trek is also possible in this route. The trail goes along small winding paths, through a miraculous rhododendron forest until you reach the forest camp at an elevation of 3300 meters. The landscape eventually sets on the rugged trail dominated by the rugged high mountains landscape with amazing views of Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna and Hiunchuli. The trail undulates along the ridge and after a tiresome walk; you climb up to High camp and Mardi Himal base Camp on the following day. The entire Annapurna range is visible from the mardi himal base camp view point.


Itinerary

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m/4593ft)

Arrival at Kathmandu. Meet, assist and transfer to the hotel.

 

Overnight at the Hotel. (Welcome Dinner)

Day 02

Fly to Pokhara (25 mins), Drive to Dhampus (1 hr), Trek to Forest Camp (6 hrs).

Early breakfast, meet your Guide, and take a scenic flight to Pokhara. On the arrival at Pokhara meets our Sherpa and drives to Dhampus from where our trekking starts.

 

Overnight at Teahouse. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 03

Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp (3700m/121405ft) - 6 hours

Further proceeding on the tough forest, the sound of insects-like Cicadas surrounds you. Continuing further, a trail keeps being darker and gloomy even under sunshine, feels damp soil and smells of decaying leaves and woods. Arrive High camp for overnight stay.

 

Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 04

Hike up to Mardi Himal Base Camp and return to Mid Camp or Low Camp – 7 hours

Early morning at around 5:00, start hiking up to Mardi Himal Base Camp, which is also a viewpoint. You will have an awesome view of mountains such as Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna South (7219m), and Annapurna I (8091m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Tent Peak (5695m), Machapuchhre (6993) also called Fishtail. After spending some time, we descend down to High Camp for our full breakfast and then down to Mid camp or Low camp according to our convenience.

 

Overnight at teahouse lodge. (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)

Day 5

We will start our trek early in the morning after breakfast. Descend down to Siding for lunch and from there drive back to Pokhara. Fly back to Kathmandu, last flight from Pokhara to Kathmandu will be at 3:35 PM.

 

Overnight at a hotel in Kathmandu. (Breakfast, Lunch and Farewell Dinner)

Day 06

Final Departure.

Rest until your final departure. (Breakfast Included)

Got any question or Inquiries about the trip ?

In the morning after breakfast go for a walk and later return for lunch. After lunch the guest are free to rest.

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Inclusions

Cost Includes

  • Airport arrival and departure service on private tourist vehicles with a/c.
  • Welcome Garlands of seasonal flowers upon arrival.
  • Himalayan Holidays Nepal's Duffle bag to carry your luggage during trek.
  • Welcome Dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant with some cultural dance programs.
  • 2 nights stay at a 3 or 4 star hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night stay at Pokhara on a twin sharing basis including breakfast and all taxes.
  • Tea House Trek as per Itinerary including meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) accommodation at Lodges and Tea Houses, and the service of experienced English speaking trek Guide.
  • Cost of required number guide, sherpas and porters and their meals and insurance.
  • Annapurna Conservation Area fees & TIMS Permit.
  • Farewell Dinner in a restaurant which is famous among trekkers and climbers.

Cost Excludes

  • International airfares and airport departure taxes.
  • Flight Fare from Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu quoted separately.
  • Items of a personal nature such as; laundry, bar bills, snacks, alcoholic beverages, extra mileage, optional tours such as Mountain Flights, telephone calls, internet services, personal gratuities as tips to guides, bell-hops or hotel porters, drivers, etc.
  • Mineral water bottle during the trek.
  • Comprehensive Travel Insurance or "Umbrella Insurance" to cover – Illness, hospitalization, travel medicines, loss of valuables, thefts, change of itinerary, flight and tour cancellations due to unavoidable circumstances and most of all Emergency Helicopter Charter for evacuation purpose.
  • Tips for guide, porters and sherpas.
  • Any items that are not mentioned in above the costs include section.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A Nepal visa is simply issued from the Nepalese Embassy in your country. Nepal also offers an entry visa for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days at a price of USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 accordingly. Please have two passport size pictures along with you.

Yes, the best seasons to trek in Nepal start from March to May and from September to November. The view is clear and the weather is warm during these seasons. However, if you want to avoid the crowding in those times, then from May to September can also be the best time for trekking.

You need to be physically fit and healthy for the hike in Nepal. At least, doing a 2-hour morning and evening walk would help prepare you for this trek. Medical Conditions: We want you to inform us in advance if you have any medical conditions that include but are not limited to heart disease, asthma, and blood pressure.

Difficulty: The altitude and remoteness of the path affect the difficulty. Fundamentally, below 3,000m walking is quite easy. The higher the height, it is harder to walk.

In trekking a wide variety of food is available. Teahouses prepare Nepali food, Indian food, and Continental food as per menu. All the foods are freshly prepared. We suggest you not consume meat items during the trekking.

Basically, we use 3 or 4-star hotels in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan, and other major cities. Accommodation will be standard rooms on the twin-sharing principle. For our luxury package tourists, we organize 5 star and beautiful boutique hotels in all available places. On the route to trek we use the best available lodges and teahouses, standard room on twin-sharing basis and occasional dormitory for busy seasons.

In teahouse trekking, basic facilities are provided-clean rooms, blankets, freshly cooked warm food. Sometimes there will be common toilets and bathrooms outside your room. Warm water is available for showers at an extra cost.

Transportation depends on the place you are travelling. We have our fleet of transportation, cars, jeeps, Hiace, and Coaster Tourist buses for ground transfers. For air transportation, we provide Domestic Airplane and Helicopter transportation.

Mountain weather is absolutely unpredictable. It is necessary always to be well prepared against cold. Starting from 3000 m to 6000m, the morning and evening temperatures from March to May and September to November would be 0 degree Celsius to 5 degree Celsius while in the afternoon it would increase up to 20 degree Celsius to 25 degree Celsius and at night it might fall down till -5 degree Celsius to -10 degree Celsius. Similarly, during winter i.e.,. In the Mountains, heavy snowfall in December, January, and February; temperature drops to -15 degrees Celsius at night. Morning and evening will be around -5 to 5 degree Celsius and temperature will rise up to 15 degree Celsius during daytime. And our monsoon season from June to August where we expect heavy and continuous rainfall. But if we go above 3000m altitude, the ratio of rainfall will decrease. The temperature during the day will go up to 25 degrees Celsius high and, in turn, reduce down to 0 degree Celsius to -5 degree Celsius. The morning and evening will be chilling, from 5 degrees Celsius to 15 degrees Celsius.

For trekking in the Mountains you will need very warm, windproof, waterproof clothes. You must bring a trekking/hiking boot which is comfortable to wear and walk. Beside that, a quick dry t-shirt, trousers and towel is important.

On average you have to walk 6 to 8 hrs a day covering 12 to 18 km in distance.

Of course, this trip is completely safe for solo travelers. You will have your guide and porter for your assistance; they will definitely take care of you along the trip.

We have included rest/spare day in your itinerary to acclimatize in the thin air. Your guide will encourage you to drink more soup and garlic which is believed to help in high altitude. Besides that, your guide will be carrying medicine (Diamox) to reduce altitude sickness.