5,587-metre (18,330 ft)

MAX-ALTITUDE

Annapurna, Nepal

LOCATION

GROUP-SIZE

Minimum 02

DIFFICULTY

Moderate

This is short relatively easy and most beautiful trek not far from the Pokhara. This trip covers some of the breathtaking Himalayan ranges, glacial valleys and hidden landscape of the Annapurna Region with diverse culture and tradition. There are limited teahouses with basic facilities so camping trek is also possible in this route. The trail goes along small winding paths, through miraculous rhododendron forest until you reach the forest camp at an elevation of 3300 meter. The landscape eventually setting turns 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 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 the Kathmandu. Meet, assist and transfer to hotel.

Overnight at Hotel. (Welcome Dinner)

Day 02

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

After early breakfast, meet your Guide and take a scenic flight to Pokhara. After arriving at Pokhara, meet our Sherpa and drive 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

As we continue our trek through the thick forest, you will be accompanied by various sounds of insects like Cicadas. The trail continues to get darker and quieter despite of sunshine, with damp soil and smell of decayed leaves and woods. Reach High camp for tonight.

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

Day 04

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

Early morning around 5:00, start hike upto Mardi Himal Base Camp also a view point where you will have amazing view of mountains like 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 descend 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 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 vehicle 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 3 or 4 star hotel in Kathmandu and 1 night stay at Pokhara on 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 seperately.
  • 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

Nepal visa is easily issued from Nepalese Embassy in your country. Nepal also issue on arrival visa for 15 days, 30 days and 90 days charging fee of USD 25, USD 40 and USD 100 respectively. Please carry two passport size photos along with you.

Best season for trekking in Nepal is from March to May and September to November. During this time weather is clear and warm. But, if you like to avoid crowd then best time for your trek will be from May to September.

Yes, we do provide international airport pick up and drop off services. Outside terminal, our staff will be displaying companies play card or your name card depending upon group size, for your convenience.

It is compulsory to have your insurance before you visit Nepal. For trekking and Alpine Climbing you must have High Altitude Insurance. And for Tour and sightseeing you must have travel insurance.

You must be physically fit and healthy for trekking in Nepal. It’s better to do at least 2 hours morning or evening walk to prepare yourself for this trekking.Please let us know in advance if you have any medical problems like heart disease, asthma and blood pressure.

Difficulty level depends upon the remoteness and altitude of the trekking route. Basically, trekking below 3,000m is easy. Higher the altitude, it’s more difficult to walk.

In trekking, 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 to consume meat items during the trekking.

Basically, we accommodate our clients in 3 to 4 star hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara, Chitwan and other major cities in standard rooms on twin sharing basis. For luxury package we accommodate you in 5 star and beautiful boutique hotels in available places. On trek we accommodate you in best available lodges and teahouses standard rooms on twin sharing basis and occasionally dormitory on busy season.

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

In camping trekking, we will use the tents that can keep us warm from -20 degree Celsius to -40 degree Celsius. Tents for toilet, shower, dinning and kitchen will be set up for your convenience. Comfortable trekking chairs, tables and mattress will be available. Fresh and healthy food will be prepared by our professional cook.

Means of transportation depends on places you travel. We have our own fleet of transportation like car, jeep, Hiace and Coaster tourist bus for ground transfer. Domestic airplane and helicopter are used for air transportation.

Weather in the Mountains is highly unpredictable. So we should always be prepared to tackle the cold. From March to May and September to November in the morning and evening temperature will be (from 3000m to 6000m) 0 degree Celsius to 5 degree Celsius, in afternoon it will rise upto 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. December, January and February there will be heavy snowfall in the Mountains dropping temperature till -15 degree Celsius at night. Morning and evening will be around -5 to 5 degree Celsius and temperature will rise upto 15 degree Celsius during day time. And our monsoon season from June to August where we expect heavy and continuous rainfall. But if we go above 3000m altitude ratio of rainfall will decrease. Temperature during day will reach upto 25 degree Celsius high and reduce till 0 degree Celsius to -5 degree Celsius. Morning and evening will be chill from 5 degree Celsius to 15 degree Celsius.

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

Health and safety of our clients is a major concern of our company. All our guides have got first aid training. Your guide will be carrying first aid kit and satellite phone during the trekking in case of emergency and we can use the helicopter service for immediate evacuation.

Yes, you can use your debit/credit card in major cities like Kathmandu and Pokhara. We suggest you to carry cash (Nepali Currency) during the trekking for your personal expenses.

If its Altitude Sickness problem then we will immediately carry you down to lower altitude. We will take you to the nearby health post and if the case is serious we will immediately do helicopter rescue and admit in major hospitals in Pokhara or Kathmandu.

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.