| Trip code | |
| Package name | Mardi himal trek with poon hill |
| Duration | 19 |
| Max. elevation | 4500M m |
| Level | MODERATE |
| Transportation | Private/Tourist vehicle |
| Accomodation | Tea house |
| Starts at | Kathmandu |
| Ends at | Kathmandu |
| Trip route | |
| Cost | USD 0 per person |
| Mode of Trekking: | In the best hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara, staying in simple to standard lodges on trekking |
| Trek Grade: | Moderate to Adventurous |
| Highest Point: | 4,500 m / 14,850 feet at Mardi Himal View Point. |
| Trekking duration: | 13 Nights & 14 Days from Pokhara to Pokhara |
| Total Trip: | 18 Nights & 19 Days from arrival to final departure. |
| Day 01: | Arrival in Kathmandu 1,350 m / 4,430 feet and transfer to hotel |
| Day 02: | Cultural and Historical sightseeing tour and trek preparation |
| Day 03: | Fly or drive to Pokhara 860 m-06 hrs |
| Day 04: | Drive to Lumle 1,540 m and trek to Mahabir 1,720 m-05 hrs |
| Day 05: | Trek to Pritim Deurali 2,050 m - 05 hrs |
| Day 06: | Trek to Kokar/ Forest camp 2,520 m-05 hrs |
| Day 07: | Trek to Low Camp 2,970 m - 05 hrs |
| Day 08: | Trek to High Camp 3,700 m - 05 hrs |
| Day 09: | At High Camp for hike to Mardi Himal View Point 4,500 m |
| Day 10: | Trek to Forest Camp- 06 hrs |
| Day 11: | Trek to Landruk 1,450 m-06 hrs |
| Day 12: | Trek to Jhinu 1,700 m-05 hrs |
| Day 13: | Trek to Ghandruk-1,950 m-05 hrs |
| Day 14: | Trek to Bhanthati 2,230 m via Tadapani 2,660 m-06 hrs |
| Day 15: | Trek to Ghorepani village 2,780 m / 9,121 feet-05 hrs |
| Day 16: | Hike to Poon Hill and trek to Hille 1,320 m-06 hrs |
| Day 17: | Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara- 05 hrs |
| Day 18: | Drive back to Kathmandu and transfer to hotel-06 hrs |
| Day 19: | Depart Kathmandu for international departure |
On reaching Kathmandu at Nepal international airport, Open trail treks staff and guide receive you for a short transfer to your hotel. Located in the hub of Kathmandu city around Thamel an exciting place to be. Check into your rooms and join with other members for a trek briefing at the hotel meeting place. Our guide will provide short information regarding the trek, local lodges, and foods with do’s and don’ts.
Evening enjoys a typical Nepalese dinner with cultural programs from all parts of Nepal, as an introduction to Nepal heritage.
The morning after breakfast, our city guide takes you to the heart of Kathmandu for an exciting tour. Visit of old palace courtyard around Durbar Square, as well residence of Kumari, the living virgin goddess. Includes various temples of great historical and religious interest, a short drive to Swayambhunath Stupa.
The oldest Buddhist monuments and famous landmarks of the country, from here tour of Bouddhanath with the world's largest dome stupa. Includes tour of the holy Hindu temple of Pashupatinath, and then back to hotel, rest of the afternoon free.
As well as for trek preparation and individual activities before dinner as per your chosen restaurants.
Depart from the hotel for an exciting overland journey to beautiful Pokhara, a drive of more than 6 hours. Approx. 220 k.m. distance an interesting drive on main highway head towards Nepal Mid-West around Annapurna Himalayan region. Finally ending the drive on reach Pokhara by the serene Phewa Lake, where most good hotels are located.
Having hearty breakfast, morning a few hour drive beyond Pokhara city to a hill village of Lumle. From this nice farm village, a walk leads through cultivated farm terraces and into the cool shade of the forest. As the walk continues facing views of Annapurna Himalayan peaks, then reaching a small village at Mahabir for an overnight halt.
From this small farm village, a walk leads uphill on a stone-paved path for sometimes and then enters a dense forest. The trek follows on a quiet trail, hardly trekked by the main flow of trekkers on this hidden path. Slowly walk leads to climb into tree lines reaching Pritam Deurali for overnight, in the comfort of a simple nice lodge.
Pritam Deurali offers superb views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna range of peaks with towering Machhapuchare Himal, and the Fish Tail peak.
Morning enjoys views of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas, having breakfast, start the walk on leaving Deurali. From here leaving the main trail and villages off the beaten tracks into a dense forest. Covered in rhododendron, oaks and pine trees, after a few hours of gradual up reaching Kokar for overnight stop. Which is also called Forest Camp, a nice small temporary settlement with simple nice lodges.
After a pleasant overnight, the morning begins with a climb into the dense forest. As the walk progress reaches a small settlement at Low Camp, a nice isolated place having few good lodges for overnight. This place is also called Badal Camp, due to heavy mist and fogs normally hang around this lovely spot amidst the forest surrounding.
follows a steep path on a high ridge. As tall trees slowly disappear for a smaller bush of rhododendron and juniper. After hours of good climb reaching the High Camp. Scenic and a wide-open place facing grand views of rolling green hills and snow-mountain range.
From High Camp, start early for a long day hike to our first main highlight of the adventure. Start the walk with a slow and steady climb, then reach a lovely open high ridge at Mardi Himal View Point. The best place for a stunning panorama of the surrounding giant peaks of Annapurna Himalayas with majestic Machhapuchare and Mardi Himal.
Enjoy the breathtaking views from the highest point of the adventure, and then head back to High Camp for overnight halt.
An easy downhill back into dense tall tree lines and lush vegetation, on leaving the High Camp. The walk continues downhill then reaching Low Camp and then at Forest Camp for last overnight camp around the high hills of Mardi Himal.
After an amazing time around Mardi Himal and its high scenic ridges, from here our route diverts on a new trail. The walk follows on a winding path into dense woods facing views of Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks. Then a long descent brings you to the large Landruk village for an overnight halt. The lodges are of a good standard with the comprehensive food menu.
Morning enjoys the views of Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks at close distance. Start the day heading down to cross a small bridge, and then through farm fields. The walk continues to cross another long bridge over Modi River reaching a small settlement at New Bridge. From here on a winding path and then up on stone steps and over a high bridge to Jhinu. A lovely village located on a high hill, a place with a natural hot spring to enjoy a refreshing dip in a warm pool.
From Jhinu walk uphill and then on a winding trail for short while, and then down to Kimrong River Valley. A possible lunch stop, afternoon an hour climb to Kimrong hill into a dense forest. Reaching the high ridge of Kimrong a small settlement with few tea shops and lodges. After a short rest head downhill and then on a winding path to Ghandruk for an overnight stop.
Ghandruk is a large Gurung village and the gateway to various adventures around the Annapurna region. At Ghandruk explore the village and observe the local farm life and culture. Visit the small museum with good information about the Annapurna region and of Gurung's traditional heritage.
Leaving Ghandruk village, morning climb up to an open high hill facing grand views of Annapurna Himalayan peaks. From here cross a stream a climb into a dense forest to a small settlement of Bhaise Kharka. Have a rest and continue on a pleasant forested trail to Tadapani for lunch stop. Afternoon walks a short descent to a stream and then climb into tall tree lines reaching Bhanthati. A nice settlement with many simple lodges, situated on a deep gorge.
Morning leads to a long climb into a gorge covered in thick forest of rhododendron and pine trees. After a few hours of steady climb, reaching on top of a hill at Deurali, a scenic spot for excellent views. Enjoy the grand panorama of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range of peaks with majestic Machhapuchare Himal. From Deurali a long downhill into the beautiful forest to Ghorepani for an overnight halt. Situated at the base of high Poon Hill. Have many good lodges with views of the Dhaulagiri Himalaya range, amidst beautiful rhododendron forest.
An early morning climb before breakfast to catch stunning sunrise, an hour hike up to Poon Hill. Which is at 3,210 m high, from Poon Hill enjoy a striking sunrise reflecting over a range of snow peaks from Dhaulagiri, Annapurna to Manaslu Himalayas. Includes majestic views of Machhapuchare Himal, the famous Fish Tail peak. After an enjoyable moment facing an amazing panorama, walk down to Ghorepani for breakfast. Leaving Ghorepani and Poon Hill on a pleasant winding path through lovely forest reaching Ulleri village. Having lunch at Ulleri, afternoon a long descent on stone-paved steps to Tirkhedhunga, a small village with beautiful waterfalls. After Ulleri a short walk down to Hille village for an overnight stop.
Our last day trek of the adventure, having breakfast walk downhill to low warm farm villages at Bhirethati. From here short walk to Nayapul and then a few hours drives to beautiful Pokhara for the last overnight stop. After a marvellous adventure on Poon Hill & Mardi Himal Trekking.
Morning departs from the hotel in Pokhara for the drive to Kathmandu, reaching by late afternoon and back to your hotel. The rest of the afternoon is free at leisure for individual activities and shopping for souvenirs.
(Options for flight to Kathmandu from Pokhara of half-hour scenic flight)
Last day in Kathmandu and Nepal, as time for your international flight our staff and guide transfer you to the airport. For your international flight homeward bound, after a great wonderful adventure and exciting experience on Mardi Himal trek with Poon Hill.