Situated: Mardi Himal is situated in heart of central north of Pokhara within few days of walk on the ridge running down from the Machhapuchre Peak (6993m). This expedition can be combined with trekking in the Annapurna Area. This summit is not very frequented and is technically difficult but we suggest you to have at least an experience of how to use the ice axe, crampons and walking with ropes.
Approach: 5 days of walk from Pokhara through Mardi Khola and Seti Khola,. The possibility base camp is at 4200m and advance camp is at 4650m. The normal route of ascent reaches a col from a glaciated amphitheatre that rises above a hidden plateau. The summit is the lowest and perhaps least climbed or visited among the trekking peaks. They are steep sided and heavily wooded with bamboo and rhododendron. Above the forest high alpine pastures provide good grazing and a habitat for undisturbed wildlife. Despite of its lowly altitude the mountain obviously has a great deal of potential for those who are interested in small-scale exploratory mountaineering.
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Best Season: | October/ November, April/ May |
| Altitude of Summit: | 5588m | |
| Difficulties: | Strenuous+ | |
| Transportation: | Bus/ Porters/ Plane | |
| Accommodation: | Lodge/ Tent | |
| Trekking Hour: | Approximately 4 to 7hrs each day. | |
| Length of stay: | 15 Days | |
| Group size | 2-8 pax | |
| Trip Cost: | On request |
| Day 01 | Arrival in Kathmandu : Reception and transfer to hotel O/N hotel |
| Day 02 | Kathmandou : Day free we prepare permit for the peak O/N hotel |
| Day 03 | Katmandou - Pokhara 6/7hrs by bus and O/N hotel |
| Day 04 | Pokhara-Phedi- Deurali (2100m) 1hr drive and 5/6hrs of walk O/N at camp |
| Day 05 | Deurali - Bheda Kharka (3000m) 5/6hrs of walk O/N at camp |
| Day 06 | Bheda Kharka - Camp I (4120m). 5/6hrs of walk O/N at camp |
| Day 07 | CB I - Camp de base II (4660m) 6/7hrs of walk O/N at camp |
| Day 08 | CB II - Haut Camp (5120m) 5/6hrs of walk O/N at camp |
| Day 09 | HC - Summit Mardi Himal (5588m) - Base camp 5/6hrs of walk O/N at camp |
| Day 10 | BC - Siding (4500m), 6/7hrs of walk O/N at camp |
| Day 11 | Siding - Mardipul (1000m) 5/6hrs of walk O/N at camp |
| Day 12 | Mardipul - Pokhara 5/6hrs of walk O/N Hotel |
| Day 13 | Pokhara-Kathmandu, 6h by tourist bus or private . |
| Day 14 | Free Day in Kathmandu |
| Day 15 | Departure to airport |
