Trip Overview
Mardi Himal, situated less than fifteen miles north of Pokhara, is the most southerly mountain of the Annapurna range and a newly opened route, representing a hidden treasure in the Annapurna region. Despite being the lowest and less frequented of the trekking peaks in Nepal, Mardi Himal offers breathtaking mountain views, sparkling rivers, and lush green terraced fields. The trek to Mardi Himal takes you through beautiful forests, captivating villages, and picturesque valleys, with cultural...
Mardi Himal, situated less than fifteen miles north of Pokhara, is the most southerly mountain of the Annapurna range and a newly opened route, representing a hidden treasure in the Annapurna region. Despite being the lowest and less frequented of the trekking peaks in Nepal, Mardi Himal offers breathtaking mountain views, sparkling rivers, and lush green terraced fields. The trek to Mardi Himal takes you through beautiful forests, captivating villages, and picturesque valleys, with cultural diversity being the main allure of this journey.
Standing at 5587m/18,330ft, Mardi Himal is located in the Annapurna region alongside the revered mountain of Fishtail or Mt. Machhapuchhare. The main climbing route ascends the East face over snow terrain, passing a col at 5200m.
The interest of western mountaineers in Mardi Himal was initially piqued by the photographs of Basil Goodfellow in 1953. However, it wasn't until 1961 that the mountain witnessed its first ascent. Jimmy Roberts, accompanied by two Sherpas, made the first ascent to the summit via a route on its west flank. Though rumors exist of another route being established on the South-West Face, Robert’s route remains the only recorded route for ascents.
The caravan route begins from Kathmandu (1400m/4,600ft) and proceeds to Lukla (827m/2713ft), then onward to Potana (1950m), Forest Camp (2500m/8202ft), Low Camp (2990m/9809ft), High Camp (3580m/11,745ft), and finally, base camp (4450m/14,599ft).
Itinerary
Route Map
Cost includes
- Arrival & Departure: Airport - Hotel transfers – Airport (Pick Up and Drop).
- Hotel Accommodation In Kathmandu: 2 night Hotel (5* Standard) Hotel Accommodation in Kathmandu B/B
- Member transportation:
Overland Transportation [If Driving]: Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu (142.km 6-7 hrs) and Pokhara-Hyanja-Pokhara By Jeep, Car, Van as per group and scheduled itinerary.
Domestic AIR Transportation [If taking Flight]: Fly from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu (20.minutes) and Drive Pokhara-Hyanja-Pokhara By Jeep, Car, Van as per group size as per scheduled itinerary.
- Permit: All necessary paperwork; Trekking permits, National Park Fee, Local VDC Entrance and other required necessary permits.
- Insurance: Medical & Emergency rescue Insurance for all involved staff during the trek and expedition.
- Expedition Stuffs Transportation: Necessary all equipment Transportation for all Members and Staffs.
- Member Luggage: Up to 15.Kg per member for personal baggage during the trek carried by porter. NOTE: baggage more than 15.Kg p/p will charge extra additional cost at the Airport.
- Lodging & Fooding: Food 3 meals a day (BLD; including tea and coffee) along with accessible accommodation at Lodge/Tea house/Camp during the Trek, Basecamp and Camp 1.
- Porter: 2 members 1 Porters (30.kg)
- At Base Camp: Member VE-25 North-Face twin shearing Tent, Foam Mattresses, Pillows per member will be provided at B.C.
- Camping Kitchen Equipment: At Base Camp requires necessary Dining+Kitchen, Toilet, Shower and Tents and Kitchen equipment including Table, Chair will be provided. At High Camp and Camp Above (Only if required): EPI Gas and small pot will be carried for a purpose of Hot meal cooking and High Expedition Food will be provided. Toilet Tent as well tents for Climbing Sherpa Guide staff including all necessary equipment will be provided which is required for the Climbing period.
- Staff Salary and allowance: All Nepalese staff, Climbing Sherpa Climbing + Daily wages including Porters and Yak daily wages, salaries, equipment and foods.
- Radio Walkie Talkie and SAT Phone: Radio Walkie Talkie / Thuraya SAT Phone (For emergency use only. (SAT Phone For member use $.5 per minutes)
- Map / Medical kit Box: Trekking Route Map and Comprehensive Medical kit for local staff use only.
- VAT and Taxes: All government and local taxes
- Farewell Dinner: Farewell Dinner in a Tourist standard restaurant with Xtreme Climbers Staff.
Cost Excludes
- Air Fare: International flight airfare (from and to Kathmandu).
- Nepal entry Visa fee: Nepal Visa fee US$ 60 per person for 30 days (to be applied for 60 days (USD$ 120).
- Sightseeing : Sightseeing around historical monuments and entrance fee.
- Extra night in Kathmandu and Lunch & Dinner: Extra nights accommodation and Lunch & dinner during the stay in Kathmandu In case of early arrival or late departure, early return from Trekking / Expedition (due to any reason) than the scheduled itinerary.
- Insurance: Travel and high altitude insurance, accident, medical & emergency evacuation.
- Rescue Evacuation: Medical Insurance and emergency rescue evacuation cost if required. (Rescue, Repatriation, Medication, Medical Tests and Hospitalization costs.)
- Personal Trekking / Climbing equipment and personal Expenses: Personal Trekking and Climbing Gears, Internet, battery recharge, Hot shower, Laundry, any Alcoholic beverages & soft drinks (during the trek and in Kathmandu), and Personal Medical Kit bags.
- Filming: Special Filming, Camera and Drone permit fee.
- Summit Bonus: Summit bonus for climbing Sherpa minimum $.350 USD.
- Tips: Calculate some tips for Base camp staff and Porters .
- Extra: Any other services or activities, which are not mentioned in the itinerary.
- Any other item not listed in the “Cost Includes” section.
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