Itinerary
- Day 1
Kathmandu
You'll arrive in Kathmandu and get picked up at the airport for the drive to your hotel. That evening, sit down with your tour manager and trek guide for a briefing about the Mardi Himal Trek, where they'll go over the route, what to expect, and answer any questions. If you need to grab any last-minute hiking gear or want advice on what you're bringing, your guide can help you sort that out before you head out tomorrow.
- Start point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport, Arrival Gate, 00:00 - 23:55)
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Simal)
Included Activities
- Airport pickup and transfer to hotel
- Trek briefing session with tour manager and trek guide
Optional Activities
- Purchase hiking gear and necessities
- Day 2
Kathmandu to Pokhara
Take a tourist-standard bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which is about 6 hours of driving through some nice terrain. You'll pass through areas with terraced farms, rivers, waterfalls, and the occasional view of mountains in the distance. Once you arrive, head to Phewa Lake to catch the sunset, then walk through Pokhara's Lakeside Market in the evening to get a feel for the town.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hidden Kingdom)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
- Sunset viewing at Phewa Lake
- Visit to Pokhara's Lakeside Market
Landmarks Phewa Lake Pokhara Lakeside Market - Day 3
Pokhara to Kande - Deurali Trek
Drive from Pokhara to Kande, passing through rural areas with snow-capped mountains visible along the way. Your trek begins at Kande, and you'll walk through green hills and forests, stopping at Australian Camp and Pothana before climbing up to Pitam Deurali. The views of the Annapurna range from here are really the reason you came on this trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Lodge (New Lali Gurans hotel)
Included Activities
- Drive from Pokhara to Kande by private vehicle
- Trek from Kande through Australian Camp and Pothana to Pitam Deurali
- Scenic views of Annapurna range during trek
Landmarks Annapurna Range Australian Camp - Day 4
Trek to Forest Camp
From here on, you'll be hiking through thick forests with maple, hemlock, oak, and rhododendron trees. The trail gets quieter and more remote as you move deeper into the Annapurna Sanctuary. By the end of the day, you'll reach Forest Camp, also called Kokar, where you'll settle in for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hotel Rhythm)
Included Activities
- Trek through Annapurna Sanctuary forests to Forest Camp
Landmarks Annapurna Sanctuary - Day 5
Trek to High Camp
After about an hour of hiking, you'll pass Low Camp and notice the trees start thinning out. From here, you can see the Annapurna range on your left and Mt. Machhapuchhre at 6,997 meters on your right. You'll trek through red rhododendron trees with different plants and wildlife around, eventually arriving at High Camp at 3,550 meters.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Hotel Magic Mountain)
Included Activities
- Trek from Low Camp to High Camp (3,550 m)
- Views of Annapurna range and Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,997 m)
Landmarks Mt. Machhapuchhre Annapurna Range - Day 6
Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek
Start early and tackle the steep, narrow trail that leads to Mardi Himal Base Camp, the highest point of your entire trek. Once you get there, take time to take in views of Fishtail, Hiunchuli, Annapurna, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri. You'll head back down the same route and end up at Low Camp for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Accommodation
- Guesthouse (Low Camp Guest House)
Included Activities
- Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (highest point of trek)
- Scenic views of Fishtail, Hiunchuli, Annapurna, Nilgiri, and Dhaulagiri mountains
- Trek descent from Base Camp to Low Camp
Landmarks Mardi Himal Base Camp Annapurna Range 
- Day 7
Trek to Siding - Return to Pokhara
Trek from Low Camp down to Siding village, where you can see how mountain people live and learn about their customs and way of life. From there, hop on a shared vehicle heading back to Pokhara. The evening is free, so you can either wander around the lakeside or rent a boat and get out on Fewa Lake.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Hidden Kingdom)
Included Activities
- Trek from Low Camp to Siding village
- Cultural experience observing mountain people's customs and way of life
- Shared vehicle transportation from Siding to Pokhara
Optional Activities
- Free time to explore lakeside surroundings
- Boating on Fewa Lake
Landmarks Siding village Fewa Lake - Day 8
Pokhara to Kathmandu
After breakfast, board a nice tourist bus heading to Kathmandu via the Prithvi Highway. The 210-kilometer trip takes 7 to 8 hours depending on traffic, and you'll see a lot of different scenery along with busy bazaars in places like Damauli, Dumre, and Mugling. Once you're back in Kathmandu, join a celebration in the evening to mark finishing the trek.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel (Hotel Simal)
Included Activities
- Scenic drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
- Celebration in the evening for completion of Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek
- Day 9
Kathmandu
On your final day, you'll be driven to Kathmandu Airport for your international flight home or wherever you're heading next.
- End point
- Kathmandu, Bagmati Province, Nepal (Tribhuvan International Airport, Departure Gate, 00:00 - 23:55)
Included Activities
- Airport drop-off by private vehicle
