Mardi Himal Trek

Difficulty

One thing that you do not need to worry about is the Mardi Himal Trek difficulty. It is one of the easiest treks you can go on. The trail all the way to Mardi Himal base camp is relatively easy, with no difficult passage or technical climbs anywhere.

On a scale of 1 to 10, we would rate its difficulty as four since you will have to trek for hours in the hills of Nepal. The only difficult thing about this trek is the final part when you have to leave it all behind and go back to your normal life.

Best seasons

The spring season is definitely the best season since the weather will be perfect for viewing the scenes, and you are less likely to experience rainfall. During the months of March, April, and May, you will have the best time trekking any destination as the majority of flowers blossom during this time, new grasses grow, and nature is just reborn.

Another good option is to travel this trek during the Autumn season. The weather during this season is similar to Spring, but you will not be able to see the Rhododendron flowers blooming along the way to low base camp.

Can a beginner join this trip?

Yes, beginners are especially welcome to join this Mardi Himal Trek itinerary as we want more people to be closer to nature. And what is a better way to get close to nature than going on a week-long trip to a magnificent destination suitable for everyone?

The trail is beginner-friendly, and you should be able to ascend to the base camp of Mardi Himal with little to no physical preparations. Most of the people who trek this Mardi Himal Trek itinerary are beginners who are looking for a perfect destination to start their trekking life. Being an easy trekking destination, this trek is also good for seasoned trekkers; the view is as beautiful as any other difficult trekking destination.

Altitude Sickness

Altitude Sickness at a 4500-meter elevation is not a common occurrence, but just to be safe, we will be stopping at certain villages each day to acclimatize to the changing elevation and oxygen percentage in the air.

We also recommend you stay hydrated throughout the Mardi Himal trek as lack of water in your body can and might lead to altitude sickness. Altitude sickness in this elevation means you will feel a little dizzy and short of breath; in general, it is nothing serious.

At a 4500-meter elevation, the oxygen things out, but it decreases by a trivial amount, so you should not worry about it too much. Just focus on enjoying the trek.

Accommodation, Food and Drink

From day one to day 11 of your Mardi Himal Trek trip, we will be responsible for providing you with accommodations. This includes a 2-night stay in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, 2 2-night stay in Pokhara, and all accommodations required during the trekking days. As a part of the package, your accommodation expenses will be covered and you will be staying at the best available establishments.

During your entire Mardi Himal Trek trip, we will be covering your breakfast, lunch, and dinner expenses, and you are free to choose anything from the menu the eateries provide. Although the selections in the upper region may be limited, you will get to taste the traditional dishes of the villages prepared with locally sourced ingredients and by the local people.

We will also be providing you with fresh local fruits after dinner every night.

This trek package will not cover anything outside of the three meals. You will be responsible for paying for all the snacks and energy bars you will buy during the trek. The same goes for drinks. You are solely responsible for paying for all kinds of drinks.

Transportation

All the necessary land transportation required during this trek, as per our itinerary, will be covered by the Mardi Himal Trek package. We will not be covering any flight expenses, either international or regional.

We will be there to pick you up from the airport and drop you off at the hotel where you are supposed to stay for the night. The following day, we will take you on a private vehicle on a sightseeing trip inside the Kathmandu Valley.

At the end of the trek, we will drop you off at Pokhara from Siding, and at the end of the Mardi Himal Trek itinerary, we will take you from your hotel to the international airport as per your flight time.

Permit

To travel to the route of Mardi Himal trek, you will require the Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) Permit and the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit. These permits cost a couple of thousand rupees and are used for the development of the region.

Without these permits, you will not be able to travel this trek, as we are to buy and submit these permits at the different checkpoints we encounter along the way. As a part of the package, we will be covering these expenses, and our guides will get these permits for you. You do not have to go through any of the hassle.

Trip preparation and fitness

If you are a frequent gym goer, you do not need to worry much about preparing for the Mardi Himal Trek itinerary; do not worry about the Mardi Himal Trek difficulty at all. It is one of the easiest trekking destinations. The Mardi Himal Trek itinerary is designed to be easily accessible.

But if you are usually physically inactive, you might get very tired to walk another day after the first one. So, we recommend you do some kind of exercise. As long as you train your legs or train for endurance, you will be fit for the trek.

Training for this trek is not mandatory, but it is good to have the physical capability to trek the Mardi Himal Trek itinerary without any prolonged huffing and puffing.

Alternative routes

You have two major options as alternative routes. Your first option is the Ghandruk Mardi Himal trek. In this trek, you will first make your way to Ghandruk, a beautiful Gurung village sitting at an elevation of 2012 meters. We will descend to Landruk the following day and follow the same route we originally discussed. The trek ends at Siding.

The other option includes incorporating the Annapurna Base Camp trek. This trek follows the same path as Mardi Himal but is a bit further than Mardi Himal Base Camp, so it will take a couple of days more than the Mardi Himal trek itinerary. If you can spare a couple of days more, we absolutely recommend this trek.

Cost & Budget

This Mardi Himal Trek will cost you just NRs. _______, which is really a steal. Considering the number of services that we will be providing during the entire Mardi Himal Trek itinerary, our pricing is fair. You will also be provided with a detailed breakdown of the bill and all the services that we provided during the trek. There are no hidden fees, and everything that you pay will be transparent to you.

Gadgets charging & Internet

You will find power outlets in every accommodation we will stay at during this entire Mardi Himal Trek itinerary. However, if any of those establishments charge you a couple of dollars to charge your electrical devices, we will not be responsible for those expenses.

As for the internet, you will be able to get a cellular network for the majority of the trek while, but make sure that you are using an NTC carrier, as other service providers do not work very well in this region. You will also be able to access Wi-Fi from most of the establishments where we will stay. But it is your personal expense if you are billed for using the wifi.

Your Extra expenses

As much as we would like to, we just can not cover all your expenses during your Mardi Himal Trek. Your extra expenses include additional accommodations, additional meals, any kind of drinks, your visa fees upon arrival at the international airport in Kathmandu, travel and medical insurance, flight fare, excess luggage (15 kg max), hot showers in lodges, tips for the crew members (porters and guides), sight-seeing ticket expenses in Kathmandu, and charging/WiFi expenses.

What to expect

Our Mardi Himal Trek itinerary is designed to be comfortable and accessible for normal people which is why we are sure that you will enjoy this trek to the fullest. You do not have to have any prior trekking experience to trek this route. In addition to that, the Mardi Himal Trek difficulty is basically non-existent.

Our porters will carry your luggage for the entire duration of the trek, while our guides will make sure that you do not stray from the path and acclimatize properly. All you need to do is focus on exploring as you walk through the hills of Nepal and reach the beautiful base camps.