12 DaysNepal Mardi Himal Trek

Day 1: Singapore / Kathmandu

SIN/KTM                      MI 416              1855/2210

Assemble at Changi International Airport for your flight to Kathmandu, the capital city of Nepal. On arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport, meet by our friendly representatives and transfer to hotel for check in.

Day 2: Kathmandu / Pokhara

After breakfast, proceed for drive to Pokhara for approximately 7 hours. On arrival, meet and transfer to hotel for check in and rest of the day free to explore the 2nd largest town in Nepal.

Day 3: Pokhara / Kande (drive) & Trek to Deurali (2232m) (B/L/D)

After breakfast, drive for about 40 mints to Kande on PokharaBaglung highway. The trail climbs for about 1 ½ hrs to the ridge at 2,060 m. The clearing in the forest with lodge settlement is known as ‘Australian camp’, offering a panoramic view of Annapurna range and Pokhara valley. The trail further winds through the rhododendron forest to the mountain pass called ‘Deurali’. Deuralioverlookis into the Modi Khola valley wedged between Annapurna South and Mardi Himal / Mt Fishtail. Overnight stay in teahouse.

Day 4: Deurali / Forest Camp (2600m / 05 Hrs) (B/L/D)

After spending a beautiful morning on the ridge top village of Deurali, we’ll head off to the main Annapurna trekking trail following the forested ridge to Forest Camp. The day’s walk in the rhododendron forest is beautiful with gradual uphill.

Day 5: Forest Camp / Low Camp (2950m/ 04 Hrs) (B/L/D)

The trail gradually climbs through the rhododendron forest following the ridge. The view of Fishtail Peak and Mardi Himal appears much closer here. You’ll find yourself closer to clear blue sky with view of layers of Himalayan foothills and sweeping valley towards south.

Day 6: Low Camp / High Camp (3550m/ 04 Hrs) (B/L/D)

Today’s trail further climbs along the ridge towards Mardi Himaland Fishtail Peak. From BadalDanda, we’ll leave the tree line and arrive at the shrubby alpine zone. Snow-capped peaks of Annapurna South, Huinchuli and Fishtail looms in a distance above deep valley on the either side. High camp is a small pasture after the climb with 3 lodges. Here you’ll find yourself above the clouds and closer to the snow-capped peaks.

Day 7: Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m/ 07 Hrs) (B/L/D)

Set off for a day trip to explore Mardi Himal Base Camp. It will be a difficult trek with steep ascent and longer walking distance. The trail becomes more vertiginous at some points with uneven and steep rocky steps. The first steep climb will take about 2 hrs to the ridge top which is marked as MBC (Mardi Himal Base Camp). However the real base camp will take about another 2 hrs along the ridge. The view is amazing along the ridge. While Mardi Himal and Mt Fishtail appear right above us, view of Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Annapurna III will also appear at a distance.

Day 8: High Camp / Forest Camp (04 Hrs) (B/L/D)

Even though the scenery is stationary, season and sunlight makes it different and interesting. Spend another morning watching the change of scenery which the sunrays bring. Thereafter proceed with our descend to Forest Camp.

Day 9: Forest Camp / LwangGhale Village (04 Hrs) (B/L/D)

The trail climbs down steeply through rhododendron and maple forest to the permanent settlements closer to valley basin. Lwang is a self-sufficient Gurung village with rich culture and happy people. The village is the best place to watch Nepalese countryside lifestyle and enjoy the organic food. The village farmers also grow organic tea in 50 hectors of land..

Day 10: LwangGhale Village / Pokhara (B)

Today we descend down to the Mardi River basin and drive back to Pokhara. It will take about 1 ½ hrs to get to Pokhara in a 4WD. On arrival, check in hotel for overnight.

Day 11: Pokhara / Kathmandu (B)

After breakfast, proceed for our transfer back to Kathmandu. On arrival, check in hotel and rest of the day is free at your own leisure.

Day 12: Kathmandu – Singapore (B)

KTM/SIN                     MI 415              2310/0630
After breakfast, some free time till transfer to airport for your flight back to Singapore.