Scenic Beauty: Mardi Himal Trek offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna and Machapuchare (Fishtail) mountain ranges, providing trekkers with stunning landscapes throughout the journey.

Off-the-Beaten-Path Experience: This trek is less crowded compared to some popular routes in the Annapurna region, offering a more secluded and peaceful trekking experience. Trekkers can enjoy the tranquility of nature without the hustle and bustle of larger trekking routes.

Cultural Encounters: Along the trail, trekkers can interact with local communities and experience the region's unique culture. Villages like Siding and Lwang are known for their warm hospitality, and trekkers may have the opportunity to learn about the traditions and lifestyles of the Gurung and Magar ethnic groups.

Base Camp Experience: The trek takes you to the high-altitude Mardi Himal Base Camp, where you can witness panoramic views of the surrounding peaks, including the Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machapuchare. Upon reaching the base camp, the sense of accomplishment is a trek highlight.

Diverse Landscapes: Mardi Himal Trek offers a variety of landscapes, including lush rhododendron forests, terraced fields, alpine meadows, and high-altitude wilderness. This diversity adds to the allure of the trek, providing trekkers with ever-changing scenery as they ascend to higher elevations.

Stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara:

There are a wide range of hotel and hostel options available, you can let us know your budget and we will find the best possible deal in the market for your price range. We would advise you to arrive in Kathmandu at least two days prior to the beginning day of your trek. We can also arrange airport transfer service on your arrival at Kathmandu international airport.

Money and budget:

It is best to bring some amount of cash along with you to avoid any problems that might occur due to technical issues. Our representatives will assist you with money exchange. You are required to carry Nepalese currency during the trek to cover your expenses. Please be aware to carry some extra funds for tipping, emergency scenarios like flight cancellations or rescue and extra personal expenses.

Meals during trek: 

There are a wide variety of food items available in the mountain lodges menu. We have not included the cost of lunch and dinner in the package, so that you have the freedom of choosing what you want to eat and how much you want to spend on food. Food items range from USD 5-10 and drinks range from USD 1-5 on the mountains. You can see the price of food increase as you go higher. Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements.

Health and safety: 

If you have any health conditions, please do let us know in full detail before the trek starts. Our expert experienced team of guides will be monitoring your health on the trek. Make sure to follow the instructions of guides to avoid any health and safety issues. Please communicate with your guide on a daily basis about the changes you have been experiencing in your body or if you have any problems to avoid the chance of getting altitude sickness as much as possible.

Insurance:

All of our clients should have travel and rescue insurance. Please make sure it covers high altitude trekking and helicopter rescue if you choose to do any of our treks.

Support staffs: 

Cost for porters service will be USD 25 per day if you wish to take one. A trekking porter will support you with carrying 25 kg maximum. If you are in a group, two people can share the cost of one porter if their luggage is less than 30 kg in total. We will provide you duffle bags to pack your belongings which are to be carried by the support staff.

Tips and gratuities: 

It is customary in Nepal, especially in the tourism industry, to tip the guides, porters, drivers and other service providers after the service is received. It's up to you to tip as much as you want if you are happy with their service.

Single supplement: 

Extra charges will be applicable if you choose not to share rooms during the trip. There will be certain areas where the option is not available to have a single room during high season time.

Change and adaptations: 

Our trek leaders will make changes  and adapt the itinerary upon your best interest if any unavoidable circumstances like bad weather, natural disaster, political activity, health issues, change of rules  etc. occurs. 

What to pack:

Head and Hands:

• Cap or hat to wear while walking in bright sun
• Wool or fleece cap or hat to keep your head warm
• Neck warmer to protect your throat from catching a cold 
• Uv protection sunglasses 
• Warm wind and waterproof gloves

Upper body:

• Dri fit trekking shirts
• Thermals 
• Warm trekking shirts
• Hiking hoodie
• Wind and waterproof jacket
• Down jacket 

Lower body:

• Trekking pants 
• Trekking shorts
• Thermals and inners
• Waterproof pants 
• Trekking socks
• Waterproof trekking boots with ankle support 
• Slippers or sandals
• Gaiters 
• Microspikes

Other items:

• Strong rucksack or day rucksack to be carried personally.
• One or two-litre water bottle.
• Trekking poles.
• Personal first aid kit to include essential items.
• Sleeping bag, 4 seasons.
• Torch, ideally head torch.
• Toilet paper, quick-dry towel,
• Toothbrush
• Large handkerchief/bandana for neck

Paragliding in Pokhara: USD 60