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  • enjoy a myriad of cultures of several ethnic groups., see magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the himalayas., see three of the 10 highest peaks in the world., visit 4 unesco world heritage sites in kathmandu valley., watch for incredible waterfalls and beautiful wildflowers.
  • enjoy a myriad of cultures of several ethnic groups., see magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the himalayas., see three of the 10 highest peaks in the world., visit 3 unesco world heritage sites in kathmandu valley., watch for incredible waterfalls and beautiful wildflowers.

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  • DAY TO DAY TRIP ITINERARY
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  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage site and highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we precede your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man and crematoria. Then we take you to most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven hour drive by first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountain scape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Drop down through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging, and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Mugling. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”
Highlights
  • enjoy a myriad of cultures of several ethnic groups., see magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the himalayas., see three of the 10 highest peaks in the world., visit 3 unesco world heritage sites in kathmandu valley., watch for incredible waterfalls and beautiful wildflowers.
  • • enjoy a myriad of cultures as several ethnic groups call this place home., • experience the authentic nepali culture as only found in the himalayas., • see magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the himalayas., • see three of the 10 highest peaks in the world., • visit three unesco world heritage sites while in the kathmandu valley., • walk along the peaceful shore of lake phewa in pokhara.
Included
  • four-star quality hotels in city, teahouse in trek (twin sharing), meals on full board in trek and breakfast in city , private transport in city as mentioned in the itinerary, safe drinking water using iodine tablets, tour and trekking guide, necessary porters (2:1) with all permits and fees
  • • 1 porter for two people, • 4 stars quality hotels in both kathmandu and pokhara (double occupancy), • all admission fees with conservation entry permit, • all ground transportation while in city by private vehicle, • all meals while trekking (3 meals a day) with limited coffee and tea, • all taxes and permits, • breakfast included while in kathmandu and pokhara, • english speaking city guide in kathmandu, • first class bus to pokhara and kathmandu return by flight, • government licensed trekking guide, • safe drinking water using iodine tablets, • tea house or lodge while trekking (double occupancy) , • welcome and departure dinners
Excluded
  • bottled water, bar and beverage, lunch and dinner in city (except as noted), personal expenses, donations, tips for drivers, guides and porters, visa, travel and rescue insurance
  • • all departure fees, • any extension of trip, • excess baggage charges, • international airfare, • lunch and dinner in kathmandu and pokhara (except as noted), • personal expenses (phone calls, bottled water, laundry, bar bill), • tips for driver and guide, • travel insurance, • visa fees
Know Before You Go
  • bring warm clothes that can be layered and sunglasses to adjust as temperatures vary., make sure to have some small nepalese currency with you during your travel., take plenty of batteries and nepalese currency for your personal use., trekking boots and lightweight poncho or raincoat is recommended.
  • • always bring a light weight rain coat as weather conditions can change quickly in the mountains., • bring a hat and light gloves. mornings in higher elevations can be cold. , • bring clothing that can be layered. pokhara is warm while mardi himal base camp will be cold., • credit cards can be used in kathmandu and pokhara. however, when trekking it is advisable to have small nepali notes as some places in the mountains may not be able to give change for nrs 1000 notes., • this is considered an easy trek., • trekking boots recommended, but not required except winter.
Know Before You Book
  • always ask your physician to make sure you can handle trek in the himalayas. , get travel insurance and make sure your passport does not expire within 6 months, temperatures are warm and pleasant in the city and cold in the mountains., you can get nepal’s visa on arrival in airport or other entry point of nepal.
  • • please check govt. rules for entry visa before you book the trip., • see the health protocals for covid-19 given by govt of nepal.

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  • A different way to see the Annapurna Mountains!
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  • While newcomers to Nepal tend to think Mt. Everest first, seasoned trekkers prefer to go westward to the region of Pokhara. The skyline here is more impressive along with views of large, deep blue lakes. One of the newest treks in this region is the Mardi Himal Trek. It’s a 12 day adventure where you can see a different side of the Annapurna Mountain Range. This trip combines impressive alpine scenery with an exquisite opportunity to discover a myriad of local cultures.
  •  
  • The Mardi Himal Trek is just six days of trekking on the western side of Pokhara. You will meet the Gurung and Tamang people along with other smaller ethnic groups. It’s a truly awesome experience as you see Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu and Mt. Annapurna I, the 7th, 8th and 10th highest peaks in the world. There are few tourists and more native people. All along the way, enjoy outstanding alpine scenery that only the Himalayas can offer!
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed with your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu by flight
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Kathmandu. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River underneath. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu on 25 minutes flight, depending upon the weather. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”

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  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed with your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu by flight
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Kathmandu. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River underneath. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu on 25 minutes flight, depending upon the weather. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed with your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Kathmandu. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River underneath. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu on 25 minutes flight, depending upon the weather. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”

Version 27 – March 02, 2021 14:00

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  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed with your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Kathmandu. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River underneath. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu on 25 minutes flight, depending upon the weather. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed with your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Kathmandu. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”

Version 26 – March 02, 2021 13:58

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Short Description
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed with your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Kathmandu. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed with your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Mugling. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”

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  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed with your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Mugling. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Mugling. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”
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Short Description
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage sites and the highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we proceed your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man, and crematoria. Then we take you to the most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven-hour drive by the first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountainscape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Dropdown through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but a basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as a “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up-righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast-flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation that will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two-hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Mugling. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage site and highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
  •  
  • Then we precede your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man and crematoria. Then we take you to most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
  •  
  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
  •  
  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
  •  
  • It’s about a seven hour drive by first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountain scape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Drop down through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
  •  
  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
  •  
  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
  •  
  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
  •  
  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging, and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
  •  
  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
  •  
  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
  •  
  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
  •  
  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
  •  
  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
  •  
  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
  •  
  • Here we can get local transportation will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
  •  
  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
  •  
  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
  •  
  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Mugling. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  •  
  • DAY 12 – Departure 
  •  
  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”

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  • • 1 porter for two people, • 4 stars quality hotels in both kathmandu and pokhara (double occupancy), • all admission fees with conservation entry permit, • all ground transportation while in city by private vehicle, • all meals while trekking (3 meals a day) with limited coffee and tea, • all taxes and permits, • breakfast included while in kathmandu and pokhara, • english speaking city guide in kathmandu, • first class bus to and from pokhara, • government licensed trekking guide, • safe drinking water using iodine tablets, • tea house or lodge while trekking (double occupancy) , • welcome and departure dinners
  • • 4 stars quality hotels in both kathmandu and pokhara (double occupancy), • all meals while trekking (3 meals a day) with limited coffee and tea
Excluded
  • • all departure fees, • any extension of trip, • excess baggage charges, • international airfare, • lunch and dinner in kathmandu and pokhara (except as noted), • personal expenses (phone calls, bottled water, laundry, bar bill), • tips for driver and guide, • travel insurance, • visa fees
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  • • enjoy a myriad of cultures as several ethnic groups call this place home., • experience the authentic nepali culture as only found in the himalayas., • see magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the himalayas., • see three of the 10 highest peaks in the world., • visit three unesco world heritage sites while in the kathmandu valley., • walk along the peaceful shore of lake phewa in pokhara.
  • • enjoy a myriad of cultures as several ethnic groups call this place home., • see three of the 10 highest peaks in the world.
Included
  • • 4 stars quality hotels in both kathmandu and pokhara (double occupancy), • all meals while trekking (3 meals a day) with limited coffee and tea
  • 4 stars quality hotels in both kathmandu and pokhara (double occupancy)

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  • • enjoy a myriad of cultures as several ethnic groups call this place home., • see three of the 10 highest peaks in the world.
  • enjoy a myriad of cultures as several ethnic groups call this place home., experience the authentic nepali culture as only found in the himalayas., see magnificent sunrises and sunsets over the himalayas., see three of the 10 highest peaks in the world., visit three unesco world heritage sites while in the kathmandu valley., walk along the peaceful shore of lake phewa in pokhara., watch for incredible waterfalls as well as beautiful wildflowers.

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Short Description
  • DAY 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (Elev. 1,440 m / 4,724 ft) 
  •  
  • The excitement grows as your plane gets closer and closer to Kathmandu, the mystical capital city of Nepal. The plane touches down at Tribhuvan International Airport where you deplane. Make your way through passport control and into the fresh, crisp Himalayan air. It is here that you will meet your representative of Himalayan Planet Adventures. Be taken by private car to your hotel to refresh yourself from your long flight. You will then be taken by private car to the world headquarters of Himalayan Planet Adventures for an orientation on your Mardi Himal Trek. You will meet your guide, and then enjoy a cultural program complete with authentic Nepali food and traditional dancing.
  •  
  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  •  
  • DAY 02: Exploring Kathmandu  
  •  
  • It’s a day of experiencing the incredible atmosphere in the mystical city of Kathmandu. Dating back thousands of years, its narrow streets are speckled with temples. Explore colorful marketplaces and exquisite temples before arriving at Kathmandu’s Durbar Square where you will see the ancient royal palace. This is where our kings were crowned as late as 2001. There are about 60 temples here as well as the place of the Kumari, the living goddess. Then we take to you visit Swayambhunath Stupa, one of the famous Buddhist pilgrimage site and highest point of Kathmandu Valley. 
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  • Then we precede your trip to Pashupatinath, a major Hindu Temple, Holy Man and crematoria. Then we take you to most liked World heritage site Bouddhanath Stupa. As you return to your hotel for the evening. Get a good night’s sleep as you prepare for the morning’s drive to Pokhara.
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  • Distance: 21.2 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
  • Visiting places: 4 sites
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  • DAY 03: Drive to Pokhara 
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  • It’s about a seven hour drive by first-class bus to the fabled Himalayan city of Pokhara. Nestled on the eastern shores of magnificent Lake Phewa, this city has the finest mountain scape of anywhere in the Himalayas. The journey will take you across the pass out of the Kathmandu Valley. Drop down through the switchbacks of the highway into the Trisuli River Valley. We follow the Trisuli River for several hours until Mugling when the road goes westward to reach Pokhara. All along the way on clear days are fabulous views of the Himalayas. We finally arrive in Pokhara and check into our hotel for the night. Enjoy roaming about Lakeside District on the shores of Lake Phewa where there are numerous restaurants and gift shops. 
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  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m) 
  • Distance: 200.9 km 
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
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  • DAY 04: Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali 
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  • Today is the first day of trekking. Pokhara is sub-tropical in climate. We will leave that behind as we travel to the village of Kande where we begin our trek. We ascend along the trail. Watch for waterfalls and colorful wildflowers. This is mostly rhododendron and pine forests. We trek about four hours today to reach the village of Deurali where we will spend the night in a tea house.
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  • Elevation: (6,759 ft. / 2,060 m)
  • Distance: (10.4 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
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  • DAY 05: Trek to Kokar Forest Camp 
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  • We rise early to start our trek to Kokar Forest Camp, today’s destination. We will ascend another 500 meters through beautiful forests. We see the locals traveling up and down the dirt trail. It is a good trail where we pass farms and small villages of smiling residents. We stop at one of these villages along the way. We finally reach Kokar Forest Camp where we start to get some good views of the high Himalayas. This is a new stopping point with a nice, but basic guest house. Trekking time is around 5 – 6 hours.
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  • Elevation: (8,202 ft / 2,500 m)
  • Distance: (6.5 km) 
  • Duration: (5 hrs)
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  • DAY 06: Trek to High Camp 
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  • Climbers have been discovering Mardi Himal (Himal is Nepali for mountain) as a great short climb. It’s challenging, and offers some fantastic views from its summit. We aren’t going to be climbing Mardi Himal, but we will spend our third night here. The vegetation clings closer to the ground the higher we climb. We have left behind the dense forests of the lower elevations. This is yak Kharkas where the local herders will bring their animals for summer grazing in the high pastures. We trek around 4 – 5 hours to reach High Camp. Again, there is a small lodge where we will spend the night.
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  • Elevation: (11,745 ft / 3,580 m)
  • Distance: (7 km) 
  • Duration: (4-5 hrs)
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  • DAY 7 – Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp then down to Badal Danda 
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  • We reach the highest point of our trek today as we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp. This is where climbers begin their ascent of the mountain, which rises to an elevation of 5,587 m/18,330 ft. What makes this mountain so wonderful of an experience is that it offers a close-up view of Mt. Machapuchhre, the most identifiable mountain in the Annapurna Range. It is also known as “fishtail mountain” because it does look like an up righted fish with its tail in the air. On our trek today we can see Mt. Dhaulagiri, the 7th highest mountain in the world. Also visible is Mt. Manaslu (Spirit Mountain) to the east, the 8th highest mountain. The third massive peak is Mt. Annapurna I, the 10th highest mountain in the world. It’s a beautiful day for trekking. We reach Mardi Himal Base Camp for great views, and then start our trek downhill to reach Badal Danda where we will spend the night. 
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  • Elevation: Mardi Himal base camp (14,764 ft / 4,500 m), Badal Danda (10,531 ft / 3210 m)
  • Distance: (17 km) 
  • Duration: (7-8 hrs)
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  • DAY 8 – Trek to Kalimati 
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  • Today we return to the forests in order to reach Kalimati. Following fast flowing glacial-fed rivers, we find our journey taking us through a variety of eco-zones. We go from alpine with little vegetation to beautiful, dense forests. We will spend the night in Kalimati. 
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  • Elevation: (5,250 ft / 1,600 m) 
  • Distance: (15.2 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
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  • DAY 9 – Trek to Lwang Valley Home 
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  • We continue to descend, this time coming into the pretty Lwang Valley where we will spend the night. It’s a nice place. While the lodging is simple, the food is good and the hospitality awesome.  This is our final day of trekking as we pass farms and pastureland. It’s much gentler today as we reach our destination. Trekking time is 5 – 6 hours.
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  • Elevation: (4,921 ft / 1500 m)
  • Distance: (14.8 km) 
  • Duration: (5-6 hrs)
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  • DAY 10 – Return to Pokhara 
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  • Here we can get local transportation will take us back to Pokhara. It’s about a two hour journey as we go from dirt roads until we reach the pavement. We check into our hotel. The rest of the day is free. Enjoy exploring around Pokhara. Take a boat ride on Phewa Lake or a taxi to reach the Buddhist Peace Pagoda. Relax in the parks along the lake or visit Devi Falls. Pokhara is a lovely place. 
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  • Elevation: (2,713 ft / 827 m)
  • Distance: 17.3 km
  • Duration: 1.5 hrs drive
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  • DAY 11 – Return to Kathmandu 
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  • We retrace our steps to return to Kathmandu. We follow along the fast-flowing rivers until we reach Mugling. There we rejoin the fabled Trishuli River. This is a wonderful rafting river with all kinds of challenges. Keep watch and you’ll see rafts going down the river. We reach Kathmandu in 7 – 8 hours, depending upon traffic. We check into our hotel for our final night. In the evening, enjoy a farewell dinner.
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  • Elevation: (4,592 ft / 1,400 m)
  • Distance: 200.9 km
  • Duration: Max. 7 hrs
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  • DAY 12 – Departure 
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  • It’s time to depart from the enchanted land in the Himalayas. Of course, you can always extend your holiday. You can even plan for your return trip to the land of the snow leopard. Whatever you choose to do, you now have friends at Himalayan Travel Adventures who can really make a difference when planning any kind of Himalayan experience. Be sure to look at all the options before leaving. Like they say, “a lifetime is not enough to see all Nepal has to offer!”
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  • A different way to see the Annapurna Mountains!
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  • While newcomers to Nepal tend to think of Mt. Everest first, seasoned trekkers prefer to go westward to the region of Pokhara. The skyline here is more impressive along with views of large, deep blue lakes. One of the newest treks in this region is the Mardi Himal Trek. It’s a 12-day adventure where you can see a different side of the Annapurna Mountain Range. This trip combines impressive alpine scenery with an exquisite opportunity to discover a myriad of local cultures.
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  • The Mardi Himal Trek is just six days of trekking on the western side of Pokhara. You will meet the Gurung and Tamang people along with other smaller ethnic groups. They have all retained their unique culture. There are no problems between the groups. Nepal can show the world how true diversity works when people are proud of their culture while respecting others.
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  • The other six days of the trip are sightseeing. You will be exploring the ancient mystical city of Kathmandu with its narrow streets, temples, and royal palaces. Then go to Pokhara to walk along the magnificent lakeshore of Lake Phewa. It’s a truly awesome experience as you see Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, and Mt. Annapurna I, the 7th, 8th, and 10th highest peaks in the world.
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  • You’ll see fewer tourists and more of the native population. Watch donkey trains make their way into the interior with goods for the people who live there. Watch children going to school as well as enjoy a cup of tea with the elders. All along the way, enjoy outstanding alpine scenery that only the Himalayas can offer!
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  • Ask your representative about the Mardi Himal Trek. It is lower in cost than other similar treks, but in many ways, it offers much more. Book today!