Trekking is a wellness activity as it involves detoxing through perspiration, calming the mind, and eating healthy.
Our trekking chefs use superfood as ingredients to give our Trekkers much-needed nourishment after a rigorous day of hiking. Our Wellness meals help to strengthen the immune system.
We pride in the fact that we provide the healthiest and most variety of food on our trekking vacations in the Himalayas.
Most of our clients continue with the transformational wellness lifestyle in their daily lives.
Imagine hiking up to the height of 4,500 meters to Mardi Himal Basecamp and then flying off tandem on a paraglider to Pokhara. Yeah! It is now a reality. Responsible Adventures has teamed up with the best paragliding pilots in Nepal to do a unique adventure combination of trekking and paragliding.
Mardi Himal Trek & Paragliding in Pokhara Culinary N Wellness Adventure
The paragliding pilots were named the NATGEO adventurers of the year in 2012. They are Sano Babu Sunuwar and Lakpa Tseri Sherpa. These two Nepali guys climbed Everest, took off on a paraglide from the summit to the Sun Koshi River, and kayaked to the Bay of Bengal, setting a new world record. You will be paragliding with the adventurer legends. The paraglide pilot meets us on day six, hiking from Pokhara for the flight the next day.
The Trek to Mardi Himal has only been a favorite in recent years. Previously, only expedition-style trekking used to be run on this route by some trekking companies of Nepal, and the individual hikers stayed off the trail as there were not many lodging facilities.
Thanks to some enterprising locals, now the path has some lodges and guest houses, making it possible for FIT to trek in this route. The trail takes you east of Annapurna Base camp trail and eventually to the Mardi Himal Basecamp very close to Mount Fishtail.
Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive in Kathmandu to be met and transferred to your hotel.
Day 02: Fly to Pokhara. Pothana 1,900 meters or Pitam Deurali 2,300 meters.
Day 03: Pothana to Forest Camp (Kokar) 2,600 meters.
Day 04: Forest Camp / Kokar to Badal Danda 3,250 meters.
Day 05: Badal Danda to High Camp 3,550 meters.
Day 06: Mardi take-off point 4,500 to Pokhara.
Day 07: High Camp to Pokhara
Day 08: You have the option of either just chilling out, shopping, taking a boat ride. Late afternoon flight back to Kathmandu.
Day 09: Morning tour of Swayambhunath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, Ason Market ending in Thamel – the tourist hub for lunch.
Day 10: Breakfast at hotel and free until international departure.
- Boutique hotel in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis
- Boutique hotel in Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis
- Hotel/lodges on twin sharing basis
- All transportation
- Responsible Adventures’ expert trek leader or trek with Raj
- Complimentary T-shirt
- Use of trekking kit bag during the trek
- Trekking
- One porter between two trekkers
- Proper clothing for porters and crew
- Food for porters & crew members (we are less than a handful of trekking companies that provide this facility)
- Insurance for crew and porters
- All permits
- Twin sharing room on the trek
- All meals on the trek (best trekking meals in the whole of the Himalaya)
- Paraglide flight from High camp to Pokhara
- Domestic airfare
- International airport taxes
- Visas
- All optional additional tours or activities during free time
- Transportation outside of the tour program
- Travel insurance (Compulsory to have insurance that covers helicopter evacuation)
- Tips (suggested amount US$75 per week for staff only); Leader’s tips at your discretion
Cancellation Cutoff: 24 hours
Cancellation Notes: Cancellation policy Contact Responsible Adventures with immediate effect for any trip cancellations. Cancellation will take effect only after the receipt of a written confirmation and cancellation fees will apply as follows: More than 60 days before departure – Minus the deposit Between 60-30 days before departure – 50% of tour cost Within 30 days of departure date – 100% of tour cost We will not be responsible/compensate If the tour is canceled due to natural calamities or political unrest. Should you choose to leave the tour/trek after it has started, be it of your own will or due to ill health or medical emergency. A cover letter will be provided to help facilitate your claim through your insurance company. Not included in the tour price unless specified. Airfares, visa and passport costs, single supplements, tips to guides, porters, drivers, etc., items of personal nature, alcoholic and soft drinks, phone calls, additional tours, laundry, excess baggage, and costs associated with delays or postponements outside the direct control of Responsible Adventures. Note: All meals during the trek included. B&B in Kathmandu.
| Per Person | RETAIL PRICE |
|---|---|
| Adult (18 - 64 years) | $2,300.00 |
| Child (5 - 11 years) | $2,300.00 |
The Booking Agreement
Please read the details of the terms and conditions of the booking agreement given below. When a booking is made and accepted, a legally binding contract is formed. When you sign the booking form, you (and any other person on whose behalf you book) agree to accept all of these conditions and acknowledge that you have read the relevant trip dossier and the General Information section on our website. You also warrant that the information given by you in the booking form is complete and accurate.
A deposit of non-refundable US $500 per person is required at the time of booking (Bank transfer).
Insurance
Please purchase your travel insurance before making any payment transfers or buying your international flights, to ensure that you are covered in the event of trip cancellations due to unforeseen circumstances. Your travel insurance should cover cancellation due to ill health/death of a family member at home, a pandemic, helicopter evacuation in case of natural calamities, political uprising, injuries or illness, etc.
A condition of us accepting your booking is that you purchase comprehensive travel insurance as soon as you receive confirmation. Your policy must cover overseas medical treatment and aircraft evacuation from remote areas.
The balance payment of the tour cost is due 60 days before departure. If a booking is made less than 60 days before departure, the full amount is to be paid a the time of booking.
If you fail to pay by the due date, we reserve the right to cancel the booking and retain your deposit.
Prices
Our prices are dependent on airfares, exchange rates, fuel costs, and other unforeseen circumstances. We reserve the right to amend the itinerary and trip costs without notice up to the day of departure.
Changes
Any additional change to the original booking will incur a fee of US$ 50
- Duration: 10 days
- Category: Multi-Day & Extended Tours
