Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal trek normally starts from Kathmandu to end in Kathmandu with one day sightseeing in Pokhara altogether 9 Days trek. But there are several choices for the trekkers, according to the trekkers vacation time and ability, we are flexible for the Itinerary and others program.

Mardi Himal trek depending on the client’s location. Normally we are arranging whole trip. From the international airport to end at international airport. But we are flexible at all. Specially trek start from Deurali and Ending at Sidding.  All the transposition are including in the package. We are able to only in the guide and porter services too.

In the trek there are separated according as different season. The weather is not a same for every season, but normally its work. Here are we describing four different seasonal condition of the weather.

Spring is the one of the best trekking seasons for the Mardi Himal trek. Weather is relatively stable and clear blue skies. Wildflowers are blooming everywhere.

The temperature: During the daytime temperature is 7°C to 18°C and at the nighttime its drop down -5°C to 0°C. which is not so freezing cold.

Trekking in the monsoon to Mardi Himal is not recommended. This area is most rainfall region in Nepal, and it is heavy rain. Everyday cloudy. Not good to photography because of clouds. This time must problems of the leaches in Deurali, forest camp and low camp area. Although, if you are well prepared, then this time less crowed, different experience to explore Mardi.

Temperature: During the daytime temperature is 10°C High camp to 30°C Pokhara and during the nighttime drop down 5°C in high camp to 10°C in siding.

If you are planning a trip in Summer, you need supporter and well equipment against the rainfall.

Another beautiful trekking season. Mostly clear weather and panoramic views are waiting to you. This is the best time for this trek. All the great festivals are celebrating, you will have a chance to photograph for it. After monsoon, this season all the castle are grazing on the widow. The Yaks and Chauri also possible to capture on your camera.  don’t miss the chance to explore easily and happily in the region in the autumn.

The temperature during the day time grow 5°C (High camp) to 18°C (Pokhara) and at night time 5°C Pokhara  to -3°C High camp.

If you are planning for the trek in this season, then it is a ideal choice, offering a beautiful views and suitable weather. We highly recommend this trip in autumn.

If you are well prepared, then a clear blue skies offering you to go this trek. Mostly clear weather but frizzing cold challenging in winter. All the paths are frozen. Most of the teahouses are closed. If you are looking in winter for this trek, you have to take guide and porter to assist you. There is no boundary if you are welled prepared to make this trek success.

The temperature is during the daytime 7°C to -2°C in High camp and at the nighttime drop down -4°C to -10°C in high camp. So, if you are considering in this temperature, not many snows and willing to chill out there are no objection to go to the trek.

Mountains range-Rivers- valleys: what kind of views are expecting from this trek?

Trekking to Mardi Himal is long wonderful views of Annapurna Mountain range. You can see the Annapurna south, Himchuli, Annapurna III, Fishtail and many more. Mardi Himal trek not only the mountain, but there are also cross several small rivers and great views of the Pokhara valley and downtown.

Flora and fauna: what kind of the wild animal can see?

Mardi Himal base-camp trek we are able to see several wild animals and the flowers. This trek observes from the Annapurna conservation area. ACAP is the reach for the variety of plant and animal life.

• Flora: subtropical temperature plants in lower belt, like, Rhododendron, Oak, Maple and Hemlock, Bamboos. Upper in alpine zone, mosses, Birch tree, Juniper and alpine shrubs.
• Fauna wildlife: this region found the birds are Himalayan monal ( Danphe), blood pheasant, sunbirds, eagles and vultures. Wild animals are Himalayan Thar, Musk deer, Barking deer, Lungurs, Red panda, Leopard, and others. And Insects are butterflies, bees, grasshopper, and dragonflies and many fonder in this region.

Accommodation and food; what kind of commendations and food available?

Kathmandu is the capital city, Pokhara also the touristic city so, you are able to find all different food and luxury hotels. During the trekking on Mardi Himal, guest houses are basic and of course the room also you have to adjust simple double sharing bed.

• Food: during the trek, available simple menu, where you can choose breakfast/ Lunch/ and Dinner in the teahouses. We recommend for Dal- Bhat, which is fresh and organic with hygienic too.
• Rule for the trekking in Mountain; what is the normal rule for the trekking in the mountain?

There are not some rules for the trekking which is the important to know. During the guest house in the mountain, where you sleep in the night in the same guest house you have to eat your breakfast and dinner. Otherwise, you have to pay double or more price of the room. Before doing action, please ask to your guide and locals.

Photography:

During the trekking and sightseeing you are allowed to take a photograph, but some case you have to ask before because of the cultural and society rule. Wide Mountain ranges make beautiful memories save on your camera, don’t miss.

Risk and Precautions:

While trekking to the Mardi Himal is considerate moderate trek. But starting from sub-tropical temperature to alpine terrain. The altitude changes and mountain weather can journey turn into the risk. Here are some risk and precautions:

Altitude sickness:

Altitude sickness often happens for anyone and any time. There is no medicine for it, only prevention. Being above 2600 meters to basecamp 4500 meters are the high-risk zones to get altitude sickness.

Symptoms: headache, nausea, dizziness, short breath, less appetite and can’t sleep at night.

How to avoid altitude sickness?

To avoid altitude sickness: walk slowly above 2500 meters altitude. Drink plenty water, (recommend 3 liters of water a day). acclimatize properly. Walk on high place and sleep in low altitude. Walk with friends, Porter and guide.  Avoid alcohol. Wear proper layers and eat hygienic food.

In-case if get altitude, what to do?

If you get altitude sickness, there are no medicine to increase you to go higher elevation, only you have to descent in low altitude. Take a Diamox and decent and decent. If you are trying to go higher then you get altitude there will be high risk. So never put on high risk your journey. If you are serious there are only emergency rescue possible.

Blister and cramps.

There are on the way of trekking, uneven areas can cause blisters, cuts, and cramps. So how to avoid it? Use a fit shoes or trekking boots. If you are using the new one, please before to go trek use it at home for some hours, so your feet can make it fit. While walking considers on trails.

Weather risk at high altitude.

Weather always changing soon in the mountain, so don’t underestimate with nature. Be prepared for probably coming of incidence. Like cold, windy, snow, ice, rain and etc. could be happen immediately.

Communication risk

There are almost all teahouses have wi-fi and everywhere mobile network. To contact with your family, make easy, but sometimes there some error on the network, in that case be sure and make sure to your all relatives and family that you are going to the Himalayas.

Emergency rescue

While trekking, sometimes somethings emergency happened, in that case need all your information. Share that information with agency. Like, insurance paper, contact of your relatives, or family members. Rescue is expensive by cash paying, so before to go mountain, make sure you are insured and insurance going to pay your rescue and health.

Seasonal and occasional activities.

Mardi Himal or Annapurna trekking is not just about mountain and trekking; it offers a beautiful seasonal experience too. Nepal is multi-cultural country, so we have many different culture and festivals celebrating. Here are some major festivals and activities.

Spring season (March – May):

This season is the best for trekking to discover blossom rhododendron blooming. Different kinds of Bird watching. Photography expeditions, with beautiful landscapes and mountains.

Summer season (June – August):

The summer season is best for harvesting time. It is best for agriculture activities. You can join to planting rice and Millet. Lush green landscape and nice waterfalls. Discovering Ropai festival. Normally this season is best to experience of agriculture.

Autumn season (September – November):

Autumn season is one of the best seasons for trekking and to explore different festivals moments. Especially Hindus festivals, like Dasain, Tihar (Deepawali), is one of the most beautiful experiences to memory on your camera.

Winter season (December – February):

Winter is the time to explore snow trekking. Mardi Himal and near route is the best magical landscape to photography white peaks. Pokhara and near villages are celebrating Losar festivals. Less crowed exploring the season.

Travel Documents to carry. 

Valid Passport

Debit/Credit Cards

PP Size Photo (2Pieces)

Insurance paper and contact address

Family members / company’s contact address

Medical/First Aid

Small First Aid Kid – Include athletic tape, Band-Aid’s, Ibuprofen, Blister care, personal medications, etc.

Medications and prescriptions – Bring antibiotics (Azithromycin, etc.) painkiller tablets, and altitude medicine such as Diamox and dexamethasone

Head

Sun Cap

Warm Hat

Neck Gaiter ( Scraf)

Head lamps

Footwear

Normal Socks (3-4 Pairs)

Warm Socks (1 Pairs)

Trekking Shoes comfortable to hikes.

Sports Shoes, for the evening.

Slipper a pair for the evening and the morning.

Protections for the Eye

Sunglasses

Eye drop

Hand Weare

Thin Fleece glove a pair

Wind Stopper glove a pair.

Walking Stick

Bag Packs

Day Bag Maximum 35L

Duffle Bag 40 L -60 L waterproof would be better.

Toiletries

Hand sanitizer

Toilet Paper and Wet Tissue

Toothbrush

Soap and Shampoos

Towel

Budy Weare

Thermal Top Base Layer (2-3 Pcs)

Fleece Jacket (2 Pcs)

Gore Tex Jacket (1 Pcs)

Warm Jacket (1-2 Pcs)

Insulated Down Jacket (1 Pcs)

Cotton T-Shirt (2-4 Pcs)

T-shirt – Sport- quick dry and breathable

Lower Body

Thermal Layer (1 Pcs)

Fleece Trouser (1pcs)

Light Trekking Pant (1 pcs)

Quick dry Trekking Pants (2 Pairs)

Half pants (1 Pcs)

Under Wear (3 pcs)

Miscellaneous

Pocket Knife (Swiss)

Umbrella / Raincoat

Nail Cutter

Altimeter Watch

Power Bank

Camera

Water Drinking bottle.

Sleeping Bags