MARDI HIMAL TREK
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52500 / 795
Trip costThis is an off-beaten trek that runs to the east of the popular Annapurna Base Camp trail. The initial hike is through forests which are home to a variety of rhododendron trees. As we gain altitude, the trail takes us within touching distance of Maccha Puchare (Fish Tail), a spectacular and imposing mountain. Once above 3500m, the trail opens up and we walk on meadows with views of Annapurna South and Huinchuli for company. Reaching the base of Mardi Himal peak at 4450m is the high point of the trek where a panorama of peaks of the Annapurna Sanctuary like Singu Chuli, Gangapurna and Annapurna III are visible up-close. The trek is an ideal choice for those looking to experience the grandeur of Nepal's big mountains while staying away from the more popular and crowded trails.
Please Note: From 2024, we are offering the departure where you can purchase your own food at tea-houses and hence it is not a part of our package. The pricing too reflects this change in offering.
Itinerary
Trip Cost
52500 / 795
KATHMANDU TO KATHMANDU , TWIN SHARINGTRIP COST INCLUDES
- - Airport transfers from Kathmandu Airport
- - 1 Night hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara each on Bed & Breakfast and Twin sharing basis
- - Internal flights and ground transportation as required in the itinerary
- - Tims card and other Permits
- - Experienced White Magic guide and porterage of max 15kgs per person
- - All accommodation in simple tea-houses on twin sharing basis
- - GST, other Government Taxes as applicable
TRIP COST EXCLUDES
- - Any meals on the trek (can be bought in the tea-houses where we stay)
- - International Airfare
- - International airport taxes
- - Visas
- - Transportation outside of the tour program
- - Travel insurance
- - Tips
- - Items of a personal nature like phone calls, alcohol, cigarettes, bottled beverages, laundry, souvenir etc.
- - Costs arising out of unforeseen circumstances such as bad weather, landslides, road conditions and any other circumstances beyond our control.
- - One should budget for at least Rs. 250 per day for the bottled water on the trip. Average cost of bottled water on the trail is Rs. 70 per bottle.
- - 5% TCS applicable for Indian Nationals travelling outside India (Can be filed for return)
Cancellation terms
If it becomes necessary to cancel your trip, you must notify the office immediately in writing. The following terms would be applicable.
- - More than 60 days prior to departure - we will refund the entire amount received by us minus a processing fee.
- - Less than 60 days prior to departure - 25% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
- - Less than 45 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as the cancellation charges and we will refund the balance.
- - Less than 30 days prior to departure - 50% of the Trip Cost as cancellation charges and the balance amount would be held as a credit towards a future trip taken within 1 year from the date of cancellation.
- - Less than 21 days - the entire amount would be forfeited.
The tour price is quoted as a package. No partial refunds or credit will be given for services not used. We recommend that you obtain cancellation travel insurance upon booking. If you can replace your spot by getting someone else to take that seat, cancellation charges would be waived completely. Please note that these cancellation terms may be amended from time to time.
What to expect
A trip graded as a Moderate Trek takes you to high altitude regions - above 3000m / 10,0000ft and will involve considerable altitude gain over the course of the trek. Altitude will have an effect, hence one would need to be careful about acclimatization. Moderate treks will have multiple days which involve considerable amount of ascents and descents and would require walking for more than 6 hours. There might be a day or two of camping in relatively high altitudes above 4000m / 13,000ft. A typical trek will last around a week to ten days depending on the region and is a good step-up for people who have completed a beginner trek.
Good fitness level is very much needed to enjoy this trip. Some training up before the trip would help. Prior trekking experience is desirable but not compulsory.
