Poon Hill – Mardi Himal Trek

Poon Hill – Mardi Himal Trek is an astounding goal for individuals, searching for a short and simple trek in the Annapurna locale. This spot is exceptionally near the delightful lake city of Pokhara. The Poonhill climate and temperature are entirely positive which make trekking at this spot a wonderful encounter. In addition, it has a generally low height beneath 3500 m which make it safe to go for anybody stressed over elevation disorder. Subsequently there is no age obstruction and anybody can without much of a stretch do this trek.

Poon Hill – Mardi Himal Trek offers perspectives on probably the most elevated mountains on the planet, for example, Annapurna South, Macchapucchre, Himalchuli, and so forth. Likewise, the trail experiences wonderful towns with well disposed local people and excellent common landscapes. All things considered, Poon slope is a perfect goal for individuals of all ages gathering and with normal wellness.

Mardi Himal is the most reduced and least climbed and visited of all the trekking tops in Nepal. As it is humble elevation the mountain clearly has a lot of potentials. For those inspired by little scale exploratory ascending and the edges will surely display ascending difficulties at a sensible standard. Extraordinary Adventure proficient aides will lead and bolster all of you the route to the top summit of Mardi Himal at 5,555 meters.

Machhapuchhare is the most southern high point of the Annapurna Massif, the awesomely majestic grouping of mountains in the central Himalaya that includes 5 of the 12 highest mountains in the world – all at the close of very close quarters to our route. Eight-day hiking through the forest and on above the tree line and on up to from our high altitude camp at 4,100 m. from where there are the most amazing close quarter’s views of all.

Mardi Khola (River)

Now descending first through the forest, a different route takes us steeply down to the upper Mardi Khola. The torrent that has been the ice and the snow of the Mardi Himal. It is remote and still away from all the much-used trekking routes. Our expedition now takes on the moods of the warm valleys and the friendly villages. Here, as we make our way along the bank of the Mardi Khola from the hillside village of siding. We will pass through the lovely fields, past the simple farms and over the “interesting” bridges. There is no doubt this indeed the idyllic Nepali countryside.

Overview

Day 01: Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300m/4,264 ft) Hotel Accommodation.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827 m/ 2,712 ft) 7- 8 hrs by bus, Hotel Accommodation.

Day 03: Pokhara to Nayapuland Trek to Ulleri  (1910 m/ 6,264 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 04: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani ( 2,875 m /9,430 ft )6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 05: Ghorepani to Poonhill (3210m / 10,528 ft) sunrise view and trek to Ghandruk (2,610 m/ 8,560 ft ) 5-6 hrs,  Tea House Accommodation.

Day 06: Ghandruk to Landruk (1,565 m / 5,133 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 07: Landruk to Forest camp (2520 m / 8,265 ft) 4-5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 08: Forest camp to Badal Dada (1770 m /5,805 ft) 5 -6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 09: Badal Dada to High camp (3700 m/ 12,136 ft) 3-4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 10: High camp to View point and Back to Badal Danda (1770 m /5,805 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 11: Badal Danda to Kalimati (1700 m/ 5,576 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Day 12: Kalimati to Pokhara via Lumre 2 – 3 hrs walk , 30 min drive to Pokhara, Hotel Accommodation.

Day 13: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu on a comfortable tourist bus. 7 – 8 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.

On availability of your time and interest after your trek,  please feel free to choose our DAY TOURSNEPAL TOURS , Jungle Safaris or other options from our website. Here are some trip extensions that might interest you.

Day 01: Pick up from Airport and drive to your hotel (1,300m/4,264 ft) Hotel Accommodation.

You will arrive at the international airport in Kathmandu, Nepal- Tribhuvan International Airport. Our representatives from The Great Adventure Treks will meet you outside the airport terminal. They will then help you to transfer to your hotel. You can also find all the relevant information about the hotel you will be staying with your guide. The guide will also brief you about your trek as well as other related information about the trek.

Day 02: Drive to Pokhara (827 m/ 2,712 ft) 7- 8 hrs by bus, Hotel Accommodation.

You will head out to the awesome valley of the Pokhara. You will head out to the touristic paradise called Pokhara on a 6-7 hour bus drive from Kathmandu. This bus ride is scenic as you get to see some lovely hills along the way. And in between the hills, there are gushing rivers that flow. These rivers flow out of the Himalayas. You can also have the first glimpses of mountains although they are quite far.

Day 03: Pokhara to Nayapuland Trek to Ulleri  (1910 m/ 6,264 ft) 5 – 6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Today, there will be a mixture of a bus drive and a trek. First, you will head out to Nayapul (1070 meters). This ride is quite pleasant and lasts 2 hours only. Nayapul is also where many trekkers gather to trek. This is the entry point to many other treks like Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Khopra Danda Trek, Mardi Himal trek and plenty other in this region. After that, you will go to Ulleri on a 4-5 hours trek.

Day 04: Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani ( 2,875 m /9,430 ft )6 – 7 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

You will head out to the place with the largest rhododendron forests today. This place is called Ghorepani. It will take about 6-7 hours, for you to reach Ghorepani(2860 meters). The first part of your trek will take you along an uphill ride to Ulleri. The walk up to Ulleri is around 2 hours long and exclusively uphill. From Ulleri, you will walk around 4 hours or so to get to Ghorepani. Ghorepani is set beautifully amidst the mountains of the Annapurna region. It also has close access to Poon Hill, which is an awesome hill station in the Annapurna region.

Day 05: Ghorepani to Poonhill (3210m / 10,528 ft) sunrise view and trek to Ghandruk (2,610 m/ 8,560 ft) 5-6 hrs,  Tea House Accommodation.

Today, you will wake up early in the morning, This is because you will head out to Poon Hill before the sun is up. You will trek around 1 hour or so before you reach Poon Hill(3210 meters). The trail to Poon Hill is almost elusively full of stairs. After you reach there, you will get to see glorious views of mountains like Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machhapuchhre etc. You will also get to see some staggering sunrise views from there.

Day 06: Ghandruk to Landruk (1,565 m / 5,133 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Today’s walk from Ghandruk to Landruk (1565 meters) is 5-6 hours long. The walk initially leads through some beautiful forests of the ACAP region. You will also get to see the Annapurna mountain range occasionally along the way. The vegetation becomes very verdant and the environment very peaceful and isolated. All the while, the Annapurna Mountains loom down against the skyline. Eventually, you will reach Ghandruk. From here, another small village is passed, called Phedi, and crossing the Modi River, the small village of Landruk is finally reached. Overnight stay at the guesthouse at Landruk, breakfast, lunch and dinner included.

Day 07: Landruk to Forest camp (2520 m / 8,265 ft) 4-5 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

Our trail passes through lush forest dotted with the red rhododendrons. The flowers are a common sight in Nepalese hills and it is no surprise that its Nepal’s national flower. Our trail is very quiet until we reach a clearing of the forest camp. We can take rest and explore the area which is also known locally as Kokar. Overnight in Forest Camp.

Day 08: Forest camp to Badal Dada (1770 m /5,805 ft) 5 -6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

We continue to walk through dense forests admiring Nepal’s rich biodiversity and reach the low camp. From here, the fantastic view of Mt. Machapuchhre (Mt. Fishtail) up the valley is mesmerizing. We can spend some time in the evening observing the local lifestyle. Overnight in Badal Dada.

Day 09: Badal Dada to High camp (3700 m/ 12,136 ft) 3-4 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

We trek uphill alongside a ridge towards Mardi Himal and Macchhapuchhre. The tree lines start getting thinner and the area mostly consists of shrubs with isolated rhododendron bushes along the trail. If lucky, we might even come across the Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal) on our way to high camp. We ascend up to the high camp, which the final destination of the day. From here the mountain views are stunning. Overnight in high camp.

Day 10: High camp to View point and Back to Badal Danda (1770 m /5,805 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

On our trek to the upper viewpoint we ascend and descend, and sometimes on a steep and narrow trail. Our trail passes through pastures and we hike along a narrow ridge before reaching the Upper Viewpoint. The view of the Himalayan vista from here is astonishing. We see Mardi Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machapuchhre (6993m) and others. We trek back to the Badal Dada for an overnight stay.

Day 11: Badal Danda to Kalimati (1700 m/ 5,576 ft) 5-6 hrs, Tea House Accommodation.

The last moment at the High Camp begins with an incredible sunrise view over the Annapurna range. After breakfast, we trek down through the rhododendron forest. We take a different path, so the scenery is always refreshing and new. We continue our trek from Badal Danda to Kalimati. We will stay overnight in Kalimati.

Day 12: Kalimati to Pokhara via Lumre 2 – 3 hrs walk , 30 min drive to Pokhara, Hotel Accommodation.

From Kalimati you walk out to the road head at Lumre, on the way from Kalimati you will pass the villages of  Ghalel. Kalimati is basically a Brahmin village with Ghalel and Siding mixed Brahmin and Gurung. The people here are equally friendly and respect guests who visit their place. You can explore their culture and tradition unlike yours and enjoy their company and small talks. The final part of the trek is a lovely trek from Kalimati to Lumre and then drive back to Pokhara from there.

Day 13: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu on a comfortable tourist bus. 7 – 8 hrs, Hotel Accommodation.

On this day, you will drive back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. The route of the bus takes you along the beautiful, scenic hills along with sights of Trisuli and Marsyangdi River. It is also possible for you to catch views of Ganesh Himal and the Manaslu peak during this bus ride. After a ride of 6-7 hours from Pokhara, you will reach Kathmandu. You can go for some last minute shopping in Thamel to buy some souvenirs or other items you might need. We will also organize a farewell dinner for you for a successful completion of your trek.

  • Pickup from airport and drive to hotel.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu
  • Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus
  • Accommodation in Pokhara ( 3 star level hotel )
  • Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul in private transport.
  • Experienced Trekking guides with government license
  • Porters (2 guests 1 porter)
  • All meals during trekking and climbing period (breakfast, lunch & dinner)
  • National Park permit
  • TIMS ( Trekkers Information Management System)
  • Peak Climbing permit
  • Accommodation during Trekking (Tea Houses)
  • Accommodation during Climbing (Tent)
  • Mountaineering (climbing) equipment
  • First aid Medical kit
  • Company services and all required government taxes/royalties
  • Lumre to Pokhara drive.
  • Pokhara to Kathmandu drive
  • Emergency Rescue Help (covered by your travel insurance)
  • All program as per itinerary.
  • All government and local taxes.
  • Airport Departure
  • Personal climbing equipment
  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Your travel insurance
  • Kathmandu monuments fees
  • International flight and departure tax
  • Any expense of personal nature
  • Any kinds of Bar bills
  • Any other special accommodation.

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Poon Hill – Mardi Himal Trek

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