Mardi Himal Peak Climbing
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- Activities
- Mardi Himal Peak Climbing
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- Max Elevation
- 5587m at Mardi Himal
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- Trip Duration
- 16 Days
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- Trip Grade
- Technical Adventure
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- Lodging
- Eco Lodges + Tented Camp
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- Meals
- Full Board on Trek & BB Plan on City
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- Transportation
- Private vehicle & flight
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- Communication
- Available
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- Group Size
- Minimum 2
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- Best Season
- Autumn and Spring
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- Per Day Walk
- Approx. 4 - 6 hours
Trip Highlights of Mardi Himal Peak Climbing :
- Peak Climbing Summit is at 5587m/18325ft.
- Witness magnificent views of Annapurna I 8078m, Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna South 7273m, Manaslu 8156m, Dhaulagiri 8167m, Himalchuli 7540m, Machhapuchhare (Fish-Tail) 6997m, Lamjung Himal 6986m, and Hiunchuli 6336m.
- Experience the local culture and traditional villages away from the main trekking trail
- Explore the remote and isolated area with breathtaking views of valleys and stunning views of high mountains.
Overview:
Mardi Himal Peak Climbing 5587m/18325ft is located 15 miles north of Pokhara and lies south of the Annapurna Region. The Mardi Himal Expedition and Mountaineering are categorized among the smallest trekking peaks in Nepal.
Likewise, Expedition to Mardi Himal Tour is a perfect option for many trekkers who wants to avoid overcrowded trekking routes while enjoying the magnificent views of Annapurna I 8078m, Annapurna II 7937m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna South 7273m, Manaslu8156m, Dhaulagiri 8167m, Himalchuli 7540m, Machhapuchhare (Fish-Tail) 6997m, Lamjung Himal 6986m and Hiunchuli 6336m.
Since the ascent to the peak is less technical, Climbing Mardi Himal Peak is an excellent opportunity for beginners who are seeking to gain peak climbing experience.
Mardi Himal Itinerary :
The Mardi Himal Cost and Itinerary start with a scenic drive to Pokhara. From Pokhara, we take a short drive towards Hyenja – the starting point of our trek. Passing through the dense forest and exploring the less visited trails we reach Mardi Himal Base Camp after a few days of walking.
Once we reach the High Camp Trek for Mardi Himal Mountaineering Tour, we make sure that we are properly acclimatized and make the final check of the climbing equipment tools and gears before climbing the summit. With everything in order, we head out for climbing the summit of Mardi Himal.
Using ropes, crampons, and ice axes we ascend towards the Mardi Himal Peak Climb Summit. Following the steps of our climbing sherpa experts, we build a successful climb to the summit of Mardi Himal. After achieving the summit, our return journey heads back through Mardi Himal Base Camp, Hyenja, and to Pokhara.
This adventurous and memorable experience of the Mardi Himal difficulty Trip ends with a scenic Mountaineering drive from Pokhara back to Kathmandu.
For more information about additional peak climbing gears and equipment required during Mardi Himal Peak Climb are: Peak Climbing Gears and Equipment and Essential Tools & Gear for Trekking
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Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu [1345m/4411ft] & Transfer to Hotel
Our airport arrival and departure representative will meet you at Tribhuvan International Airport on your arrival schedule. You will be transferred to hotel and our staff will help you until check-in procedure ends at Hotel. Either you can have a rest at the Hotel or visit NGT’s office. In the evening, join our welcome dinner program organized by Nepal Guide Treks and Expedition Team.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Welcome Dinner -
Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara [820m/2690ft] [5-6 hours drive]
Today we will drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara along the scenic zigzag hilly roads that take approximately five to six hours. Pokhara is a beautiful town set on the banks of the Fewa Lake. Pokhara is tourist’s paradise full of natural wonders as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with the magnificent views of surrounding mountains. It is smaller and much less hectic than Kathmandu.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan -
Day 03: Drive from Pokhara to Hyenja [1030m/3378ft] and Trek to Gyachok [1420m/4657ft] [45Min Drive & 3-4 hrs Trek]
From Pokhara, we will take another short drive towards the village of Hyenja – the starting point of the trek. We will start our trekking from Hyenja, following the trail that goes along the bank of Mardi Khola before crossing the river. We will continue our trek along the banks Seti Khola, passing through beautifully terraced farmlands to reach the village of Gyachok. From Gyachok we can enjoy great views of Machhapuchhre (Fish-Tail) and Mardi Himal.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 04: Trek from Gyachok to Sano Khoban [1600m/5248ft] [5-6 Hrs Trek]
Leaving Gyachok, we will continue to trek higher up through paddy field terraces towards the village of Dhiprang. We will pass along two more villages – Mirsa and Kaduwa, which are the last settlements that we will come across. We will continue to follow the trail that gradually ascends at first and then steeply at the end to reach the pasture land of Sano Khoban where we will set up our camp for the overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 05: Trek from Sano Khoban to Pipa [3150m/10332ft] [4-5 Hrs Trek]
From Sano Khoban we will make a steep climb through the dense forest. We will continue to ascend into higher altitude through dense forest until we reach towards a breakout point into the open air. During our up-hill struggle, we will have the opportunity to spot several species of birds and wild animals. A final climb over a steep ridge will lead us towards a small lake at Pipa where we will be camping for the overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 06: Acclimatization/Exploration day at Pipa.
Acclimatization is very essential, especially in higher altitudes. Both mental and physical sickness may arise while gaining higher altitudes. So, today we will spend our day acclimatizing and exploring around Pipa before heading further up to the higher altitudes. Besides, proper acclimatization is a must for a successful peak climbing experience.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 07: Trek from Pipa to Thulo Kharka [4120m/13513ft] [5-6 Hrs Trek]
After spending a good acclimatization day at Pipa, we will continue our trekking that climbs up the ridgeline with striking views of Manaslu Himalayan ranges to the East and the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges to the West. Our forward trekking eventually leads us to the pleasant grazing grounds of Thulo Kharka, where we will set up our camp for the overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 08: Trek from Thulo Kharka to Mardi Himal Base Camp [4100m/13448ft] [2-3 Hrs Trek]
The entire route connecting Mardi Himal Base Camp is visible from our campsite at Thulo Kharka. Leaving Thulo Kharka we will follow the trail towards the base camp that takes approximately around 2 – 3 hours of walking. Mardi Himal Base Camp is situated in the valley between the south and southeast ridges of Mardi Himal. Once we reach the base camp, we will quickly set up our camps and our Sherpa crew will make necessary checks concerning proper acclimatization and necessary climbing equipment before heading up to high camp.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 09: Climb to Mardi Himal High Camp [4650m/15252ft] [2-3 Hrs Trek]
We will leave the base camp and start climbing steeply up for 200 meters and then traverse around the south-east ridge. From there we will continue to make a steady climb over the rocks and perhaps with some snow towards a good camping site. As soon as we reach our campsite, we will set up our camps, check that everyone is properly acclimatized and make necessary arrangements for the climbing equipment for climbing the summit tomorrow.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 10: Summit Mardi Himal [5587m/18325ft] and descend to Base Camp [7-8 Hrs Climb]
Today is the day that we have been waiting for. We will start early for the successful climb, as the strong winds after midday will make it almost impossible to summit the peak. The first part of the climb leads to the East Col at 5400 meters between Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre (Fish-Tail) which is approximately 4 hours of tiring climbing. Using our climbing equipment and following the footsteps of our experienced climbing experts, we will make a very long snow climb which is not steep but very tiring. So, resting every now and then is very important as we head towards the top of the Col. From here it will take about one more hour of climbing over a pleasant snow ridge to the top of the summit. Once at the summit, we are rewarded with great views of Annapurna mountain ranges and surrounding high peaks. After spending quality time at the top we will descend following the same route and head back to reach base camp.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 11: Trek from Base Camp to Korchon [3680m/12070ft] [5-6 Hrs Trek]
From the base camp, we will follow the trail that traverses around the south ridge towards a col at 4280 meters with magnificent views of surrounding high peaks. Along with the great views, we continue to trek towards the grazing pastures of Korchon where we will camp for our overnight stay.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 12: Trek from Korchon to Riban [1780m/5838ft] [5-6 Hrs Trek]
Leaving the pastures of Korchon we will descent steeply downhill towards the col below Odane Hill. During our trek today, we will have magnificent views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Manaslu, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Himalchuli and Dhaulagiri. We will continue to follow the ridgeline that heads south and passing through the dense forest we will arrive at Riban.
Accommodation: Tented Camp
Meals: All Meals [Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner] -
Day 13: Trek to Hyenja and drive back to Pokhara [3 Hrs Trek and 45 Min Drive]
From Riban it is a pleasant walk as we pass through Lachock. From there we will cross the Mardi Khola and Mardi Pul to reach Hyenja. From Hyenja we will take a scenic drive over zigzag hilly roads that will take us back to Pokhara. Pokhara is home to thick forest, emerald lakes and a place of remarkable natural beauty. The reflection of the Machhapuchre (Fish-Tail) Himal over the serene Fewa Lake makes this place truly magical. Besides, visiting sacred places and sightseeing around the city in Pokhara could be a good way to spend your day.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: Breakfast+Lunch -
Day 14: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu
It takes approximately four to five hours drive to reach Kathmandu from Pokhara. We will drive along the Prithvi Highway which offers scenic hilly zigzag roads through the banks of Trishuli River. We can see the daily activities of the local people for their survival, along the road when we pass through several villages and towns during our drive journey.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan -
Day 15: Free day at Kathmandu
You would surely like to see as much of Kathmandu as possible. An early start is practical to visit the temples of Kathmandu. Also, walking around the shopping area of Thamel is worth spending quality time at Kathmandu. We will have a final meal together in the evening.
Accommodation: Hotel/Resort
Meals: BB Plan + Farewell Dinner -
Day 16: International Departure as per flight schedule
Our Airport representative will drop you at the Airport as per your flight schedule.
- 2 Nights stay in Kathmandu & 2 Nights stay in Pokhara with BB Plan
- All ground transportation by private vehicle including airport arrival and departure transfer
- Climbing and trekking permits for Mardi Himal Peak Climbing and Trekking
- Tea House + Camping combined accommodation during the trek – as per itinerary
- All meals during trek & climb– Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
- Experienced trekking & climbing guide
- Required number of porters
- All necessary climbing gears
- Kitchen equipment and camping equipment during the climbing period
- General first aid kids
- Insurance, clothing and salary for staffs
- All government taxes and necessary paperwork
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Medical/personal high-risk insurance (suggest have rescue coverage policy as well)
- International airfares and departure tax.
- Personal climbing gears.
- Major meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Cost of personal expenses
- Tips
The given rates are per person with guaranteed departure schedules. If the given dates are not appropriate for you, please feel free to contact us for requesting a new dates, we will gladly personalize the itinerary and schedule of the trip that fits for you.
Check our assured departure schedules given below:
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2 Oct, 2023 | 17 Oct, 2023 | USD 1555 | GUARANTEED | Book Now! |
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Mardi Himal Climbing Difficulty
Mardi Himal is a newer destination than EBC or ABC. This climbing falls in moderate grade. This peak is one of the most exotic trekking destinations in the Annapurna Region. To talk about the difficulty level of this peak, there are a lot of factors that contribute to Mardi Himal Trek Difficulty. The duration of the trek, your financial constraints, the route you choose and many more affect this trek. The altitude, unstable weather, geographical position of the region, snow drift etc can make the climbing really a strenuous one. The steep and remote trekking trails are also difficult in comparison to the other classic destinations. Similarly, this region has very few teahouses and tourist infrastructures. Due to this reason also the climb is not easy.
However, Mardi Himal Trek is one of the best treks in the Annapurna Region. This trek gifts you a mesmerizing view of mountains like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli and more.
Mardi Himal is a doable climb for anyone who is physically fit and mentally healthy. Previous trekking and hiking don’t have anything to do with it. We recommend you to spend a lot of time in preparation before going for this trek.
Mardi Himal Climbing Season
Peak Climbing in Nepal is a seasonal activity. Autumn and Spring are the best seasons for climbing most of the mountains in Nepal. Autumn Season (September, October & November) and Spring Season (March, April & May) are the perfect seasons for Climbing Mardi Himal. During these months, the days will be sunny and warm in the Himalayas. The skies will be clear and the atmosphere of the Himalayas will be alluring. Thus, we can have great views of the mountains. Nevertheless, some adventure-seeking clients who don’t like hustle and bustle during the journey also can choose Winter Season (December, January, and February) months for this trip. Monsoon season (June, July, and August) will be pretty difficult time for climbing in the Himalayas because of monsoon. During monsoon the trails will be slippery, muddy and there will be landslides too.
Preparations for Mardi Himal Climbing
The best preparation for tomorrow is doing your best today. Preparation is a key to success of any activity. Good preparations are must for the successful peak climbing. You need to consider several things before going for peak climbing. For the successful Mardi Himal Climbing, your physique plays a vital role. So, you must prepare yourself before the climb. You would better join a mountaineering course for 4-6 months. Otherwise, you can join gym and have aerobic training, cardio, stress endurance training, hiking trainings etc. You can also practice jogging, cycling, swimming, hiking etc. on a regular basis. Your previous experiences on mountaineering are also important. So, you must practice hiking to some smaller peaks. Similarly, you should be careful about your diet. You must include plenty of protein, carbohydrates, and minerals in your diet. A balanced diet is very important for physical fitness. Moreover, you must be mentally ready to cope up with the adverse situations in the mountain. The weather is unstable at high altitude and you should also spend couple of days in a camp. Hygiene matters a lot for the success of the climb. In addition to all these, you must also go through Mardi Himal Climbing Gears checklist and have enough collection of them.
Physical Fitness & Experience Required for Mardi Himal Climbing
Mardi Himal Climbing is a technical adventure activity in Nepal which requires previous trekking experience and technical skills about peak climbing gears to have successful summit. The trip is very suitable for adventure motivated trekkers who have ability to walk in snows ridges and adventurous trails. Walking in high altitudes might attract high altitude sickness, slow and steady walk would be the perfect solution. We suggest every trekker who are planning to come to Nepal for trekking and peak climbing adventure to do daily physical workout (jogging, hiking, cycling, gym, etc) prior to a couple of weeks. We recommend to undertake Mardi Himal only if you have undertaken other smaller peaks of the same region. Here is the list of the activities that must be done compulsorily before attempting any peak climbing in Nepal:
- Go for a run or hike to hills where you have to do ascents and descents.
- Once a week, do a long walk.
- Swim and cycle.
- You can also go up and down the stairs of a tall building.
- Eat healthy food.
- Keep on doing. If you can, do more yoga related to breathing.
Gears and Equipments for Mardi Himal Climbing
Climbers need several pairs of socks, including trekking, wool and liner socks. They also need lightweight hiking boots as well as plastic, lined climbing boots. These should be large to give feet more room and reduce the risk of frostbite.
Personal Climbing Gears
- Alpine Climbing Harness
- Crampons
- Ice axe
- Ascender
- Multi-LED Head Lamp
- Carabiners: Minimum 2 locking carabiners, 1 large and 1 small and 4 regular.
- Rappel device
- Trekking poles
- Slings: One 3m(10ft) and three 2m(6ft)
- Prusik loops
- Altimeter
- Climbing helmet
For other information regarding the gears/equipments and clothing, we suggest you to go through Mardi Himal Climbing Gear checklist. You can also get detail information about such gears in our website. Just have a look.
Permit and Cost for Mardi Himal Climbing
Mardi Himal Climbing is an adventure that cannot be undertaken without a climbing permit. You need to acquire a permit from Nepal Mountaineering Association to attempt any peak above 5000 meters. The climb without having will be illegal. For climbing Mardi Himal, you need to have Local Area (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) Permit which costs around $20, Climbing Permit, TIMS Card Permit (Trekking Information Management System) and all government tax.
The total cost for Mardi Himal Climbing expedition is about USD 300 to 400.
Accommodations during Mardi Himal Climbing
At a reasonable Mardi Himal Climbing Cost, Sophisticated hotels and resorts from normal tourist standard category to five-star categories are available in Kathmandu for your accommodation, where you can choose your suitable one. During the entire trekking (apart from the climbing period of Mount Everest) there is availability of tea house/lodges. And during the climbing period for a couple of days, we need to set up tent camp for our accommodations. So we will provide all tea house accommodation at available places and camping accommodation at the places where tea house/lodges are not available. Accommodation can be Single, Double, Triple or twin sharing basis as per your requirement.
Meals during Mardi Himal Climbing
Mardi Himal Climbing Expeditions are inclusive for all meals (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner) including the entire trekking and climbing period, apart from the BB plan during the stay in Kathmandu. We will have Dinner and Breakfast in the same teahouse/Camp where we spent overnight and Lunch will be en-route of trekking towards next destination since we have to leave our accommodation after breakfast to continue the trek. You can enjoy the taste of varieties of cuisines; Nepali food, Tibetan, Continental, Indian, Italian etc by choosing in the menu. During the camping period, while we are in Mardi Himal Base Camp and High Camp, our kitchen team will prepare hygienic foods to serve you. There might not be several choices of foods during the camp as in the tea houses and restaurants; you have to understand that our crew have to carry all camping gears and kitchen equipments from available places but we are sure we will provide as much services and facilities as we can do to make your adventure holiday awesome.
Altitude Sickness
Altitude sickness is the effect of oxygen deficiency in the blood and tissues at the high altitude. It is the negative health effect of high altitude due to the rapid exposure to low amount of oxygen at high elevation. The common symptoms of Altitude sickness include headaches, vomiting, tiredness, trouble sleeping and dizziness.
Altitude Sickness generally referred as Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) occurs only above 2500m. The main reason of altitude sickness is rapid ascent and decreasing amount of oxygen at the high altitude. There are mainly three types of altitude sickness: Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS), High Altitude Pulmonary Edema (HAPE) and High Altitude Cerebral Edema.
Altitude Sickness can become a medical emergency if ignored. The best way to prevent altitude sickness is to travel to high altitude slowly. It normally doesn’t take long for your body to adjust into a changed altitude. At the higher altitudes, the air pressure and oxygen level is comparatively lower. Our body takes time to adjust to such change. We suggest you to keep you hydrated, not to smoke or drink alcoholic substance, eat hygienic food, sleep low, take it easy, use Diamox tablets etc. to prevent yourself from Altitude Sickness.
Is Nepal Safe?
No doubt, Nepal is safe for trekking, hiking and mountaineering. The trekking trails are improvised and maintained as well. In many technical sections, ropes have been fixed.
The stains of the devastating earthquake have also been healing up and the decade long armed insurgency has also come to an end along with the implementation of the new constitution.
Tourist Help Desk and Tourism Information Centre have been established at the prominent tourist destinations. Moreover, you will receive a respectable welcome everywhere you go. The Nepali people are simple and kind to you and pay a wonderful hostage to you.
Don’t worry; Nepal is a safe country to visit.
Tips for Mardi Himal Climbing
- Be prepared well.
- Pack sufficient, don’t include unessential, and don’t miss the basics.
- Be ready to cope up with the unfamiliar weather pattern and respect the weather
- Choose the easier route: simply the one from South Col.
- Be aware of the altitude sickness
- Quickly pass the Khumbu Icefall and other treacherous areas
- Keep sufficient spare oxygen cylinders
- Use ropes
- Drink Plenty
- Be familiar with your gears and alpine, medicines
Final Say
Mardi Himal is a strenuous climbing destination in Nepal. However, Mardi Himal Trek Difficulty can be easily overcome with right preparations.
Make sure you spend the time to rest once in a while and avoid continuous trekking. It helps you overcome the feeling of fatigues. After all, you are there to enjoy the trip and get the best of it. Allow us to guide you through the trek and make it a lot more exciting and memorable.
Therefore, we would like to request anyone hoping to ascent Mardi Himal, to be fully prepared first. If you want any help from us, we are ready for your service. Please send us your queries at info@nepalguidetreks.com
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