Our short Mardi Himal Trek is a 5 days exciting journey that is drawn over the Annapurna Region, which is one of the most diverse regions with natural features and the geography of higher altitude. These features make this trek…
Overview
Our short Mardi Himal Trek is a 5 days exciting journey that is drawn over the Annapurna Region, which is one of the most diverse regions with natural features and the geography of higher altitude. These features make this trek…
Itinerary
Cost
The Cost Includes
- Accommodation Best available accommodation Tea house/lodge accommodation during the trek Meals & Drinking Water All your standard meals during the trek 3 meals a day (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) in a guest houses A farewell dinner on the last night in Nepal Purified drinking water during the trek using Water Filter or water purification tablets. Transportation Transportation by private jeep/ car to Kande (trekking starting point) and at the end from Sidding back to Pokhara hotel. Guide and Staff Experienced, first-aid trained, government licensed, English speaking, and locally recruited Nomad Adventure’s trekking guide (2 guides for group size more than 7 people) Porters during the trek for carrying luggage (1 porter for every 2 clients) Wages, accommodation, meals, gear, insurance and medications for all staff Medical Assistance Assistance in arranging rescue operations in case of complicated health conditions (funded by travel insurance) Medical kits, including an oximeter to monitor blood oxygen saturation levels in high altitudes Permits Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) fee TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) card Benefits and Takeaways Sleeping bags and down jackets, duffle bag (one for every two trekkers) if you do not have your own company’s T-shirt & Cap Trip completion certificate Administrative & Taxes All administrative expenses and government taxes
The Cost Excludes
- Price Excludes Airport pick up and departure transfer. Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu transportation. Accomodation Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara International flight fare and airport departure tax Nepal Entry Visa (Visa can be acquired easily after your arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu with a fee of USD 30 for 15 days visa, USD 50 for 30 days visa and USD 125 for 90 days visa) Extra night accommodations in Kathmandu due to early arrival or late departure, early return from the trek or other itinerary changes Travel insurance along with high-altitude emergency evacuation coverage Medical check-ups, vaccinations, or medications required for the trek are not included. Any beverages including bottled and boiled water Tips to trekking staff and driver Personal trekking gear and equipment Any expenses other than the Price Include section Personal expenses (shopping, snacks, boiled bottle water, hot (Tea/ Coffee) and cold drinks, hot shower, alcohol, Wi-Fi, telephone call, battery re-charge fee, extra porters, etc Personal clothing and gear
FAQs
This trek consists of a short duration and shorter itinerary but still covers the higher altitude and proper mountain terrains inside the remote areas. So, the nature of this trek is considered medium or moderately easy for the trekkers. It also depends upon the experience of a person in trekking activities. If you are an experienced trekker then it could be easier than expected and if not you are a beginner in trekking then too it must not be that difficult than moderate difficulty.
You can only use Nepalese currency right now. Other than that no foreign currencies are being accepted inside the trial. Only a few luxury restaurants and cafes inside Pokhara accept a few foreign currencies but still is very uncertain. So, we recommend you carry Nuclease currency during your journey on this trek. You can exchange them in different money exchange stalls and shops in Pokhara with the International Money Exchange Rate.
Altitude sickness could happen after we gain an altitude above 3000m pulps of elevation from sea level and the altitude gain during the short Mardi Himal Trek goes up to 4500m this change happens during a very short duration of itinerary days, so the risk of altitude sickness increases automatically. It makes altitude sickness an important noted factor during this trek.
The minimum walk in this trekking journey is about 5 hours of continuous walking and about 7 to 8 hours of maximum walking per day. It also depends upon y7opu and your ability to walk in such ascending and descending trails in remote locations. If you could walk faster it could take a shorter duration and if you could not it also can take a longer duration. But it’s not about any competitive journey to do it quicker, we recommend you do your journey according to your personal preferences and enjoy every moment.
Yes, it is suitable for beginners too, and even it is on the list of the most recommended and best trekking journeys for beginners. As mentioned above the trail consists of mountain geography with the high altitude landmarks. So, if you are an absolute beginner then you may find it a bit difficult but it could get adventurous for you.
No, you are free from this burden. You do not need to hire any helping staff such as a potter and the guide by yourself. All are covered under the package and provided as needed which are essential during such a diverse and remote trekking journey, especially if it is similar to the Mardi Himal Trek. And the staff which are provided to you for your help during your journey will be all experienced in their field from the long ago and are experts in their field.
You can take them from the Tourism Board and the permitted travel agencies such as us in the frame. You need to have a valid visa and a legal ID of any form to move the forward procedure. Take them from the officials and with the proper information as it is very essential during the trekking journey inside such a diverse region as we also need to tackle permit checkpoints in different gateways.
