Sep 24 - Oct 3, 2023 | Change
Mardi Himal
via Ghandruk and Chomrong
trek
(10 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
- With 1 Side Trip: via Ghandruk and Chomrong
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Highlights:
Mardi Himal Base Camp and Ghandruk
Difficulty:
moderate
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $225.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
The route was opened for trekking as recently as 2012 and now has lodges along the trail, so it can be done as a teahouse trek. The trek has the advantage of drawing far fewer trekkers than the more well-known destinations like Poon Hill and Annapurna Basecamp. The trail ascends the ridge beneath Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peak and boasts some of the best views anywhere of this picturesque mountain.
Side trip via Ghandruk and Chomrong: Return via the picturesque villages of Ghandruk and Chomrong
Weather Conditions in September
change startMid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses. The end of the monsoon means there is still a chance of the occasional heavy snowfall at high altitudes. Furthermore, high passes can have a lot of snow that has accumulated over the monsoon.
At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in
September. The highest point on the trek is
Mardi Himal Base Camp at
4500 m. During
September, expect high temperatures of around
9.4°C (49°F)
and lows down to
-0.6°C (31°F)
at Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Mardi Himal
via Ghandruk and Chomrong
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (10 days)
- 1 Side Trip: via Ghandruk and Chomrong
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| Sun Sep 24 (day 1) |
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 31.4°C (89°F) and lows of about 21.4°C (71°F) in September. |
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Public bus from Pokhara to Dhampus Phedi
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
Estimated cost:
$15.00
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Dhampus Phedi (1130 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 29.6°C (85°F) and lows of about 19.6°C (67°F) in September. |
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Dhampus (1650 m)
About 1.5 to 2 hours from Phedi (trail climbs steeply through forest and then paddy fields) |
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Pothana (1890 m)
About 1.5 hours from Dhampus (trail follows the ridge from Dhampus) Overnight |
| Mon Sep 25 (day 2) |
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Deurali, Kaski (2100 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.8°C (75°F) and lows of about 13.8°C (57°F) in September. |
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Forest Camp (Kokar) (3050 m)
About 5-6 hours from Pothana (trail climbs the Kali Danda Ridge through rhododendron and magnolia forest) Overnight |
| Tue Sep 26 (day 3) |
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Low Camp (3050 m)
About 3-4 hours from Forest Camp (trail continues to climb through forest to Low Camp) Overnight |
| Wed Sep 27 (day 4) |
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High Camp (Mardi Himal) (3900 m)
About 4-5 hours from Low Camp (trail climbs out of the forest revealing the impressive mountain peaks including Fishtail) Overnight |
| Thu Sep 28 (day 5) |
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Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 m)
About 6-7 hours round trip from High Camp |
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High Camp (Mardi Himal) (3900 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 13.0°C (55°F) and lows of about 3.0°C (37°F) in September. Overnight |
| Fri Sep 29 (day 6) |
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Forest Camp (Kokar) (3050 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.1°C (65°F) and lows of about 8.1°C (47°F) in September. Overnight |
| Sat Sep 30 (day 7) |
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Landruk (1565 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 27.0°C (81°F) and lows of about 17.0°C (63°F) in September. Overnight |
| Sun Oct 1 (day 8) |
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Chomrong (2210 m)
About 5-6 hours from Landruk Overnight |
| Mon Oct 2 (day 9) |
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Ghandruk (2000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 9.4°C (49°F) in October. Overnight |
| Tue Oct 3 (day 10) |
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Birethanti (1025 m)
About 3 hours from Ghandruk |
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Naya Pul (1000 m)
About 45 minutes from Birethani |
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Public bus from Naya Pul to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.4°C (87°F) and lows of about 16.4°C (62°F) in October. |
Mardi Himal Itinerary Reviews
by Nicholas (Singapore) on Mar 25, 2019
Mardi Himal led by Nirmala Subedi
The trail provides stunning views of the Annapurna range. For a short and moderate trek, it offers very rewarding views. Just a note, the tea houses are rather basic.
by Sumeer (India) on Dec 23, 2018
Mardi Himal led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Mardi Himal is just out of the world, I feel I am in a position to do a comparison between ABC and Himal Mardi, I would say from the overall trek (journey) perspective I would always rate Mardi Himal higher than ABC. Poonhill is only exceptional place on ABC trek where I would like to visit again someday. Thanks for reading
by Lara (Australia) on Dec 12, 2018
Mardi Himal led by Pema Futi Sherpa
It is said that this is a moderate hike... but moderate in Nepal means something different! A little bit of rock scrambling, a few steep sections... but the views are stunning. We loved it!
by Shane (Australia ) on May 26, 2018
Mardi Himal led by Ang Pemba Sherpa
If you want very little tourist this is your trek
via Ghandruk and Chomrong Itinerary Reviews
