Off-Beat Trek

Mardi Himal Trek

Destination Nepal

Duration 10 Days / 9 Nights

Difficulty Moderate

Activity Trekking

Transport Drive + Car

Group Size Max 16 Pax

Accommodation Tea House / Lodge

Meals Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner

Max Altitude 4,500m / High Camp

Trip Overview

Close-up Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) views on a virtually crowd-free trail — Annapurna's best-kept secret.

Trip Highlights

Maximum altitude: 4,500m / High Camp
Duration: 10 days / 9 nights
Difficulty: Moderate
Expert English-speaking certified guide
All meals during the trekking
All permits and TIMS card arranged
Airport transfers included
Mantra Adventure duffel bag provided

Mardi Himal Trek is a 10-day moderate trekking adventure in Nepal, reaching 4,500m / High Camp. Close-up Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) views on a virtually crowd-free trail — Annapurna’s best-kept secret. Mantra Adventure provides experienced English-speaking guides, comfortable accommodation, and complete logistics.

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Fixed Departure Dates

All prices per person · Private departures available year-round

Departure Date	Trip Status	Availability	Price / Person
19 Sep 2026 Returns 28 Sep 2026 · 10 days	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
05 Oct 2026 Returns 14 Oct 2026 · 10 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $900 / person	Book
19 Oct 2026 Returns 28 Oct 2026 · 10 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $900 / person	Book
05 Nov 2026 Returns 14 Nov 2026 · 10 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $900 / person	Book
19 Nov 2026 Returns 28 Nov 2026 · 10 days Peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $900 / person	Book
05 Dec 2026 Returns 14 Dec 2026 · 10 days	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
19 Dec 2026 Returns 28 Dec 2026 · 10 days	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
05 Jan 2027 Returns 14 Jan 2027 · 10 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
19 Jan 2027 Returns 28 Jan 2027 · 10 days	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
05 Feb 2027 Returns 14 Feb 2027 · 10 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
19 Feb 2027 Returns 28 Feb 2027 · 10 days	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
05 Mar 2027 Returns 14 Mar 2027 · 10 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
19 Mar 2027 Returns 28 Mar 2027 · 10 days	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
05 Apr 2027 Returns 14 Apr 2027 · 10 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $900 / person	Book
19 Apr 2027 Returns 28 Apr 2027 · 10 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $900 / person	Book
05 May 2027 Returns 14 May 2027 · 10 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $900 / person	Book
19 May 2027 Returns 28 May 2027 · 10 days Spring peak season	Filling Fast	Limited Seats	US $900 / person	Book
05 Jun 2027 Returns 14 Jun 2027 · 10 days Early bird available	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
19 Jun 2027 Returns 28 Jun 2027 · 10 days	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book
05 Jul 2027 Returns 14 Jul 2027 · 10 days Monsoon season	Confirmed	Available	US $900 / person	Book

💡 Need different dates? All trips run as private departures year-round.

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Day by Day

Itinerary

Welcome arrival with a traditional musical performance. Transfer to your luxury hotel. Evening welcome dinner with your Tour Expert.

Cable car to Chandragiri Hill for panoramic Himalayan views. Visit Pashupatinath Temple and Boudhanath Stupa.

Private helicopter close to Mount Everest. Breakfast at Hotel Everest View (3,880m). Afternoon in medieval Bhaktapur.

Fly to Chitwan National Park. Check in to your luxury jungle resort. Afternoon Tharu village cultural visit.

Full day jungle safari. Breakfast inside the park. Bengal tigers, rhinos, gharials. Evening Tharu cultural show.

Flight to Pokhara. Drive to Dhampus village with Annapurna views. Sunset over the Himalayas from 1,700m.

Sunrise over Annapurna. Paragliding, Phewa Lake boating, World Peace Pagoda, Tibetan Refugee Camp.

Flight back to Kathmandu. Free afternoon. Farewell dinner with Nepali cultural show.

Transfer to airport. Safe travels.

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Pricing

Group Discount Pricing

Travel together, save together. The more people in your group, the lower the price per person.

Group Size Price / Person Savings

1 Pax

US $900 / person

Included

✓Airport pick-up and drop-off
✓Domestic transport per itinerary
✓All accommodation during the trip
✓All meals as specified in the itinerary
✓Experienced English-speaking certified guide
✓Porter (1 per 2 trekkers, max 15kg)
✓All trekking permits and national park fees
✓TIMS card
✓Mantra Adventure duffel bag
✓First aid kit

Not Included

✗International flights
✗Nepal visa (USD 30-100 on arrival)
✗Personal travel insurance (mandatory)
✗Meals in Kathmandu/Pokhara
✗Accommodation in Kathmandu (available on request)
✗Alcoholic beverages, hot showers, personal items
✗Personal trekking gear
✗Tips for guide and porters

Before You Go

Essential Tips

The best seasons are Spring (March–May) and Autumn (September–November). Spring brings rhododendron blooms and stable weather; Autumn offers crystal-clear post-monsoon visibility. Nepal trips in these windows deliver optimal mountain views.

This trip is rated Moderate. Suitable for beginners with basic fitness — walking 3-4 times per week for 4-6 weeks is adequate. No technical experience needed.

Most nationalities get Nepal visa on arrival at Kathmandu airport for USD 30 (30 days). Indian nationals do not require a visa.

Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (USD 30) + TIMS card. Arranged by Mantra Adventure. No extra hassle for you.

Included: Airport transfers; domestic flights/transport per itinerary; all trek accommodation; all meals during trek; English-speaking guide; porters (1 per 2 trekkers); all trekking permits; Mantra Adventure duffel bag. Not included: International flights; Nepal visa; personal travel insurance (mandatory); personal gear; tips.

For Mardi Himal Trek (Moderate): Regular walking or swimming 3×/week for 6 weeks is sufficient. You should be comfortable walking 5-6 hours on uneven terrain.

Maximum altitude is 4,500m / High Camp. Altitude sickness is a real risk above 3,500m. Our itinerary includes acclimatisation days and our guides carry supplemental oxygen. Diamox can be taken as prophylaxis — consult your doctor. Emergency evacuation insurance is mandatory.

Be Prepared

Gear & Packing List

Everything you need for this trek — organised by category. Mantra Adventure provides the duffel bag and porter. You carry a daypack with daily essentials.

Duffel bag (70L)

Provided by Mantra Adventure — carried by porter

Daypack (25–30L)

You carry this on trail daily

Sleeping bag (-10°C to -15°C)

Required above Chhomrong

Trekking poles

Strongly recommended for stone steps and steep descents

Headtorch + spare batteries

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn climb and power cuts

Water bottles (2L total capacity)

Reusable — no plastic bottles above Chhomrong

Water purification tablets or SteriPen

Treat tap water above Chhomrong

Power bank (10,000–20,000 mAh)

Charging is limited above Himalaya Hotel

Moisture-wicking base layers (2 tops, 1 thermal bottom)

Merino or synthetic — no cotton

Fleece mid-layer jacket

Core warmth for mornings above 2,500m

Down jacket (-10°C rated)

Essential for evenings at Ghorepani, Deurali, and ABC

Waterproof shell jacket

Gore-Tex or equivalent

Trekking trousers (2 pairs)

Quick-drying

Rain trousers

Zip-off style recommended

Trekking shirts (3–4)

Long-sleeve for sun protection

Swimsuit

For Jhinu Danda natural hot springs

Waterproof trekking boots

Ankle support essential — break in before departure

Camp sandals or light shoes

Teahouse evenings and Jhinu hot springs

Wool trekking socks (4–5 pairs)

Smartwool or Darn Tough recommended

Warm hat and gloves

Essential for Poon Hill pre-dawn — cold even in April

UV-rated sunglasses

Glacier glasses for ABC — UV intensity high above 3,500m

Buff / neck gaiter

Dust, sun protection, and cold air

Sunscreen SPF 50+

UV is intense above 3,000m — reapply every 2 hours

Lip balm SPF 50+

Wind and cold damage lips quickly above treeline

Hand sanitiser + wet wipes

Essential above Himalaya Hotel where water is scarce

Personal first aid kit

Blister pads, ibuprofen, paracetamol, Imodium, antihistamine

Electrolyte tablets / ORS

Hydration and muscle recovery after steep climb days

Personal medications

Your guide carries the group first aid kit and oximeter

Camera + extra memory cards

Poon Hill sunrise and ABC are peak photography moments

Earplugs

Thin teahouse walls — essential for sleep

Small thermos (500ml)

Hot tea from Himalaya Hotel to ABC — worth carrying

Energy bars / trail snacks (5–6)

For early starts and long days

Dry bags / large zip-locks

Protect electronics from rain and river crossings

Local Nepal Telecom SIM

Best network coverage in Annapurna region

Porter limit: Each porter carries max 15kg. Pack your duffel to under 12kg and carry daily essentials in your own daypack. Gear hire (sleeping bags, jackets, poles) is available in Pokhara.

Price Starting From

US $900

per person