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Mardi Himal (5587m) is located in the east of
the Modi Khola, across the valley from Hiunchuli.
Jimmy Roberts who summit Mardi Himal by east
flank route in 1961. It is separated from
Machhapuchhre ridge by a col and usual route of
ascent reaches this col (5,200m /17,060 ft.) and
reaches the summit via a route on its east
flank. The climb begins by heading steeply
towards the col on the connecting ridge between
Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. High camp is
usually placed just below the final steep (45
degrees) couloirs leading to the col (4,650m
/15,256 ft.) From high camp, climb to the col
and turn west, ascending steep snow slopes to
the summit. Descend the same route.
A trek to the Mardi Himal takes us into one of
the most unexplored areas off the beaten track
of the Himalayas. The route passes possibly the
second largest Gurung village in Nepal. It is
locate to the north east of Pokhara, in the
shadow of Annapurna II and Lamjung Himal. Above
the village a marvelous panoramic view of the
peaks of Annapurna and Lamjung can be seen. The
first few days uphill as the trek winds along
the ridge through forests of birch,
rhododendrons, hemlock, and pines and finally
brings you right in front of Machhapuchare and
Annapurna South with Mardi Khola River winding
its way through the valley thousands of feet
below. It is less touristy area but most
enjoyable with mountain.
Mardi Himal Peak Climbing – 16 Days (Adventure
combining with Annapurna trekking)
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Trip Code |
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NAP-MPK-116 |
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Trip Cost |
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USD 1845 per person |
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Group Size |
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Minimum 2 upto 16 person |
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Accessibility |
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Fly or drive to Pokhara, by land 7hrs drive and
by air 25 minute, morning transfer to trailhead
and start trek, after the trek again drive back
to Pokhara from the take out place. |
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The Route |
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Maximum altitude Mardi Himal (5587m), 5/7-hrs
average walk in a day, moderate deep forest
trail. |
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Season |
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Spring: March - April/Autumn: September –
November |
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Facility |
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Camping only |
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Peak Permit |
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US$ 350 Group upto 4 people, additional member
US$ 40 upto 5-8 person, maximum number of
members in a team is 12 people |
Highlights of the trip
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Sightseeing tour of historical, cultural,
religious heritages sites of Kathmandu
valley
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Lake valley of Pokhara city
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Splendid views of Annapurna ranges
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Lamjung ranges, scenic village
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Different community with the majority of
Tamang, Gurung, Bramhin
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Grand hilly landscapes
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Totally up-spoilt trekking area and less
visited trekking route
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Enjoy of the culture, nature, norms, hot
hospitality.
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Real peacefulness & wilderness experience.
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Wildlife observation & dense rhododendron
forest.
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See traditional agriculture, watermill,
honey hunting, cattle farming.
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Nepali traditional settlement.
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Different village with different culture &
history
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Wildlife observation, flora & fauna,
butterflies, many kinds of Rhododendrons.
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Summit Mardi Himal
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Best photographic site
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