Mardi Himal Yoga Trek

On the first day of your trek, you will drive 220 km/137 miles from Kathmandu to Pokhara. You will pass lush forests, terraced fields, and traditional villages. On your way, you will also be able to see different habitats of people from different places and cultures. The drive will be 8 hours long. In addition, the highest altitude you will reach today is 1,400m/ 4,593ft at Kathmandu. That said, there won’t be any trekking activities on this day.

Once in Pokhara, you will stay the night at a 3-star hotel. While the package does not offer meals for this day, you can explore the local cuisine in the city. The vibrant city is best known for its warm ambiance, which is also a reason why it is called the tourist hub of Nepal. You will find different souvenir shops, cafes, pubs, restaurants, and cool hangout spots near your hotel and around the lakeside.

You will be driven from Pokhara to Kande on this day. This is also the day your trek begins. During your journey, you will have the most panoramic view of the Annapurna and Machhapuchhre mountain ranges. There are plenty of vibrant flora along with lush moss forests. These factors naturally give the pathways a mystical appearance. The trekking distance is 6km/3.7 miles, where you will ascend 370m/885ft and descend 40m/131ft.

It will take you a total of 4 hours to complete the whole journey. Likewise, the highest altitude of the day is 2,100m/6,880ft at Pitam Deurali, which is also the final destination for this day. This point is surrounded by valleys, making the scenic aspect of your journey rewarding. You can enjoy breakfast, Lunch, and dinner at each resting point from your package. Then, you will stay the night at a tea house or a lodge at Pitam Deurali.

You will trek from Pital Deurali to Forest Camp on the third day. Today is all about peaceful and clean forest pathways. The total distance you will trek on this day from Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp is 6km/3.7 miles, where you will ascend 570m/1,870ft and descend 70m/230ft. It will take you a total of 5 hours to complete the journey. Also, the highest altitude you will reach on this day is 2,600m/8,530ft at the Forest camp.

Along with a natural backdrop, you can enjoy spending the night at a secluded location. The sound of the forest will keep you inclined towards the beauty of this journey. Further, you will stay the night at Forest camp in a tea house or a lodge, and enjoy breakfast, Lunch, and dinner at each resting point along the journey.

The fourth day will be trekking from the Forest Camp to the High Camp. You will trek a total distance of 8.5km/5.2 miles with an ascent of 1060m/3,478ft and a descent of 1060m/3,478ft, which will take 6 hours. Similarly, the highest altitude you will reach today is 3600m / 11,811ft High Camp. You can enjoy breakfast, Lunch, and dinner at each resting point. Trekkers will further be staying the night at a tea house or a lodge at the High Camp.

On the 5th day, you will finally hike up to the Mardi Himal View point at an altitude of 4,500m /14,763ft, the highest point you will reach on this day. You will be greeted by the most aesthetically pleasing view of the snow-capped mountains. The morning when you begin your trek will also be fresh and rejuvenating, not only for your body but also your soul. You will first reach the Mardi Himal View Point.

Then, you will hike back to the high camp. The hike will last only 4 hours on this day, and you will trek 8.5 km/5.2 miles. Similarly, the ascent will be 900m/2,953ft, and the descent will be 900m/2,953ft. Trekkers can enjoy their breakfast, Lunch, and dinner at each resting point and will spend a night yet again at the High Camp.

By the sixth day, you will trek down from the High Camp to the Sidhing Village. This day’s trek is all about panoramic view and a good number of opportunities to take the most aesthetic pictures. From the views of high altitude mountains to the valleys you will have left behind in your trails, the trip will be nothing but a blessing to your eyes.

The trekking distance is 8.8 km/5.5 miles, where you will ascend 60m/197ft and descend 1960m/6,430ft. Your trek will be completed by 6 hours on this day, and the highest altitude you will be at is 3600m / 11,811ft at the High Camp. Trekkers can enjoy breakfast, Lunch, and dinner at each resting point. You will stay overnight at either a teahouse or a lodge in Sidhing Village.

You will trek from Sidhing village to Lwang village on this day, including an ascent of 260m/853 ft and a descent of 500m/1,640ft. Lwang village is the landmark of culture and organic tea. You will basically be trekking from one aesthetic viewpoint to another. Further, the total distance covered during this trek is 7.5 km/4.6 miles, and the total time is 5 hours.

Today’s highest altitude is 1,700m/5,577 ft at the Sidhing village. Trekkers will enjoy a hearty breakfast, Lunch, and dinner in each resting spot. Then, you will stay the night at a tea house or a lodge in the Lwang village. During your stay here, you can experience both a peaceful night and a close interaction with the village’s rich Gurung culture.

On the 8th day, you will trek from Lwang village to Phedi, requiring you to cover a total distance of 6.5 km /4 miles with an ascent of 270 m/886 ft and a descent of 600 m/1,968 ft. The total time taken for the trek is 5 hours. Moreover, today marks the last day of your trekking journey. The highest altitude you will cover on this day is at Lwang Village, which is 1,460 m/4,790 ft.

Lastly, you will be driven back to Pokhara. Trekkers can enjoy breakfast and Lunch at each resting spot. Also, you will stay the night at a hotel in Pokhara’s Lakeside area. If time allows, you can roam the lakeside in the evening. If you want to spend time resting in your hotel, preparing for your return to the capital city, you can do that as well.