Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Welcome to Nepal. Upon your arrival, one of our representative will be there at Tribhuwan International Airport to welcome and escort you to the hotel. Overnight at hotel.

Taking an early morning bus, you will be heading towards Pokhara. On the way, you can get views of traditional villages, lush forests, and terraced fields. Pokhara is known for its phenomenal beauty, as it sits surrounded by the Annapurna ranges, Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu snow peaks. Overnight.

After breakfast in Pokhara, we will drive to Dhampus as it is from where the trek starts. On the way, you can see several traditional villages belonging to different ethnic groups, such as Brahmins, Magars, and Gurungs. In the background, you will witness Annapurna ranges welcoming you. From Dhampus, you will trek to Deurali. Deurali allows you can catch stunning views of glaciers originating from Annapurna South. Overnight.

On this day, you will leave Deurali and head to Forest Camp on a path that elevates gently through forests full of rhododendrons, birch, oak, maple, and hemlock, providing you fantastic opportunity to spot leopards, monkeys, deer, and several local bird species. Overnight.

You will leave Forest Camp in the morning, aiming for High Camp. The trails are steep but rewarding, providing you mesmerizing Annapurna range, Macchapuchhre, Annapurna Base Camp valley, and Mardi Himal. However, the trek starts on a route that initially passes through deep forests, and as you ascend, the forests give way to shrubs and pastures. As you trek further, to your left, you will see Modi Khola (river) Valley, and on your right lie the Mardi Khola (river) and Seti river valleys. On clear days, you can see as far as Pokhara. Overnight.

You will wake up early to witness the early sun rays hitting the mighty Annapurna range. Then after breakfast, we will take you to the Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m). The trails are a bit challenging, but the views of the alpine panorama from the base camp are equally rewarding. After enjoying the views from Mardi Himal, you will return to Low Camp for the night.

After breakfast, we continue our descent as the path weaves around several forests to Siding village, past the Gurung village of Landruk, and eventually reach Jhinu Danda. There are natural hot springs near Jhinu Danda, where you can relax your tired muscles. Overnight.

From Jhinu Danda, the trek heads to Chomrong village via the Nayagaon. You will pass the Chomrong river and ascend on a ridge near the Modi river. The trek continues through bamboo forests, small settlements, and terraced fields to Siruwa village and then to Bamboo village. Overnight.

The first part of the trek (trek to Mardi Himal) is already over, and now you will be following a trail to Annapurna Base Camp. At first, you will pass through a dense bamboo forest that remains cold and damp throughout the year. Then comes more forests that get progressively thinner as you reach Himalaya – a high-altitude settlement.

From Himalaya, you can see a glacial river flowing downwards, but you will continue on the dry and arid trails to reach Hinku Cave. From Hinku Cave, the trail descends to the Modi Khola river bank and elevates just before entering Deurali. Overnight in Deurali.

Today will be a significant day as you reach Annapurna Base Camp, your dream destination. Early morning you will start the trek along the trails that provide glimpses of stunning mountains up close. Before reaching Annapurna Base Camp, you will pass Machhapuchhare Base Camp while enjoying the views of Machhapuchhre, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Annapurna III, and Gangapurna.

It will take you one more hour of climbing before you reach Annapurna Base Camp (ABC). At the Annapurna Base Camp, you will stay surrounded by Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Singu Chuli, Gangapurna, Khangsar Kang, Annapurna III, and Tent Peak. Overnight.

After enjoying the views from ABC (Annapurna Base Camp), it is time to return. The route progresses downhill along the Modi River and out of the Annapurna Sanctuary. You will pass Dovan and Deurali villages on the way. Overnight.

You will leave Bamboo and trek uphill to Khuldighar village and Sinuwa village. As you move ahead from Sinuwa, you will reach Chomrong village. From Chomrong, you will climb for about half an hour to reach Chomrong ridge before descending to Jhinu Danda. There are natural hot springs nearby Jhinu Danda, and we will take you to the hot springs so that you can soothe your tired muscles. Overnight.

You will continue descending from Jhinu Danda to Modi Khola valley, passing several settlements, terraced farms, and wooden and suspension bridges. The hills slightly give way to flatter plain regions until Nayapul. The trekking ends in Nayapul, and you will take a bus to Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara.

It is time to wrap up the trek. After breakfast, you will take a tourist bus and head to Kathmandu. The bus will first follow the Marshyangdi river and then the Trishuli river. As the bus rolls on Prithivi Highway, you will see tall mountains, terraced farms, and lush forests. Rest and overnight in Kathmandu.

Your Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek comes to an end. Our representative will be there to drop you at the airport 3 hours prior to your flight. We hope you had a good time here. Remember us for your next trip to Nepal.