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| Fixed Departure Mardi Himal Trekking 2013 |
 Mardi
Himal trekking is one of the bitten Eco-tourism based
trekking destination in Annapurna Himalaya region. Mardi
Himal is the name given to the feature of the long rising
ridge and its summit that from the south-westerly lower
slope of Mount Machhapuchhare, the famous triangular
skyline that is seen from the Phewa Lake at Pokhara.
Mardi Himal is located in the east of the Modi Khola,
across the valley from Hiunchuli. It is separated from
Machhapuchhre ridge by a col. and usual route of ascent
reaches this col (about 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 (about 4,650 m. /15,256
ft.) From high camp, climb to the col and turn west,
ascending steep snow slopes to the summit. The first
ascent to the Mardi Himal in 1961. The first route was
via the East Flank and it is the only used so far. Mardi
Himal separates the southwest ridge of fishtail as a
separate mass at right angles to the ridge and it is
best seen from the south Descend the same route. Mardi
Himal trek offers the opportunity to escape Nepal’s
tourist trails to venture in to the deep forests and
roam the high alpine pastures that flank the Annapurna
ranges.
The emphasis of Mardi Himal trekking is on the forest and wilderness
zone of
these mountains. Mardi Himal trekking, follows the least trodden trail
away from
the trekkers madding crowd with and essence of exploration. We ascend
through
Hindu villages and pristine oak and rhododendron forest to alpine
campsite that
afford close up dramatic scenery of sacred Mt. Machapuchare, Mardi Himal
and
Annapurnas. The great ice fields and the blue glaciers of the Annapurana
sanctuary walls lie below us. We descend from the different route to the
warm
valley and friendly villages on the bank of Mardi river still away from
the used
trekking routes. This Annapurna Camping treks designed to provide
outstanding
mountain profile and to venture into the forests and villages that have
not felt
the impact of tourism. Mardi Himal trekking offers superb Himalayan
scenery
including the Mt. Dhauglagiri 8167m, Mt. Annapurna 8091m,Annapurna II
7937m,
Annapurna III 7555m, Annapurna IV 7525m, Annapurna south 7219m Hiunchuli
6441m,
Fish tail/Machhapuchhare 6988m etc.
Mardi Himal Trekking Trip
Highlight
Trekking duration : 14 days
Starting from : Pokhara
Ending at : Pokhara
Grade : Moderate
Highest access of the trek : 4600 Meter
Culture : Mixed
Mode of trekking tour : Camping only
Himalayan sights : Fishtail, Annapurna south, Huinchuli,
Dhaulagiri
Splendid breathtaking place : Fishtail, Annapurna south,
Huinchuli,
Dhaulagiri
Splendid breathtaking place of the trek:Exciting off touristy area
trekking
Mardi Himal Trekking itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Katmandu (1334m), transfer to Hotel Wel come dinner.
Day 02: Katmandu by bus or flight to pokhara
Day 03: Pokhara to Deurali
Day 04: Deurali to Kokar
Day 05: Kokar to Low camp.
Day 06: Low camp to High camp
Day 07: High camp to camp I
Day 08: Camp I to Mardi Himal summit and overnight at Low camp
Day 09: Low camp to Saidhi Ghhata
Day 10: Saidhi Ghhata to Pokhara
Day 11: Pokhara by bus or flight back to pokhara
Day 12: kathmandu valley sightseeing and farewell dinner.
Day 13: Back to onward destination. |
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