Mardi Himal vs Annapurna Base Camp Trek

Trip Overview

Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp Trek both are fascinating treks. Similarly, they are both in the territory of the Annapurna Conservation area. Thus, you will not be unhappy whether you do Mardi Himal or Annapurna Base Camp Trek. However, there are some differences between these two trekking trails.

MARDI HIMAL VS ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK

• Mardi Himal is a relatively new trekking route than Annapurna Base Camp. It becomes popular after 2010. While Annapurna Base Camp Trek has become more popular in the 1990s decade.
• The Mardi Himal route is more natural and less commercialized, the mountains are in range but slightly far distance compared to Annapurna Base Camp. Annapurna Base Camp / Sanctuary route is more crowded, the mountain views are very close to Annapurna Base Camp. But from both routes, you can experience splendid views of the Himalayas.
• The Mardi Himal trek follows the top of a ridge. The trail passes largely in forest first then pastures, while Annapurna Base Camp is at the valley bottom. ABC itself is a beautiful bowl surrounded by high mountains.

ITINERARY OF MARDI HIMAL 

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. We welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel by our car. Orientation of the trip. Preparation for the trek. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Alt 800m/2,624ft.) by Tourist Coach, 200 km west of Kathmandu. Driving 7 hours. Evening walk around Phewa Lake. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Kande. Driving 1 hour. Trek from Kande to Deurali (Alt. 2142m/ 7028ft). Walking 3-4 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 4: Trek from Deurali to Forest Camp (Alt. 2,520m/8064ft). Walking 4 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 5: Trek from Forest Camp to Badal Danda (3210m/10531ft). Walking 3 to 4 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 6: Trek from Badal Danda to High camp (Alt 3600m/11810ft)) & Acclimatization.  Walking 2 to 3 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 7: Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m/14,760ft) and trek to Low Camp (3,050m/10,006ft. Walking 7/8 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 8: Trek from Low Camp to Siding Village (Alt. 1700m/5440ft). Drive from Siding to Pokhara. Walking 3 to 4 hours. Drive 2-3 hours. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 9: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Coach. Driving 7 hours. Evening farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural dances. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 10: We drop you at Kathmandu International airport by our car for your flight to your country. Final Departure from Nepal.

ITINERARY OF ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK 

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu International airport. We welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel by our car. Orientation of the trip. Preparation for the trek. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Alt 800m/2,624ft.) by Tourist Coach, 200 km west of Kathmandu. Driving 7 hours. Evening walk around Phewa Lake. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Driving 1 hour 30 min. Trek from Nayapul to Ghandruk (Alt. 1940 m/6,364 ft). Walking 5/6 hours. Overnightat at Tea House
Day 4: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (Alt. 2,170 m/7,118 ft). Walking 5/6 hours. Overnightat at Tea House
Day 5: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (Alt. 2600 m/ 8530 ft). Walking 6 hours. Overnightat at Tea House
Day 6: Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3230 m/10497 ft). Walking 4/5 hours. Overnightat at Tea House
Day 7: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m/13422 ft) via Machapuchchhre Base Camp (3700m/12025ft). Walking 5/6 hours. Overnightat at Tea House
Day 8: Trek back from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310 m/7507 ft). Walking 7 hours. Overnightat at Tea House
Day 9: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (Alt. 1760 m/5773 ft). Walking 5/6 hours. Overnightat at Tea House
Day 10: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Nayapul (1070 m/3510 ft). Drive from Nayapul to Pokhara (800m/2,624ft). Walking 5/6 hours. Driving 1 hour 30 min. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara
Day 11: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Coach. Driving 7 hours. Evening farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with a cultural show. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 12: We drop you at Kathmandu International Airport by our car for your flight to your country. Final Departure from Nepal.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Mardi Himal Trek can also do in one trip.

ITINERARY OF ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP + MARDI HIMAL TREK

Day 1: Arrival at Kathmandu International Airport. We welcome you at the airport and transfer you to the hotel in our car. Orientation of the trip. Preparation for the trek. Overnight at Hotel in Kathmandu.
Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (Alt 800m/2,624ft.) by Tourist Coach, 200 km west of Kathmandu. Driving 7 hours. Evening walks around Phewa Lake. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Nayapul. Driving 1 hour 30 min. Trek from Nayapul to Ghandruk (Alt. 1940 m/6,364 ft). Average walking 5/6 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 4: Trek from Ghandruk to Chhomrong (Alt. 2,170 m/7,118 ft). Average walking 5/6 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 5: Trek from Chhomrong to Dovan (Alt. 2600 m/ 8530 ft). Average walking 6 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 6: Trek from Dovan to Deurali (3230 m/10497 ft). Average walking 4/5 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 7: Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m/13422 ft) via Machapuchchhre Base Camp (3700m/12025ft). Average walking 5/6 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 8: Trek back from Annapurna Base Camp to Bamboo (2310 m/7507 ft). Average walking 7 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 9: Trek from Bamboo to Jhinu Danda (Alt. 1760 m/5773 ft). Average walking 5/6 hours. Overnight at Tea House.
Day 10: Trek from Jhinu Danda to Rest Camp (Altitude 2600 meters). Walking 6/ 7 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 11: Trek from Rest Camp High Camp (Altitude 3600 meters). Walking 5 hours.  Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 12: Trek from High Camp to View Point (Altitude 4200 meters) – Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 meters) to Sidding. Walking for 7 to 8 hours. Overnight at Mountain Lodge.
Day 13: After breakfast drive from Sidding to Pokhara. 2:30 to 3 hours of drive. Rest of the day at leisure in Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel in Pokhara.
Day 14: Drive back from Pokhara to Kathmandu by Tourist Coach. Driving 7/8 hours. In the evening complimentary farewell dinner at an authentic Nepalese Restaurant in Kathmandu with cultural dances of different communities of Nepal. Overnight Hotel in Kathmandu
Day 15: We drop you at Kathmandu International Airport by our car for your flight to your country. Final Departure from Nepal.

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Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition: Recommended trekking operator of ABC Mardi Himal Trek?

Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition Pvt Ltd is the leading trekking and tour company authorized by Nepal Government Tourism Ministry based in Kathmandu Nepal. We are managed by Nepalese tourism experts, local guides, and Sherpa. Our team is engaged in the Nepalese tourism industry since 2002. 

The salient features of Excellent Himalaya Trek and Expedition by which people around the world trust us as the authentic organizer of Annapurna Base Camp Mardi Himal Trek:

Team of Local Experts and Guides: As this company is managed and run by well-trained, experienced & competent local experts, and guides, we know well about the mountain trail, ecology, culture, etc. of the trekking routes. We know the best way of trekking and also we get you the same way.

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Friendly, and Professional Staff: We have highly friendly, helpful, and professional staff. Our staff looks after you right from the moment of your arrival to the time of your departure. They are able to cope with most emergency situations including those requiring evacuation and hospitalization.

Real Cared Services: Our one travel consultant or our local trekking guide keeps in touch with our clients every time. We make sure their protection is guaranteed so that they will have peace of mind while trekking with us.

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