Duration 13 Days
Start/End Point Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Best Seasons Mar - May & Sep - Nov
Trip Grade Easy
Nature of Trip Trekking
Meals Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner
Transportation Flight
Max. Altitude 4500m
Accommodation Hotel and Lodge
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Highlights of Mardi Himal Trekking
- Cultural tour in Kathmandu, explore temples and Stupas
- Typical ethnic culture and lifestyles on the trekking route
- Boating in Pokhara and Lakeside view
- Annapurna Conservation Area Project and its biological diversities
- Isolated trail and magnificent sceneries of the surrounding hillside territory
- Amazing sights of elevated Himalayan peaks- Mount Annapurna, Mardi Himal, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli and more peaks
- Scenic Himalayan viewpoint at 4500 meters altitude (Upper Viewpoint)
- Remarkable the hospitality of the Gurung people
Overview of Mardi Himal Trekking
Mardi Himal Trekking has something to reward the trekkers. Trekking through the isolated trail heavily gifted by nature, you get magnificent views of the Himalayas with pyramid shapes in the Annapurna Conservation area. Having short trekking in Annapurna, the Mardi Himal trekking avoids the urban crowd and escorts to the tranquility, which is greatly suitable for peaceful souls and meditation lovers. The altitude of Mardi Himal Base Camp is 4500 meters from Sea level.
Mardi Himal Trekking is embarking from Kande, which is about an hour drive by private car/jeep from Lakeside of Pokhara. The stunning valley of Pokhara foreshadows an exciting moderate adventure and the real foothill excursion begins through the peaceful setting of the meadows. It is a journey into the wild as you hardly see the crowded towns; rather the entire region is dotted with beautiful forest, including oak and rhododendron. A couple of rest campsites include basic lodges with neat and clean accommodation along with meal services. The journey is aptly called the journey to heaven, hiking via Australian Camp. Contact us on WhatsApp at +977 98510338719 or inquiry us now for more details for 2022 and 2023.
Furthermore, the trail to Mardi Himal guides through the Mardi Himal Trekking Forest Camp, Mardi Himal Trekking Low Camp, and Mardi Himal Trekking High Camp. Some of the sections are straightly uphill trail and you walk through the hill ridge. The Mardi Himal Trekking trail becomes much more adventurous during winter with snowfall, which requires special attention. A week trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp escorts excitingly to the Himalayan heart at 4500 meters altitude above sea level. The soaring peaks of Mt. Mardi Himal, Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Machhapuchhre, and Himchuli offer delighting memories, which fill the good vibes of adventurous souls.
Diverting from the usual route from the same trail, we recommend concluding the trek in Siding, walking further via Lwang experiencing the ethnic hospitality and the local cultural influence. Normally drive or flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The Mardi Himal trekking is the starting point of Annapurna Base Camp. However, The best and busy seasons for the Mardi Himal Trekking include spring and autumn. From March, April, and May to September, October and November offers the best Himalayan views with amazing weather status, warm days that are highly suitable for exploration.
Boundless Adventure organizes Mardi Himal Trekking throughout the year with a highly professional and dedicated team. At your request, we can customize the Mardi Himal Trekking itinerary, Mardi Himal Trekking Map, Mardi Himal Trekking Permits, Mardi Himal Trekking Cost and Mardi Himal Trekking price, ensuring safety and leading you through the magnificent Himalayan route. we are more than happy to provide you all the details of the Mardi Himal Trekking trip for 2021 and 2022, Contact us now by email or WhatsApp at +977 9851033819.
Note: Although March April and May along with September October and November are the best admired seasons for the Mardi Himal Trekking, the grandeur Himalayan setting and the surrounding beauties can be explored in December and January. So, we operate special trekking packages in these seasons. Please, feel free to contact us for more detailed information.
Major Attractions in Mardi Himal Trekking
Pokhara
Pokhara is a picturesque town with three giant Lakes and has got the Himalayan backdrop of Mount Annapurna, Fishtail, and Dhaulagiri. It is equally impressive with incredible vistas of caves and waterfalls. So Pokhara itself is one of the prime attractions of the trip, where you encounter domestic and international travelers. Pokhara is a gateway to trekking in the Annapurna region. Travelers and trekkers can enjoy a full day with various activities like boating in the Phewa Lake, paragliding and ultralight flight, Sarangkot sunrise tour; explore caves, mountain museum, waterfalls, and River gorge. Visiting the world peace pagoda is another remarkable thing to do while you are in Pokhara.
The magnificent viewpoint of Mardi Himal Trekking
Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 meters altitude) offers the best Himalayan views of Mount Annapurna, Mardi Himal, and Machhapuchhre peaks. Even the high camp and upper viewpoints are excellent locations for the dramatic Himalayan views along with the hilly gorges. Enjoy the miraculous views and arrest them with abundant snaps in your camera.
Annapurna Conservation Area Project of Mardi Himal Trekking
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) is located in the northwest part of Nepal, which was established in 1986. The conservation area covers an area of 7629 sq. km. ACAP is prosperous in biodiversity and is a wealthy part that provides shelter for 1,226 species of flowering plants, 105 mammals, 518 birds, 40 reptiles, and 23 amphibians. Almost the entire region of the park is dotted by the Rhododendron woods through which the trekking in the Annapurna region proceeds. The Mardi Himal trekking route is also dominated by the colorful woods of rhododendron. Want to see the blooming rhododendron? Then trek to Mardi Himal in the spring season.
Meals and Accommodation in Mardi Himal Trekking
Meals and accommodation plans vary from city to mountain terrain. The urban areas like Kathmandu and Pokhara have abundant options of food and accommodations ranging from standard to 5-star hotels (we usually book 3-star category accommodations for you in the cities, but they can be upgraded by covering the extra cost by you). You have various choices even in the meals, but meals are not included in the cities.
During the Mardi Himal trekking, the accommodation option will be in lodges. They are basic but offer neat and hygienic accommodation with a hot shower and bathrooms. Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included in the trekking, where you can have variations in meals, including typical Nepali, Indian, Chinese, and continental cuisines.
Transportation in Mardi Himal Trekking
When you book the Mardi Himal Trekking package, we include all the required transportation, beginning from airport pick up and drop, private vehicle for sightseeing, Kathmandu- Pokhara-Kathmandu round trip by air-conditioned tourist bus/jeep/car. Alternatively, at your request, we can change this plan to Kathmandu-Pokhara domestic flight. Also, the package includes transfers from Pokhara to Kande and Siding to Pokhara for trekking. All ground transportations are done in private air-conditioned tourist vehicles, except local transportation during trekking.
Best season for the Mardi Himal Trekking
The best preferable trekking seasons for the Mardi Himal Trekking include spring and autumn. The trekking begins in March and ends in May as a first-season trip with great weather and crystal clear views. Another season begins in September and ends in November. As the trekking is a moderate journey, the best time without a crowd is in winter- literally in December and January.
Trekking to Mardi Himal in spring is amazing to explore various rhododendron species with beautiful blooming. Days are great to walk with brilliant views of the Annapurna range and Mardi Himal. Except for spring and autumn, hiking in winter becomes fairly challenging with a heap of snow on the route. But the trail becomes isolated and the snowy surroundings look incredibly brilliant.
Mardi Himal Trekking Map
Boundless Adventure provides a Mardi Himal trekking map for every client. The trekking map mentions all the route options of the Trekking in Mardi Himal, overnight stay every day’s camps, and altitude details.
Difficulty in Mardi Himal Trekking
Mardi Himal Trekking is a moderate journey, so the trek is defined as moderately adventurous. The route consists of abundant uphill and downhill climbs with stone staircases that add quite a lot of challenges after beginning the trek from Kande and passing through the rhododendron woods. Some of the sections are steeply up and down along with the walk through the rocky moraines. However, in winter, the Mardi Himal trekking trail becomes quite challenging as it becomes a snowy route. So, special attention is required while walking through the sloppy hill ridge around the alpine territory of Mardi Himal Base Camp and Upper View Point. The Mardi Himal trek leads you to around 4500 meters altitude, so the higher part of the trek is pretty much adventurous with less oxygen.
Altitude Mountain Sickness in Mardi Himal Trekking
Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) generally happens while ascending above 2700 meters altitude. As Mardi Himal is moderate trekking, but we still cannot avoid the risk of catching high altitude sickness. But, you can feel the symptoms of altitude sickness before it can affect you. The symptoms of altitude sickness include unexpectedly tiredness, insomnia, and vomiting. So, you need to drink plenty of water, take a rest while walking, eat meals on time, drink hot soups with garlic and ginger. The ultimate altitude of Mardi Himal Trek is 4500 meters (Mardi Himal Base Camp), which is a thin air region of the Himalayas.
Note: If you are limited with time or a senior citizen, but still would prefer to explore the dynamic Himalayan sceneries and beautiful surroundings, Boundless Adventure organizes Mardi Himal Helicopter Tour from Pokhara
Getting Mardi Himal Trekking
Pokhara (Kande to be specific) is the gateway of the Mardi Himal trek. It takes about 6-7 hours to drive through the winding Prithvi Highway. According to the group size, transportation is managed by car/jeep/Hiace/bus. An alternative option is a flight, which is a half an hour flight from Kathmandu. Pokhara is a gateway of trekking in the Annapurna region, which is beautifully located being surrounded by giant Lakes and natural diversities. Kande is located at an hour’s driving distance from Pokhara, from where the real excursion begins.
The Equipment List for Mardi Himal Trekking
There is some equipment to pack before heading to Mardi Himal Base Camp Trekking. But, it is not necessary to carry a huge list of equipment except the essentials. Here is a packing list for the Mardi Himal Trekking.
Mardi Himal Trekking - Frequently Asked Questions
Mardi Himal Base camp is located in the northwestern part of Nepal, at the core of the Himalayan a heart surrounded by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project at 4500 meters altitude.
Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate adventure that guides you from 750 meters (Pokhara) to 4500 meters (Mardi Himal Base Camp) through the geographically diverse landscape.
The usual itinerary suggests 06 days of trekking in the mountain. Others are arrival, departure, drive/flight back and forth to Pokhara, and sightseeing. In total, it will be at least 13 days.
Thousands of trekkers fulfill their adventure thirst with Mardi Himal Trekking every year.
There are menus with variations in food items. Trekkers will get typical Nepali food items to the Indian, Chinese, and Continental.
There are also variations in accommodation style in Mardi Himal Trekking. From the basic lodge to mountain five-star hotel. But, almost all the lodges are neat and got a warm dining hall.
Of course. You will get mineral water in the Mardi Himal Region ofAnnapurna. But, you need to buy it on your own. Besides, you can use the water purifier and drink it from nature too.
In some places, you will find wi-fi internet connection, but may not be as good as in Kathmandu and Pokhara. At the same time, you need to pay extra to use the wifi service. Sometimes, it may get interrupted due to the bad weather.
You can charge your mobile phone and laptop during the trekking in the lodges and hotels. But, you may have to pay extra for that.
There are two best suitable seasons for the Mardi Himal trek- spring and autumn for the best views and wonderful weather.
You will need to walk approximately 5-6 hours a day on average. But, it really depends on your walking.
You need two types of permits for the Mardi Himal Trek. TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Project entry permit.
Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 meters) is the highest point of this trek, which is the core Himalayan region.
Absolutely. There should not be any hesitation about it. People are so friendly here.
There are ATM facilities in Pokhara. You can’t use the ATM service during trekking.
Yes, of course. We do arrange solo trekking. But solo trekking does not get porter unless paid separately.
We give you the Mardi Himal trekking map after you arrive at the hotel from the international airport that depicts the height and details.
Yes, we do. We accept these cards in our office.
Sure. You can pay in advance through the online payment system or transfer to our bank account.
We manage all the required permits and paperwork. You get a TIMS card and Annapurna Conservation Area Project entry permits from Kathmandu and we proceed to obtain them from your documents.
TIMS card helps for information about trekking and safety along with the rescue of the guide and porters. Permits are necessary to enter into the Annapurna Conservation Area Project.
Mardi Himal High Camp (3700 meters) is the highest elevation you sleep in. The ultimate point of this trekking is 4500 meters altitude.
Altitude sickness can happen unknowingly despite having moderate altitude in Mardi Himal Trekking. It increases in wintertime, so some specific attention is required. To increase the adaptation with the high altitude our guide recommends the meals and drinks.
On average, porters carry 10-12 kg stuff.
Local guides for Mardi Himal Trek speak good English. Even if you need another language-specific guide, we manage them too.
It is better to book the trek quite early for the best Mardi Himal Trek arrangement. At least, a month earlier. So that, we can manage the best available lodges and hotels in the cities, which remain crowded in the season time.
You can exchange money in Thamel and other parts of Kathmandu along with Pokhara.
Mardi Himal Trek begins from Kande and ends at Lumre, and drive a couple of hours to Pokhara.
Of course not. You can leave unnecessary stuff at the hotel and they will keep them safe. You will pick up then at the end of the trip.
Mardi Himal Trekking Itinerary
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Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu.
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Car
15 Min -
Accommodation
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Kathmandu -
Altitude
1380m
Welcome to Nepal. Boundless adventures receive you at the international airport and transfers you to the hotel by car/ Van/ Bus. After a rest for a while, we meet you for a short briefing about the itinerary and schedules. If you arrive late at night then we will let you know during the van /Car while you are driving to the Hotel.
Note: Local phone sims cards and Money exchange are available in the international airport.
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Day 02: World Heritage Sightseeing
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Car
6 hr -
Food
B -
Accommodation
Hotel -
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Kathmandu -
Altitude
1380m
Good morning Kathmandu- the city of medieval cultural artifacts with temples and Stupas. After having breakfast, we set out for the full day of a guided sightseeing tour around the Hindu and Buddhist pilgrimage destinations that are distinguished destinations included in the UNESCO world heritage sites. Basically, we cover three major touring sites like Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, and Swayambhunath Stupa. They are historically and culturally impressive destinations, where religious devotees prefer to make pilgrimage tours. Touring around and exploring the historical parts of these monuments offer antique impressions. Then, we drive back to the hotel and take a rest. The guide will meet you, who leads your rest of the trip of Mardi Himal trekking.
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Day 03: Drive (optional flight) to Pokhara.
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Flight
20 min -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Hotel -
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Pokhara -
Altitude
830m
Early in the morning, we take a drive from Kathmandu towards the western part. The Prithvi Highway has switchback roadways, but the driving is fantastic with the scenery of the Riverside valleys. During the drive of 6-7 hours, we take a couple of stops on the way to refresh and have lunch. Reaching Pokhara, we transfer to the hotel.
An alternative flight option is available from Kathmandu, which is about half an hour flight. You should cover the extra cost in case you prefer the flight option to avoid a long road drive. Overnight at the Hotel in Pokhara.
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Day 04: Drive to Kande and trek to Deurali
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Walking Hours
4 hrs -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Guest House -
Place
Deurali -
Altitude
2100 m
Enjoying a delicious breakfast at Lakeside of Pokhara hotel, take an hour’s drive to Kande, enjoying the variations of landscape and the Himalayas. Even the hillside territories around Pokhara are popular tourist destinations. Beginning the trek from Kande, enjoy the photo session time at Australian Camp, which is also an amazing lunch point. The straightforward trail to Deurali heads through the magnificent route getting the mystical scenery of Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre) and take a rest at an eco-friendly lodge. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 05: Trek to Forest Camp
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Walking Hours
5 hrs -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Lodge -
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Forest Camp -
Altitude
2540m
The chirping melody of various bird species accompanies us as we embark on the excursion from Deurali after having a delicious breakfast. The magical world begins to appear through the isolated route but the trail is often steep. It is a straight line through the brilliant rhododendron and wall nut woods. The serenity setting evokes the meditating soul that welcomes fresh oxygen. Then we head continuously to 2540 meters altitude, known as Forest Camp, and take a rest. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 06: Trek to High Camp
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Walking Hours
5hrs -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Lodge -
Place
Low Camp to High Camp -
Altitude
3700m
Furthermore, the trail hereafter is relatively tough, but much more amazing day to come. Having breakfast, we proceed through the forest of orchid woods and alpine meadows along with the trail dotted with mosses and bracken. The extravagant scenery of Mount Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Himchuli draw closer your attention, and can’t stop saying “wow, this is what I prefer to explore in my life”. The perfect landscape of the Modi Khola valley adds more charm to the trek. We gradually reach High Camp for the overnight stay. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 07: Excursion to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m)
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Walking Hours
3hrs -
Food
B,L,D -
Accommodation
Lodge -
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Base Camp -
Altitude
3700m
The itchy feet can’t wait to move forward from the High Camp. After having breakfast at the lodge, we follow a single track through the hill ridge of the region towards the snowy path, which should be done with attention as some of the parts can be badly slippery. Reaching the Mardi Himal Base Camp, (The elevation of Mardi Himal Base Camp is 4500m) the gigantic mind-blowing Himalayan scenery does not permit you to avoid your sights away even for a single moment and abundant clicks on your camera go on continuously. The pyramid shape of Mt. Fishtail, Annapurna, Mardi Himal, and Dhaulagiri appears just in front of you. So, it’s the core of the Himalayas. Let’s eat the packed lunch here as there are no lodges and tea houses above the High Camp. Spending enough time, we return back to the High camp and take a rest. Overnight at lodge.
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Day 08: Trek to Sidhing village
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Walking Hours
6 hrs -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Lodge -
Place
Sidhing village -
Altitude
1,750m
From High Camp, start descending to Sidhing via Low Camp after having a delicious breakfast. A couple of stops on the way refresh you as hiking down is not so easy. Reaching Sidhing, take a rest and shower. It is a beautiful Gurung village located beautifully with the picturesque landscape and the Himalayan views offer an amazing reward. Overnight at the lodge.
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Day 09: Trek to Lumre and drive to Pokhara- 3 hours walking and 2 hours driving.
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Jeep
1hr -
Walking Hours
3hrs -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Hotel -
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Pokhara -
Altitude
830m
The last day of the trek begins through the downhill route having a great breakfast at Sidhing village. Exploring the countryside landscape and people working in the farming areas, we reach Lumre with a couple of up and downhill walks. it takes 3 hours walking then we catch a jeep to Pokhara, which is about a couple of hours to reach. Transfer to the hotel at the lakeside and check-in. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 10: Explore in Pokhara
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Car
4hrs -
Walking Hours
2hrs -
Food
B, L, D -
Accommodation
Hotel -
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Pokhara -
Altitude
830m
Good morning Pokhara. To avoid the tiredness of the Mardi Himal trekking, we take a short but exciting Pokhara sightseeing tour along with experiencing various activities. The tour begins after having breakfast at the hotel, visiting the major touring destinations around caves, waterfalls, World Peace Pagoda, and Mountaineering museum. Of course, boating in Phewa Lake is a mesmerizing thing to do. Apart from this, walking around the street of Lakeside in the evening is excellent. Overnight at the hotel.
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Day 11: Fly/drive back to Kathmandu
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Car
4/5 hrs -
Food
B -
Accommodation
Hotel -
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Kathmandu -
Altitude
1380m
we begin to drive through the Prithvi Highway to get back to Kathmandu after breakfast in Pokhara. We stop in a couple of places to have lunch and get refreshed. Reaching Kathmandu through the landscape, Bank of River and rice fields transfer to the hotel, and check-in. Overnight at the hotel. Similarly, the are other options to get into Kathmandu from Pokhara.
Flying back from Pokhara to Kathmandu shortens the trip duration by about half an hour flight. However, need to talk to Boundless Adventure to reserved your sits. Overnight at the hotel.
Note: Driving to Chitwan from Pokhara, you can enjoy the Chitwan Jungle safari if you still have time. Chitwan National Park is a home of various endangered species, where various jungle activities like elephant back safari, canoe ride, jeep ride, bird watching can be done.
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Day 12: Free day and afternoon shopping yourself (optional activity Mountain Flight).
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Accommodation
Hotel -
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Kathmandu -
Altitude
1380m
Well. A big surprise is waiting for you. On your pre-information, we book a mountain flight, 4 hours round trip with landing at Kalapathar by Helicopter and overfly around Everest Base Camp. Returning back to the hotel, take your time for rest, shopping, Overnight at the hotel in Kathmandu.
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Day 13: Departure
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Car
15m -
Food
B -
Place
Kathmandu -
Altitude
1380m
On the last day of the trip, our representative drops you at the international airport by the private air-conditioned vehicle on your schedule after the breakfast at the Hotel, Please follow the hotels note: Check out time is 12; 00 Noon
Includes/Excludes
Cost Includes
- Pick up and drop from the international and domestic airport by private vehicle.
- Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara in bed and breakfast plan
- Three times meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner) with neat and clean lodges.
- Private transportation for sightseeing activities with a tour guide in Kathmandu.
- Required paperwork for the trekking (TIMS card and entry permits)
- From Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu round trip by car/jeep (or flight ticket in extra coverage)
- Pokhara-Kande and Sidhing-Pokhara by private vehicle
- A professional trekking guide with required porters (1 porter for 2 trekkers)
- Salary for the guide and porters, their insurance, food, accommodation and transportation
- Trekking map, and duffel bag for trekking.
- Sleeping Bag and Down Jackets ( returnable)
Cost Excludes
- Anything extra those are not included in the list above (eg. Extra accommodation, foods and drinks).
- Miscellaneous expenses like battery recharge, shower, water bottle and so on
- Chocolates and energy bars
- Hard and soft drinks
- Heritage site entrance fee.
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu.
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