ABC Mardi Himal Trek Highlights
- Medium level of trek difficulty
- Flora and fauna of Annapurna Sanctuary
- Mardi Himal, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Annapurna Base Camps; all at once
- The ethnic and cultural richness of the Gurung, Magar, and other ethnic groups
- Opportunity to meet with the Brave Gurkhas
- Amazing view of the Himalayas of Gandaki Province of Nepal
- Machhapuchhre (6,993m) is just a few yards from you
ABC Mardi Himal Trek Overview
ABC Mardi Himal Trek combines two popular trekking packages of the Annapurna Sanctuary trek. The Mardi Himal trek and Annapurna Base Camp trek can also be done separately. However, in recent days, they have combined to take you to Machhapuchhre Base Camp as well.
You will enjoy the Gurung, Magar, Chhetri, Brahmin, and other notable cultures during this trek. If you love listening to history, the old pensioners who served in the British and Indian armies will fascinate you. These friendly Brave Gurkhas will share their good and bad experiences with you!
As this trek lies in Annapurna Sanctuary (Annapurna Conservation Area Project), you will also see wildlife and vegetation. Walking along the pine, oak and rhododendron forests becomes more interesting when you come to see birds and animals occasionally, right?
The stunning vistas of the snow-capped peaks of Annapurna (8,091 m) Massif are something you must visit once in a lifetime! Sometimes in the course of Nepal trekking, Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) also peeps into your journey.
The base camps of Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre: 6,993 m), Mt. Annapurna (8,091 m), and Mardi Himal (5,587) reward you with the best view of the Himalayas and lush valleys. From Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m), you can see Mt. Machhpuchhre just a few yards away. It seems as if you could caress it with your hand!
Mardi Himal Annapurna Base Camp Trek Itinerary
ABC Mardi Himal Trek itinerary has been customized from 9 days to 21 days. For those having a short holiday, 9 days itinerary best fits while 21 days for the ones having a long holiday.
To help you explore the natural and cultural wonders of the Annapurna region, 15 15-day itinerary is the best. Nepal Trekking Routes has designed this package that also takes you around the cultural landmarks of the Kathmandu Valley. Likewise, you can also explore the tourist places of Lake City Pokhara.
As the ABC Mardi Himal Trek itinerary is customizable, feel free to tell us the best one for you. We assist you book the right package at a reasonable cost.
Mardi Himal Annapurna Base Camp Trek Cost
You find many hotels and lodges including teahouses and homestays while in the Annapurna region trekking. Many of the hotels and lodges serve you comparatively standard services of food and accommodation. The services you want to use also contribute to calculating ABC Mardi Himal Trek cost.
This trek is started right from Pokhara where you can either drive or fly from Kathmandu. The cost of the private jeep, local bus, and air ticket is all different. In addition, the number of guides and porters also determines the cost.
Last but not least, the cost of the ABC Mardi Himal Trek permits also plays a vital role. The cost of an organized trek and a solo trek is also different. First, you need to decide whether you want to do an organized trek or a solo trek to know about the Mardi Himal Annapurna Base Camp Trek cost.
Don’t worry we shall help you decide the type of trip package to provide you the best satisfaction at a reasonable cost. Just contact us!
How difficult is ABC Mardi Himal Trek?
ABC Mardi Himal Trek difficulty is level moderate or medium type. To know about its difficulty, you need to consider some factors creating some hard situations. Trekking hours, teahouses or lodges, altitude, condition of the trails, etc. are some major ones.
The condition of the trails is fine and spacious except in some sections. They are most often walked by the national and international trekkers. Moreover, the local community people are aware of the promotion of tourism in their region. Hence, they always perfectly keep the Nepal trekking trail by regularly maintaining them.
You have to walk for about 6 hours every day to cover the specified distance as per the itinerary. There are homestays, teahouses, and lodges on every stop so you needn’t worry about food and accommodation facilities.
Hiring a professional guide further helps you in times of difficulty like altitude sickness. The guide can also know the possible threat of natural calamities like blizzards and snowstorms. They then, implement the preventive methods.
Altitude may be a matter of difficulty as you have to traverse above 2,500 m. The maximum height you reach is Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m). However, by following some preventive methods, you can overcome them.
ABC Mardi Himal Trek Map
ABC Mardi Himal Trek Map leads you through the Annapurna Conservation Area Project. It starts from Nayapul, Pokhara. Then, it moves along the ethnic villages of the Gurung, Magar, Chhetri, and Brahmin. After getting your permit checked at Birethanti, you trek to Ghandruk. Ghandruk is one of the largest Gurung Villages in Nepal. There, you can visit the Gurung Museum and meet with the Brave Gurkhas.
After that, you move to Chhomrong, Dobhan, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and finally to Annapurna Base Camp. Spending a night at Annapurna Base Camp, you trek down to Dobhan and move to Jhinu Danda.
From Jhinu Danda, you divert the journey towards Forest Camp of Mardi Himal Base Camp trek route. Next, you ascend to High Camp and Mardi Himal Base Camp from where you have the closest view of Mt. Machhapuchhre (6,993 m).
Getting the lifelong experiences of the Himalayas of Annapurna Massif, you trek down to High Camp. Then, the trail takes you to Siding Village, Lumre Village, and Pokhara. From Pokhara, you either drive or fly back to Kathmandu.
Apart from the natural and cultural richness, trekking in Nepal, Annapurna region is an opportunity to meet with the Brave Gurkhas as well. The majority of the population in this region is the Gurung and Magar ethnic communities. Since before the First World War, the Gurung and Magar males have been recruited in the British and Indian Armies.
Therefore, they fought bravely in both the World Wars from the British side. Yes, war is never good for anybody, and it is always destructive! However, the Gurung and Magar males accomplished their duties courageously and honestly. That’s why, they earned their title “the Brave Gurkhas!” Even today, the Nepalese are known as the Gurkhas all over the world.
While doing ABC Mardi Himal Trek, you can meet the old pensioners who have very interesting stories behind them. They may share their own experience about the pros and cons of the wars. Even today, those brave old people are as honest as they used to be and very respectful to their guests.
