Poon hill and mardi himal trek 10 days

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Ponnhil And Mardi Himal is a classic and moderate trek of Annapurna Region. It is a perfect trek to explore the Annapurna Mountains including Mt Annapurna I (8091m) and Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m) which are 10th and 7th highest mountain of the world and also to explore some old villages of gurung and Magar ethnic.This trek starts from the altitude of 1070m and it leads up to 4500 m high above the sea level. 
Notable mountains
Mt Dhaulagri (8167m), Mt Annapurna I (8091m), Mt Annapurna South (7219m), Mt Hiunchuli (6441m), mt Annapurna III (7555m), Mt Gangapurna (7425m)

Trip Itineraries

Day 1 - Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus(800m) 6-8 hrs


Early morning drive to Pokhara by tourist bus. It will take around 6-7 hours but it depends upon the road condition. On a way we will pass through some villages of central Nepal with beautiful landscapes of high hills, mountains and rivers. Overnight at hotel near to lake side.

Some Information

Distance : 200km
Time : 420 min
Altitude Gain : -650
Duration : 7-8 hrs

Day 2 - Drive till nayapool (1070m) by jeep and same day trek till tikhedhunga(1540m) 5h of trek


Early morning after breakfast drive to Nyapool via Naudanda, kande and Lumle. It will take around one hour. After Nayapool we will start the trek following modi khila. We will pass through some beautiful villages like Birenthanti, Sudame , Hile before reaching to our destination Tikhedhunga. Today the trail is simple as there are no steep climbs. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : jeep 38 km trek 9 km
Time : 390 min
Altitude Gain : 470 m
Duration : 5h30 min

Day 3 - Tikhedhuna to Ghorepani(2880m) 6hrs of trek


Today it will be a physical day, there are lots of up hills and downhills through the stairs. After crossing the suspension bridge of village we will start to go upwards through the stairs till Ulleri. Ulleri is a small village on the top of mountain. We will have first glance of Mt Annapurna south from Ulleri. After ulleri the trial continues through the forest crossing the villages like Banthanti and Nangethanti before arriving to our destination Ghorepani.

Some Information

Distance : 14km
Time : 360 min
Altitude Gain : 1340 m
Duration : 6hrs

Day 4 - Early morning hike till poonhill(3210m) for sunrise and same day trek till Tadapani (2630m). 5h30 min.


Poonhill is a famous destination for early morning sunrise and for the panoramic view of huge mountains of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri area. The day starts early in the morning to catch up the sunrise at Poonhill. The trial is mostly upwards through the stairs and likely for one hour. From Poon hill we will have the panoramic view of Mt Annapurna south (7219m), Mt Hiunchuli (6441m), Mt Fishtail (6993m), Mt Nilgiri(7061m),Mt Dhaulagiri (8167m) and many more peaks. After sunrise we will head back to Ghorepani and continue our trek to Tadapani. From Ghorepani to Tadapani there are both uphills and downhills. we will be climbing for hour to reach at the top near to Deutrali and continue to descend till Banthanti. After Banthati trail leads through the rhododendron Forest and will descend for few minutes and start to climb steep for 40 mins before reaching to our destination Tadapani. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 12 km
Time : 390 min
Altitude Gain : +330 m -250 m
Duration : 6h30

Day 5 - Tadapani to landruk (1565m) via Ghandruk 6 hrs


Today the trial is mostly downhill. We will start to descend inside the rhododendron forest and other species of plants till we reach to Ghadruk. Ghandruk is a beautiful village with the majority of people living here are of Gurung ethnics.  After Ghandruk we will continue to descend till the modi khola with the beautiful landscapes of paddy fields, terrace farming and Annapurna Mountains.  After crossing the suspension bridge we will start to climb steep for few hours till we reach to our destination Landruk.
Landruk is a beautiful village of Kaski district with majority of people living here are of Gurung ethnics. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 9.5 km
Time : 360 min
Altitude Gain : -1065 m
Duration : 6 hrs

Day 6 - landruk to Badal Danda(3210m) 6 hrs


Today the trial is mostly uphill. We will start to climb steep inside dense forest till we reach to Forest Camp. Till forest camp the trail are steep and difficult in some part.  After forest camp we will continue to climb little steep in some parts  mostly through stairs and  inside the rhododendron forest. we will cross  rest camp and low camp before arriving to our destination Badal Danda.

Badal Danda is in a beautiful spot from where we will have a stunning views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli , Machhapuchre and the ridge of Mardi Himal. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 10 km
Time : 360 min
Altitude Gain : (1645m)
Duration : 6 hrs

Day 7 - Badal danda to high camp (3580m) 3-4 hrs


Today as well the trial is mostly uphill but not steep. We will have a marvelous view of Annapurna Mountains. After a few hours of climbing through open valley we will reach to our destination High Camp. This is the last stop for all the trekkers as there are no hotels further. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 6 km
Time : 240 min
Altitude Gain : 370 m
Duration : 3-4 hrs

Day 8 - Hike to Mardi basecamp and trek back to badal danda (3210m) 7 hrs


Today we will start our day early morning to catchup the sunrise at Tuesday view point which is 3 hrs of walk from high camp. After the sunrise we will continue to climb till we reach to Mardi Bade Camp (4500m). It's the highest elevation of our trek. From view point we will have the stunning views of Annapurna South(7219m) , Hiunchuli(6441m), Annapurna I(8091m) tenth highest mountains of the world, Annapurna III (7555m), Gangapurna (7425m) and some more peaks. After visiting we will descend till Highcamp and continue to descend till Badal Danda. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : 12 km
Time : 420 min
Altitude Gain : + 920 m - 370 m
Duration : 7 hrs

Day 9 - Badal danda to Siding(1280m) 4 hrs and same day drive to pokhara(800m) 2 hrs


Early morning we will descend till Siding, it will take around 4 hrs. The trial is mostly downhill and little steep is some area. After few hours of descent we will arrive to Siding and from Siding we will drive to Pokhara via Lumle. Overnight at local lodge.

Some Information

Distance : trek 8km jeep 30 km
Time : 360 min
Altitude Gain : -2410 m
Duration : 6 hrs

Day 10 - drive to Kathmandu by bus 7 hrs


Early morning drive to Kathmandu by tourist bus. On a way we will pass through some beautiful villages of Tanahaun and dhading district. on a way we will have a last glance of Annapurna mountains before arriving to Kathmandu. Overnight at hotel.

Some Information

Distance : 200 km
Time : 420 min
Altitude Gain : + 650 m
Duration : 7 hrs

Trip Info

Arrival 

Our team will be waiting with your name on a paper board to welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport. And help you to drop at your hotel by private vehicles.

Following day

Discuss and brief about the trek and verify all your trekking equipment’s

to ensure you have all the important gears. And will help you to buy the missing gears.

How many kg Maximum for porter?

W provide 1 porter for two clients. so,the maximum weight is 8-10 kg per person.

We provide duffle bags for each member to carry during the trek as duffle bags are easy to transfer.

First Aid kit

We carry normal stuffs like bandages, creams and paracetamols but we don't provide any medicines to our guest as we are not licensed. We provide just normal first aid kit and  request you to carry all your personal medicines.

Emergency Rescue

We request all our clients to bring or send us your travel insurance papers for the emergency evacuations. We help to provide the quick helicopter service if anything occur during the trek.

Foods

This Package dosesn’t include Kathmandu meals and soft beverages like tea and coffee.

During the trip 

we provide three time meals every day(breakfast, lunch and dinner)

soft beverages like tea/coffee/hot lemon/ginger tea 3-4 cups a day.

 fruit desserts and soups every day.  

And if you wants to take extra foods and drinks than its on you. It doesn’t include in package.

 

 

Accommodation

This package doesn’t include Kathmandu Hotels but If you want us to manage at Kathmandu than we do manage hotels as per your demand.

During the trip every day you will be sleeping inside the good and furnished hotels. Rooms might not be same everyday when you trek in higher altitude. But our guides will manage better one for you.

Transportation 

This package doesn’t include the transportation service inside Kathmandu valley except airport pick and drop up.

We will use comfortable and deluxe tourist bus for both ways Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu.

Private jeep for Pokhara to Nayapool and Siding to pokhhara

                                                                           

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Trip Included

Transortation services during the treks
Accommodations for 9 days including two night in pokhara
Breakfast and lunch for 10 days during the trip and dinner for 9 days.
Airport drop and pick up (free of charge)
Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) fee 
Trekkers Information management system (TIMS CARD) fee
Experience trekking guide with  assistant guides and porters 
All the meals of guides, porters and Sherpas during the trip 
Insurance of trekking staffs (guide,porter and Sherpa)
Arrangement of helicopter for the evacuation if health problem occurs during the trip (funded by your travel insurance)

Trip Excluded

This price doesn’t include foods and  accommodation of Kathmandu hotel 
Additional foods and drinks during the trip 
Travel insurance of clients 
Visa fee 
Toiletries material like, toilet paper, shampoo, soaps 
Wifi service during trek
Hot shower 
Beverages like beer, rum, mineral waters, hot water, juice. 
Tips for the guide,porter and SherpaI(recommended)
Additional day’s foods and accommodation during the trip incase of blockage of roads. 
All the services that are not mention above 

Trip Equipments

Trekking bags
Trekking shoes with good grip (gortex)
Trekking stick
Front head light
Personal medicines
Light Sleeping bags
Water proof and wind cheater jackets 
Caps 
Sun screen
Down jackets
Warm polaires(sweater)
Warm gloves