Ghorepani Poon Hill Mardi Himal Trek - 11 Days

Good to Know
  • Duration 11 Days
  • Trip Grade Easy to Moderate
  • Starts/Ends Kathmandu to Kathmandu
  • Group Size 1-10
  • Max. Altitude 3210 M.
  • Best Season March, April, May and September, October, November, December

Highlights

  • Ghorepani  Poon Hill viewpoint (3210m)
  • Great views of mountain and peaks 
  •  Welcome by different ethnic groups
  •  We will visit culture and heritage of the Gurung and Magar villages
  •  Panoramic view of the majestic peaks of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri regions

There are very treks in Nepal which are almost favorite for all the time for all kinds of travelers. You must have heard Ghorepani Poonhill trek which is one of the most famous treks in the Annapurna region for a long time and still it's the best short trek in Nepal. After Poonhill another beautiful trek is Mardi Himal which becomes the most popular trek for those people who wanted to see a completely different taste in a short time period. We don't need to explain more about the Poon hill Trek where we have plenty of information and trek videos on our YouTube channel.If you are fresh and have no idea the views and the trek routes in Nepal then you must understand that all the trekking routes in the Annapurna region sound like the same but actually has different views. As we mentioned Ghorepani is the best viewpoint in lower elevation which is the first part of this Ghorepani Mardi Himal Trek plan. The view from Poonhill is beautiful and panoramic than the Mardi Himal viewpoint. The trekking trail to Mardi Himal via Ghorepani covers more villages such as Ulleri, Ghorepani itself and the biggest Gurung village in Ghandruk. 

Mardi Himal is a popular short trek in Nepal and also the Rugged Trails Nepal bestselling treks in Annapurna Region. it takes you nose to nose with the Mt Fishtail, Mt. Annapurna South, Heuchuli. The vegetation and the landscape of this trek is another beautiful part that we cannot see in the Ghorepani trek trail. Another fun part of this trek is to see the Yaks which is rare to see the yaks in a short time period. The trails itself a peaceful through the forest, grassland, and above the clouds with beautiful views of Himalayas.

Itinerary
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Upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu, the Adventure Himalayan representatives will pick you up and transfer you to the hotel. After refreshment, you will be briefed in short about your tour by our guide or tour leader. If you have any questions or doubts about your trip then they should be asked and clarified at this time. Overnight stay at hotel.

    Around 6:30 AM we will leave from the hotel for scenic drive towards Pokhara along the Prithivi Highway (approx 6 hours). Besides the wonderful drive along the great natural landscape, you will also have the chances to view rural communities and their range of culture along the Highway. Overnight stay at hotel.

      At morning your Guide and Porter will be in your hotel then drive with the Jeep to Ulleri.It will take 2-3 hrs drive from Pokhara to Ulleri village with the scenic view of Pokhara valley, rivers, and mountain villages. After reaching Ulleri we will start our proper trek to Ghorepani. Lunch will be on the way somewhere which will be decided by the guide. We will see Mt. Annapurna south, Heuchuli and Mt. fishtail peak at some point but the trail is almost inside the Rhodondren forest, rivers. From Ghorepani, we will able to see Dhaulagiri, Annapurna ranges and more other peaks. Over night at Lodge.

        Wake up to catch the early morning sunrise view over the snowcapped Himalayas. Poon Hill is the best viewpoint in the ammapurna region for panoramic mountain views. It’s extremely breathtaking and the views of Annapurna, Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Fishtail and the surrounding strike you. Hiking down to Ghorepani, have a breakfast and trek further to Tadapani Via Deurali.Deurali is another beautiful place to see the Mountains and the landscapes which is one and half hours walk from Ghorepani.After Deurali the trails is almost downhill to Banthati at the place of lunch.Passing through rhododendron forest,rivers towards to Tadapani. Overnight Night at lodge

          Enjoy the morning breakfast with the glorious sunrise and mountain views from your lodge. After the Breakfast start the trek to Landruk via Ghandrok.The trail to Ghandruk descends steeply through lush forests. We will pass through Ghandruk village one of the biggest Gurung in this area. We will arrive to our destination around noon in Landruk. Overnight at Lodge. 

            After breakfast we will start to trek. Today the trail is quite difficult because we will be walking almost inside the Rhododendron forest. We will not see views and a peaceful walk towards to Forest Camp. As its name we will be in the middle of the forest and we will not see any mountain views from here.Depends on your walking time we will try to push 30 min more from Forest Camp to Rest camp if time permits. Rest Camp is near to Forest camp and from here we can see Mt. Fishtail and the sunrise are beautiful from here.

              After Breakfast start the trek. We will be passing through the forest up to Low Camp and from low camp, we can see Mt. Fishtail full image. 45 Min walk from Low Camp to Badal danda and after that, the vegetation is completely different. On a clear day, we can see beautiful views of Annapurna South, Heuchuli, Mt. Fishtail. We will have lunch at Badal Danda and trek to High Camp. The evening view is beautiful from High Camp.

                At morning we will start walking 3-4 in the morning to reach a Viewpoint for sunrise. Your breakfast will be packed and the guide will give you in the morning. Don't forget to put headlight with you and we will be walking in the dark. Nearly 2 hrs walk from High Camp to Mardi Himal viewpoint, enjoy the breathtaking view from the upper viewpoint. After enjoying the morning views we will hike back to High Camp. Lunch at High Camp and trek to Badal Danda.

                  Our last breakfast in the mountain, if you like to see the sunrise wake up early morning and get on the right spot. The trail will meet to Low camp where we came before and after low camp descending all the way to Siding village. We will have lunch at the siding and then drive to Pokhara.  

                    On the ninth day, you will return back to Kathmandu. It is about a 6 or 7 hour drive depending on traffic. Overnight at hotel.

                      On the 10th day, you will board a flight back to your home country from the Tribhuvan International Airport, Kathmandu. We look forward to seeing you again soon!

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                        Route Map
                        Ghorepani Poon Hill Mardi Himal Trek - 11 Days Map
                        What's Included
                        Includes
                        • All the meals durung the treks( Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
                        • 6 nights 7 days accommodation during trek (local lodge)
                        • Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu by tourist Bus 
                        • Pokhara to Trekking departure point  and back to Pokhara by private and Local transport 
                        • English speaking local expert guide, porters(porter carry maximum 20 to 24 k.g and one porter between two person)
                        • Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees
                        • Annapurna Conservation permit (ACAP)
                        • Two nights’ accommodation in Kathmandu at bed and breakfast, two nights accommodation in Pokhara at bed and breakfast
                        • Airport pickup and drop
                        • Farewell dinner in Kathmandu
                        • Equipment & clothing for porter & staffs
                        • Equipment (sleeping bag, first aid kit, oximeter etc.)
                        • Insurance for all staff & porters.
                        • Trekking achievement certificate
                        • Adventure Himalayan Tshi
                        Excludes
                        • Nepal visa - Multiple Entry 30 days - USD 50  (Details in Visa Page)
                        • International flight & all domestic departure tax
                        • Insurance for clients (i.e. helicopter evacuation, etc.)
                        • Lunch & dinner during hotel stay in Kathmandu and Pokhara
                        • Hot Shower and electronic charging fees at guest houses during the trek
                        • Alcoholic drinks, candies, etc.
                        • Extra accommodation and meals outside of itinerary
                        • Personal gears & clothing (available on hire)
                        • Tips, any expenses incurred in emergency evacuation/road block due to any reason, table drinks, snacks while walking. 
                        Dates and Prices
                        Date PriceAvailability 
                        Start DateStarts: MondayJun 12, 2023End DateEnds: ThursdayJun 22, 2023PricePriceUS$875StatusStatusAvailable
                        Start DateStarts: MondayJun 19, 2023End DateEnds: ThursdayJun 29, 2023PricePriceUS$875StatusStatusAvailable
                        Start DateStarts: MondayJun 26, 2023End DateEnds: ThursdayJul 06, 2023PricePriceUS$875StatusStatusAvailable
                        Client Reviews
                        • Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek - 10 Days

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                          You haven't been to Nepal yet ? What are you waiting for
                          What a beautiful country with rich history and colourful culture it's not only mountains and trekking, the scenery, the food , the wildlife and most importantly the people, I thank Mr Rana for his hospitality since he welcomed me himself at the airport till saying goodbye
                          All the drivers and the guides are knowledgeable and friendly
                          I can't wait to come back hopefully soon . Thank you

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                          Naif HSaudi Arabia,Oct 19, 2022
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                        • Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek- 10 Days

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                          It was my first time in Nepal and I arrived as a solo traveler. My experience with Adventure Himalayan Travels & Trek was wonderful. Rana, the managing director, was responsive to my questions and smoothly organized all the logistics. For a guide, I highly recommend Tenzie Sherpa. My tour ended up being just myself and Tenzie, and he was an incredible guide. I found it very easy to communicate with him and conversations flowed with ease. He was very knowledgable about the region and it was also an eye-opening experience to learn about his customs and cultural background. Overall, I loved my time completing the Poon Hill Trek and I do hope to return to Nepal in the near future to explore other treks.

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                          Catherine PUnited States,Dec 17, 2019
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