Mardi Himal, situated less than 15 miles from Pokhara, is the most southerly peak of the Annapurna range. It is the lowest and the least climbed or visited peak. Photographs of Mardi Himal taken in 1953 by Baisl Goodfellow first drew the attention of western climbers, and the mountain received its first ascent in 1961. The first route was via the East Flank and is the only one used so far. The mountain separates the southwest ridge of Machhapuchhare as a separate mass at right angles to the ridge and is best seen from the south.

The southwest face of the mountain has three well-defined ridges rising from rock buttresses and separated by hanging glaciers. Its east face is separated from the Machhapuchhare ridge by a col at 5,200 meters. The normal climbing route to the summit of Mardi Himal passes through this col. The summit offers a splendid view of the Annapurna Range and Fishtail Mountain or Machhapuchhare. The valleys and ridges south of Mardi Himal are steep and heavily wooded with bamboo and rhododendron. Alpine pastures above the forest provide a good habitat for wildlife.

Suggested itinerary

Day 01 : Arrival Kathmandu, transfer to hotel

Day 02 : Kathmandu, prepare for expedition

Day 03 : Departure to Pokhara

Day 04 : Drive to Phedi and then start trek to Pothana

Day 05 : Trek to Forest camp

Day 06 : Trek to Bhaisi Kharka

Day 07 : Trek to Mardi Base camp

Day 08 : Climb to high camp

Day 09 : Summit Mardi Himal and back to base camp

Day 10 : Trek back to Forest camp

Day 11 : Trek to Siding village

Day 12 : Trek to Mardi Pul

Day 13 : Trek to Hyanja and drive out to Pokhara

Day 14 : Back to Kathmandu

Day 15 : Kathmandu

Day 16 : Final departure

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Included services

All transfers, trips by bus and jeep
Organisation of the entire expedition
Permit fees
Full-board during entire expedition
Hotel accommodation in double rooms
Good group tent, toilet tent, shower tent
1 tent per member at base camp
1 tent per 2 members on the walk-in and in the high camps
Light mats for the high camps
Fixed ropes, climbing ropes, ice screws, etc.
High mountain stoves (gas) and cutlery
Communication (radio) in base camp (12 volt)
Walkie talkies (9 volt), 1 per 2 participants
Satellite phone, (Member have to pay as per their usages)
Solar equipment with light in the group tent
Electricity in BC to charge electrical appliances (only limited!)
Yaks to BC and back
Oxygen for emergency
Extensive pharmacy at BC including a pulse oximeter
Pharmacies in the high camps
Kitchen: cook and kitchen assistants at BC
Liaison officer
Local tourist guide
Professional Climbing Sherpa
Certified mountain guide
Staff Insurance

Excluded services
Insurance
Personal porter for high camps (reservation recommended)
Individual beverages
Visa
Personal medication
Extra costs arising due to changes in the programme
Summit Bonus, Tips