mardi himal climbing

Mardi himal climbing

 Summit of Mardi himal(5587mtr) offers magnificent views of holy mountain fishtail and many other mountain peaks of annapurna. This peak is also a famous trekking peak in the Annapurna region for those who wanna see the beautiful,unclimbed holy mount fishtail. This peak is situated  just in front of the fishtail(6993mtr).to complete this programme we walk along many villages ,forest and get upto base camp.from mardi himal trek we can viewed annapurna base camp trek , ghandruk ghorepani trek,panchase trek, pokhara valley and many hills.amazing feature of this peak  and trek is we always walk along the ridge with multiplex 360 degree scenario.this could be probably best climbing experience for those who have less time .

    Mardi peak is bit technical although it is not very high enough there are two routes for climbing: east flank and west flank , east flank is bit easier than western part. Mardi peak was ascended by Basil Goodfellow in 1951.climbing mostly goes along the rocky part and bit of ice climbing.

Trip highlights

 🌄group size  : 2-12 person                                                          🌄 height :5587 mtr

🌄 arrival : kathmandu                                                                   🌄 departure: kathmandu

🌄 meals: all the hygienic foods during the trekking expedition .  🌄duration :12 days

🌄best season: april-may and october to november                     🌄 difficulty: little technical  

🌄 acommodiation: three star hotel in kathmandu and pokhara  and guest house during trekking and camping on few campsites.

Itinerary( via mardi himal trek-western flank)

Day 1: Kathmandu and transfer to hotel(1400mtr).

Day 2:flight to pokhara(830mtr) and preparation for the climbing .

Day 3:drive from Pokhara to dhampus and six hours trek to forest camp (2550 mtr).

Day 4: five hours forest camp to high camp (3550mtr).

Day 5: five hours trek to mardi himal base camp(4500mtr).

Day 6: acclimatization, rope fixing day and climbing practice 

Day 7: summit mardi himal (5587mtr) and trek back to high camp.

Day 8:  six hours trek down from high camp to sidning village(1900mtr)

Day 9: drive back to Pokhara and farewell dinner for the crew.

Day 10: pokhara sightseeing 

Day 11: flight back to Kathmandu and exploration in Kathmandu sightseeing.

Day 12: fly back home sweet home.

Itinerary (via model trek -eastern flank)

Day 1: Kathmandu and transfer to hotel(1400mtr).

Day 2:flight to pokhara(830mtr) and preparation for the climbing .

Day 3:drive from pokhara to saitighatta and trek to meshroom kharka(2960mtr)

Day 4: five hours trek to thulo bukeni .

Day 5 short hike upto mardi base camp south, (4450mtr) acclimatization day  and climbing practice there.

Day 6: summit mardi himal (5587mtr) and back to base camp

Day 7: six hours trek back to meshroom kharka .

Day 8:  another six hours trek back to lwang village(1465mts) 

Day 9: drive back to Pokhara and farewell dinner for the crew.

Day 10: pokhara sightseeing 

Day 11: flight back to Kathmandu and exploration in Kathmandu sightseeing.

Day 12: fly back home sweet home.

Cost includes 

Cost includes 

1.  Airport to hotel car .

2. Three night hotel in kathmandu

3. Kathmandu sightseeing with profesional guide

4. Kathmandu pokhara flight ticket

5. Accommodation (lodging and fooding) during the trek and climb

6. All the necessary permits

7. Trekking guide 

8. Climbing permits and climbing sherpa

9. Climbing gears

10. Porters

11. Airport tax

12. Meals,lodging ,fooding,flight,insurance, equipment and salary of guides and porters

Cost excludes

1. All the provisional items

2. Hot shower

3. Travel insurance

4. Tips for guide and porter

Equipment needed :

1. Pair of hiking boots

2. One pair of climbing boots 

3. 1 Medium size backpack

4. 1 Day pack

5. 1 Sleeping bag (-15 C)

6. 1 Down Jacket/Gore tex Jacket

7. 1 Light wind & waterproof jacket

8. 1 Inner sleeping sheet

9. 2 Long sleeve T-shirts

10. 1 Water bottle

11. 1 Pair gaiters/over trousers 

12. 1 Pair sport shoes or sandal

13. 2 Pairs lightweight trousers

14. 1 Fleece / warm sweater

15. 2 T-shirts

16. 4 Pair’ light socks

17. 4 Pairs heavy wool socks

18. 1 Sweatshirts / light sweater

19. 1 Torch & spare batteries

20. 1 Swimming costume / bathing suits

21. 1 Medium size towel

22. 1 Washing kit including washing powder, small clothesline and pegs, insect repellents etc. & personal toiletries

23. Moleskin for blister

24. Swiss type of army knife

25. Toilet paper, biodegradable soap/shampoo

26. Personal medication.

27. Underwear (including thermals)

28. Warm hat/ gloves

29. Sunglasses, sun hat and sunscreen 

30. Spear plastic bags for wrapping clothes