Mardi Himal (5587m.) Peak Climbing
Less than fifteen miles north of Pokhara, as the crow flies, this mountain is the most southerly of the Annapurna range. From some viewpoints it seems little more than an outlier on the south-west flank of Machhapuchhare. Mardi Himal is the lowest and perhaps least climbed or visited of the trekking peaks.
Once again it was Col. Jimmy Roberts who, with two Sherpas, climbed to the summit by a route on its East Flank in 1961. The normal route of ascent reaches a col from a glaciated amphitheatre that rises above a hidden plateau; the 'Other Sanctuary', as Roberts calls it. Although another route has been made on the south-West Face, Roberts' route is the only recorded line and the one used on most subsequent ascents.
Obviously, the peak has commanding view of the Annapurna ranges and undoubtedly a spectacular one of Machhapuchhare the "Himalayan Matterhorn," better known as Fish Tail Peak. Few westerners visit the valleys and ridges south of Mardi Himal. They are steep sided and heavily wooded with bamboo and rhododendron. Above the forest high alpine pastures provide good grazing and a habitat for undisturbed wildlife. Despite it lowly altitude the mountain obviously has a great deal of potential for those interested in small-scale exploratory mountaineering and the ridges, already mentioned, present obvious climbing challenges at a reasonable standard.
Trip Details
Expedition Itinerary
Day 01: Arrival in Kathamandu Transfer to the Hotel.
Day 02: Cultural Tours / Preparation for the Expedition
Day 03: Kathmandu- drive to Pokhara tented o/nt.
Day 04: Drive Pokhara to Mardi Pul. Start trekking.
Days 05-08: Trek to Base Camp on the East Flank of Mardi Himal.
Day 09: Rest and acclimatization day.
Day 10: Establish High Camp.
Day 11: Summit attempt and return to Base Camp.
Days 12-15: Return trek to Pokhara.
Day 16: Rest at Pokhara.
Day 17: Drive Back to Kathmandu.
Day 18: In Kathmandu.
Day 19: FinalDeparture.
N.B: The package can be redesigned or redeveloped as per your taste.
Group Size: Min. 02 / Max. 10.
Note: Incase of emergency during the trip, Helicopter will be arranged by Adventure Treks Nepal (P). Ltd.. The charges most be paid by the clients themselves.
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