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 Fact:

Trip Duration	19 Days
Best Time	Oct/ Nov/ March/ April
Trip Grading	Alpine
Mode of trek	Camping, Equipment and clothing Checklist
Trip Cost	advnepal@wlink.com.np / Cost includes / excludes

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.

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Peak Climbing Peak Opened for Foreign Expedition:

Name of the peak	Height	Region
Hiunchuli	6441m	Annapurna. Region
Singu Chuli	6501m	Annapurna. Region
Mera Peak	6654m	Khumbu Region
Kusum Kangru	6367m	Khumbu Region
Kwandge	6011m	Khumbu Region
Chulu West	6419m	Annapurna Region
Chulu East	6584m	Annapurna Region
Island Peak	6160m	Khumbu Region
Pachermu Peak	6187m	Rolwaling Region
Lobuje	6119m	Khumbu Region
Ramdung	5925m	Rolwaling Region
Pisang Peak	6091m	Annapurna Region
Tharpu Chuli (Tent Peak)	5663m	Annapurna Region
Mardi Himal	5587m	Annapurna Region
Mehara Peak	5849m	Khumbu Region
Ganja-La Chuli	5844m	Langtang Region
Pokhalde	5806m	Khumbu Region
Paldor Peak	5896m	Langtang Region

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