Poonhill with Mardi Himal Base Camp Trekking is a colorful short foray into the Annapurna region. The trail winds through patchwork valleys, dense mossy forests and past waterfalls where you can stop to freshen up. Around every corner is a tantalizing glimpse of the high mountains, whole horizons of which will be revealed to you as you reach the high points of your trek. This trek in the Annapurna foothills offers the best of trekking in Nepal with a combination of remote and popular paths. We also venture into the deep forests and roam the high alpine pastures, nearing the base of the sacred, fluted peak of Machapuchare. The emphasis of this part of the trek is on the forest and wilderness zones combined with an essence of exploration. We cross Hindu and Gurung villages and pristine forests (magnolia, oak and rhododendron) towards alpine campsites that afford panoramic stunning views of the Annapurna Range that will long linger in your mind.
Itinerary:
Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu [1,338m].
Day 02: Drive to Pokhara [930 m]. “B”.
Day 03: Drive to Nayapul trek to Ulleri. "B,L,D". (Drive 01-01:30 Hours). Trek (05-06 Hrs).
Day 04: Trek to Ghorepani [2,810 m] "B,L,D". Trek (03-04 Hrs).
Day 05: Sunrise trip to Poonhill in the morning back to Ghorepani,Trek to Chule via Tadapani [2,645 m]. “B,L,D”. Trek (05-06 Hrs).
Day 06: Chule-Ghandruk [1,945 m]. “B,L,D”. Trek (03-04 Hrs).
Day 07: Ghandruk-Landruk [1,730 m] Forest Camp [2,550 m].. “B,L,D”. Trek (06-07 Hrs).
Day 08: Forest Camp to Low Camp [3,400 m]. "B,L,D". Trek (04-05 Hrs).
Day 09: Low Camp to High Camp [3,900 m]. "B,L,D". Trek (03-04 Hrs).
Day 10: Excursion to Mardi Himal Base Camp [4,500 m]. "B,L,D". Trek (07-08 Hrs).
Day 11: Trek to Siding Village [1750 m]. “B,L,D”. Trek (06-07 Hrs).
Day 12: Trek to Lumre and Drive to Pokhara [930 m]. “B,L”. Trek (03 Hrs and drive 2 hours).
Day 13: Mountain Flight to Kathmandu [1,338m].“B”.
Day 14: Trip ends! Fly back home, taking with you the memory of a life time. “B”. (Car).
