Kathmandu – Pokhara – Chitwan National Park Tour & Mardi Himal Trek 2023

Region: Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan
Region
Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan
Duration
14 Days
Accomodation
Hotel/Lodge
Trek Style
N/A
Max Elevation
4500m
Trek difficulty
N/A
Group size
N/A
Best months
N/A
Trip starts/Ends
Kathmandu

Itinerary

Day 1

You are welcome in Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA) 1300m Transfer to Hotel. At Hotel you will have your private time for rest and shower after your long journey from airplane.

Day 2

Some sightseeing of UNESCO world Heritage Site. Monkey Temple (Swyambhunath Temple), and Buddhist Shrine Great Boudhanath Stupa. Oriantation for Trekking

Day 3

Drive for and hour, we will reach to Kande, trekking starting point, and will start our trek; first an hour to reach to Australian camp (beautiful view point), and continue our trek to Pothana through rhododendrons forests. And from here in next 2 hours of walk we will reach to Deurali.

Day 4

Trek from Pitan Deurali to Low Camp (2985m). You will stop for lunch in Forest Camp (2600m) after about 4 hour trekking. The trek from Pitan Deurali to Low Camp takes 7 hours walking), overnight at Lodge.

Day 5

After Badal Danda, the trail breaks out above the tree line. From Badal Danda, we can see a stunning view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. Sometimes we can also see the Daphne pheasant (national bird of Nepal) on our way to the high camp. The teahouses at high camp are simple but they have WIFI. From High Camp, you can experience a magical view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre.

Day 6

Today we’ll wake up early morning to see the sunrise view of the mountains. We’ll hike through the narrow way before reaching the Upper Viewpoint. On the way to Base Camp, we can see Mardi Himal (5587m), Machapuchhre (6993m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Annapurna I (8091m), Baraha Shikhar (Annapurna Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhuchuli (6501m) and more others from Upper Viewpoint. After reaching Mardi Himal Base Camp, we’ll retrace back to High Camp. Upon Having Lunch at High Camp, we will hike to Badal Danda.

Day 7

Landruk is all the way down from Badal Danda and beutifull waking with the full of mountain views. Landruk is quite big village on the way to ABC Annapurna Base Camp.

Day 8

Ghandruk we gate there during the Lunch time and after lunch we explore one of the beggest Gurung (Gorkha) Cultural Vullage Ghandruk. This village is trimensoualy culturally facinating Gurung settelment. Overnight in Ghandruk.

Day 9

After Breakfast we trek to Nayapool is beautifull Rice field and terrace. Walking with green vegitations and flowra and founa. After we drive one and half hour to get Pokhara. Afternoon pokhara Fewa Lake side sightseeing./ optional Paragliding in Sarangkot Pokhara

Day 10

After Breskfast in Pokhara we do 5 hour drive to Chitwan National Park. Activities during two days in Chitwan: Elephant Back Ride, Canoe Ride, Tharu Cultural Dance, EBC Elephant Breeding Centre, Short Jungle Walk, Rapti River sightseeing.

Day 11

Day 12

What's Included

    • Lunch – Dinner – Breakfast – Bed Tea coffee during the Whole trek.
    • 3 Nights hotel in Kathmandu (3 Star Category).
    • All package In Chitwan National Park. (hotel, foods, programme, Guide, fees)
    • Transportation for Whole Trip including arrival and departure.
    • Guide, Porter for trekking and tours.
    • Tims and Permits for Trekking and national park fees.
    • Kathmandu Sightseeing and entry fees and Guide.

What's Excluded

    • Bottled beverages such as Coke, beer, bottled water.
    • Battery charge and hot shower during trekking.
    • International air tickets.
    • Tips for guides and porters.
    • Foods in Kathmandu.
    • Travel Insurance and Personal Expenses.
    • Expenses of any extra activities which are not including in itinerary.

Equipment

Packing List:

  • Appropriate light pack
  • Puffy down jacket
  • Sun hat
  • Sunglasses (UV Protection)
  • Camera with full battery (plus extra battery/memory)
  • Gloves – 2 pairs (light cycling gloves for poles & warm/waterproof)
  • Hiking poles
  • Lip balm
  • Sunscreen
  • Ibuprophen
  • Hand sanitizer
  • Water bladder – 2 to 3 litre
  • Head light – plus extra batteries
  • Small face towel with clip for pack (sweat)

AND DON’T FORGET:

  • Passport
  • Hiking pants with detachable legs
  • Underwear (2 for 6 day trek or 4 for 15 day trek)
  • T-shirts: 2-4
  • Casual pants for after hike
  • Warm thermal top and bottom
  • Toiletry bag with tooth brush and basics
  • Sleeping bag ( Good to -15º) you can hire in Nepal
  • Comfortable shoes
  • Flip flops for showers.

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