6 Day Mardi Himal Yoga Trekking Retreat in Nepal

Day 1 - Pokhara – Pothana by drive and trek (1890m./2713ft.) -1.5 hrs Drive and 2.5/3 hrs Treks.

Today, we start our trek, first drive to Kande by private Van. It is a short drive that takes us to the starting point of the trek. We drive through small settlements on the way. From Kande, we start the trek and ascend through the beautiful forests of rhododendron.

Along with the beautiful view of mountains like Annapurna and Machhapuchhre, the trek heads north to Potana via Australian Camp. The trek is short and provides us enough time to visit around the village and Pothana View Point in the evening—a beautiful view of Himalayas. Overnight in the Pothana.

Day 2 Pothana- Forest Camp (2600 m/8530 ft. 5/6 hrs walk)

After morning sunrise and breakfast we start our treks via Deurali village to Forest Camp. The trek to Forest camp from Pothana takes us through the silent trails through the rhododendron and oak forests.

Day 3 Forest Camp to high camp (3,700m./12210ft . 8.5 km)- 06 hours walk/km.

The trek becomes more exciting, and the views get better as we ascend to High Camp. As we gain altitude, the weather, and the vegetation change.

Day4 High Camp, Viewpoint and exploring high camp and back to Badal danda (3,700m./12210ft.)- 04/5 hours walk/:

On this day, we will trek to the Mardi Himal Viewpoint. After breakfast, we start the trek across the stony trails that take us to the top of the Mardi Himal viewpoint.

From the viewpoint, you can enjoy the panoramic view of mountains like Annapurna (8091m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Dhaulagiri (8167m), and Manaslu (8163m) among others from here. After spending some time and taking photographs at the Viewpoint, we return to High Camp. After lunch, we trek back to Badal Danda and Overnight in Badal danda.

Day 5 Badal danda to Shiding (1,750m./5775ft.) 5 hrs

After breakfast in Badal Danda, we start to descend and follow a different trail to Siding. We descend through the steepest and most challenging part of the whole trek today. The trek will provide you with a beautiful view of mountains, forests, and small settlements on the way. The trail follows the Suse River and crosses pasture lands before we reach Siding. Overnight in Siding.

Day 6 Siding village – Lumre on foot and drive to Pokhara (85m.)-02 hours driving/35km.

Today is the last day of our trek. After breakfast, we start the trek. We will trek through rhododendron and oak forests to reach Lumre. You can get a beautiful scene of mountains from here as well.

You can make several stops to take photographs. From Lumre, our private Jip/Van is waiting for us to Pokhara. In the evening, you can walk on the bank of Phewa Lake, or you can explore the Lakeside. A body massage or foot massage at Nectar spa. Overnight in Pokhara.

Trek Ends

Cost Includes

• All meals during the trekking (Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner).
• Lodge accommodation (twin share basis) during the trekking.
• One experienced, well-trained, fluent English speaking, friendly, specialized in Mardi Himal trekking region and government certified and authorized trekking guide and required porters (one porter for 2 persons).
• 60 Minutes massage (foot massage or body massage)
• Guide and staff’s food, accommodation, salary, insurance, and transportation.
• Overland transportation as mentioned in the itinerary to and from Trekking start and ending point.
• Overland Transfer from and to Pokhara with Tourist Bus (air-conditioned Bus).
• ACAP( Annapurna conservation area project) and TIMS (Trekker’s information management system) card.
• A Trekking map, duffle bag, face mask, hand sanitizer, water purification, first aid medical and trekking completion certificate, etc.
• Assistance for emergency rescue evacuation.
• Government tax and service charge.