Day 01 : Arrival in Kathmandu Airport and transfer to hotel (1350m/ 4430ft)
Arrival at Kathmandu airport, Transfer to request category hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (1350m/ 4430ft)
Mardi Himal Climbing (5587m/ 18330ft)
Trip Facts
Group Size
02-10 Person
Meal
B/B plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara, Full board accommodation during the climbing
Grade
AD. Assez Difficile
Accomodation
Tourist standard to Five star as request
Transportation
Car, Jeep, Flight
Best Months
Spring (March-May) and autumn (September-November)
Trip Length
15 Days
Climbing Route
South west and south east
Highest Access
5553m/ 18219ft.
Mardi Himal Climbing Overview
Mardi Himal 5587m/18,330ft is located in the Annapurna region along side the holy mountain of Fishtail or Mt. Machhapuchhare. As the crow flies it is less than fifteen miles north of Pokhara. It is the most southerly mountain of the Annapurna range. It is the lowest and perhaps the least climbed or visited of the trekking peaks in Nepal.The Mardi Himal Trek is a newly opened route and hidden treasure in the Annapurna region. The main climbing route ascends the East face over snow terrain passing a col at 5200m.
The caravan route takes you from Kathmandu (1400m/4,600ft) to Pokhara (822m/2697ft), then onto Lwang (1100m/36081.ft), Siding (1,280m/4200ft,), Low Camp (3,150m/10335ft.), and Mardi Himal Base camp (4,500m/14763ft).
The Annapurna region has a very good reputation for several reasons, it has very simple logistics, a variety of terrain, the treks can start and end in Pokhara (which is a great place to stage an adventure from), easy transportation to the trail heads and you have cell phone network in case of emergencies.
Satori Adventures main objective is to provide quality service from an experienced climbing staff. With Satori you will have maximum enjoyment and an unforgettable trip in the Dhaulagiri region. Our first priority is always safety, we make all of our decisions around this priority. With our background in climbing and mountaineering logistics services we understand the requirements of independent climbers and employ climbing guides and base camp managers who are either Everest Summiteers or are certified by the Nepal Mountaineering Association. Our staff will always have certifications in mountain skills such as: First aid, altitude/mountain sickness prevention and search and rescue training. We pride ourselves with our previous achievements and high customer satisfaction. Our services are on par with the best climbing service providers in Nepal and we are always striving to be even better. We have developed safe and smart systems in the mountains, working with many climbers and safety experts and from Europe and North America. We request that climbers have previous experience in rock/ice climbing techniques and know how to use ice axe, crampons and ascend and descend on fixed lines.
Satori requests that the client has good physical fitness, a list of experience on British hill hikes, several base camp treks and some knowledge of rock & ice climbing.
Route Map
Altitude Profile
Approximate altititude profile · For information only
Mardi Himal Climbing Detailed Itinerary
Day 02 : Preparation in Kathmandu with briefings, shopping, and formalities
Preparation and briefings at the departments of tourism. Last minute shopping.
Day 03 : Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m/ 3002ft, drive: 7hrs/ flight: 25min)
Drive or fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara (915m/3002ft.) which takes about seven hours by bus and 25 minutes by flight. Overnight at hotel accommodation.
Day 04 : Drive to Khoramukh (1100m/3609ft, 1.5hrs) and trek to Lwang (1460m/4790ft, 2hrs)
Drive from Pokhara to Khoramukh and Trek to Lwang - 1.5hrs drive and 2hrs trekking, lodge accommodation.
Day 05 : Trek from Lwang to Siding (1280m/ 4200ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Lwang to Siding (1,280m/4200ft,)-04 hrs lodge accommodation.
Day 06 : Trek from Siding to Low camp (3150m/ 10335ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Siding to Low camp (3150m/ 10335ft) - 04hrs Lodge accommodation.
Day 07 : Rest and Acclimatization day before climbing above 4000m elevation.
Rest and Acclimatization day before climbing above 4000m elevation.
Day 08 : Trek from Low camp to Mardi Himal Base camp (4500m/ 14763ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Low camp to Mardi Himal Base camp (4,500m/14763ft)-04hrs overnight at camping accommodation.
Day 09 : Climb from base camp to High Camp (4700m/ 15420ft, 3hrs)
Climb from base camp to High Camp (4700m/ 15420ft.)-03hrs, overnight at camping accommodation.
Day 10 : Summit - Mardi Himal (5553m/ 18219ft), descend Low camp (3150m/ 10335ft, 17hrs)
Summit day of Mardi Himal (5553m/18219ft.) and descend down to Low camp (3,150m/10335ft.).
Day 11 : Trek from Low camp to Forest camp (2480m/ 8136ft, 5hrs)
Trek from Low camp to Forest camp (2,480m/8136ft.)-05hrs overnight at lodge accommodation.
Day 12 : Trek from Forest camp to Australian camp (2300m/ 7546ft, 4hrs)
Trek from Forest camp to Australian camp (2300m/7546ft.)-04hrs, overnight at lodge accommodation.
Day 13 : Trek to Phedi (950m/ 3117ft, 3hrs), drive Pokhara (820m/ 2690ft, 35mins)
Trek from Australian camp to Phedi (950m/3117ft.)- 03hrs. Drive to Pokhara, takes about 35 minutes. Overnight at Hotel.
Day 14 : Drive or fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1350m/ 4430ft, 7hrs, flight: 35min)
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus that takes about seven hours also you can take a flight which takes about 35 minutes, overnight at Hotel. Farewell dinner with culture program In the Evening.
Day 15 : Final Departure or alternatively, join other activities.
Drop to airport for final departure, or alternatively join other programs.
Cost Details
Mardi Himal Climbing Cost Includes
Airport transfers & logistics
- Pick-up and drop-off services for international and domestic airports on arrival and departure.
- Satori Adventures representative with placard and company ID for easy identification.
hotel & accommodation
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (tourist to five-star category).
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
- Tea house accommodation during the trekking (except chain hotels).
- Camping accommodation at the advanced base camp during the ascent.
guides & staff
- Experienced and government-licensed high-altitude trekking/climbing Sherpa guide.
- Chef and cook assistant at the advanced base camp.
- All staff wages, equipment, medical, and accidental insurance.
transportation
- Surface transportation as per the itinerary.
- Round-trip flight: Kathmandu–Pokhara–Kathmandu for members and Sherpa guides.
meals
- Fresh and clean breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee during the trek.
- Nutritious meals served at the advanced base camp.
- High-altitude package foods for high camps when required.
permits & documentation
- Mardi Himal peak climbing royalty and permit (issued by NMA).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit (ACAP).
- TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
equipment & camping gear
- All essential trekking, climbing, and camping gear at advanced base camp.
- V25 North Face tents with comfortable mattresses at ABC and high camps.
- Dynamic/static ropes, ice screws, snow bars, rock pitons, locking and unlocking carabiners for route fixing.
communication & safety
- Regular weather updates during the climb.
- Satellite phone for communication and safety with the Sherpa guide.
- First aid medical kit for group and staff.
- Maps for the related trekking and climbing route.
baggage allowance
- Up to 20kg personal climbing gear transported by porter/yak/mules.
administrative & support
- All government taxes, VAT, and official service charges included.
- Free assistance for flight reconfirmation, visa extension, and departure information.
special services
- Farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show.
- Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure as a departure gift.
Mardi Himal Climbing Cost Excludes
meals & beverages in kathmandu/pokhara
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner).
- Personal snacks, packed food, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcohol, chocolates, and protein bars during the trek.
personal expenses
- Personal trekking and climbing gear and clothing.
- Laundry, mobile calls, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and internet services.
- Tips, gifts, and gratuities for staff.
insurance & medical
- Personal travel insurance covering emergency rescue, medical treatment, hospitalization, and tests.
flights & visa
- International flight tickets.
- Nepal tourist visa fees.
unforeseen & additional costs
- Extra expenses due to natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, or changes in regulations.
- Additional staff beyond the package inclusion.
- Any extra services beyond what is mentioned in “the services we provide in the above package cost inclusive”.
staff gratitude
- Tips or gifts for trekking and climbing staff at the end of the trip.
Package Options
US $2390
Book Full Board Service
For full board clients we provide a personal tent and food, which will be prepared by their climbing Sherpa. We provide UHF/VHF hand held radios on the mountain to maintain communications between ABC and high camps.
We provide a personal climbing Sherpa guide each group(2:1 ratio) to help the clients reach the summit. The secret of success on ls and is a strong and experienced climbing Sherpa. No matter how good and experienced the climber, it is a long slog. Personal climbing Sherpas will set up camp. They will also carry food provisions, fuel and assist the client on the summit day.
Service Details
Mardi Himal Climbing Full Board Service Includes
Airport transfers & logistics
- Pick-up and drop-off services for international and domestic airports on arrival and departure.
- Satori Adventures representative with placard and company ID for easy identification.
hotel & accommodation
- Three nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu (tourist to five-star category).
- Two nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara.
- Tea house accommodation during the trekking (except chain hotels).
- Camping accommodation at the advanced base camp during the ascent.
guides & staff
- Experienced and government-licensed high-altitude trekking/climbing Sherpa guide.
- Chef and cook assistant at the advanced base camp.
- All staff wages, equipment, medical, and accidental insurance.
transportation
- Surface transportation as per the itinerary.
- Round-trip flight: Kathmandu–Pokhara–Kathmandu for members and Sherpa guides.
meals
- Fresh and clean breakfast, lunch, and dinner with tea/coffee during the trek.
- Nutritious meals served at the advanced base camp.
- High-altitude package foods for high camps when required.
permits & documentation
- Mardi Himal peak climbing royalty and permit (issued by NMA).
- Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit (ACAP).
- TIMS Card (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
equipment & camping gear
- All essential trekking, climbing, and camping gear at advanced base camp.
- V25 North Face tents with comfortable mattresses at ABC and high camps.
- Dynamic/static ropes, ice screws, snow bars, rock pitons, locking and unlocking carabiners for route fixing.
communication & safety
- Regular weather updates during the climb.
- Satellite phone for communication and safety with the Sherpa guide.
- First aid medical kit for group and staff.
- Maps for the related trekking and climbing route.
baggage allowance
- Up to 20kg personal climbing gear transported by porter/yak/mules.
administrative & support
- All government taxes, VAT, and official service charges included.
- Free assistance for flight reconfirmation, visa extension, and departure information.
special services
- Farewell dinner at a typical Nepali restaurant with cultural show.
- Satori T-shirt/Pashmina and brochure as a departure gift.
Mardi Himal Climbing Full Board Service Cost Excludes
meals & beverages in kathmandu/pokhara
- Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara (except farewell dinner).
- Personal snacks, packed food, mineral water, soft drinks, energy drinks, alcohol, chocolates, and protein bars during the trek.
personal expenses
- Personal trekking and climbing gear and clothing.
- Laundry, mobile calls, walkie-talkies, satellite phone usage, and internet services.
- Tips, gifts, and gratuities for staff.
insurance & medical
- Personal travel insurance covering emergency rescue, medical treatment, hospitalization, and tests.
flights & visa
- International flight tickets.
- Nepal tourist visa fees.
unforeseen & additional costs
- Extra expenses due to natural disasters, landslides, political disturbances, strikes, or changes in regulations.
- Additional staff beyond the package inclusion.
- Any extra services beyond what is mentioned in “the services we provide in the above package cost inclusive”.
staff gratitude
- Tips or gifts for trekking and climbing staff at the end of the trip.
Good to Know
Satori Adventures and Expedition aims at giving proper information to many travelers, trekkers and climbers who have some confusion regarding the booking process of the trip in Nepal. Satori Adventures therefore desires to provide guideline for the first-time visitors or travelers so that they can comfortably start the process to book the selected package legally. Before starting the booking process we always advise our trekkers, travelers and climbers to intelligently check whether the company is genuine and whether they are fully safe to travel in the company’s guidance. We ask them to be acquainted with the company they want book their holiday trip with. Is the company genuine and authorized from Government of Nepal, Office of the Company Registrar, Department of Tourism and Civil Aviation, Nepal Rastra Bank ‒Central Bank of Nepal (authorized for foreign currency), Permanent Account Number (PAN), and the Department of Cottage Small Industries). Are they financially secured and environmentally conscious? We advise them to make sure about these formalities because there are some companies in Nepal that have been running business without abiding by the rules and regulation of the Government. Some companies were once registered but by now their licenses have already been expired and yet they have providing the services illegally.
On many occasions, Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal have found that many foreigners’ tour operators, NGOs and INGOs have been involved in directly operating tours, trekking, and mountaineering holiday adventures without having government license and abiding by the Government rules. It has been also found that many individuals, freelance guides and porters have been arranging trips illegally by creating their own personal website. We have observed that many trekkers and climbers face a host of problems once they arrive in Kathmandu as they lack adequate information. Many of them file complaints to Government of Nepal and Trekking Agency Association of Nepal for legal action such as the refund of the advanced payment. There is hardly any justice given to the cheated clients. Thus, so as to prevent all these probable problems we request our travelers to check the company before booking any trip to the Himalayas.
To confirm and process your trip booking please follow these suggestions:
- Please select the package itinerary and details from our website, that is make sure which package you want to book with us.
- At the bottom of the itinerary (end of the page of the package) you have the following options: Book now, ask expert, write a review and print. Once you click book now bottom it will l take you to booking page; ask expert will allow you to e-mail us in case of any query related to the package.
- Our typical itinerary includes transfer from and to the airport. We can provide you with any type of accommodation‒from budget to 5 Stars. So please indicate class of hotel you wish us to book or alternatively name your preferred hotel. You can also state all additional services apart from those mentioned in the itinerary.
- The web page itinerary is a guideline and a standard pattern which helps you plan your trip. It can be changed or modified according to your time & requirements.
- If you wish to expand the itinerary with additional activities, please let us know by mail. Satori Adventures builds your customized itinerary with the adjusted price.
- There are many fixed departure dates and itinerary packages in Trekking and Mountaineering in our package. If you wish to join with our fixed departure with group, please contact us. The cost in this option is always pretty low compared to a private trip.
- Before you confirm the trip you have to read and understand what is included and excluded in the cost. It is also important to read terms and conditions. If you require additional services which are not included in cost please mention them all in the booking form.
- Please contact us if you are still unclear about the information or required service.
- You have to read our Terms and Conditions before you book the trip; it explains to you the booking timing, the deposit and advance payment requirements, policies, procedures for cancellation, refund and the payment classification.
- Once we have agreed mutually on itinerary you required and the price for the trip, you have to send us the deposit to confirm the booking as specified in our quotation according to our Terms and Conditions.
- Once we receive the advance payment from you, we will process to confirm your trip.
- Without conformation and advance received we may not process for Permits,TIMS, Flight Tickets, Trekking and climbing Guide, Porters and other necessary Staff for trekking and expedition along with food, transportation, etc.
- With your conformation of the trip and advance payments we require copy of your travel document (passport), passport size photo, and your flight reservation details.
- For details on the payments of the trip and time frame you have to follow our terms and conditions.
Please kindly submit Trip Booking Form when you confirm the trip with us. It will be easy for us to process for your trip conformation and prepare all legal processes and permit for the trip. If you have any query, always feel free to contact us at any time. We always want to make sure our clients are well informed before conforming the trip. You are always advised to visit our website and related package for further information.
Mardi Himal Climbing FAQs
A mountain cannot be labeled as entirely ‘safe’ or ‘unsafe’ on its own. However, in general terms, there are few factors to consider for safety measures such as altitude of the peak, crevasses, avalanche risk, serac danger, exposure in higher altitudes, and rescue possibilities. The terrain and route to the peak also make some differences.
If we check these parameters, Mardi Himal can rank comparatively safe peak for beginners. This peak has less objective risks.
Mardi Himal climbing from a trek to a famous Gurung village of Lwang-Ghalel in Kaski region, and then to the base camp. Up to Siding village there is a settlement, and then off to Base Camp at 4,500 m (14,763ft). High Camp is located at 4,700 m (15,420 ft) approximately.
Altitude of campsite can vary ±50-70 m while finding suitable and safe location.
As mentioned above, Mardi Himal and other 6,000 m peaks are not easy climbs in the Himalayas as conditions are different here from your home country. Many of our clients attempting these climbs are cyclists, runners, and fitness enthusiasts. To prepare your body, it is recommended to follow a 2-3 months training plan before the expedition. Focus on cardiovascular exercises such as running, cycling, swimming, and stair climbing.
If you are thinking of just climb days, it is three to four days’ task from Base camp to summit and then descend. If your curiosity is for whole trip days, our program is of 15 days starting and ending in Kathmandu combined with Annapurna circuit trek. 2-4 days for your travel to Kathmandu and return to your home should be added depending upon your location. So, in total it can be 16-18 days.
Satori Adventures’ representative will be waiting you at the airport with your placard. Before you meet us, you are required to collect your luggage, clear immigration and customs, and proceed to arrival terminal. Airport and arrival terminal is small in Kathmandu, and you can easily find a person holding a placard with your name. We then transfer you to your pre-booked Hotel, and all other services included as per agreed itinerary.
Mardi Himal is not demanding high-altitude climb in the Himalayas, so climbers with certain medical conditions need to be cautious. If you have chronic heart or lung conditions, severe asthma, high blood pressure, or a previous history of altitude sickness, you should consult your doctor and obtain medical clearance before attempting the climb. You may prepare for physical fitness well, have more days to acclimatize, and the most important of all, inform us of your medical conditions honestly in advance.
Spring (April-May) is considered the best season for climbing Himalayan peaks. By these months, fierce winter winds ease, the monsoon rains are still away, and compressed winter snow creates a more solid and reliable climbing surface. Longer sunny days’ and warmer temperatures lessen the danger of frostbite, and cold. Clearer visibility, lighter snowfall, and increased stability in the snow-surface make this season ideal for a safer and more successful ascent.
Our high-altitude climbing Sherpa guides have achieved many 6,000 m, 7,000 m, and 8,000 m Himalayan peaks and have excellent safety records. They possess deep knowledge of weather patterns, route of the summit, and rescue procedures, along with strong leadership and communication skills. They are well-known in the mountain community for their excellent coordination with other expedition companies and are highly respected figures in mountain tourism. Their professionalism, patience, and respect toward every climber make them among the most trusted leaders on the mountain.
Satori Adventures will provide a thick quality pad for use in base camp. If you have your own sleeping pad - foam pads generally work best, but some clients prefer air mattresses it will be comfortable for you.
Yes, we strongly recommend using high quality, high-altitude mountaineering boots. The summit day involves snow, ice, and cold temperatures, especially in the early morning. A double-layer mountaineering boot (such as La Sportiva G2, Scarpa Phantom 6000, Mammut Nordwand 6000 or similar) provides better insulation in freezing temperatures, excellent crampon compatibility, and good ankle support which ease your climb.
