Difficulty
The Mardi Himal Trek 10 Days is one of the most accessible highland destinations in the country. The trek is categorized as a moderately difficult trek given the uphill sections through stone steps and avalanche-prone areas but other than that, the trail is not very difficult. On a scale of 1 to 10, our guides rate Mardi Himal Trek a solid 7.
Some other aspects that make it a bit difficult is the cold temperature of the high Himalayas and the decreased oxygen content in the air.
Best Season
To choose for the best season to trek in Mardi Himal Trek 10 Days is a bit confusing. It can be more specific about the season as it offers different textures of natural beauty. And it also depends on your personal choices, over what you want to have during your journey. All of the features and advantages are different from season to season. So, considering the features that every season offers and the advantages that you can get during them, the seasons of Spring and Autumn can be picked out as one of the best seasons to do this trekking journey.
During Spring, trekkers will get a very scenic trail with the blooming landscapes. The weather will be stable and as well the rain of pre-monsoon washes all the dust in the atmosphere which lets you get clear visibility. You will also get longer days to enjoy the tranquility of the Annapurna Region. The blossoming flowers at the trails will be a scenic moment for you. You will find all the wildflowers blossoming and plants having the lush greenery during this season. Trekkers will get scenic and refreshing journeys during the Spring season picked as one of the best seasons to Mardi Himal Trek.
During Autumn, you will get the most picturesque and colorful trail due to the falling dry leaves. You will get the best visibility in this season to enjoy the clearest scenery. The weather will offer you its best form during Autumn. It will be more stable than any other season. The warm hue with the colorful trail makes it a more mesmerizing journey to have. Trekkers will get a mesmerizing and picturesque journey during Autumn to pick as one of the best seasons to trek over the trail of Mardi Himal Trek.
Accommodation Food and Drinks
The accommodation facilities during this journey will be provided according to the basic logistics and with the scheduled plans. All the meals and lodge facilities will be at the moment as per the itinerary of this Mardi Himal Trek package.
The menu of meals during this trek consists of Dal Bhat Tarkari, Chaw mein, noodles, eggs, and many other wide local dishes and local cuisines. For your favorite Western dishes, you need to wait until you arrive back in Kathmandu or Pokhara. The meal will be provided with a structure designed as Breakfast, lunch, and Dinner.
Remember you will only get the services at the basic level as all the lodge and accommodation providers in the trail run with limited resources. All is due to the lack of proper infrastructure, which are necessary to transport goods. All of them are still transported through the animal or by person. So, it also makes the price go higher than the marked price which you find in markets. So, it is not recommended to argue with the local sellers as they also have very limited time and opportunity to earn some money.
All of the accommodation facilities during your journey will be managed at local lodges and guesthouses and during your stay in Kathmandu you will get your accommodation in a standard hotel. All the basic logistics will be given to you.
Also, keep in note that all the expenses covered in this package during the Mardi Himal Trek are fixed and properly planned. So, any expenses out of the cost section or according to the package expenses plan will be excluded. These include facilities such as a bar, beverages, drinks, sweets, ice cream, desserts, or any kind of facilities that are not part of this package. For more detailed and explained information about the provided facilities than you can check the cost section of this package.
Permits
Trekkers need certain permits to get inside or to get access to the Mardi Himal Trek. All the permits should be taken from the government-issued officials and filled with the trekker’s proper legal information. You will also have to pay some charges to get permission for the trekking activity inside the Mardi Trail. Here are the permits you need to work on before accessing the region,
- TIMS (Trekking Information Management System)
- ACAP(Annapurna Conservation Area Permits)
So, you need two of these above permits to get access to the Mardi Himal Trek. Without the permit paperwork, you are not allowed to enter the premises of Annapurna Conservation Area as the trek of Mardi Himal falls inside it. Entering inside the bare without a permit is considered to be illegal and can be punishable with some legal charges if found doing so.
Cost & Budget
The cost of the Mardi Himal Trek 10 Day is fairly priced at USD $: 700 per head. We have come up with this number after reviewing the amount of services we provide and the convenience we offer. We recommend carrying some cash with you as well since the remote Himalayan region does not have ATM outlets and digital payments are available but can’t be very reliable where network connections are minimal.
Gadgets charging & Internet
The Annapurna region is one of the most developed and well-maintained trekking routes in Nepal which makes it a very facilitate hilly region. But you might face power outages at times which can keep you from charging your gadgets. These power outages last for a couple of hours or some minutes. Internet services are hard to come by at high altitudes but you will find plenty of stable Wi-Fi networks at lodges in lower regions.
Your Extra expense
Additional (extra) meals except for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, are considered your extra expense along with Wi-Fi charges, hot shower fee, travel and medical insurance, flight expenses, personal trekking equipment, visa fees upon arrival, personal trekking equipment, tips for the guides, and any other aspects not mentioned as inclusive.