"enjoy the both scenic viewpoints around the high ridges of Annapurna Himalayas’
Highlights:
“The most scenic and fabulous country walks around the Himalayas. Enjoy trekking on the scenic viewpoints of Poon Hill and Mardi Himal. Explore the mountain villages stepped with age-old heritage cultures. Walk into dense mist filled forest of rhododendrons and pines trees. Stunning sunrise from Poon Hill with alluring views from Mardi Himal.”
Short Trek Summary:
Trekking Mode: In the best available Local lodges.
Trekking Grade: Moderate and Adventurous.
Trekking Areas: Kaski district around Nepal Mid-West Himalaya.
Highest Point: At Mardi Himal Viewpoint Top 4,500 m/14,850 feet.
Mode of Transport: Exciting drives on local 4WD Jeep or similar.
Start and End of trek: Thirkhedhunga to Mardi Himal with drive to Pokhara.
Trekking duration: 10 Nights and 11 Days from Pokhara to Pokhara.
BEST SEASONS FOR MARDI HIMAL & POON HILL, GHOREPANI TREKKING:
For this moderate adventures, the best seasons are spring and autumn/fall, the most favorable times for all adventures around the Himalayas.The spring begins in March and ends in May, a lively time for pleasant walks and scenic views. Most days are fine and clear with enough sunshine hours till late afternoon from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. It can get overcast in the afternoon sometimes, with chances of light rains and snowfalls. Days are much longer with sunlight hours, but cold morning and late afternoon till nighttime. Depending upon altitude and overnight stops around the higher regions. Spring is the best time for nature lovers, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom, especially the rhododendrons of various species. The next best season is autumn/fall, most days are bright, with sunny days for clear views. Autumn/fall starts from September to November, one of the high seasons in Nepal for trekking. Days are fine with crystal clear blue sky, but it gets dark soon due to limited sunshine hours. Morning and late afternoon until nighttime are cold, with chances of light snowfall. This trek can be enjoyed during winter times also, most days are clear for views and walks. But cold morning, late afternoon and nighttime, can expect snow around Ghorepani and at Mardi Himal.
EXPERIENCE RELIGION & CULTURES OF THE ANNAPURNA HILL VILLAGES:
The higher Himalayan region of Far Mid-West Nepal, around the southern hills of Annapurna Himalayan ranges. Populated by the mountain tribes the Poon, Magar and Gurung people, Magar are the largest ethnic hill tribes of Nepal. The Magar tribe follows both Hindu and Buddhist religions, as well as their own traditional cultures. The Gurung people are the main hill tribes of Annapurna and Lamjung regions, mostly populated around the southern hills of Annapurna Himalayas. The Gurung people are interwoven to Buddhism religion, trekkers can observe the Gurung cultures around Tadapani, Ghandruk and Jhinu Villages.
FOODS, ACCOMMODATION AND LODGES FACILTIES:
Trekkers on the first few days of walks from Thirkhedhunga, on leaving Pokhara. The route leads to sheer mountain wilderness, with few small villages and settlements. The local village provides simple lodge accommodation with good food. Offers list of food menu, Nepali Dhal Bhat and noodles or home-made breads. The foods from Nepali Dhal Bhat (boiled rice, with seasonal vegetables and Dal a lentil of varieties of smaller beans). Tibetan bread, pancakes, chapatti, momos stuffed meats, or vegetable dumplings include noodles fried or with soup. Serves good breakfast from oats porridge, corn flakes with milk, breads and eggs followed by tea or coffee. Lunch is simple noodles fried with vegetables or eggs, or fried rice followed by hot refreshment. Afternoon tea with snacks and lavish dinner from Nepali, Indian, Chinese or Continental dishes. But at Ghandruk Village, trekkers will be surprised by various standards of lodges and resorts, from budget, and moderate to luxury lodges. Lodges with attached baths and toilets, with a comprehensive food menu from Continental, Chinese, Indian, Tibetan/Sherpa, and Nepali foods. As well as bakery items, some lodges from Namche to Lukla offer Mexican, Italian, Korean, and Japanese foods. En route Mardi Himal, the lodges are simple but neat rooms with good food menu to enjoy along with the views.
PHYSICAL FITNESS REQUIREMENT AND INSURANCE:
For this short treks, all members should be in good physical shape. As well as in sound health, for the climb on steep uphill and long downhill. Including the cold morning and night freezing temperatures as well as walking on snow and ice sometimes. The age should be a minimum of 12 to a maximum of 70 years old. Young people under 18 years old must be accompanied by parents and guardians. All trekkers must have Travel and Medical Insurance in case of unfortunate accidents and illness. Sometimes, the trek may have to be re-routed to other safe destinations. In case of broken trails from rock falls, including the bad and unfavorable weather conditions. Where trekkers should be well aware of all the unfortunate situations that can happen. Some members in the group might get sick, where immediate evacuation is required. Using, the fastest means of transportation, like services of the Helicopter, for bringing the patient to the nearest hospital. If this unfortunate condition happens, trekkers have to bear all extra expenses as well as for the accompanying staff. All extra expenditures should be claimed by the insurance company. For this trek, all should be physically fit, with good exercise. Like walking, jogging, and other good physical exercises to keep your fitness level, and checking with your doctor before planning and booking with Himalaya Heritage for this wonderful treks.
OVERVIEWS:
Mardi Himal and Ghorepani, Poon Hill Trekking, is a great wonderful blend of two best scenic viewpoints. Trekkers will have ample time to enjoy the dramatic scenery of rolling green hills and verdant valleys with snow-capped peaks. Mardi Himal and Ghorepani, Poon Hill Trekking, is an enjoyable adventure without the problem of HAS or High Altitude Sickness. The elevation gains slowly and gradually as the treks progress on daily walks. It is an enjoyable walk with the warm traditional hospitality of the local native in every designated destination. Mardi Himal and Ghorepani, Poon Hill Trekking, commences from the beautiful and scenic city of Pokhara. It is a famous and renowned tourist destination in Nepal and probably around the Himalayas. The city of natural wonders with beautiful scenery of mountains, the snow peak which reflects on the calm lakes. Pokhara is also the starting and ending point of all adventures around the Annapurna Himalayas. From Pokhara, the first part of the journey leads to moderate walks towards the southern high hills of the Annapurna Himalayas. The climb uphill leads to Ghorepani and Poon Hill for stunning sunrise views, along with the spectacular panorama of Mid-West Himalayan peaks. The views of the world’s four highest peaks include Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna Himal, the majestic Machhapuchare Himal. On completing the first phase of the adventure, the trail follows east towards Mardi Himal. The walk leads through lovely mountain villages and into dense woods of rhododendrons and pine trees. The Ghorepani Poon Hill and Mardi Himal regions are bounded by Modi Glacial River. It is close to Annapurna Sanctuary and Mardi Himal high ridges. The Mardi Himal region is also called the Other Sanctuary, as the name given by the earlier explorers and pioneers. The walk to Mardi Himal takes you down and up past the lovely Landruk Village towards Mardi Himal. The walk follows along the high ridges to High Camp, then towards the Mardi Viewpoint, which is the final destination of the adventure. Mardi Himal is the highest point of the treks and offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna Himalayan range of peaks. The Mardi viewpoint is close and in front of Mardi Himal and towering Machhapuchare Himal, the famous Fish Tail Peak. After a glorious panorama of the unparalleled snow-capped peaks, the adventure then comes to an end. The return journey leads to an alternative route downhill to a lower warm farm village at Siding. Then, the walk leads with a short drive back to scenic Pokhara City. At Pokhara, our marvelous adventure Mardi Himal and Ghorepani, Poon Hill Trekking concludes.