With giants like Annapurna's and Machhapuchhre, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek combined with the Mardi Himal Trek offers an adventure to explore the stunning Annapurna sanctuary and marvel stunning Annapurna South, Annapurna I, II, III, Ganagapurna, Mardi Himal, Dhaulagiri and so on. Popular for its breathtaking landscapes and rich cultural background, this trek also showcases an incredible diversity of vegetation. The ABC trek with Mardi Himal is a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in a natural setting, experiencing the Himalayas in all their splendor.
The exhilarating journey of Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Mardi Himal begins in Kathmandu, a bustling city with rich culture and history. The next day, you take a quick flight to Pokhara where serene beauty awaits. You only have a glimpse of the city as we continue our journey to Nayapul just after landing in Pokhara.
The drive to Birethanti via Nayapul is bumpy yet you will be awed by the natural beauty that surrounds the village. From Birethanti, the trekking journey officially starts as you hike towards Ulleri, meandering through ethnic towns and terraced fields.
Your next stop is the beautiful village of Ghorepani, set against the majestic Annapurnas. Moreover, Ghorepani is a picturesque settlement of Gurung communities with traditional stone houses offering rich cultural heritages of Gurung communities.
A true spectacle awaits as you hike to Poonhill early morning the next day to witness the gorgeous sunrise over the massive Annapurna range. The scenery energizes you more for an upcoming hike as the next on the trek includes walking for long hours through deep forests admiring mesmerizing views before reaching a rural village Chuile.
Leaving Chuile, you take a steep descent before crossing a suspension bridge, followed by a continuous steep walk until you reach yet another charming village of Chhomrong. From Chhomrong, you take a descent through stone steps and then cross a suspension bridge before taking an uneven path to Sinuwa. The view of Machhapuchre from Sinuwa is surreal as it seems it is just steps away.
As you move ahead in the journey, you will notice the thinning of the village as most of the trail from here on includes walking through lush forests and bypassing giant cascading waterfalls. Navigating the enchanting rhododendron forest, you reach the secluded village of Dovan. Enjoying the greenery, you make your way to Deurali, and then to the huge pastureland by Modi Khola, where you can see herds and flocks of goats and sheep grazing the plains and towering cliffs.
Before arriving at Machhapuchre Base Camp, you'll have to traverse a challenging, rugged trail. The trek will be arduous, but the breathtaking sight of the renowned Machhapuchre peak towering above will quickly overshadow the difficulties you face in reaching its base camp. The next day, you wake up to a stunning view of Machhapuchre glowing in all shades of orange and golden and afterward make your way towards Annapurna Base Camp.
The hike is not long yet the change in landscape and majestic scenery around you makes the hike all the more enjoyable and memorable. At night or early in the morning, do wake up for star grazing which adds even more delight to this already amazing trip.
Next morning, admire the all-encompassing sight of the Annapurna range and its neighboring peaks like Huinchuli, Niligiri, Tharpu-Chuli peaks, and more. After the enchanting experience, the journey entails descending to Bamboo taking the same route, and then to Jhinu Danda, the following day.
With Jhinu Danda, you complete one section of this combined trek. From Jhinu Danda, the adventure to Mardi Himal begins as you take the forested route towards Forest Camp. You will notice, that the trail to Mardi Himal is quite different than the ABC one.
It is quieter and more on the off-the-beaten side. The trekking path from Forest Camp goes through even denser woods towards High Camp. It is a steep climb but rewarding as striking views of Annapurna massif encourage you to move forward for even more stunning sights from Upper View Point. The scenes from Upper View Point offer unparalleled sights of the Annapurna range along with Gangapurna, different faces of Niligiri, and a very close-up view of Mount Macchapuchhre.
After this incredible experience, you descend to Low Camp and then to Sidding Village, where you get to glance at the rural lifestyle of the ethnic communities once again. The trek to Sidding Village concludes our trekking journey and from here on you will take on a scenic drive back to Pokhara.
With a drive back to Kathmandu, this officially marks the end of this exciting trekking adventure in the Annapurna region of Nepal. On the last day, you will meet our representative who will drive you to the airport for your safe journey back home.
The first day marks your arrival day in Kathmandu. Clear all the visa requirements and customs clearance, if any, at the arrival section of the airport. As you come out, you will find a representative from World Alpine Treks waiting for you holding a board with your name. You will then be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. The representative will inform you shortly about the plans ahead.
In the morning, you will be picked up at your hotel and transferred to the domestic terminal of Kathmandu Airport. Catch a flight to Pokhara, and you will land at the airport in Pokhara. From Pokhara airport, we take a short drive for around 2.5 hours to Hile. It is the actual starting point of our trekking journey. From Hile, we start walking along a lush landscape to Tikhedhunga. It is a prosperous town inhabited by people of ethnic communities. We follow the streets of Birethanti and pass the forests of bamboo and the waterfall on the way. We further walk towards Ranghai and ascend the valley until we reach the village of Tikhedhunga. we cross a suspension bridge over a stream and ascend through the stone-paved step stairs to Ulleri. Ulleri is a large village at an elevation of 2800 meters inhabited by the people of the Magar community.
Today, We climb up the village and cross the meadows to the campsite, where we stop for lunch. We continue through the trail, pass two streams, and climb up to Nagenthanti. From here, we hike until we open up to the beautiful village of Ghorepani. As we reach the village, we will witness some astonishing views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Tukuche, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Hiunchuli, and many more.
We wake up early to catch the sunrise view from Poonhill, a popular viewpoint in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is known for sunrise/ sunset views and panoramic views of mountains in the Annapurna range. The shimmering glory of golden sun rays over the Annapurna massif from Poonhill looks simply amazing. The panoramic views of mountains like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Tukuche Peak, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Varaha Shikhar, Mt. Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Mt. Machhapuchhre, LamjungHimal, etc. adds to the glory of this place. After enjoying the views, we return to Ghorepani and follow a trail that takes us to Chuile.
Today, we descend along the lush rhododendron and oak forests. We follow the trail that goes through dense wood to Chomorong. Chomorong is a beautiful village inhabited by the people of the Gurung community. It is considered a gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary. One can enjoy the great hospitality of the Gurung people here. We follow the trail to Sinuwa for our journey to Annapurna Base Camp.
From Sinuwa, We walk along the forested area to Kuldahar. A check post for the Annapurna Conservation Area Project is here. From here, we continue our descent down to Dovan.
Leaving Dovan, we follow a damp trail and pass through the thick bamboo and rhododendron forests. As we move ahead, we open up to the Hotel Himalaya with inspiring views of a glacial lake that flows down to the valley. From here, we ascend to a historic place – Hinku Cave. It is a camping site for the climbers trying to ascent Annapurna I. We then descend through an undulating path to Deurali. we
descend to a glacial river and walk towards Macchapucchhre Base Camp.
Leaving Macchapucchhre Base Camp, we head towards Annapurna Base Camp, enjoying the magnificent views of Macchapucchre Himal, Annapurna Hima, Gangapurna, and Hiunchuli. We enter through the natural gateway to Annapurna Sanctuary and ascend until we reach the Annapurna Base Camp. As we open up to the base camp, we will get astonishing views of a valley surrounded by grand peaks in the Annapurna range and glaciers. It is a perfect sight to fade away the tiredness of walking to the base camp all week.
Early in the morning, we wake up for sunrise over the mountains in the Annapurna range. Then we step towards Annapurna Sanctuary for splendid views of the mountains. After relishing the views of the mountains, we bid the base camp goodbye. We take a long and set up descent down to Bamboo.
Today, we will be headed to JhinuDanda. It is a beautiful settlement in that area popular for its natural hot springs. As we leave Bamboo, we follow an undulating path that goes up and down. At first, we hike up to Chomorong and descend to JhinuDanda. Upon arrival, we can walk immediately to the riverside and enjoy the hot water bath at the natural springs. Taking a hot water bath in those springs is a soothing experience.
From JhinuDada, there is a steady ascent through pine and juniper hamlets to Forest Camp. The views of the mountain peaks become more prominent along the journey. Forest camp has sparse basic lodges and is very peaceful and isolated.
Moving ahead of the rest camp, we pass the tree line zone and come above it. As there are no trees and we are already at a higher elevation region, we will be blessed with superb views of Annapurna South and Mt. Hiunchuli to the west. The trail goes along the ridge of Mardi Himal, and grasses and bushes are on the way. In this part of our journey, we may get lively views of the colorful Lophophorus–Danphe (the national bird of Nepal). We follow the trail until we reach High Camp.
Today is the most beautiful day of our journey. We wake up early in the morning to catch sunrise views over the snow-clad mountains. We walk along the steep sections however they are not so challenging. On the way, we can see dzopkos grazing on the pastures and colorful Danphe adding vibrancy to the environment. After around three hours of climbing up, we reach the upper viewpoint. The viewpoint offers some lavishing views of Annapurna Sanctuary. One can enjoy the spectacles of the beautiful Annapurna massif with other mountains on the range from the viewpoint. After spending some time at the top, you'll retrace your steps back to the Low Camp.
After enjoying the views of the mountains from the upper viewpoint, we embark on our return back journey to Kathmandu. Today we take a different route that goes all the way from the low camp to Siding village. Instead of returning to Kokar, we take a route to Siding Village. Siding is a beautiful and traditional Nepalese village in the backdrop of the beautiful Himalayas. The environment of that village is pristine and peaceful. As you are away from the busier route, you will feel refreshed. Upon your arrival in Siding, we will find a vehicle waiting for us. We jump into the vehicle, and it will escort us to Pokhara.
Concluding our trip, we drive back via the same route along the Prithvi Highway to Kathmandu. Upon arrival, you will be transferred to your hotel in Kathmandu. Tonight, we are staying at a hotel in Kathmandu.
Before a few hours of your scheduled flight, you will be transferred to the international terminal of Tribhuwan International Airport.
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