TRIP OVERVIEW

Trip Facts
Destination	Nepal
Activity	Trekking
Duration	9 Days
Meals	Included (B, L, D)
Accomodation	Hotel + Tea House
Group size	min 2 Persons
Best Season	Mar - May \| Oct - Dec
Max Altitude	4,250m/13,600ft
Trip Code	1021
Activity Per Day	5-6 hrs. walk per day
Transportation	Private Vehicle / Tourist Bus
Grade	Strenuous

Mardi Himal is a short, relatively easy and unspoiled trek in Annapurna Region. Mardi Himal Trek is a short but a high altitude trekking trail offering the best experience for travelers with the majestic views of Himalayas

Cost Includes
What you will get

All airport/hotel transfers
Domestic flights (wherever stated on the itinerary)
All accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara and wherever stated
Welcome and farewell dinner
All accommodation and meals during the trek
Trek leader, assistant trek leader) Sherpa porters including their salary, insurance, equipment, flight, food and lodging
Down jacket, sleeping bags, Trekking kit bag/duffel bag, trekking map and trekking Poles
All necessary paper work and permits (National park permit or entrance fees etc)
A comprehensive medical kit
All government and local taxes

Cost Excludes
What you wont get

Nepal Visa fee
Airport departure tax
International airfare to and from Kathmandu
Excess baggage charges
Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu and in Pokhara
Extra night accommodation
Travel and rescue insurance
Personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, extra porters, bottle or boiled water, showers etc)
Tips for guides and porters

Gear Information
Things You Need during Mardi Himal Trekking

We highly recommend you to carry the basic clothing and accessories (Power Bank, Camera, Mobile Phones, Battery Charger, etc.) needed for the trek.

Personal Equipment

3-4 season sleeping bag with hood
Thermo rest self-inflating pad or foam mat
Main luggage- Rucksack or Duffel
30 - 40 liter Daypack- to carry water bottles, camera, lunch and extra clothing
Stuff sacks and plastic bags for keeping your gear dry and organized
Water bottles with a wide mouth
A pair adjustable trekking poles
Insulated plastic mug (optional)
Pocketknife Swiss army style (optional)
Toiletries bag for toilet paper, soap, saving items, tooth paste and toothbrush etc

Footwear:

Running shoes or sandals-to used in camp/ teahouse lodge
Hiking boots- good quality
Gaiters- a pair to use to keep boots dry if walking through deep snow or on wet ground
Woolen or Pile Socks-heavy weight wool to be worn over the liner socks
Liner Socks-smooth thin liner socks to reduce of getting blisters
Knee or ankles support pad

Clothing items for Trip

Gore-Tex pants and jacket with hood
Medium weight down jacket with hood
Light trekking trouser
Long sleeve light colored polypropylene shirts
Polar Tec fleece jacket
Thermal underwear for both top and bottom
Polar Tec fleece pant
Personal under garments
Quick dry type towel
Casual wears before after the trek

Hand Wear

Polypropylene liner gloves
Fleece gloves
Good quality mittens or gloves

Headwear

Warm woolen or fleecy hat/balaclava
Sun hat or cap with bandana for shading the neck
Bandana or scarf
Headlamp for use at night around the camp with extra batteries and spare bulbs
High quality sunglasses with 100% UV protection
Dust mask

Other Travel Accessories

Sunscreen and lip salve SPF 30 or above
Insect repellant
Water purification tablets (iodine or chlorine)
Favorite snack items
Reading and writing materials, ipod and cards
Camera, memory card and extra battery
Passport photo copy and photos
Insurance certificate copy
Earplugs (optional)
Baby wipes (optional)
Anti bacterial hand gel (optional)

Personal first aid kit pack

Any personal medications
Malaria prophylactic tablets
Antibiotics capsules
Imodium and anti amoebious, bacterial tablets
Blister treatment plasts
Dehydration solution
Analgesic- Paracetamol, aspirin
Anti cold tablets
Diclofenac gel
Bandages
Antiseptic cream and throat lozenges
Diamox for AMS
Sanitary pad (for women)
Ear and eye drop

Booking and Payments

To book the Mardi Himal Trekking, simply contact Gateway Adventure Treks and Expedition via our website or customer service for availability and detailed information. A 10% deposit is required at the time of booking to secure your spot, with the remaining balance due before the tour starts. Payments can be made through secure methods such as bank transfer, credit card, or online platforms. For cancellations or changes, Gateway Adventure Treks and Expedition provides clear guidelines, with partial refunds available depending on the timing. Be sure to review the booking terms and conditions to ensure a smooth process.

Last- Minute Booking

Though we recommend booking in advance to secure your spot on the tour, Gateway Adventure Treks and Expeditions accepts the last- minute bookings. For these bookings, full payment (100% of the tour price) is required at least 24 hours prior to departure. Please note that while we strive to offer flexibility, we cannot be responsible for any delays or unforeseen issues such as weather conditions or unavailable accommodations.

For last- minute bookings or inquiries, contact us at +977- 9851360663/ +977- 9802301060 or email us at info@gatewaytreks.com