Do not forget to bring two pp sized photo for the trek. 

We need photos for your trekking permit, TIMS and for others official purposes and we assure that we will keep it safe.

Other activities in addition to the trek

If you would like to book extra activities such as Paragliding (90pp), Bunjy jump (70pp), Mountain flight (USD 185pp), Heli Tour (USD 800pp –based on 5 pax) Bhaktapur Sightseeing many more programs. You can book by contacting us at reservation@hsj.com.np For longer excursions such as Bhutan, Tibet, India, and any other treks also, we can help but please contact us immediately at reservation@hsj.com.np We do many more thing on your request at reasonable price.

Ensuring your  safety

Travel insurance & rescue when travelling to a remote destination like Nepal is strongly advised. It should provide adequate protection for the full duration of the tour. Your insurance policy must cover all the activities that you will be undertaking during your stay in Nepal such as helicopter rescue, cancellation, air ambulance, injury, death, lost baggage, theft, liability, medical treatment, and cover repatriation and personal expenses. If a client becomes ill, all hospital expenses, doctors’ fees, and repatriation costs are the client’s responsibility. For the reliable travel insurance, we have the suggestion of some of the best insurance companies: QBE Insurance or Europe assistance or World Nomads  or Travel Direct- TID . We have an agreement with Helicopter Company to do the payment of Helicopter evacuation after we collect the payment with you once you have been rescued. And the reimbursement responsibility from your insurance company will go up to you. Be sure your policy specifically covers helicopter evacuation and does not exclude mountaineering or alpinism.

Getting to and from Mardi Himal 

Mardi Himal Trekking commences from Pokhara after our flight or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Our first trek is to the Forest Camp. From there, we hike all the way up to the Badal Danda through lush rhododendron and beautiful terraced fields and settlements. It is also a popular vantage point to witness beautiful Machhapuchhre and the entire Annapurna range. The trail then ascends up to the High Camp of magnificent Mardi Himal. Our 5-6 hours climb takes us to Mardi Himal Base Camp from where we can witness mighty Mardi Himal, alluring Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Himchuli, and many other snow-fed peaks in the skyline.

Trekking difficulty of this trek

A moderate trek requires you to walk for 5-6 hours a day. Walking at higher levels is physically more demanding, but the rhythm of the walk will vary in compensation. If your health is good, you will complete a moderate trek successfully, with moderate physical fitness and strong determination. Training, particularly the jogging and climbing of stairs, are advised to boost your strength and health several weeks before your arrival. Previous hiking would be an asset, but technical know-how is not necessary.

Lodging and Food

Mardi Himal Trek is a hiking experience in the teahouse. There are named camps along the route that maintains several tea houses. Teahouses in the mountains are basic dwellings. Although the path is tea houses, it is also a camping adventure that you can do. On the trail there are only a few tea-houses.

Food on the road to Mardi Himal, like many other trekking experiences in Nepal, has little choice. Although several choices can be found to pick your food, the menu is very short and very similar anywhere. Anywhere. This is also a simple similarity everywhere in the Nepalese mountains.

Choose Dal Bhat, momo, noodles, bread etc. for a walk in the mountains with energy.

Telecommunication and charging while on trek

Light and power sockets are also available for charging batteries on a payable basis. Villages without electricity normally use a solar energy for charging lights and batteries.

NTC and Ncell operate in the Mardi Himal Trek in terms of telecommunications infrastructure. However, the functions may not be available in the entire trail, particularly at higher altitudes.

It is important to mention that in all areas of the country, telecommunications coverage will not be reliable. You may be required to wander around in some remote villages to find decent network coverage.

Thanks to poor network coverage, mobile Internet networks are not always secure and reliable. But if the networks are good, NTC and Ncell will use the 3 G services.a

Some tea houses do offer Wi-Fi, although they can charge you a few extra bucks.

Drinking water during the trek

Planning to have at least two liters of water when trekking every day is a smart way to start. Filling up water is quick. Taps in, out or in guesthouses mean that there are plenty of places to fill your bottles and/or your water bladders.This could be where you stay, a lunch stop, or a shared public tap used by locals. Use an efficient sterilization method to make sure your water is safe and not contaminated in anyway. Bottled water is available to buy throughout the trek, but we would advise against this for a number of reasons.You do not need them if you use sterilization method. Environment concerns are there and also buying water is expensive up in the mountains. 

Obtaining Trekking Permits

While trekking to Mardi Himal Base Camp, you will require two different permits — TIMS Card (Trekking Information Management System) and the ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project). You do not need any other special authorization to enter this area.

HSJ will arrange the TIMS and Permits for all its clients. 

Single Supplementary

There will be two people accommodated in each room for the duration of the tour. If you prefer private accommodation, you'll find the option for "single supplement" of USD 250. Important:  Please note that during the trek days there are some lodges which may not have sufficient rooms to provide private accommodation. So, even if you purchase single supplement you will end up sharing a room for some days of the trek.

There is however option of sharing room with another solo traveler if you want to avoid supplementary charge. This however depends upon the willingness and comfort of another solo traveler if available.

Carrying Extra money

It’s difficult to give an exact amount of money that you should bring. Costs will vary according to how much you want to spend for shopping and where and what meals (lunch & dinner) you want to eat. Trekkers find that around $15 (for lunch & dinner) a day is reasonable for the trekking days. Only Nepali currency is accepted while on the trek. 

As for the tips, A general rule of thumb for tipping is USD 25 for the guide per traveller and USD 25 for porter between two travellers if you are fully satisfied with their service. So we suggest you allocate a minimum of USD 50 for Tipping. This is just a guideline and you may tip whatever / how much you think is appropriate for the services rendered which made your trek a memorable one

Luggage Limit per Person

For the trek, we'll have one porter for two people as per group size. The porter will carry 12-15 kg per person luggage during the trek. You need to carry your daypack to keep your personal belongings such as wallet, camera, water bottle, dry snack, headlight, gadgets etc. Safety and security of our porters are prioritized as much as of our guides and customers. 

Best time for the trek

The ideal time to go trekking in Annapurna region is from September to November. In general, the weather is dry and clear, with warm sunny days and excellent visibility. Spring during March-April-May is also considered the best time for this trek.  At this time of year, there is a reduced incidence of weather-related natural disasters, making the trekking climate much safer. Moreover, given that it's the best season, it's also the busiest. If you like less populated trails with better visibility, December, January and February are also good time for the trek with some basic precautions looking out for cold weather.

Trekking Equipments

List of Equipments you will need for trek

Clothing

• Trekking boots
• Short-sleeved Trekking shirts
• Trekking pants and jackets
• Thermals underwear
• Long-sleeved Trekking shirts
• Insulating down jackets
• Woolen cap
• Trekking Gloves
• Raincoats
  
  

First Aid

• Diamox tablets
• Sanitary pads / Tampons
• Anti-nausea Medicines
•  Band-aids
• Mosquito and insect repellents
  
  

Toiletries

•  Soap
•  Toilet Paper
•  Shampoo
•  Sunscreen
•  Moisturizer
•  Hand sanitizer
• Face Mask ( Disposable and surgical)
  
  

Accessories

• Sunglasses
• Sleeping bag (HSJ will provide sleeping bags and duffel bags which have to  be returned)
• Cameras
• Batteries
• Water Bottle
• Solar Chargers
• Hot water Thermos
  
  

Important Documents

• Passport
• Travel Permits

Guide and leader for the trek

Our local Nepali team is one of the most experienced and respected trekking outfits in Nepal. The team is fully licensed and affiliated with the Trekking agency's Association of Nepal (TAAN), Nepal Mountaineering Association, Nepal Tourism Board, Government of Nepal, Sustainable Tourism Network, Himalayan Rescue Association, and Kathmandu Environmental Educational Project. With experience, well trained, friendly guides, and courteous porters you are assured of your complete safety and wonderfully memorable experiences.