Mardi Himal Peak Climbing 12 Days (5587m.)

Mardi Himal is the shortest and probably the easiest of our expeditions in Nepal, to maximize both your enjoyment and your chances of success, you need. A major benefit of Mardi Himal is the ability to climb it in a round trip of a little over 2 weeks. It therefore makes a visit to the Himalaya a real possibility for those who hitherto have not been able to find the time to join a longer expedition.

This peak is located in the east of the Modi Khola, across the valley from Hiunchuli. It is separated from Machhapuchhre ridge by a col. and usual route of ascent reaches this col (about 5,200m. /17,060 ft.) and reaches the summit via a route on its east flank. Although the mountain rises above the entrance to the Annapurna sanctuary it is not often visited. The trek reaches and then follows the Mardi Khola for 2 days before turning and climbing the ridge line for 3 more days before reaching base camp around 4,100 m. /13,451 ft.

The climb has problems with route finding and effort but little technical difficulty: the couloirs leading to the col on the East Face can present an avalanche danger with fresh snow. The climb begins by heading steeply towards the col on the connecting ridge between Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. High camp is usually placed just below the final steep (45 degrees) couloirs leading to the col (about 4,650 m. /15,256 ft.) From high camp, climb to the col and turn west, ascending steep snow slopes to the summit. Descend the same route.

12 Days Difficulty   Maximum Altitude : 5587m.
DAY 01	Arrival and transfer to hotel/welcome dinner
DAY 02	Day at leisure /Hotel
DAY 03	To Pokhara (850m.) by bus or flight / hotel
DAY 04	Drive to Phedi & trek to Dhampus (1600m)
DAY 05	Trek to Machhapuchre forest
DAY 06	Camp at 2250m
DAY 07	Camp at 3400m
DAY 08	Camp at 4100m
DAY 09	Climb at 5000/5300m and back to low camp (4100m)
DAY 10	Camp at Near to Mardi River (2800m)
DAY 11	Trek and drive to Pokhara
DAY 12	Drive to Kathmandu

Service Includes

• Standard Hotel accommodation on BB Basis,
• Essential permit, fees and climbing permit,
• Ground & Air Transportation
• Sight seeing and Airport Transfers
• Camping Equipment: Trekking tents, Dining tent, Kitchen Tent, Toilet Tent, Table and chairs, Mattresses during the trekking & Peak climbing period
• Food: Food for trekking & Peak climbing (Breakfast, lunch, dinner)
  Staff: 1 Base Camp Guide, 1 Cook, 1 Kitchen, 1 climbing guide & necessary porters

• Personal equipment for climbing & trekking
• Travel insurance, evacuation and rescue flight
• Sleeping bag
• Personal nature of expenses
• Tipping (Tips)
• Bar bills & beverage