
Mardi Himal lies less than fifteen miles north of Pokhara is the most southerly mountain of the Annapurna range. It is perhaps the least climbed or visited of the trekking peaks in Nepal. You will get to see beautiful mountain views, sparkling rivers and lush green terraced fields. Mardi Himal treks take you through beautiful forests, interesting villages and cultural diversity that one can see in the trail. This mountain drew the attention of westerner by the photographs of Bail Goodfellow in 1935. However, the first ascent was made in 1951 in this mountain. Jimmy Roberts, with two Sherpas, first climbed to the summit by a route on its west flank. Though there have been rumors of another route being made on the South-West Face, Robert’s route is the only recorded route for the ascents.
Mardi can be seen as a best from the south terminates the south-west ridge of machhapuchhre as a distinct and separate mass, exactly at right angle to the ridge. It seems little more than an outlier on the south west flank of Machhapuchhre from some viewpoints. There are three well defined ridges rising from the rock buttresses and separated by hanging glaciers in the south west face of Mardi Himal. The east face of Mardi Himal is separated by Machhapuchhre is separated by a col. Our trekking route ascent reaches this col. from glaciated amphitheatre that rises above a hidden plateau; so called other sanctuary by Roberts.
Mardi Himal climbing offers a superior view of all the Annapurnas along with the spectacular vista of the Himalayan Matterhorn : Machhapucchre. The mountain has a great deal of potential for small scale exploratory mountaineers despite its low latitude. The ridges present climbing challenges.
We drive along the Trisuli and Mashyangdi River to reach Pokhara, we will see the beautiful river view and the view of Ganesh Himal and Mountain Manaslu as well during drive. Pokhara is tourist's paradise with full of natural as well as cultural heritage sites such as lakes, caves, temples of Buddhist and Hindus along with mountains. Finally, we will arrive in Pokhara. Overnight at Hotel
After leaving Mardi pul, the trail goes along the east bank of the Mardi upstream and come across the Gurung village. The trail further leads to the route which then becomes steeper. The trail again divides as we move forward. We take right hand fork and it leads past cow sheds. The trail is steep till now but it develops more steeper. Then the trail passes through the Bamboo forest. The rhododendrons are seen on the trail. Overnight stay at tent
The trek continues along the ridge line. You need to be careful of the false trails that can lead you off track. You are rewarded with the cool mountain air and stunning panorama there. The Annapurna I is on the west side, towering above Annapurna south [7,273m] and Hiunchuli [6,336m], the western bastion guarding the entrance to the Annapurna Sanctuary. You can see spectacular view of mountains such as Annapurna II [7,937m], Annapurna IV [7,525m] and Lamjung Himal [6.986m], like the bulk of a sleeping elephant. You can also see stunning views of Manaslu [8,156m], Peak 29 [7,835m] and Himalchuli [7,540m beyond Marsyangdi. Given that the distant summit snows of Dhaulagiri [8,167m] can also be seen, three of the world’s highest mountains are on view along this trek. Overnight stay at tent.
Leaving Kumai, you continue climbing steeply along the ridgeline to grazing pastures called Khorchon at around 3,568 meters. Today’s trek is quite steep and relatively short. Overnight stay at tent
Summit day of Mardi himal. Technically, this climb is little difficult for route finding is seen as the main problem. The difficulties can be found in the couloirs leading to the col below the East Face. This trail might present avalanche danger under fresh snow condition. From the Base Camp, you ascend steeply towards the col between the East Face of Mardi Himal and the connecting ridge of Machhapuchhre. A high camp can be placed at 4,650 m. From base camp, you reach a snow couloirs leading to the col with a steep section of perhaps 45 degrees. At the col further steep snow slopes lead to the summit of Mardi Himal at around 5,555 m. After enjoying hard earned climb, we then descend by the same route to the Base Camp. Overnight stay at tent
Today, we descend from Kumai which is relatively hard for weary knees, as much of the altitude gained is lost on the return to the valley. Descending on the ascent route, we reach Odane Hill. Just before the high point , a small track goes left down the east flank of the ridge, dropping steeply to grazing country and a good lunch spot at Hile. Later, the trail further descends more steeply to the prosperous farming village of Ghachok, in the valley of the Seti River. Overnight stay at tent
Today is the last part of our trek, as we continue along the direct route crossing the Seti to the east bank and follow the main trail south. Descending down the east bank of the Seti, we finally reach Pokhara in about five hours. Once we reach in Pokhara, we can relax amidst the stunning natural beauty of the city. Overnight stay at Hotel in Pokhara.
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