
Mardi Himal Khayar Lake Trek
Annapurna, Nepal- Duration
- 14 Days
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Age Limit
- 16-60
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- Grade
- Moderate to adventurous
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- Max. Altitude
- 5,416 m
- US$ 775
- Budget
- US$ 975
- Full Board
- Home
- Mardi Himal Khayar Lake Trek
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- Duration
- 14
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- Grade
- Moderate to adventurous
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- Country
- Nepal
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- Group Size
- 1 - 15
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- Activity
- Trekking
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- Max Altitude
- 5,416 m
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- Age Limit
- 16-60
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- Region
- Annapurna
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- Destination
- Mardi Himal (5,587 m/ 18,330 ft) and Khayar Lake (4,600 m/ 14,763 ft)
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- Trip Starts
- Kathmandu
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- Trip Ends
- Kathmandu
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- Climate
- Sub tropical to alpine
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- Best Season
- March-May (Spring) and September to November (Autumn)
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- Accomodation
- 2 - 3 star level hotel in Kathmandu and tea house in trekking
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- Meal
- Breakfast in Kathmandu / Full board in Trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner).
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Mardi Himal (5,587 m/ 18,330 ft) is a mid-range mountain in the outskirts of the Annapurna Sanctuary. A ridge connects the Mardi mountain with the majestic Machhapuchhre mountain (6,993 m) adjacent to it. This region was completely unexplored by outsiders up until a few decades ago. When Colonel Jim Roberts and his British team ventured past the ridge across Mardi in the 1960s, they named it the ‘Other Sanctuary’, with the Annapurna Sanctuary being the first one.
Very few trekkers visit the Mardi Himal region even now compared to the more popular Annapurna Circuit. There were only a few far-flung tea houses in the route priorly but few guesthouses have opened up after tourists have started to trickle down in this route. Despite the recent rise in popularity, the Mardi trail is still much peaceful and lacks motor roads and vehicle sounds which are more frequent in the lower belts of the Annapurna treks.
We will get a stunning view of Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre, and other peaks from the top of Mardi High Base Camp. After exploring the Mardi region, we will head towards Khopra Ridge (4,500 m) or Khopra Danda (with danda meaning hill). The beautiful Khayar Lake (4,600 m/ 15,091 ft) lies near Khopra Ridge. Because of the close proximity of the lake and the ridge, this trek is also known as the Khopra Ridge Trek. We will also get an opportunity to see the high grasslands and pastures during our trek to the Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake. There are numerous other water holes in the vicinity of the Khayar Lake.
We will walk across the beautiful villages of the Gurung people throughout our journey. Villages like Badal Danda, Dovan, Chistibung, Tadapani, and Tikhedhunga are the main attractions of the region. These villages provide a glimpse into the ancient culture of these people which has remained intact even up to this point. The path between these villages is covered in dense forests and sprawling grasslands. We will come towards Nayapul via villages like Santa and Tikhedhunga after completing the tour around Khopra Ridge. We will board a bus from Nayapul to Pokhara and then end our trip with another bus ride from Pokhara to Kathmandu.
- Trekking in the less explored and crowd free region of Mardi Himal.
- Stunning view of mountains from Mardi High Base Camp.
- Visiting the beautiful villages of the local Gurung people.
- Trekking along dense green forests of rhododendron, fir, pine, birch etc.
- Beautiful View of barley, paddy and millet fields.
- Walk along the acclaimed Khopra Ridge.
- Trek to Khayar Lake.
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Day 01
Flight to Pokhara and drive to Sidhing village (1,700 m/ 5,577 ft) by Jeep. Thirty minutes of flight and three and a half hours of drive. Overnight at a guest house.
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Day 02
Trek to Mardi Himal Low Camp (2,970 m / 9,744 ft). Five hours of walk.
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Day 03
Trek to Mardi Himal High Camp (3,700 m / 12,139 ft). Five hours of trek.
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Day 04
Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m/ 14,763 ft) and trek to Badal Danda (3,210 m/ 10,531 ft). Seven hours of walking. Overnight at a guest house.
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Day 05
Trek to Landrung (1,625 m/ 5,331ft) Six hours of walk.
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Day 06
Trek to Tadapani (2,830 m/ 9,284 ft). Five hours of walk.
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Day 07
Trek to Dobato (3,448 m/ 11,312 ft). Five and a half hours of walking.
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Day 08
Trek to Chistibung (3,074 m/ 10,085 ft). Five and a half hours of walking.
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Day 09
Trek to Khopra (3,660 m/ 12,007 ft). Five and a half hours of trekking.
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Day 10
Trek to Khopra Ridge (4,500 m/ 14,763 ft) and Khayar Lake (4,600 m/ 15,091 ft) and back to Khopra village. Six and a half hours of walking.
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Day 11
Trek down to Swanta (2,277 m/ 7,306 ft). Five and a half hours of walking.
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Day 12
Trek to Tikhedhunga (1,010 m/ 3,313 ft). Eight hours of walking.
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Day 13
Trek to Nayapul and drive to Pokhara by car. Overnight at hotel.
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Day 14
Dive to Kathmandu by bus after breakfast. End of the trip.
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01 Day
We will begin our trek with a short flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The early morning flight provides us with the first glimpse of the Himalayan mountains of Nepal. We will get to see the mountains of the Langtang and Lakpa Dorje range during the first part of the flight the mountains of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri range during the second part. We will land at the Pokhara airport. During the landing we will get a spectacular view of the Phewa, Rupa and Begnas lake from mid air.
A jeep will be waiting for us at the Pokhara airport. We will board on that jeep and head north towards the village of Sidhing. The road goes along beautiful terraced fields and villages. The ride is three and a half hours long. We will not set on foot today and stay at a guest house in Sidhing for the night.
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02 Day
Our trek begins from today as we set foot on the beautiful canopy forests ahead of Sidhing. The forest starts to get completely silent as we move further ahead of the settlements, except for some chirping of rare birds. We will see the Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) and Mardi Himal get closer as we move towards the Mardi Himal Low Camp. We can also get crystal clear view of the Annaprna and the Dhaulagiri mountain from our way. The vegetation turns into alpine as we move further up along the road.
When we reach Mardi Himal Low Camp, we can hike up to the top of Badal Danda if we are interested. It is located nearby the low camp and offers an even better view of the surrounding. There are only a few lodges in low camp. We will stay at one of these for the night. The low camp also provides an amazing view of the starry night sky. We can get out of our beds to catch this spectacle if we are interested.
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03 Day
We will trek towards the Mardi Himal High camp today. The Rhododendron, Juniper, Pine and Fir forest creates an amazing atmosphere for trekking. If we happen to be trekking during spring the entire forest is turned red by the blooming Rhododendron. We can get a beautiful view of Mardi, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna and Himchuli peak throughout our journey.
The weather starts to get chillier as we move up. A cold breeze also blows from the mountain. If we are lucky we can see the beautiful Danphe bird, which is the national bird of Nepal. We will be right at the lap of Mardi Himal by the time we reach the high camp. We will stay at a guest house in high camp for the night.
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04 Day
We will start the trek towards one of the prime attractions of our journey – the Mardi Himal Base Camp. We will walk gently for a short while from the high camp until the path starts to go significantly uphill. The first part of the trek takes us through beautiful grasslands on the mountain slope. The road leading up to the base camp goes through a narrow and slippery pass therefore we must tread with care during the last one third part of the trek.
Mardi Himal Base Camp offers a spectacular view of the nearby mountains like Mardi, Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, Annapurna and Dhaulagiri. We will spend some time at the Base Camp and then restart our trek. We will head towards Badal Danda from the Base Camp and rest at a guest house there.
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05 Day
We will start the day with an easy stroll among the forest and grasslands. The trail mostly goes level or downwards during today’s part of the trek. We will once again meet with the wonderful forests of Rhododendron and conifers on our descent. If we are lucky we will get occasional sighting of the Danphe bird, the national bird of Nepal, mountain Eagles, deer, langurs, mountain fox and boar.
We will reach the stunningly beautiful village of Landrung during the end of the day. Landrung village is known for its spectacular view of the mountains in the Annapurna massif. It also provides a beautiful view of the Dhaulagiri mountain. The landrung village is also often known as the twin city of the Ghandruk village, which lies in another hillside in the west across the Modi river. We will stay at a guest house in Landrung today.
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06 Day
We will trek towards the beautiful thoroughfare town of Tadapani today. The town is a meeting point for trekkers from Ghorepani, Ghandruk, Landrung and Annapurna Base Camp. It sits at the rim of a mountain on the two sides of which lie glorious green river valley varved by the Kimrong Khola and the Modi Khola.
We will get a crystal view of the mountains on our right throughout today’s part of the trek. We will enter inside the canopy Rhododendron forests a number of times and get out of it often to find ourselves in small villages at the centre of which lie beautiful tea houses which help us freshen up. We stay at a guest house in Tadapani for the night.
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07 Day
We will begin our trek with a beautiful walk along the Rhododendron forests which provide a glorious end to end view of Mount Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri (6,940m),Tukuche Peak (6,920 m), Annapurna I (8,091m),Varaha Shikhar (7,847 m), Annapurna III (7,855 m), Machhapuchhare (6,993 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m.), Annapurna IV (7,525 m), Lamjung Himal (6,931 m), Annapurna II (7,937 m) and numerous other peaks.
We will reach Dobato at the end of the day. Dobato is a small village of closely clustered house which is known for its traditional home-stays. We will learn and explore the culture and tradition of the local Gurung people today and rest at a homestay or a guest house for the night, the destination depending upon your choice.
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08 Day
We will move towards the village of Chistibung today. The village is divided into upper Cjistibung and lower Chistibung. Upper Chistibung is a settlement of Yak herders. There are wide and green pastures as we reach Chistibung. The herders settlement of upper Chistibung is much smaller compared to the village of lower Chhistibung, wherein lies the homes of the people in the region, including those who are temporarily staying at Upper Chistibung for animal husbandry purposes.
If we are lucky during today’s trek we can catch occasional glance of the Danphe bird, the national bird of Nepal, and the Himalayan Tahr. We will also get a beautiful view of the mountains throughout our trek. We will rest at a guest house in lower Chhistibung tonight.
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09 Day
We will trek towards the Khopra Danda today. The village of Khopra lies at an altitude of 3,660 m and is among the last settlements before we reach Khayar Lake (4,600 m). The trek takes us through some of the most beautiful forests in the Annapurna Sanctuary. These forests are home to many rare species of flora and fauna. Different kinds of birds including mountain eagle, Danphe – the national bird of Nepal, Kalij and Kite are found in the region.
We will reach the Khopra village during the second part of the day when the setting sun turns the entire northern Himalayan range into red. The view of the Annapurna Massif in its entirety from Khopra is spellbinding. We will rest at a guest house in Khopra for the night following a choice between exotic local food and regular food.
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10 Day
We will begin an uphill trek towards the Khopra ridge. The first part of the trek until we reach near the top end of the ridge is challenging as we will have to go significantly uphill in a short period of time. As we reach the top of the Khopra Ridge, the highest point being 4,500 m in altitude, we will see mountains shooting up towards the sky from all sides. This view of the Himalayan peaks while walking along the Khopra Ridge is one to behold for a lifetime.
Khayar Lake is located at a slightly more altitude than Khopra Ridge top. We will walk along the grasslands in the mountain slope to reach the Khayar Lake. Khayar is a beautiful lake, the surface of which reflects the nearby mountain peaks in vivid clarity. We will take a short tour of the grasslands and other smaller water hole nearby Khayar lake and return towards the village of Khopra for the night’s stay.
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11 Day
We will trek down towards the village of Swanta today. The path starts to go downhill, providing a welcome respite for our weary legs. We will get a majestic view of the Mount Dhaulagiri from our way.
We will reach Swanta after a five and a half hours of easy trek along the dense forests of Rhododendron and other conifers. We will enjoy a wonderful evening by the fireplace with the local people, learning more about their culture, history and way of life. We can also taste local brew tonight since we are already down from the high mountains and altitude sickness should not be a problem from now on.
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12 Day
We will start our trek towards the lower outskirts of the Annapurna Sanctuary tonight. We will
Walk along stone pavements for most part of today’s trek, which makes our descent easier. We will often come across herds of mule on our way as mule caravan is the only mode of transport in the region.
Beautiful terraced fields of the local people welcome us as we approach Tikhedhunga. The village is a small typical Gurung village located at the slope of the hills that go steeply up northwards. We will stay at a guest house in Tikhedhunga and enjoy the local cuisine made by the guest house owners.
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13 Day
We will go down towards Nayapul today, in what is the last day of our trek. The trek takes place along river banks, paved roads and motorways. We will see beautiful villages of local people aboundin citrus fruits, vegetables and fields of paddy, corn, barley and millet.
A car will be waiting for us as we reach Tikhedhunga. We will drive along the highway which goes up and down through green hills and forests. We will reach Pokhara after a three hour drive. We will stroll by the Fewa lake side during the evening and rest at our hotel during the night.
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14 Day
We will embark on a bus trip via Prithvi Highway to Kathmandu following an early morning breakfast. The ride on the tourist coach is a pleasant affair through the mid Mahabharata hills of Nepal. The Trishuli river follows us for most of the journey.
We will check into our hotel upon reaching Kathmandu. Our trip formally ends after you check back into your hotel.
Above 14 days Mardi Himal Khayar Lake Trek itinerary has included only trekking period. It does not include your arrival day in Nepal and departure day from Nepal. In this regards, you need to allow at least 16 days holidays.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara with taxes.
- Hotel in Pokhara at 2 stars level, inclusive breakfast.
- Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
- Trip Map.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
- All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation entry permits.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement (Should covered by your insurance company).
- Trip achievement appreciation certificate.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Hotel in Kathmandu.
- Meals and drinks in trekking.
- Personal equipment.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
- All the ground transportation as per itinerary.
- Domestic flight tickets from Kathmandu to Pokhara with taxes.
- Hotel in Pokhara at 2 stars level, inclusive breakfast.
- Meals 3 times a day (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trekking for you.
- Twin sharing comfortable and clean private room in trekking.
- Trip Map.
- An experienced, knowledgeable, helpful, friendly and English-speaking trekking guide.
- Food, drinks, accommodation, insurance, salary, equipment’s, transportation, local tax for Guide.
- First aid medical kit, Ox meter to check pulse, heart rate and oxygen saturation at higher altitude.
- Four season sleeping bag and down jackets to use for trekking, if necessary.
- All necessary paper works and Annapurna conservation entry permits.
- Travel & Rescue arrangement (Should covered by your insurance company).
- Trip achievement appreciation certificate.
- TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System).
- All our government taxes, vat, local tax, tourist service charges.
- Hotel in Kathmandu.
- All kinds of drinks in the trekking (hot, cold and alcoholic).
- Personal equipment.
- Travel and rescue insurance.
- Extra personal expenses (phone calls, laundry, bar bills, battery recharge, laundry, shower, excess baggage charges)
- Tips for trekking staff and driver (Tipping is expected).
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on ‘Price Includes’ section.
The full board package includes your meals 3 times daily in trekking where as budget packages does not include meals. Please do let us know which package that you would like to book we are here for your service.
Seasons & deals
February to May and September to November are the high seasons in Nepal. In this regards, we need to book hotel, purchase domestic flight tickets and arrange good guide and porter in advance. So we kindly request to confirm your trip an early as possible for the best deal and good trip management.
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