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Trip Overview

Bird watching tour and trekking in Mardi Himal is best choice for all bird lover, nature lover, mountain lover and hikers. Mardi Himal birding tour and trek offer you so many different species of migratory, local residency and seasonal visitor birds including Himalayan Monal (national bird of Nepal), Satyr tragopan, woodpeckers, laughing thrushes, Himalayan vulture, Magpie, tits, Warblers, Bulbul, finches, chough, minivets and more. Mardi Himal trek and birding destination lies in Annapurna conservation area, just north of popular tourist destination Pokhara. you can combine this trip with Annapurna base camp and poon hill Ghorepani as well.

Guide for Nepal private limited make best birding tour and trekking itinerary in Mardi himal for solo and group bird watcher as per client’s interest and time limit. Besides that, Mardi himal birding tour offer you magnificent view of Annapurna range, fishtail, Lamjung Himal, beautiful sunrise and sunset, Gurung culture, Magar culture and beautiful landscape. September to December in Autumn season and January to May in spring season is the best time to birding in Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal.

We always trying to book reasonable bird watching tour and trekking in Nepal for solo and group birders. Mardi Himal Birding Trek 11 Days cost start from USD 1160 to USD 2030 per person depending on the number of pax booked. Mardi Himal birding cost depends on number of people in group and service included in hole trip. Normally, Mardi Himal birding cost includes trekking permit, Annapurna conservation fee, Mardi Himal entry fee, guide fee, porter fee, local transport service, lodging and foods during the birding, Kathmandu hotel, Pokhara hotel, Kathmandu to Pokhara and Pokhara to Kathmandu transportation service also included in price.

Below is our day to day Itinerary of the Mardi Himal Birding Trek - 11 Days.

Itineraries

Day 01

Arrival in Kathmandu

A representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt. Ltd. will heartily welcome to you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport 1370 meter from sea level in any time of your arrival and help you transfer to hotel at Thamel. Kathmandu is capital city of Nepal and it is normally busy during the day. It is about 15-25 minutes’ drive from airport to Thamel. It depends on your arrival time and traffic. You might have some time to explore Thamel or visit some important place in Kathmandu city and final preparation for Trekking from next day.

Day 02

Kathmandu to Pokhara

After breakfast in your hotel, you will start your journey to Pokhara 820 meter as per planned. It takes about 6-8 hours by tourist bus or private vehicle to reach Pokhara. It depends on road condition and traffic even Kathmandu to Pokhara is just 200 km far in road distance. all the tourist buses leave at 7 am from near Thamel. Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara takes about 25 minutes and flight is available from 8:30 AM onwards hole day by few different domestic airlines. There is option if you want to do half day birding in Kathmandu and fly to Pokhara in the afternoon, use private vehicle to go Pokhara doing some birding on the roadside or directly go to Pokhara and try to do short birding around phewa lake if there is still enough time in the afternoon. Pokhara is one of the most popular touristic places in Nepal. There are some nice places to visit in Pokhara if you have a free time. Panoramic view of hole Annapurna range, fishtail, Lamjung Himal is visible from your hotel at lakeside.

Day 3

Pokhara to Pothana

It is your first day of mardi Himal trek start after breakfast in your hotel by 7-8 AM as planned. Then drive to phedi with guide and porter and trek to pothana 1750-meter throw dhampus village doing some birding along the trail. The trek starting is already step uphill for few hours to dhampus village. It is normally good place and just a right time to make lunch break then trek gradually up towards pothana about 4-5 hours trek in total and almost 800-meter ascent. Pothana area is also good place for birding when you reach there in the afternoon.

Day 4

Pothana to Forest Camp

Birding-Trek starts from pothana after your breakfast walking throw mixed forest passing pitam deurali and lovely hill view point. After this trek continue uphill and some level, some up and downhill passing some tea house and dense forest. Lunch break can be in some tea house on the way and continue to forest camp 2550-meter walking 6-8 hours and ascending about 800-meter. Today is special day for forest birds and Satyr tragopan depends on luck.

Day 5

Forest Camp to Badal Dada

Birding-Trek from forest camp to Badal danda 3200-meter take 5-6 hours slowly continue walking uphill throw rhododendron forest. Today also big chance to see satyr tragopan, wood pecker, finch, thrush, fulvetta and some laughing thrush. Today’s total ascent is almost 650-meter and low camp will be better place for lunch break. Badal dada is first best view point in mardi Himal trek. You will have beautiful 360-degree view including Annapurna south, himchuli, mardi Himal, fishtail and other peaks.

Day 6

Badal Dada to High Camp

Birding trek from Badal Dada to High camp 3660 meter is very short and easy trek maximum 3-4 hours. Today is good chance to Himalayan Monal the national bird of Nepal and some other birds. High camp is Last tea house for overnight sleep in Mardi Himal. So, every one stop there even trip finish before lunch time. Eat and drink properly, stay warm and hydrated to keep your body fit to continue Mardi Himal base camp next day early morning.

Day 7

High Camp - Mardi Base Camp – Badal Dada

Normally all the trekkers will be ready early morning at mentioned time with all warm equipment, flash light, take hot water if you have hot thermos bottle with you even you can buy tea/coffee or water on the way trying to see sunrise from view point. It might be good idea to start early and do birding and trek to Mardi Himal base camp 4200 meter roughly take 3-4 hours ascending about 600 meter and same way back to high camp for lunch then trek down to Badal dada. Total trip can be 6-8 hours in average.

Day 8

Badal Dada to Pitam Deurali

Birding trek from Badal dada to Pitam Deurali 2050 meter is mostly downhill same way back passing forest camp where you might make tea/lunch break some birding around then continue to pitam deurali. It is about 1100-meter descent walking throw rhododendron and some mixed forest hole time which normally take 5/6 hours.

Day 9

Pitam Deurali to Pokhara

Enjoy your last nice breakfast in the mountain with beautiful scenery of Annapurna range, fishtail and some birding around in the morning then last day Trek from Pitam Deurali to Kade via Australian camp walking throw forest and mountain view and drive back to Pokhara 820-meter. It Is really nice trail from Pitam Deurali all the way to Kade for birding. It takes about 5-6 hours in average.

Day 10

Pokhara to Kathmandu

You can have breakfast as program and be ready to back Kathmandu on time as per planned, drive 6-8 hours or fly 25 minutes.

Day 11

Back to home

If your flight time is late afternoon or evening, you can visit some place in Kathmandu your own or if you need help, we can provide guide and vehicle on extra charge. Otherwise, be ready at hotel on time as per your flight details to catch international flight. A Representative from Guide for Nepal Pvt Ltd will arrange transportation and drop you in Tribhuvan international (TIA) airport and good bye for this time wishing safe journey back to home.

 

Cost Includes:

• Arrival & Departure Transport By private Car/Van /Bus as per group size.
• Two-night hotel in Kathmandu in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Two-night hotel in Pokhara in twin share bed room with breakfast.
• Six-night normal accommodation in trek.
• Three meals, three cup of hot drinks during the trekking, (breakfast, lunch, dinner).
• Seasonal fresh fruits as dessert.
• Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu Flight for clients and guide.
• Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu ground transportation for porter.
• Normal Accommodation in Tea House during the Trekking.
• Porter with Insurance. (01 Porter for 02 People).
• An English-Speaking Trekking Guide with Government Licensed Holder.
• Trekking starting and ending points by private jeep/van/Bus as per group size.
• Very basic First Aid kit.
• Sleeping bag and company duffel bag during the trek if need.
• Trekking permit (Annapurna Conservation fee). TIMS.
• Insurance for guide and porter.
• Accommodation, salary, food for guide and porter.

Cost Excludes:

• International Air fare.
• Nepal Visa fee.
• Extra activities in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Your personal expenses.
• Drinks, Dessert, bar bill and extra food in trekking.
• Hot shower, hot water, battery charge, WIFI.
• Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
• Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara and all other expenses if you come early from trek.
• Hotel in Kathmandu / Pokhara and all other expenses if you stay longer than plan.
• All the expenses if you quit trip on half way.
• Your Travel Insurance and rescue for emergency case.
• Tipping for guide, porter and driver.
• All extra expenses as per unexpected situation (flight delay/cancelled, landslide, weather, strike).
• All the things which are not mentioned in included items.

Useful Information:

• Read about area where you are trekking soon.
• Read about weather forecast.
• Read about culture, religion.
• Make sure are you physically fit for trek/tour.
• Double check all the trekking equipment before you start trek.
• Make sure all gadget is ready/full charged and well dress before start birding tour.
• If you have brand new trekking boots, use at least few times before trek.
• Check your flight ticket, trekking permit and other necessary documents before start trek.
• Read and be clear with your program in details before you start your tour.
• Better ask permission before taking photograph of someone during the tour.
• Better not encourage street dog to follow you/group by giving food.
• Better not encourage children to beg by giving money/candy.
• Respect local culture.
• Listen your tour Guide.
• Follow rule and regulations while you are trekking in national park/conservation area.
• Eat and drink properly, stay hydrated, read your body and listen AMS alerts while you are in the mountain/trekking.
• Check your Guide and porter are also fit and fine or not.