Hotel and Lodge on Annapurna Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek:
Redrose Travel arranges it’s best for comfortable and pleasant accommodation and also provides you nourished hygienic food. We will be staying at the standard hotel (rating of 2 – 3 Star) in Kathmandu whereas, in the remote areas, we will be staying at a tea house or a local lodge. We can also arrange luxurious rooms from 4 – 5 Star hotels in the cities with an additional charge but the remote mountainous regions have no such facilities.
Tea houses and local lodges in the remote region will have a usual bed with usual mattress and a pillow. Only a few of them have electricity but the rest rely on lanterns or candles lights. Booking of the room is done prior to the starting of the trek. If in case we are not able to book the room in advance, we can book it upon reaching there as these areas have ample of lodges and tea houses. If for some reason, we aren’t able to book a lodge/teahouse - we can easily set a camp which will be the most adventurous part of the trek itself.
Food and Drinks for Mardi Himal Trek:
Redrose Travel focuses on client’s safety and health and gives it the foremost priority. We make sure that each and every client get the same portion of clean, hygienic and nourishing food which is a very necessary - especially while trekking.
During the trek - all the meals i.e. breakfast, lunch, and dinner are provided inclusive in our package. But in the city, either breakfast or dinner is included. Please go through the detailed itinerary for each day to see which meals are included. During the trek, breakfast and dinner will be served in the same lodge where we spend overnight and our expert trek leader will be taking you to the clean hotels/restaurants for lunch on the way to your destination.
Normal water will be provided free of cost but we suggest you carry water purification pills to purify the water. If you prefer to drink packaged bottled mineral water, you will easily get in shops or tea houses, but the expense should be paid by the client as it is not included in the package.
Best Seasons for the Mardi Himal Trek
- Autumn Season (September - November): Nepal experiences one of the highest foreigners in this season. The fall of autumn is the best time for the Mardi Himal trek. The best thing about the trek is nature, and at this time of year, the temperature is perfect for trekking and the chances of rainfall are very low. The skies are clear, and the photograph will only look better. This also means that the number of trekkers is at its maximum, making this time a deal-breaker.
- Spring Season (March - May): After autumn, spring is the season people love the most. It is the time when the scenery is greenest. The wild flowers are blooming, especially the rhododendron forest, which turns all red, which is magical to watch. The weather is perfect, as is the temperature, making it the best trekking experience. But the month of May might experience rainfall, which can kill the mood.
Luggage/Backpack while Trekking to Mardi Himal:
Our porters will carry your major luggage while you carry a backpack with items very handy while trekking such as water bottle, towel, tissue or toilet paper, camera or any other stuff which you feel is necessary during your trek. Gears and clothes not needed during your trek can be left in the hotel safe deposit box properly locked without any extra charge. Domestic airlines of Nepal do not allow more than 15 kg including your hand baggage. If your baggage exceeds more than 15 kg, an extra charge will cover that up but isn’t included in our package.
Guide/Porter on Trek:
Redrose Travel provides honest porters and well experienced first aid certified, altitude sickness trained trekking guides who will be handling all your issues on the trip. All our staffs are very cordial and sincere. The porter will be carrying up to 10 kg luggage of each client. While trekking in a bigger group i.e. more than 10 people - an additional guide will be provided and the group also can be split according to the number of people in the group.
Group Size, and Crew Member:
Redrose Travel arranges Mardi Himal Base Camp trek with a minimum of a single client to a maximum of 12 in a group. The larger group we will be arranged by dividing the groups into two or more according to the number of people. However, although you might be staying in the same lodge - but during your trek - you might be having a different guide.
Personal Expenses on Trek:
We will be responsible for your everyday breakfast, lunch, and dinner for the trek. The accommodation is also our responsibility, which we will cover inside the packages. It is always better to carry extra money for personal expenses for safety purposes, which is completely optional.
The personal expenses totally depend on you. Additional meals, snacks, beverages, and hot showers aren’t included in the packages, so it will come down to whether you want to spend them or not. Other than that, tips to the guides and porter, which are expected, also come down to your generosity.
Available Gears/Equipment:
Trekking equipment is readily available in the stores of Kathmandu at a very reasonable price or it can also be hired with a minimal charge per day. So, you don’t have to buy or carry from your hometown.
A Usual Day on Trek:
These are the approximate guidelines for a trek on each day which may differ according to the itinerary or schedule or your pace while trekking.
Normally, you are required to trek for 4-6 hours each day. We start our trek after breakfast and stop for the lunch. We trek for 3-4 hours after lunch to reach our destination. If we reach our destination in afternoon, you can spend rest of the hours relaxing, take shower or just wander around.
Greetings at the Airport:
After booking and confirming your Mardi Himal trek with us, we suggest you flow all the information such as - your number of days of stay, departure date, returning date, & international flight details (arrival time, flight number). After getting this information, a representative of Redrose Travel can easily pick you up from the airport on time.
After you complete the formalities of the airport and come to the exit gate, you can spot GHHT member holding a placard of your name or Redrose Travel waiting outside the terminal. After meeting and greetings, we will transfer you to the hotel in our private car. If you have booked the hotel by yourself, please let us know in advance, so that we can drop you at your respective hotel.
Changes in the Itinerary:
Our regular itinerary for trekking to Mardi Himal is 11 days unless you have customized it. The itinerary has been carefully designed by our operation manager which is very pragmatic & includes the high altitude acclimatizing. These 11 days includes your arrival day, departure and sightseeing Kathmandu. It also may have an extra day which allows flexibility to adjust the delay or cancellation of flight due to sudden changes in the Himalayan weather.
If you would like to extend more days or lessen some, we surely can do that as per your wish.
Safety Measures:
Client’s safety is our main priority and we make sure that each and every client is well taken care of. If by chance anyone gets sick during the trek, we will take you to the nearest hospital as soon as possible. If the condition is serious – we will use the rescue helicopter to take you to the nearest hospital while all the expenses will be carried out by the travel insurance company. We suggest you get insured for up to 6000 meters.
Booking and Payment:
After confirming or booking the trip – all we need is the copy of the passport, insurance policy, and the international flight details (ticket). Then, a 20% advance deposit is required for any trip, trek or expedition which is not refundable - used for reservations of hotels and lodges according to the itinerary.
The remaining balance is due when you arrive at Kathmandu and can be paid by any means convenient to you. We prefer payment via cash (to avoid any extra service charge) but bank transfer, credit cards, western union, and pay pal are also the accepted form of payments.
Altitude Sickness:
The Mardi Himal trek is full of stunning views of mountains, green forests, unique cultures, beautiful villages, and friendly people. Even though the trek is beginner-friendly, it can be challenging if this is your very first trek. Most of the sections of the trek are beyond 3000 m, with a staggering maximum altitude of 4500 m. It is also the reason we suggest you walk slowly, take rest, and drink enough water during the trek. We assure you that we prioritise the comfort of our clients at every step of the journey and will help you with any emergency condition.
Difficulty Level of the Mardi Himal Trek:
Even though Mardi Himal Trek is one of the first trekking choices for beginners, it isn’t the case about the difficulty. The difficulty of the trek depends on your experience climbing hills and ascending high altitudes. It is always better if you have the experience, if possible, since the trek is classified as an ill-defined trail, away from the major settlements. The guides from our team will be responsible for all the activity on the trek. If any emergency arises during the trek, we’ll be there for your comfort and safety. Also, we have designed the itinerary so that you’ll enjoy the trek without feeling stressed about other things.
Packing Essentials:
If the Mardi Himal Trek is going to be your first trek, you might be puzzled about what to pack and what not to. You should be careful about not bringing the essentials that you might not use on the trek. Though most of your baggage will be carried by the porters, it is always necessary to not make it overweight for them. We suggest you bring breathable, quick drying clothes and a fleece jacket for the colder nights with you.
Comfortable hiking boots or a pair of sneakers with good grip should work for this trek. Also, be prepared for the weather by carrying a lightweight raincoat for unexpected rains. Other essentials, which include a water bottle, water purification tablets, sunscreen, sunglasses, hat, and beanie, are also recommended to be brought together.
If you have any other questions or want to inquire more, please feel free to email or contact us.
