Mardi Himal climb in the Annapurna Himal area. Mardi Himal Expediton can be combined with trekking in the Annapurna Area in Nepal.

Area : Machhapuchare massif in the Annapurna Himal.

Less than fifteen miles north of Pokhara, as the crow flies, this mountain is the most southerly of the Annapurna range. From some viewpoints it seems little more than an outlier on the southwest flank of Machhapuchhare. Mardi Himal is the lowest and perhaps least climbed or visited of the trekking peaks.

Once again it was Col. Jimmy Roberts who, with two Sherpas, climbed to the summit by a route on its East Flank in 1961. The normal route of ascent reaches a col from a glaciated amphitheatre that rises above a hidden plateau; the 'Other Sanctuary', as Roberts calls it. Although another route has been made on the southwest Face, Roberts' route is the only recorded line and the one used on most subsequent ascents.

Obviously, the peak has commanding view of the Annapurna ranges and undoubtedly a spectacular one of Machhapuchhare the "Himalayan Matterhorn," better known as Fish Tail Peak. Few westerners visit the valleys and ridges south of Mardi Himal. They are steep sided and heavily wooded with bamboo and rhododendron. Above the forest high alpine pastures provide good grazing and a habitat for undisturbed wildlife. Despite it lowly altitude the mountain obviously has a great deal of potential for those interested in small-scale exploratory mountaineering and the ridges, already mentioned, present obvious climbing challenges at a reasonable standard.

Package includes:

• Accommodation on room sharing basis on B&B plan in Kathmandu.
• All-inclusive full board tented camp trek with sleeping tent, dining tent, toilet tent, food and bedding as per itinerary Services of Sirdar, cook, Shera staff and porters or yaks while on trek. All kitchen utensils / materials along with tables and chairs.
• Transportation, KTM - Base Camp - KTM of all equipment, food, staff and porters.
• Local taxes, guide & porters' insurance. National Park fee, Royalty of the Peak, equipment allowance of climbing guide, necessary equipment and clothing for camp staff and porters. Common used climbing equipment. (fixed ropes, ice screws, pitons, etc.)
• All transportation in Kathmandu as per program.

Package does not include:

• Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu.
• Expenses of personal nature.
• Domestic airport departure taxes.
• Personal tips
• Alcoholic beverages and canned or bottled cold drinks.
• International departure taxes.
• Personal climbing equipment. (Can be rented in Kathmandu)

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