# Kathmandu: Mardi Himal & Annapurna Base Camp Trek

**Category:** Adventure
**Location:** Kathmandu, Nepal
**Duration:** 11 hours
**Meeting point:** Service Trekking without Porter

## About

Start your adventure in Kathmandu and make your way through scenic hills, charming villages, rhododendron forests, and high alpine landscapes.

Begin with the Mardi Himal section, where you'll be rewarded with close-up views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. Experience the less-crowded trail with peaceful mountain scenery and walk through rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and glacial valleys.

Next, head to the Annapurna Base Camp section, leading you into the heart of the Annapurna Sanctuary, surrounded by towering Himalayan giants. Experience Gurung and Magar villages and local hospitality.

Enjoy sunrise and panoramic mountain views from high viewpoints and end the trek at Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m). Finish your journey in the beautiful lakeside city of Pokhara, making it a complete Himalayan journey from cultural capital to natural paradise.

## What's included

- Airport pick-up in Kathmandu with private transportation
- Tourist bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara
- Private transport from Pokhara to Pitam Deurali
- Shared Jeep transport from Jhinu Danda to Pokhara
- one nights in a standard twin-sharing hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast
- Two nights in a standard twin-sharing hotel in Pokhara with breakfast
- Tea house accommodation during the trek
- Gov-licensed, experienced, and friendly guide
- Porters (1 porter per 2 trekkers) including food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accident insurance
- Three meals a day during the trek (breakfast, lunch, and dinner)
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)
- Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) fees
- First-aid medical kit
- Government taxes and office service charges
- Immerse yourself in the rich culture of the Gurung and Magar villages
- Trek through rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and glacial valleys
- Enjoy panoramic views of Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, and Hiunchuli
- Experience the less-crowded Mardi Himal trail with peaceful scenery
- End your trek at the Annapurna Base Camp, surrounded by Himalayan peaks

## What's not included

- International flights to/from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee on arrival
- Travel and medical insurance (mandatory)
- Phone calls, internet, laundry, bar bills, snacks
- Battery charging, bottled or boiled water, hot showers
- Porter for solo trekkers (if not shared)
- Tipping Guide & Staff

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## Booking

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- Book via the Yatra For Fun concierge (Kathmandu): support@yatraforfun.com · +977 970-8072951