Annapurna New Trail Mardi Himal Khopra Danda Trek

Duration17 Days
DestinationNepal
Difficulty Thrilling Trekking
Max Altitude 5000 Meters
Activity Trekking
Group Size Maximum 20 People
Accommodation Hotel and Lodges
Meals Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Transportation Vehicle and Flight
Starts From Pokhara
Ends Tatopani or Banthanti
Best Season Spring, Autumn and Winter

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Overview

Trip Highlights

Trekking into the Annapurna massive foothills,
Every day fully scenic mountains views,
Sunrise and sun setting skyline view,
Views of Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167m, Mt. Annapurna (I) 8,091m, Mt. Manaslu 8,163m & other several peaks.
Beautiful landscape, alpine rhododendron forest with attractive meadows.
Crossing long the suspension bridge at Jhinu and naturthe al hot spring.
Uphill and downhill, stone staircases and wildlife

Mardi

Annapurna new trail trek is a little bit of, off-the-beaten path around Annapurna foothills, networked with villages, classic Ghorepani Poonhill viewpoint, less beaten path at Khopra Danda, and Mardi Himal route. This trek provides the best views of Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167m, Annapurna (I) 8,091m, and several other snow-capped peaks and varieties of other natural diversities. Annapurna foothills routes are ranging from a single day to a month, and are relatively normal to challenging trekking at a well-acclimatized altitude around local villages and mountains. There are various great vantage points and places that can be tailored to fit your desired, pace and duration. The trekking route is romantic for any age, time, and fitness level of people. Also, it is a very enjoyable short, and easy travel destination. Especially the Annapurna new trail trek is recommended for family trips, Christmas and New Year holidays, and for all those adventure lovers who have limited time in Nepal or who prefer comparatively easy trekking experience with excellent Himalayan views as well as less crowded ABC trekking.

Itinerary

If we drive wheather by private vehicle or tourist buses then should take very early in the morning. It takes about 9 hours of rough tough driving along the Prithvi highway and Trisuli River bank. If we fly by aeroplane then whenever is possible, the flight takes about 35 minutes from kathmandu. Prithvi High way is connected as the main highway to the western part of Nepal and the Terai region. So it is overcrowded and takes a longer time. Terrace field/Landscape view, local culture and tradition, mountains view, harvesting crops, etc are perfect glimpses over the day drive. At the moment the road widening project is taking place so that it will be bumpy and slow drive along the overland drive to Pokhara.

Breakfast will be at 7:00 AM and then drive to Kande by private car for about 1.5 hours. Your trek will start from Kande and upward to the Australian camp. Mt. Fishtail and the whole Annapurna Range Mountains including the Mt. Manaslu view will make the trek interesting. Australian camp via Pothana to Bichok Deurali is quite comfortable walking through the forest. Bichok Deurali (2200mtr) is a small settlement with some lodges; it offers a very nice view of Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Dhaulagiri.

Bhichok Deurali

We start our trekking after breakfast. The path goes through the deep Himalayan forest such as rhododendron, fir tree, Hemlock, bamboo, etc. It is a very comfortable walk with minimal up and down to Forest camp. Forest camp is a big area with several tourist lodges, we make lunch break here. The path leads mostly upward from Forest camp to Low camp through the deep rhododendron forest.

The day would be so interesting because of the mountain views. You walk upward along the ridge with a full panoramic view. Mt. Annapurna South and Hiuchuli seem like a mirror in front of us with other several mountains. We will make a break at Badaldanda, which is known as a 360-degree mountain views vantage point.

Lowcamp

Today we hike very early in the morning with flash light up to the view point for sunrise then one more hour to Mardi Himal base camp (4500mtr).Mardi Himal basecamp is very popular for sheep, goats, Cows, and yak pastureland. Small huts are everywhere up there in the pasturefields. They offer simply the best tea, coffee, and Nepalese-style breakfast as well. It takes about 4 hours for up and down hiking, back to the hotel at Highcamp for lunch then return to Badal Danda 3400mtr.1.5 hours. Badal Danda is one of the best place for the best views.

Mardi Base Camp

The morning views from Badaldanda are probably the most romantic natural scenery in my lifetime. Today we have longer descending over stone staircases to a famous Landruk Gurung village.

We follow the rightwards along the Modi River bank to Nayapul. Today you find a river gorge way with waterfalls and an amusing jungle walk. We arrive at Jhinuwadanda by lunch time and at noon go for bathing in the natural hot spring.

Simpani

There are two differest trails to get up to Tadapani. One trail goes up via crossing the long bridge then all the way up to the Gurung village, throuhg the forest and catch the main trail from Ghandruk to Tadapani and other trail goes up direct uphill till the Chhomrong Danda and easy way to Kimrung Khola then walking all the way uphill till Tadapani.

If we take the way from Chhomrong then we make a lunch break around Kimrung Khola at the local lodge and start climbing uphill to Tadapani via a terraced field, Chuile, and deep rhododendron forest.

We start walking through a beautiful and peaceful Himalayan forest. Today’s trek is like meditational walking. This trekking is newly opened so there are few tourists and quite an interesting destination. Tea houses or lodges are simply the best with warm dining rooms.

Rhododendron — Rhododendron blossom in April

We must hike about very early with flash light up to Mulday view point for the beautiful sunrise. Mulday is one of the best and dominant viewpoints around Annapurna Panorama trekking. Descend down to the hotel for breakfast and start trekking towards Chistibang. The beautiful horizontal mountains view, wide landscape and pastures ridges and Meditational walking trail throught the alpine forest makes the trek very impressive.

Start your trek very early in the morning and reach to Khopradanda in good time. There are many options of hiking for the day such as excursion to the holy Khayer Lake with pack lunch Or hiking a little higher up close to the alpine pastures Lake and see the beautiful surrounding views or make some short excurions above the Khopradanda and return to the hotel and spend overnight.

If you want to visit Holy Khayar Lake then you should at least need more than 10 hours time. Also you need enough drinking water and energy bars and some warm cloths. Flash light must be bringing with because sometimes you can not return to Khopradanda hotel in time then it will help you for walking at dark. The holy Khayar Lake is impressive for Hindus and Buddhist religion but the views are equally the same almost from everywhere.

Khopradanda

The trek descends through staircases to Paudwar village. Lunch break will be here in Paudwar and again downhill to Tatopani (Hot spring) on the bank of Kaligandaki River. The trail is often descending for the whole day however it is so picturesque. Go to get natural Hot spring massage into the pool by the evening, that offers really the very amusing joys. Hot spring is very good for your tired feet and body massage. You can buy some cold drinks at Hot Spring. Also, you can do some personal laundry at the Hot Spring sites. There are multi pools for plunging yourself into the hot water and fresh taps to take bath and washing cloths. Of course, you should pay some entrance fees but there is no time limits. You can use your tickets for 24 hours time.

If you hesitage descending staircases then you can end your trek via Ghorepani Trekking. If you choose Ghorepani route from Khopradanda then don't miss to visit Poonhill viewpoint for the next early in the morning.

Tatopani

If you go to Tatopani then enjoy your last trekking breakfast at Tatopani and drive to Pokhara Via Transhimalayan road of Baglung Beni and Kushma. Jeep drive will take more than 3 hours from Tatopani to pokhara.

If you go to Ghorepani then make a 2 hours of up and down Poonhill viewpoint excurison very early in the Morning. Descend to the hotel for breakfast and walk down to Banthanti for 2 hours and take a Jeep ride to pokhara after lunch.

whether from Ghorepani or Tatopani you arrive to Pokhara with advance time in the evening. Take your free time privately.

Pokhara is one of the best and most enjoyable cities which is known as the Queen City of South Asia. There are so many options for enjoying holidays in Pokhara such as visiting delicious continental restaurants, bars, bakeries center, Nepalese and Indian Cousins, or Chinese and Japanese Cuisines around the Lakeside. Also, you can visit Barbara and massage shops or shopping gear and souvenirs at Outdoor shopping centers.

Also, there are so many attractive and important places to visit such as the International Mountain Museum, World Peace Pagoda Stupa, Davi's Fall, the biggest Shiva statue, Sharankot viewpoint for Sunrise, Guptesor Cave, Butterfly Museum, Bunjing jumping sites, and Gorkha Museum.

Pokhara

Cost Details

The cost of this trek depends on accommodation in the city, group size, means of transportation usage, and level of services. We provide special discounts for larger groups, relevant travel companies, partners or agents, and non-profit organizations. Just let us know your quaries and get the trip on your best price.

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