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Mardi
Himal is considered to be an ideal introduction to mountaineering
in the high Himalaya, particularly if you have limited
time available. No previous experience of high altitudes
is necessary, as every precaution will be taken to ensure
gradual and thorough acclimatization during the trek
to the mountain.
Although Mardi Himal
is the shortest and probably the easiest of our expeditions
in Nepal, to maximize both your enjoyment and your chances
of success, you need. A major benefit of Mardi Himal
is the ability to climb it in a round trip of a little
over 2 weeks. It therefore makes a visit to the Himalaya
a real possibility for those who hitherto have not been
able to find the time to join a longer expedition.This
peak is located in the east of the Modi Khola, across
the valley from Hiunchuli. It is separated from Machhapuchhre
ridge by a col. and usual route of ascent reaches this
col (about 5,200m. /17,060 ft.) and reaches the summit
via a route on its east flank. Although the mountain
rises above the entrance to the Annapurna sanctuary
it is not often visited. The trek reaches and then follows
the Mardi Khola for 2 days before turning and climbing
the ridge line for 3 more days before reaching base
camp around 4,100 m. /13,451 ft.
The climb has problems with route finding
and effort but little technical difficulty: the couloirs
leading to the col on the East Face can present an avalanche
danger with fresh snow. The climb begins by heading
steeply towards the col on the connecting ridge between
Mardi Himal and Machhapuchhre. High camp is usually
placed just below the final steep (45 degrees) couloirs
leading to the col (about 4,650 m. /15,256 ft.) From
high camp, climb to the col and turn west, ascending
steep snow slopes to the summit. Descend the same route.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01 : KTM Pokhara- 7/8 Hours 915m
Day 02 : Pokhara to Lamachour- 6/7
Hours 990m
Day 03 : Lamachour to Lhachok- 5/6
Hours 1000m
Day 04 : Lhachok to Lalghar Kharka
- 6/7 Hours 1500m
Day 05 : Lalghar Kharka Juction to
Kharka- 5/6 Hours 2300m
Day 06 : Juction Kharka to Kumai- 6/7
Hours 3050m
Day 07 : Kumai Korchen- 5/6 Hours 3682m
Day 08 : Korchen to Mardi Himal BC-
5/6 Hours 4120m
Day 09 : Mardi Himal BC to H Camp 1-
2/3 Hours 4660m
Day 10 : H Camp 1 to H Camp 2 -2/3
Days 5120m
Day 11 : H Camp 2 to Korchen- 6/7 Hours
3682m
Day 12 : Korchen Junction- 5/6 Hours
2300m
Day 13 : Junction to Kangmang- 6/7
Hours 1100m
Day 14 : Kangmang to Pokhara- 5/6 Hour
915m
Day 15 : Pokhara to Kathmandu- 6/7
Hours 1300m
Cost includes
Arrival and departure transportation, 3-meals a day
, Camping gear (two-man tent, foam mattress, kitchen
tent, dining tent and toilet tent), Supporting field
staff including professional climbing guide, cook, kitchen
boy, porters as well as their necessary insurance, meals
and allowances Peak permit fee and Domestic airfare
including airport tax, conservation and national park
area entrance permit and first aid service.
Cost excludes
Hotels in Kathmandu, International departure airport
tax, Personal Insurance, Personal equipments - sleeping
bag, down jacket, waterproof jacket, kit bag etc. Equipment
allowance (Legally each expedition must be providing
equipment allowance for all Sherpa, guides and porters.
This allowance is necessary for brand new equipment
(sleeping bag, shoes, crampons, down jacket, raincoat
etc.). Travel medical insurance and emergency evacuation
cost, laundry, telephone calls, alcoholic beverages,
bottled drinks, tips, gifts, souvenirs, etc.
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