Mardi + Sailung Trip

Duration 15 Group Size ?

Description:
Mardi Shailung trek is perfect one that takes you through the high mountains of central Nepal and the
lowlands of Terai. We will first make our journey to the base of Mardi Himal (4500m.). And then we
travel to Chitwan.

The Mardi Trek route is a relatively new and also the shortest route into the Annapurna region,
located just east of the Annapurna Base Camp trek. You will walk through some beautiful villages,
steep uphills, open ridges, and rich rhododendron forests on this journey, with spectacular views of
Mardi Himal, Machhapuchre, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna.

To see the beauty of Terai, we travel to Chitwan, which translates to “the Heart of the Jungle”. Home
to more than 600 species of birds, Chitwan is famous for its unharmed wilderness. It is home to
endangered animals like one horned rhino, Ghariyals etc. There are countless adventures in Chitwan
such as canoeing, elephant back safari, jeep jungle safari, jungle walk, several lakes. This Chitwan
trip is a must for any wildlife enthusiast.

This 15-day trek is a must if you want to explore the beauty of the Himalayas and the Terai’s plains
in a short period of time. Happy trekking.

Includes:
 All the meals throughout the trek
 Accommodation with bed and breakfast in standard hotels in Kathmandu Pokhara and
Dhulikhel
 A porter to carry the bags while trekking
 One English-speaking, well-experienced guide and an assistant guide
 All the necessary permits, such as the Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
 All transportation covered

Excludes
 Drinks and beverages of your liking, such as beer, Coke, Fanta, mineral water, coffee, etc.
 Travel insurance, which includes any emergency rescue situation
 Cost of additional services such as laundry, hot showers, etc.
 Tips for the guides and porters, and any kind of donation
 Telephone costs

Itinerary:
Day 1
Title Arrival in Kathmandu and transfer to hotel
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Overnight Overnight stay at a lodge in Kathmandu.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description A representative from Samsara Outdoor will be present at the Tribhuvan International
airport to pick up upon your arrival. A private tourist vehicle will then transport you
to the Park Village Resort in comfort.

Day 2
Title Visit Patan and Khokana
Trek
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Flight Hour -
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Trek 1 hour drive
Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a lodge in Kathmandu.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description On the second day, we will have a short excursion after having our breakfast. We will
visit Patan and a small Newari village situated on the outskirts of Patan, Khokana.
The Patan Durbar Square is a great historical landmark that is listed as a UNESCO
World Heritage Site. This day will bring you closer to Nepal’s history, Newari
culture, beautiful architecture, and several Newari cuisines in Nepal.

Day 3
Title Kathmandu to Pokhara
Trek 205 km.
Distance
Flight Hour -
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Altitude
Trek 7 hour drive
Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a hotel in Pokhara.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description After having our breakfast, we depart from Kathmandu and drive towards Pokhara
through the Prithvi Highway. This way is filled with scenic views of Trishuli River
flowing on one side and the big hills on the other side of the highway. Pokhara, also
known as the tourist hub or the adventure hub of Nepal, is also famous for its
 beautiful 10 lakes, scenic views of mountains, and its night life. You will be staying
overnight at Fishtail Lodge in Pokhara.

Day 4
Title Drive to Kande- Kande to Deurali hike
Trek 5.8 km
Distance
Flight Hour -
Max. 2100m.
Altitude
Trek 1 hour drive, 3-4 hours hike
Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a lodge in Deurali.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description We drive off towards kande early in the morning after having our breakfast. When we
arrive in Kande, we will begin the first hike of the trek. We will be climbing up a
stone paved road through the forest. After a 3-4 hour walk, we will reach Deurali
(2100m). We will take our lunch during the hike. If we are lucky, we will also see the
magnificent Fishtail and Mt. Annapurna on the way.

Day 5
Title Deurali to Forest Camp
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Distance
Flight Hour -
Max. 2100m.
Altitude
Trek 5-6 hours hike
Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a lodge in Forest Camp.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description After having our breakfast, we set off towards our destination, the Forest Camp. We
leave the main Annapurna trail and ascend from 2100m to 2450m after walking for
about 5-6 hours from Deurali through the rhododendron forest. The trail if full of up
and downhills. We will be having our lunch on the way. Our destination is a very
small village, where you will be spending the night.

Day 6
Title Forest Camp to High Camp
Trek 7.4 km
Distance
Flight Hour -
Max. 3550m.
Altitude
Trek 4-5 hours hike
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Overnight Overnight stay at a lodge in High Camp
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description The destination for today is High Camp (3550 m.). After having our breakfast at
Forest Camp, we hike through the beautiful rhododendron forest. Our stop before
reaching the High Camp is Low Camp and Badal Danda. As badal Danda sits above
the tree line, we are rewarded with a stunning view of the Macchapuchre, Annapurna
South, and Mardi Himal on clear days. We will be ascending around 1000 m. today,
so it’ll be a tiring day. We spend the night at High Camp.

Day 7
Title High Camp to View Point/Mardi Himal Base Camp and back to High Camp
Trek -
Distance
Flight Hour -
Max. 4400 m.
Altitude
Trek 5-6 hours hike
Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a lodge in High Camp.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description We have a long day awaiting us today. Before the birds arise, we start heading
towards View Point/Mardi Himal Base Camp (4400 m.) to catch the sunrise. The
walk towards Mardi Base Camp is quite narrow, and it is steeply uphill for 4 hours
straight. We can see the glorious view of the mountain on our way up. After spending
some time at the base camp, we then make our way back the same way to High
Camp to spend the night there.

Day 8
Title High camp to Low Camp
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Distance
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Max. 2970 m.
Altitude
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Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a lodge in Low Camp.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description Today we make our way back to Low Camp through Badal Danda, after having our
breakfast. It is a relatively easy hike. We spend the night at Low Camp.

Day 9
Title Low Camp to Sidhing- drive to Pokhara
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Distance
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Trek 3-4 hours hike, 1.5 hours drive
Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a hotel Pokhara.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description After our breakfast, we will now descend all the way down to Sidhing. This downhill
hike will take us about 3-4 hours. After we reach Sidhing, we will book a local
vehicle and start our drive towards Pokhara, known as the city of 10 lakes. You can
enjoy your evening walking around the lake side, which is a must while in Pokhara.
We will spend the night in Pokhara.

Day 10
Title A day at Pokhara
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Overnight Overnight stay at a hotel Pokhara.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description Today we spend our day exploring the beauty of Pokhara. We will take a stroll
around the beautiful city of lakes and hike around the major landmarks.

Day 11
Title Pokhara to Chitwan
Trek 161 km.
Distance
Flight Hour -
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Altitude
Trek 4-5 hours drive
Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a hotel in Chitwan.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description Today we travel towards the plains of Terai after exploring the beautiful mountains of
Nepal. Chitwan is a 4- to 5-hour drive from Pokhara. On this day, we will have our
lunch after reaching the hotel in Chitwan. We will then visit the local communities
 and village to see the lifestyle of people and the beautiful vast plains. We will also
see a slideshow of the Wildlife of Terai and indulge in Tharu cultural program. The
Tharu are the largest ethnic group of Terai.

Day 12
Title Jungle walk and Canoe Ride in Rapti
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Overnight Overnight stay at a hotel in Chitwan.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description Today is a day full of adventures. After our breakfast, we will enjoy a canoe ride in
the Rapti River inside the Chitwan National Park and watch the sun rising. We will
slowly pass the shores of the Rapti and see the beautiful birds and crocodiles
sunbasking. Then we will visit the Gharial Breeding Center in Kasara, which is an
effort made by GoN to protect and preserve the Ghariyals. Then we will walk
through the jungle for 2 hours, enjoying the nature and animals. We then go to Lami
Taal, then back to hotel. At night, we will again enjoy the Tharu cultural dance and
see the slideshow of wildlife.

Day 13
Title Jungle Safari and Bird watching
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Overnight Overnight stay at a hotel in Chitwan.
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Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description Yet another day full of adventure. Today we rise before birds and go bird watching
before having our breakfast. There are more than 650 species of birds to see here. We
begin our jungle safari after breakfast. Chitwan Jungle Safari is once in a lifetime
experience to take a glance at the unspoiled wilderness. You will drive for the whole
day around Chitwan National Park, which covers an area of 932 sq. km and is home
to the endangered one horned rhino, Ghariyal, spotted leopard, Royal Bengal tiger,
wild elephant, Blue bull, etc. We will visit the Bis Hazari tal, an oxbow lake.

Day 14
Title Chitwan to Dhulikhel
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Distance
Flight Hour 22 minutes
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Altitude
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Duration
Overnight Overnight stay at a hotel in Dhulikhel.
Stay
Meals Breakfast, lunch and dinner
Description After our breakfast. We will drive towards the Chitwan Domestic Airport and fly to
Kathmandu. Then, we will drive to Dhulikhel.

Day 14
Title Final Departure
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Flight Hour 22 minutes
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Overnight -
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Meals -
Description We bid you farewell on this day, with hopes that you will be traveling back to Nepal
for more adventures.

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