Mardi Himal Peak Climbing in Nepal

Mardi Himal
Mardi Himal (5,587 m) lies less than 15 miles from Pokhara, and is the most southerly peak of the Annapurna range. It is the lowest and the least climbed or visited peak. Photographs of Mardi Himal taken in 1953 by Baisl Goodfellow first drew the attention of western climbers, and the mountain received its first ascent in 1961. The first route was via the East Flank and is the only one used so far.

The mountain separates the southwest ridge of Machhapuchhare as a separate mass at right angles to the ridge and is best seen from the south. The southwest face of the mountain has three well-defined ridges rising from rock buttresses and separated by hanging glaciers. Its east face is separated from the Machhapuchhare ridge by a col at 5,200 meters. The normal climbing route to the summit of Mardi Himal passes through this col. the summit offers a splendid view of the Annapurna Range and the Fishtail Mountain - Machhapuchhare.

Elevation: 5587m/18325ft.
Region: Annpurna Himal, Gandaki
The route: Kathamndu-Pokhara-Milan Chowk (Hemja)
Best Season: Sept. to Nov.& April to May.
Facility: Camping only
Program duration: 18 day

Suggested itinerary
Day 01: Arrival Kathamndu & transfer to hotel.
Day 02: Preparation day / sightseeing
Day 03: Drive or fly to Pokhara & transfer to hotel.
Day 04-08: Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp
Day 09-13: Set up Base Camp I, II, High Camp & Climb attempt
Day 14: Base Camp II
Day 14-18: Trek back to Pokhara

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.