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Mardi Himal Trek

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Lying at the base of the iconic Mt. Machhapuchhre(Fishtail) (6997m), Mardi Himal trail gives a feeling of trekking in the Annapurna region with fewer tea-houses and trekkers en route. An extension of the southwest section of Machhapuchhre, it takes less than a week to trek through the lush Bamboo and Rhododendron forests to reach the vantage point of Mardi Himal Base Camp. Although the landscape on the trek changes ruggedly from hills to lower mountains in a short span of time which offers astounding beauty of the Annapurnas and their residents.

The 11-day trek begins upon your arrival in Kathmandu. After initial preparation and full-day sightseeing of the UNESCO historical Kathmandu City, you’ll embark on a road journey west to the touristic city of Pokhara. The trek destinations lie 20km north of Pokhara, hence, you’ll take a short commute to Kande village and commence trekking through the quaint villages in the Annapurna region. You’ll pass through Australian Base Camp, Deurali, Low Camp, and High Camp before reaching the Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m). Although considered the base camp, you can choose to trek 2hr further to reach the Upper View Point. From there you will enjoy the closer view of the scenic Annapurna massif, Machhapuchhre (6997m), and Mardi Himal summit (5553m).

Afterward, it’s a continuous descent through the alpine shrubs, and lush Bamboo and Rhododendron forests until Lumre. Then, you’ll retrace your path and trek back through High Camp to Siding village. You’ll descent along the Kalimati and Ghalel villages en route to Lumre; from where you’ll catch your commute back to Pokhara. The trip concedes at Kathmandu upon your return from Pokhara. Mardi Himal Trek is accessible throughout the year, however, spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn (Sep-Nov) seasons are considered the best.

Danphe Adventure Treks has been specializing in travel packages around Nepal. We aim to provide the best services to our clients and ensure that we help them to have a safe and memorable journey. In the Mardi Himal Trek; we have designed the trek in such a way that it allows you to explore the Annapurna region.

Khopra Danda Trek

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Located at the foothills of Annapurna I (8091m), the 10th highest mountain in the world, Khopra Mohare diverges into an off-beat trail leading west of the usual Annapurna Trek Trail.  Khopra Mohare Danda Trek; assimilate one of the best adventures in central Nepal. Along the trail, you will chance to experience diverse culture, biodiversity, and unique ethnic traditions and their lifestyle at mountain. This trek, descend through to the two of the glorious Himalayan ranges of Annapurna and Mt. Dhaulagiri.

The 16-day trek begins at Kathmandu. Then you’ll visit a full day cultural sightseeing tour atKathmanduUNESCO World Heritage Site. Afterward, you’ll commute west of Kathmandu to the touristic city of Pokhara, then advance further northwest towards Nayapul to begin the trek. The trek advances through the popular Gurung villages of Ghandruk and Tadapani before taking an off-beat path to Dobato.

Advancing through the lush rhododendron forest; you’ll trek further north to the Khopra Danda or Khopra ridge (3650) via Chistibang village. The vantage point from Khopra Danda offers a magnificent panorama of Annapurna massif, Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Nilgiri Himal (7061m), and Khopra Lake. The serene environment offers a quiet and relaxing time.

From here on, you’ll retrace your path and descend down to the exotic Magar and Gurung villages of Ghorepani. Similarly, the trek leads to Mohare Danda, Nangi, and Banskharka before conceding the trek at Galeshwar. The off-beat trail of Khopra Danda is a fairly new trail, hence, you won’t find many tourists en route which gives more time to relax and enjoy the place. Along the trail, you’ll be see the serene views of Annapurna massif, Gangapurna (7454m), Machhapuchhre (6997m), Nilgiri (7061m), and Hiunchuli (6441m). Then, you’ll catch your commute back to Pokhara from Galeshwar. The trip concludes at Kathmandu. The best seasons for trekking Khopra Danda are spring (Mar-Jun) and autumn (Sep-Nov).

At Danphe Adventure Treks, we pride on being the best at catering to the needs of our clients. On our trips across the country, we provide various services to the travelers including the finest transportation and accommodation. Our guides too are friendly and fluent in English to help answer your queries.

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek

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Dhampus Sarangkot Trek is a short , easy and classic trekking trail in Nepal. Located on the lower part of the Annapurna region, the trail traverses through the beautiful countryside inhabited by a wide diversity of people. The mesmerizing trek route in the lower skirts of Annapurna offers spectacular mountain scenery, mesmerizing sunrise and sunset view along with Pokhara valley and Phewa Lake. Revolving around the settlements of diverse ethnic communities, this trek awes with the display of the natural wonders in Nepal.

This 8-day long Dhampus Sarangkot Trek assures exciting trekking experience to the trekkers. The journey begins with your arrival in Kathmandu followed by a day drive to the tourist city of Pokhara. Dhampus Sarangkot Trek traverses through Dhampus, Naudanda, and Sarangkot, which are the three most popular viewpoints in Pokhara. Afterward, you head to Phedi on a short ride and begin the trek to Dhampus. The trail to Dhampus immediately offers you the genuine taste of treks in Nepal. The Gurung village is also a viewpoint to observe the peaks in the Annapurna massif. The trek then heads to Naudanda, the second vantage point.

From Naudanda, the trekkers can relish the mesmerizing close-up view of Machhapuchhre (6997m) and Pokhara valley including the Phewa Lake. Further on, Sarangkot awaits with the mesmerizing views of Annapurna range. Sarangkot is also famed for hosting paragliding from the hilltop. Dhampus Sarangkot Trek is an amazing opportunity to enjoy the peace and beauty of Nepalese countryside, explore many ethnic groups such as Brahmin, Gurung, and Magar communities. This Trek ensures to provide you with all the adventures you have been seeking and memories for a lifetime.

Danphe Adventure Treks is a trip organizer in Nepal with a team of highly experienced and competent individuals. We bid on fulfilling every need of our clients. We offer the best transportation facilities, communication facilities, and numbers of tour packages to our clients to make their stay in Nepal pleasant. Come and join us in the Dhampus Sarangkot Trek.