For some it is an expedition route to Mardi Himal. Our trail to Annapurna Machapuchare trek takes us to the foot of the Mardi Himal and Fishtail Peak.

Mode of Trekking (Camping Trek) 
12 Days Trip 
8 Days Trek, 4 nights in Hotel.
Moderate

Annapurna Machapuchare trek follows one of the least trekked routes in the Annapurnas to venture into the deep forests and roam the high alpine pastures to the base of the sacred, fluted peak of Machapuchare and Mardi Himal. In the Annapurna Machapuchare trek we pass through many delightful Hindu and Buddhist Villages that takes us further and higher into this most spectacular vantage point. Good opportunity for the bird watchers as the forest abounds with bird life while the alpine grassy campsites complete the tranquil setting with most amazing views of the Annapurnas in the Annapurna Machapuchare Trek. It is totally off the beaten and occasionally it is hard to identify the trail of Annapurna Machapuchare trek. Sometimes villagers and shepherds pass by. Our Annapurna Machapuchare Trek is designed to provide outstanding mountain views and to get away from the main tourist trail into the complete wilderness.

Day 1. In Kathmandu 
Arrive in Kathmandu. Your group leader or the office representative will meet you at the airport and will transfer you to Hotel. Remainder of the afternoon is at leisure. Arrangements will be made for the distribution of your kit bag, sleeping bag and down jacket at 5 pm.  
Welcome dinner is organized at 6:30 pm in one of the traditional Nepali restaurants and this is a great opportunity to get acquainted with the fellow group members before the trip. 
 
Day 2.  In Kathmandu 
In the morning we explore Kathmandu on an organized sightseeing tour visiting Boudhanath and Pusupathi Nath, one of the biggest Buddhist shrines in the world and the most famous Hindu temple in the country.  The early afternoon is free to relax in the spacious hotel garden or you may wish to visit Thamel for any last-minute shopping. In the afternoon you will be supplied with trek departure information. 
 
Day 3. Fly to Pokhara & drive to Phedi, trek to Dhampus [1700m] 
Your trip starts with your 30-minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. During your flight, you will be sightseeing the most magnificent and sensational view of Himalayan range. As your flight lands on Pokhara, you will be mesmerized by the irresistible visual treat of Manaslu and the Annapurna mountain range. After you land to Pokhara our bus will take you to trek starting point named Dhampus Phedi. From there onward begins your trekking in Annapurna mountain range. As you climb uphill, you will bask in the splendor of nature and your trails become more adventurous. Finally, after walking for 3 hours, you encounter several roadside teashops and at last your trail leads to the Gurung village of Dhampus. Here concludes your trip of the day. 
 
Day 4. Trek to Forest Camp 
After a glorious mountain sunrise we follow the trail through rhododendron forest. Your path narrows as it skirts round a ridge snout. We get to Deurali and after that we follow off the beaten route through the magnificent rhododendron forest. On the way there are some window views through the forest of the Annapurnas and Manaslu. Our camp today is right in the middle of the woods in a small open space where villagers have cleared the trees for the trekkers to camp. 
 
Day 5. Trek to Low Camp 
We will still be in the forest in our ascend to the High Camp. The walk today is steep uphill through the rhododendron and oak forest. We will follow the pace of our leading sherpa and to make our climb easy he will make switch backs for us. After a good three hours of walking we will have lunch by the side of the stream. After lunch the trail climbs up to a small platform with few teashops and we get to the Low Camp. 
 
Day 6. Trek to High Camp 
We make a gradual ascend through the forest and get to the ridge line where we could see the Annapurnas, Machapuchare, Mardi Himal and Manaslu. The trees start to get smaller as we ascend and finally we get to the High Camp. 
 
Day 7. Excursion day to the Mardi Himal Base Camp 
Leaving the tree line we now ascend the alpine region. Occasionally the climb is through the narrow ledges. This is the place where one of our group leaders has sighted the snow leopard so you may be lucky as well. We get to the base of Mardi Himal which is right in front of Machapuchare. It is a good feeling to be at the base of this huge peak. The views from here are just spectacular. We get down to Low camp for an afternoon cup of tea. 
 
Day 8. Trek to Siding 
A walk today is through the forest and villages. We retrace our trail and then our route diverts towards east and descend gradually down to Modi Khola. We pass through terraced fields and traditional villages and we finally reach Siding which is a nice Gurung village with slate roof houses. Our camp tonight is after the river in a nice isolated place. After lunch you can enjoy swimming in the river. So make sure you do carry swimming trunks with you. 
 
Day 9. Trek to Ghachowk 
Today we will follow the Modi Khola and pass through several villages. We will by pass one of the government schools. If you want to visit then you will have a chance to interact with the local children. We will still follow the river bank and then we get to the lunch place which is immediately after crossing the suspension bridge. After lunch it is basically flat till we get to Ghachowk. We camp in the river bank. 
 
Day 10. Trek to Milanchowk and drive to Pokhara 
We follow the river bank and cross the Modi Khola in a suspension bridge. After crossing the bridge it is a steep climb for a while and finally we reach the trek end point. Our vehicle will be waiting there and we drive back to Pokhara. Rest of the afternoon in Pokhara is free so you can enjoy boating in the Fewa Lake with some wonderful sunset views.

Day 11. Fly to Kathmandu 
Arrive Kathmandu and transfer to the hotel.

Day 12. Trip concludes ( Unless further plans are made) 
After breakfast we transfer you to the airport for your flight home.

The day-to-day schedule should be taken only as a general guide. A variety of factors, including adverse weather conditions, difficulty with transportation and politics can lead to enforced changes. Because of this it is not possible to guarantee that any of our holidays will run exactly according to the planned itinerary. The trip leader will make any changes, which are necessary.

There are a variety of interesting extensions you might choose to add on either before or after your trek. These options include:

Chitwan National Park: It provides excellent opportunities to view the rare species such as sloth bear, bison, rhinoceros, leopard and the exclusive tiger. Early morning jungle walks and safaris on elephant back are amongst the most popular activities. The jungle lodge can be reached from Kathmandu either by air or by private vehicle.

White Water Rafting: On the Trisuli or Seti Rivers.

Mount Everest Scenic Flight: An hour flight departs Kathmandu early morning and provides spectacular views of Mount Everest and the surrounding mountains.

Cultural Tour: 
Nepal boasts a rich cultural diversity, and it is well worth exploring. The Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal is a dream-world for many and reality for some. Once experienced they can never be forgotten, never dismissed from memory whether ones experience of them is visiting age-old Hindu temples, Buddhist monasteries and royal palaces with amazing sculptures, paintings, legends and living rituals. Nepal is not only regarded as "Shangri-la" for adventurers but a scenic revelation and an educational in itself to all visitors. Once seen they become a part of you, habit-forming and intrusive. We have put our best effort to incorporate all cultural delights as well as natural beauty that Nepal has to offer, which you can chose depending on your time availability.

Please contact the Alps in Nepal office if you plan to extend your trip and let us know in advance.

• Expert leadership ( Local Group Leader)
• Accommodation in Kathmandu on bed and breakfast basis (two people sharing unless single supplement has been requested)
• Accommodation in Pokhara on bed and breakfast basis (two people sharing unless single supplement has been requested)
• Trek Map/City Map
• All trek arrangements in the field, including tents, foam sleeping pads, group camping equipment, community cooking gear, services of camp and commissary crew including camp and cook staff.
• Porter for carrying your duffle bags.
• Sherpas' to assist you in the trek.
• Alps in Nepal provides you to use sleeping pillow, down sleeping bag and down jacket, inner liner and most importantly the hot water bag will be given every night to keep you warm.
• All meals included in the trek: morning cup of tea with biscuits, breakfast, lunch (three course meal), afternoon cup of tea with biscuits, dinner (three course meal).
• Gamow bag( a life saving device in altitude)
• National Park entrance fees
• Alps in Nepal t-shirt, duffle bag and a memorable gift package as a souvenir
• Welcome dinner in a traditional Nepali restaurant
• Group medical kit
• Airport transfers
• Half day sightseeing tour
• City Guide
• Sight seeing tours entrance fees
• Domestic airport taxes
• All staff Insurance
• Warm clothing and other required trekking gear for porters like Gortex jacket & trousers, trekking shoes / boots, sleeping bag / blanket, woolen hat, woolen gloves, woolen socks, sun glasses etc.

• Your international flights
• Visa fees and visa extension costs
• Medical examination(if required) and vaccination costs
• Personal expenditure, bar bills, laundry, telephone calls etc.
• Tipping at the end of the trip (tipping is a tradition through out Indian sub- continent. The staff works very hard and looks forward to your tip as an indication of a job well done. You should budget around 300 rupees for each trek day. If you wish to tip the leader, please do this in addition to the crew's tip.)
• Lunch and evening meals in Kathmandu.
• Personal clothing and equipment
• Travel insurance
• Optional trips
• Charges incurred as a result of flight delays or cancellation which is beyond Alps in Nepal's control. Although we provide insurance letter which you can claim to your insurance company.
• Anything not mentioned in the trip cost includes list

The trekking day typically starts at 6:30 a.m. with the appearance of smiling Sherpas at the door of your room or tent bearing a mug of steaming tea or coffee. This is soon followed by a bowl of hot water for washing. During breakfast the porters set off. We start walking after breakfast between 7:30 and 8:30 am. Everyone is free to walk at their pace, which is comfortable for them, stopping along the way to explore villages and take photographs. Lunch will be around 11:00 am and usually takes between 1 and 2 hours. The camping place/lodge is usually reached at around 4 pm. After tea and biscuits are served, and at around 6:30 to 7:00pm the evening meal is ready.

Expert leadership is the key to an exciting, unforgettable experience. We have a very good selection of local leaders who are professionally trained and are among the most experienced in Nepal. Who better to look after you than your professional local leader, who speaks the language and knows the culture, intimately? The following people regularly lead this trek: 
 
Sanjay Gurung: Sanjay is an experienced trek leader who has been in this profession for last sixteen years. Besides trekking all over Nepal he has also led several trips to India and Tibet. His profound knowledge and easy going personality make him an ideal choice to lead treks for Alps in Nepal. 
 
Peter Chettri: Peter holds a very good sense of humour and adventurous spirit which has made him an asset to the company. He was born in Nepal and brought up in Sikkim. As a graduate in Arts, he has a good command over both spoken and written English. He has been leading treks with Alps in Nepal for four years. He has done a first aid training specialised in Acute Mountain Sickness. His excellent leadership has always earned a good reputation to the company. 
 
Ashim Subba:Ashim is a travel enthusiast who has always been keen on adventure. He went to the University in Calcutta and holds a Bachelor's Degree in Commerce. Apart from being fluent in Nepali and English, he also speaks Japanese and has been involved in trekking for last two years. He has completed the first aid training including high altitude medicine. His expertness as a leader is one of the keys to our success.

We recommend that you begin a fitness program as soon as you have decided you are going trekking. Hill walking, up and down the steps, cycling, running and swimming are the main exercises to help prepare you for a trek. It is advisable to see the doctor before you come for trekking. Although we carry a comprehensive medical kit on each and every trips, we recommend our clients to inform us their medical problems in advance if any and also carry their personal first aid kit covering the basics.

Alps in Nepal, combines the best of international standards with the deep knowledge of local experts. It offers you services and an experience that surpass those offered by the large international companies; with the reliability that local outfits lack. With over 15 years of experience we have successfully organized tours and treks for several thousand patrons who can testify the unique class of service we offer. Please feel free to ask us about the selection of your trip or for any further information.