Mardi Himal with Annapurna Base Camp Trek -15 Days

You should have a good level of fitness because the trek includes several hours of walking on consecutive days.

Yes. Beginners can join if they are physically prepared and comfortable with uphill and downhill walking.

Regular hiking, walking, stair climbing and cardiovascular exercise can help prepare your legs and improve endurance.

No. Previous trekking experience is useful but not essential.

The combination of Mardi Himal and ABC makes the journey longer and includes additional climbing and descending, so good preparation is recommended.

Yes. The applicable Annapurna Conservation Area and trekking registration requirements must be completed.

Yes, when listed under the package's Permits & Entry Fees section.

The trekking agency normally arranges the required permits and registrations.

Yes. Keep your passport and permit documents safely available during the trek.

Yes. Government regulations and permit fees can change, so current requirements should be confirmed before departure.

Travel insurance is strongly recommended for the trek.

It should cover trekking at the maximum altitude of the itinerary and emergency medical treatment and evacuation where applicable.

No. Travel insurance is normally excluded from the package.

Only if your policy specifically provides that coverage.

Yes. Keep both digital and printed copies of your insurance information.

Yes, a licensed trekking guide accompanies you according to the package arrangement.

Yes. Porter service can be included depending on the package.

The guide leads the trek, assists with accommodation and route information and provides safety support.

Inform your guide immediately so the team can assess the situation and decide the appropriate action.

They are included when specified in the package's inclusion section.

You stay in hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara and local tea houses during the trek.

Rooms are generally basic and commonly arranged on a twin-sharing basis.

Yes. Basic bathroom facilities are available, although many are shared.

Hot showers may be available at selected lodges for an additional fee.

Some tea houses provide Wi-Fi, but the connection may be slow or unreliable.

Dal bhat, noodles, rice, pasta, soup, vegetables, eggs and other local and continental-style meals are commonly available.

Yes. Vegetarian meals are widely available.

Breakfast, lunch and dinner are included during trekking days when specified in the itinerary.

Yes. Tea and coffee are commonly available at tea houses.

Yes. Energy bars, nuts, chocolate and dried fruit can be useful during trekking days.

Spring and autumn are generally the best seasons.

Yes, but higher sections can be very cold and snow may affect the trail.

It is possible, but rain can make the trail slippery and reduce mountain visibility.

Temperatures at 4,130 meters can be very cold, especially during mornings and nights.

Yes. Heavy rain, snowfall or other unexpected conditions can require itinerary adjustments.

Trekking boots, warm layers, waterproof jacket, sleeping bag, backpack, trekking poles, gloves and sunglasses are important.

Yes. A suitable sleeping bag is recommended for the colder higher-altitude sections.

They are not mandatory, but they are very useful on steep and uneven sections.

Use comfortable, broken-in trekking boots with good grip.

Yes. A waterproof jacket and backpack cover are recommended, especially during the monsoon and unpredictable mountain weather.

Contact the trekking agency, confirm your dates and provide the required traveler information.

A deposit may be required depending on the agency's booking policy.

Usually passport details, travel dates, emergency contact information and other required traveler details.

Yes. The itinerary can potentially be adjusted according to your schedule, fitness and transportation requirements.

Cancellation and refund conditions depend on the booking terms of the trekking agency.

No. This trek does not require a Lukla flight.

You can travel by tourist bus, private vehicle or domestic flight.

You travel by road from Pokhara to the selected trekking starting point.

After completing the trek, road transportation is used from the trekking endpoint to Pokhara.

Yes. A domestic flight can be arranged depending on your schedule and package.