Mardi Himal Expedition - 5587m - 21 Days
Mardi Himal is considered to be an ideal introduction to
mountaineering in the high Himalaya, particularly if you have limited time
available. No previous experience of high altitudes is necessary, as every
precaution will be taken to ensure gradual and thorough acclimatization during
the trek to the mountain.
Although Mardi Himal is the shortest and probably the
easiest of our expeditions to Nepal, to maximize both your enjoyment and your
chances of success, you need. A major benefit of Mardi Himal is the ability to
climb it in a round trip of a little over 2 weeks. It therefore makes a visit
to the Himalaya a real possibility for those who hitherto have not been able to
find the time to join a longer expedition.
This peak is located in the east of the Modi Khola, across
the valley from Hiunchuli. It is separated from Machhapuchhre ridge by a col.
and usual route of ascent reaches this col (about 5,200m. /17,060 ft.) and
reaches the summit via a route on its east flank. Although the mountain rises
above the entrance to the Annapurna sanctuary it is not often visited. The trek
reaches and then follows the Mardi Khola for 2 days before turning and climbing
the ridge line for 3 more days before reaching base camp around 4,100 m.
/13,451 ft.
The climb has problems with route finding and effort but
little technical difficulty: the couloirs leading to the col on the East Face
can present an avalanche danger with fresh snow. The climb begins by heading
steeply towards the col on the connecting ridge between Mardi Himal and
Machhapuchhre. High camp is usually placed just below the final steep (45
degrees) couloirs leading to the col (about 4,650 m. /15,256 ft.) From high
camp, climb to the col and turn west, ascending steep snow slopes to the
summit. Descend the same route.
Route : The
approach to Base Camp is through a remote forested valley of bamboo and
rhododendron typical of lowland Nepal. A high camp is established above Base
Camp from which the route to the summit goes up a snow couloirs to the snow
slopes that lead to the summit. Camps will be place en-route.
Outline Itinerary
Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu airport and transfer to hotel
Day 02: Preparing permit and briefing
Day 03: Drive to Pokhara,
04: Pokhara to Gyachok
05: Trek to Sano Khoban (1,600m).
06: Trek to Pipa (3,150m).
07: Acclimatization day.
08: Trek to Thulo Kharka (4,120m).
09: Trek to Base Camp (4,100m).
10: Acclimatization day.
11: Climb to High Camp (4,650m).
12: Climb Mardi Himal (5,555m).
13: Trek to Korchon (3,680m).
14: Trek to Riban (1,780m).
15/17 Trek to Hyenja, drive to Pokhara.
18 Fly back to Kathmandu
Day 19 & 20: Kathmandu
Day 21: Final departure
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