Name: Fastpack Annapurna Triple Crown: Mardi, Poon Hill, Annapurna Base Camp
Location: Annapurna Region

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Duration: 9 days

Group size: 3 - 8

Fastpack Annapurna Triple Crown: Mardi, Poon Hill, Annapurna Base Camp

Annapurna Region

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$NaN

Duration: 9 days

Group size: 3 - 8

Transport
To/from Pokhara and trail ends
Food
Breakfast, lunch, dinner while on the fastpack mission
Permit
Permit to the Annapurna region
Accommodation
At tea houses while on the fastpack, and two nights in a hotel (Tato Paani, Pokhara)
Water
Filtered water while on the fastpack mission
Gear Drops
3 gear drop off points
Guides
Nadī assigns an English speaking guide and local champion for the trip. Your chief-guide and local guide will assist with navigation, interpretation, translation, first aid, and storytelling.
Porters
Our porters are vital team members, not just carrying gear but also contributing to health, safety, navigation, and emergency support. We prioritize responsible porter usage and practice weight limit.

Alcohol and Sodas
Note that non-alcoholic drinks at meal breaks are provided
Travel insurance
You will need travel insurance that covers you up to 4000m altitude
Tips
For drivers, guides etc
Personal expenses
Souvenirs etc
Personal snacks
We recommend you bring some of your favourite snacks with you
Vaccinations
Malaria and Rabies vaccinations are recommended. Refer to the CDC for recommended vaccines (https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/nepal).
Anything else
Anything that is not mentioned in the itinerary

Lower Mustang Experience

$629

Available until 30 days before departure

Travel to Pokhara & accommodation

$80

Travel to Kathmandu & accommodation

$80

Stage 1: Mardi Himal
Stage 1: Mardi Himal
via Low Camp, High Camp, Mardi Base Camp, Landruk, Jhinu Hot Springs
Day 1: 20km
We depart Pokhara early and drive to Phedi/ Kande (17,400m altitude). From there, our fastpack begins! Today's 20km fastpack takes us through lush forests. We will spend the night at Low Camp (2,600m altitude).

Day 2: 4km (or 14km)
What today lacks in distance is made up for by the altitude we are fastpacking at! We spend the night in High Camp (3,550m altitude). Depending on weather and how we feel with the altitude, we may head up the ridge towards Mardi Base Camp to check out the mountain panoramas! This will add on about 10km, making day three shorter.

Day 3: 28km (or 18km)
We will start early and head up to the view point and then to Mardi Base Camp if the weather is good (4,500m altitude). We will drink in the awesome views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhare mountains, and views over the valley to Pokhara and Fewa lake. We'll return to High Camp for breakfast and then head down to Low Camp, Forest Camp, Landruk, and our final destination of Jhinu - where there are natural hot springs to soak in!
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Stage 2: ABC
Stage 2: ABC
Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) and Machhapuchhare Base Camp (MBC)
Day 4: 20km
Today is all about the uphill! We start with a steep climb from Jhinu to Chhomrong. After a descent to the swing bridge, we climb again - passing through agricultural villages, forest and creeks. This is a wildlife rich area, and we may spot monkeys, various birds, and the cute pika. Along the way, we will also get sneak-peak views of the mountains ahead and see the valley we traversed the day before. We will spend the night at MBC Machhapuchhare Base Camp (3,700m altitude).

Day 5: 29km
We start early to beat the clouds, and head to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) with light packs only. We will eat breakfast while enjoying the majestic mountain panorama. We'll pack the rest of our gear back at MBC and then descend to back through the forests and fields to Chhomrong (2,200m).

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Stage 3: Poon Hill
Stage 3: Poon Hill
Poon Hill and Tatopani Hot Springs
Day 6: 20km
From Chhomrong, we head through subsistence agricultural lands to Tada Paani. After this, we get into stunning dense forests to our destination of Ghorepani. Today is an undulating day with both ascents and descents. We're used to seeing vert measured in metres, but today's will be measured in kilometres (3.2km ascent, 1.8km total descent).

Day 7: 16km
We will start early again, to catch the views at the top of Poon Hill. Then we will make our way to Tato Paani - our final stop, and soak in another natural hot spring!

Day 8: return to Pokhara
The drive back to Pokhara is approximately 4-5 hours. We will stop along the way to check out local sights.

Day 9: buffer day
This day will be used on the fastpack trip if needed for weather, injury/rest etc. If we don't use it on the trip, there is an option to hike together to through the jungle to the World Peace Pagoda.
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Stage 1: Mardi Himal

via Low Camp, High Camp, Mardi Base Camp, Landruk, Jhinu Hot Springs

Nadī Experience

Based in New Zealand and Nepal, we are a carbon-conscious company deeply rooted in storytelling and connecting with indigenous cultures. Our guides and leaders epitomise professionalism, staying on the cutting edge to provide the best possible service. We are dedicated to helping you navigate the cultural landscape of the Himalayas authentically and with transparent, open communication. Moreover, we believe in reciprocity, valuing the exchange of knowledge and experiences—we're as eager to learn from you as we are to share our expertise

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