Mardi Himal Trek

10 Days

The Mardi Himal Trek is an ideal choice for those who are looking for an ‘off the beaten path’ trekking experience in the Annapurna region. It is the quietest, the lowest and the least visited trekking peak of Annapurna region of Nepal. You can enjoy Mardi Himal base camp as well as the high camp passing the solitary trails, verdant forests, interesting villages, valleys, terraced farms, dazzling rivers and the extraordinary views of the Annapurna, Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) and Hiunchuli mountains. 

The Mardi Himal Trek typically begins with a drive to Phedi or Kande from Pokhara. We will take the former route and trek via Dhampus to Pothana. From Pothana, the trail merges with the one leading from Australian camp and gradually climbs up to Deurali. The tough part of the trek begins here as we have to make continuous ascent from Forest Camp to Low Camp and eventually up to the High Camp. The following morning, we will wake up early for a pre-dawn hike up to Upper View Point. 

Situated at 4,250m, this view point is typically the highest point of the trek and offers a stunning panorama of mountain vistas ranging from Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machhapuchhare (6993m) and of course, Mardi Himal (5587m). The next couple of days are spent on the return trek back to Pokhara. As you take the flight or bus back to Kathmandu, the 10 Day Mardi Himal Trek comes to a closure.

Mardi Himal trek is a short trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal where you can stay in teahouses/lodges, taste local food, appreciate the incomparable hills, enjoy the mountain landscape; and marvel at the panoramic views of the Himalayan Mountains. Mountain Layers Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. is proud to organize this Mardi Himal Trek.

The Mardi Himal Trek is an ideal choice for those who are looking for an ‘off the beaten path’ trekking experience in the Annapurna region. It is the quietest, the lowest and the least visited trekking peak of Annapurna region of Nepal. You can enjoy Mardi Himal base camp as well as the high camp passing the solitary trails, verdant forests, interesting villages, valleys, terraced farms, dazzling rivers and the extraordinary views of the Annapurna, Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) and Hiunchuli mountains. 

The Mardi Himal Trek typically begins with a drive to Phedi or Kande from Pokhara. We will take the former route and trek via Dhampus to Pothana. From Pothana, the trail merges with the one leading from Australian camp and gradually climbs up to Deurali. The tough part of the trek begins here as we have to make continuous ascent from Forest Camp to Low Camp and eventually up to the High Camp. The following morning, we will wake up early for a pre-dawn hike up to Upper View Point. 

Situated at 4,250m, this view point is typically the highest point of the trek and offers a stunning panorama of mountain vistas ranging from Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machhapuchhare (6993m) and of course, Mardi Himal (5587m). The next couple of days are spent on the return trek back to Pokhara. As you take the flight or bus back to Kathmandu, the 10 Day Mardi Himal Trek comes to a closure.

Mardi Himal trek is a short trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal where you can stay in teahouses/lodges, taste local food, appreciate the incomparable hills, enjoy the mountain landscape; and marvel at the panoramic views of the Himalayan Mountains. Mountain Layers Treks and Expeditions Pvt. Ltd. is proud to organize this Mardi Himal Trek.

Mardi Himal Trek Difficulty 

Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate difficulty trek with some strenuous parts, such as the hike up to Upper View Point or Mardi Base Camp. These are also the highest points of the trek, situated at 4,250m and 4,450m respectively. This is a trek that is suitable for most people regardless of experience; given that they are physically fit and healthy. The trekking hours average at around 5-6 hours trekking per day. Although we climb up to fairly high altitudes, altitude sickness is generally not an issue on this trek as we only stay at high elevation for 2-3 days max. Nonetheless, proper acclimatization is always welcome as part of the trekking plan and itinerary.

Best Season for Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek is best performed during the peak seasons i.e. Spring (March – May) and Autumn (September – November). As a fairly quiet trail, you don’t have to deal with the crowds of peak season on this trek while enjoying all the benefits including the clear skies with stunning mountain vistas as well as the pleasant weather and blooming nature. 

Winter season is also a good choice for Mardi Himal Trek, especially if you are looking to enjoy the crisp views of snowcapped peaks. Luckily, there is no need to cross any high passes for this trek but excessive snowfall can still be an issue sometimes. Monsoon trekking is possible, but we don’t generally recommend it due to the unpredictable weather and rainfall.

<p>Once you have arrived at the Tribhuwan International Airport in Kathmandu, finish all customs procedures and head out of the terminal. Our representative will be waiting to receive you with signboards of your or your group’s name. They will escort you from TIA to your hotel where you can rest after the flight. If you have enough free time in the evening, you can even come visit us at our office for some quick introductions.</p><p>Accommodation – Hotel, Meals - Dinner</p><p></p>

<p>Our first destination today will be the lakeside city of Pokhara. We will head out fairly early and have our breakfast somewhere around Kurintar or Muglin. The total time taken to get from Kathmandu to Pokhara is usually around 6 hours as long as there are no intrusions along the Prithivi Highway. Once we’re at Pokhara, we can spend our leisure time as we prefer. Going out for a pleasant stroll around the lakeside is a good idea if it’s not too late. </p><p>Accommodation – Hotel, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p><p></p>

<p>From Pokhara, we will have to go for a short drive of around 45 minutes to Phedi. Finally, our trek will begin from here and our destination for the day will be Deurali. We will make the gradual ascent through Dhampus and Pothana while enjoying the pleasing scenery around us. We will arrive at Deurali around the afternoon. Our overnight stay will be a lodge as usual.</p><p>Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p><p></p>

<p>Our destination for today is Low Camp which is located at an altitude of almost 3,000 meters. We will begin the trek from Deurali and reach Forest Camp in a few hours where we will stop for lunch. Forest Camp is basically a pleasant clearing in the middle of the forest will lodges and campsites to accommodate trekkers and other visitors. As the name suggests, trekking to forest camp requires us to go through the forested trails generally comprising of pine and rhododendron. This is a good opportunity to closely observe the floral diversity and natural habitat of Himalayan wildlife. From here, we will keep ascending for a few hours to eventually reach the Low Camp.</p><p>Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p><p></p>

<p>Today’s trek will be tougher than usual but the views will be so satisfying, you will forget about the difficulty. From Low Camp, we will continue our climb up to Badal Danda. This scenic ridge is aptly named considering the view it provides of snowcapped peaks rising above the clouds. Enjoying the pleasing scenery comprising of Machhapuchhare, Hiunchuli, Annapurna as well as Mardi Himal, we will eventually reach high camp.</p><p>Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p><p></p>

<p>Himal (5587m), Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machhapuchhare (6993m) and others. And back to High camp 2hrs and then after lunch back to down Low Camp (3540m) 3hrs. Overnight at lodge.</p><p>Wake up early for the morning hike to Upper Viewpoint today. As the name suggests, this viewpoint located at 4,250 meters offers you a stunning panorama of Annapurna I (8091m), Annapurna south (7219m), Hiunchuli (6441m), Baraha Shikhar (Mt. Fang) (7647m), Tent Peak (5695m), Singhachuli (6501m), Machhapuchhare (6993m) and of course, Mardi Himal (5587m). This mesmerizing view is further enhanced by the beautiful colors of the rising sun and clear morning sky. After enjoying ourselves for a bit there, we will head back down to High Camp for lunch. Finally, we will keep descending down to Low Camp for the overnight stay.</p><p></p>

<p>Since we have completed our main goal yesterday, we will simply make the return journey today. The downhill trek to Sidhing will be comparatively easier but it can be a little tough for your knees. Make use of trekking poles if necessary today. We will stay overnight at the peaceful village of Sidhing.</p><p>Accommodation – Lodge, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p><p></p>

<p>Finally, we have a leisure day to spend as we like. After the 2-3 hour long drive back to Pokhara, we will spend our free time exploring the beautiful lakeside city. You may be tempted to spend the day relaxing and resting, and it is certainly not a bad option. However, we recommend strolling around the lakeside in the evening at least to experience the charm of Pokhara. If you wish to have a short day tour instead, the best places to visit nearby are Phewa Lake and the lakeside, Davis Falls, World Peace Pagoda, Tal Barahi Temple, Gupteshwor Mahadev Temple and Cave etc.</p><p>Accommodation – Hotel, Meals – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner</p><p></p>

<p>After breakfast, we will head to the bus stop to catch a ride back to Kathmandu. The journey along the Prithivi Highway will be the same as before more or less, and we will be back at the capital around afternoon. Since you have some leisure time, you can head to Thamel if you wish to shop for some mementos to take back home. In the evening, we will have some traditional Nepali cuisine as farewell dinner.</p><p>Accommodation – Hotel, Meals – Breakfast and Dinner</p><p></p>

<p>If you have a flight scheduled, our representative will escort you to the airport a few hours before flight time. Otherwise, you are free to continue with your holiday as you wish. We hope your time with Mountain Layers Treks was enjoyable. Please feel free to contact us if you wish to extend your holiday or for any other treks and tours in Nepal. Farewell!</p>

Cost Include

  • Airport pickups and drops ina private vehicle
  • Hotel in Kathmandu with Standers bed & breakfast.
  • Hotel in Pokhara with tourist standard bed & breakfast.
  • Your meal (breakfast-lunch-dinner) during the Trek ,
  • One experience trekking guide & one porter for each two tourist.
  • All land transportation from Kathmandu to Kathmandu
  • Annapurna Conservation Permit .
  • Trekkers' Information Management System (TIMS)
  • Insurance for Guide & Porters
  • All accommodation during the trek available lodge
  • Airport -hotel-airport transfer
  • Our service charge
  • All ground transportation on a comfortable private vehicle as per the itinerary
  • Domestic flights (Kathmandu- Pokhara -Kathmandu)
  • Guided city tour in Kathmandu by private vehicle
  • Entrance fees for sightseeing/monument visits as per the itinerary
  • An experienced, English and others Languages-speaking and government-licensed trek leader and assistant trek leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistant guide)
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment, food and accommodation
  • Medical kit
  • All government and local taxes
  • Our service charge

Cost Exclude

  • Personal equipment for trekking
  • Personal insurance for travel to Nepal
  • Lunch & dinner in Kathmandu & Pokhara
  • Emergency rescue evacuation
  • Tipping (Tips) For guide& porter
  • All the alcoholic and non alcoholic drinks.
  • Sweet things like chocolate and desert.
  • Hot shower during the trekking.

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