Explore the spectacular Mardi Himal Trek on a 10-day journey through Pokhara, forest trails, alpine ridges, Low Camp and High Camp, reaching the Mardi Himal Base Camp viewpoint with breathtaking views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range.
Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer to your hotel. Meet the trekking team for a briefing about the Mardi Himal Trek, equipment preparation and the upcoming journey.
Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara through scenic hills, river valleys and countryside. After arrival, transfer to your hotel and enjoy free time around the lakeside area.
Drive from Pokhara to Kande and begin trekking through forest trails and small settlements. Continue toward Australian Camp and Pothana before reaching Deurali.
Leave the main trail and enter peaceful rhododendron and oak forests. The route gradually climbs through quiet mountain terrain toward Forest Camp.
Continue climbing through beautiful forest until the trees begin to thin. Reach Low Camp and enjoy increasingly impressive views of Machhapuchhre and the surrounding Himalayan peaks.
Climb above the forest line and follow the scenic ridge toward High Camp. Enjoy spectacular views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli throughout the day.
Start early and hike along the ridge toward the Mardi Himal Base Camp viewpoint. Enjoy close views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna Himalayas before returning to High Camp and descending to Low Camp.
Descend through forests and rural landscapes toward Siding Village. From Siding, continue by road back to Pokhara and transfer to your hotel.
Travel back to Kathmandu through Nepal's scenic countryside. Transfer to your hotel after arrival and enjoy the remainder of the day at leisure.
Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your international flight schedule, concluding the Mardi Himal Trek.
Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara, with locally operated tea houses or mountain lodges during the Mardi Himal Trek.
Tourist or private transportation between Kathmandu and Pokhara, followed by road transportation to and from the trekking trailheads. Mountain sections are completed on foot.
Breakfast, lunch and dinner are provided during trekking days. Mountain tea houses generally serve dal bhat, noodles, soups, rice, pasta, potatoes, eggs and other locally available meals.
Helpful answers before you plan this journey.
The Mardi Himal Trek is generally considered moderate. Trekkers should be comfortable walking four to seven hours per day on mountain trails with significant elevation gain.
The highest planned point in this itinerary is the Mardi Himal Base Camp viewpoint at approximately 4,500 meters.
The trek offers excellent views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and several other peaks of the Annapurna Himalayas.
March to May and September to November are generally the most popular periods because weather conditions tend to be more stable and mountain visibility is usually better.
Healthy beginners with reasonable fitness can complete the trek with proper preparation, a gradual pace and guidance from an experienced trekking guide.
Trekkers stay in locally operated tea houses or mountain lodges along the trail. Facilities are generally comfortable but become simpler at higher elevations.
The itinerary gains altitude progressively. Although Mardi Himal is shorter than many high-altitude treks, trekkers should still walk slowly, stay hydrated and follow the guide's altitude-safety recommendations.
Yes. Travel insurance covering trekking at high altitude, medical treatment and emergency evacuation is strongly recommended.
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