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Mardi Himal Trek

Overview

The Mardi Himal Trek is an excellent choice for those looking for a short, scenic, and culturally enriching trek in Nepal. With its peaceful trails, breathtaking views, and authentic local encounters, it offers a perfect balance of adventure and accessibility.

The Mardi Himal Trek is one of Nepal’s most rewarding short treks, offering an authentic Himalayan experience away from the busier trails. Nestled in the Annapurna region, this trek combines rich cultural encounters with spectacular views of snow-capped peaks, making it a popular choice for trekkers seeking both adventure and tranquility.

Highlights of the Trek

  • Panoramic Mountain Views: The trek offers close-up vistas of Mardi Himal (5,587m), along with dramatic views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli.
  • Off-the-Beaten Path Experience: Compared to other Annapurna routes, Mardi Himal is less crowded, providing a peaceful trekking atmosphere.
  • Cultural Encounters: The route passes through traditional Gurung and Magar villages, allowing trekkers to experience local hospitality, culture, and rural life.
  • Diverse Landscapes: From lush rhododendron forests and alpine meadows to high ridges with panoramic mountain backdrops, the trek showcases Nepal’s natural diversity.

Trekking Duration and Route

The standard Mardi Himal Trek takes 5 to 7 days, starting from Pokhara. The trail usually begins at Kande or Dhampus and ascends gradually through forested paths to Forest Camp, Low Camp, and High Camp, before reaching the Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m).

Difficulty and Suitability

The Mardi Himal Trek is considered moderate in difficulty. Daily walking ranges from 4–6 hours, making it suitable for both novice trekkers with basic fitness and experienced hikers. Unlike more strenuous treks, it does not involve high-altitude passes, yet it still offers a genuine Himalayan adventure.

Best Time to Trek

The best seasons are spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November), when the skies are clear, temperatures are moderate, and rhododendron forests are in full bloom. Winter is possible for experienced trekkers, while monsoon months tend to bring heavy rain and limited visibility.

Day-to-Day Itinerary:(13 Nights/14 Days)-Option 01

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu city tour (4 points)and preparation for trekking.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara Tourist Bus Journey (8/9 Hrs.).; hotel.

Day 04: Pokhara to Khande -45 minutes Car drive, trek to Pitam Deurali (2,100m-3 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 05: Trek Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp (2,500m- 5 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 06: Trek Forest Camp to Badal Dada (2,970m-4/5 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 07: Trek Badal Dada to High Camp (3,580m-2/3Hrs.), rest; lodge.

Day 08: Hike Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,450m) / view Point;back to High Camp (3,580m-8/4 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 09: Trek High Camp to Siding Village (1,885m-6/7 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 10: Drive Siding village to Pokhara (2/3 Hrs.), city tour; Hotel.

Day 11: Pokhara – Chitwan (Tourist Bus) – (Jungle safari program, rest day)

Day 12: Full Day Jungle Safari activities with culture show of Tharu community; lodge.

Day 12: Chitwan to Kathmandu (Tourist Bus) journey, hotel transfer.

Day 13: Kathmandu (rest day); for shopping and strolling.

Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu to your final destination.

Day-to-Day Itinerary:(05 Nights/ 06 Days)-Option 02

Day 01: Pokhara to Khande -45 minutes Car drive, trek to Pitam Deurali (2,100m-3 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 02:Trek Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp (2,500m- 5 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 03: Trek Forest Camp to Badal Dada (2,970m-4/5 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 04:Trek Badal Dada to High Camp (3,580m-2/3Hrs.), rest; lodge.

Day 05:Hike Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,450m) / view Point;back to High Camp (3,580m-8/4 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 06:Trek High Camp to Siding Village (1,885m-6/7 Hrs.) and drive to Pokhara.

Day-to-Day Itinerary:(13 Nights/14 Days)-Option 01

Day 01: Arrive Kathmandu and Transfer Hotel.

Day 02: Kathmandu city tour (4 points)and preparation for trekking.

Day 03: Kathmandu to Pokhara Tourist Bus Journey (8/9 Hrs.).; hotel.

Day 04: Pokhara to Khande -45 minutes Car drive, trek to Pitam Deurali (2,100m-3 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 05: Trek Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp (2,500m- 5 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 06: Trek Forest Camp to Badal Dada (2,970m-4/5 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 07: Trek Badal Dada to High Camp (3,580m-2/3Hrs.), rest; lodge.

Day 08: Hike Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,450m) / view Point;back to High Camp (3,580m-8/4 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 09: Trek High Camp to Siding Village (1,885m-6/7 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 10: Drive Siding village to Pokhara (2/3 Hrs.), city tour; Hotel.

Day 11: Pokhara – Chitwan (Tourist Bus) – (Jungle safari program, rest day)

Day 12: Full Day Jungle Safari activities with culture show of Tharu community; lodge.

Day 12: Chitwan to Kathmandu (Tourist Bus) journey, hotel transfer.

Day 13: Kathmandu (rest day); for shopping and strolling.

Day 14: Departure from Kathmandu to your final destination.

Day-to-Day Itinerary:(05 Nights/ 06 Days)-Option 02

Day 01: Pokhara to Khande -45 minutes Car drive, trek to Pitam Deurali (2,100m-3 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 02:Trek Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp (2,500m- 5 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 03: Trek Forest Camp to Badal Dada (2,970m-4/5 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 04:Trek Badal Dada to High Camp (3,580m-2/3Hrs.), rest; lodge.

Day 05:Hike Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,450m) / view Point;back to High Camp (3,580m-8/4 Hrs.); lodge.

Day 06:Trek High Camp to Siding Village (1,885m-6/7 Hrs.) and drive to Pokhara.

Full Board Service Cost : Please contact us by email or call us 

Cost Include

  • Airport - hotel -airport pickup and drop by private vehicle in Kathmandu. (Option 01)
  • 4 Nights hotel accommodation in Kathmandu on BB Plan. (Option 01)
  • 2 Nights hotel accommodation in Pokhara on BB plan. (Option 01)
  • Meals on full board (Breakfast, lunch and dinner) during trekking period at tea house.
  • An experienced Government license holder trekking guide in a group.
  • Trekking porter to carry your bags during the trekking 2:1 probably, max 20 KG baggage/porter.
  • Wages, meal and accommodation, insurance, equipment and transportation for guide and porter (s).
  • Ground transportation by tourist coach for Kathmandu-Pokhara-Chitwan-Kathmandu sectors. (Option 01)
  • 2 Nights 3 Days full board package for Chitwan national park as per package rules. (Option 01)
  • Transport by private vehicle from Pokhara to Kande and Sidhin to Pokhara.
  • Group medical supplies (first aid kit will be available) if required.
  • Annapurna conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry fees and permit.
  • TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card.
  • Mardi Himal area trekking maps one in a group.
  • All government taxes and our service charges.
  • Farewell Dinner before departure.
  • Snowy Horizon T-Shirt/Souvenir.

Cost Exclude

  • Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • Emergency rescue evacuation if required.
  • Any kind of Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks, hot water, etc.
  • Laundry, phone calls, Internets uses etc.
  • All kind of Personal Nature Expenses.
  • Any others expenses which are not mentioned on cost Includes section.
  • Tips, gifts, souvenirs. 

Notes

  • The itinerary is changeable and modifiable as per needs and time frame of trekkers.
  • Cost will be re calculated if the itinerary is changed or modified.
  • Additional activities may be added as per trekkers request with appropriate additional cost.
  • For any kind of change please contact us by mail or call.
Trip Facts
  • Grade: Moderate
  • Elevation: 4,450 m
  • Location: Annapurna Region
  • Coordinates: 28.4458° N, 83.8782° E
  • First Ascent: N/A
  • Season: Autumn and Spring
  • Duration: 8
  • Group Size: 15 Max
Trekking FAQs

You will be taken immediately to the lower altitude first and will be provided first aid as the immediate treatment and then if necessary the guide will call the rescue helicopter to fly you down to Kathmandu or Pokhara using your rescue insurance.

It all depends on the time and altitude of your trek. You may require Down Jacket, warm fleece jacket, warm thermal underwear, trekking pants and shorts, sleeping bag, trekking boots and a backpack, camera and your personal medication. Consult lists of cloth and equipment on our website as a guide and use a common sense to pack enough but not too much at the same time.

You need comfortable trekking shoes preferably with Gore-Tex style lining for ultimate comfort and thick verbatim soles to have comfortable walk on rocky paths.

On popular trails we will stay in lodges and guest houses and the meals will be cooked for you with continental menu meals often available as well as soups and noodles and rice dishes; on some routes there will be a limited choice and on some more remote routes only local Nepal Dal Bhat and curry or instant noodle soups will be available.

In General treks vary in duration from 2 to 4 weeks; average one would trek between 4 to 6 hours per day.

In principle if you have trekking experience anywhere in the world and you are currently fit for trekking, there is nothing to stop you from Himalayan trekking in Nepal. You just need to increase your cardiovascular capacity to be able to cope with high elevation, where the oxygen density is much lower.

On the trek we provide all accommodation, food and we cover park fees, so you need to take only small amount of money to purchase water, small snack and tea outside meals, localsouvenirs, tips or donations to monasteries if you wish to donate small change. $20 per day should be sufficient to cover such expenses.

You can find it in our below link: https://www.snowyhorizon.com/termsandcondition

You should have a general good level of physical fitness, general hiking experience, do not have any chronic or acute issues with your leg functions and be mentally comfortable with multi-day hikes, than you are ready for trekking.

In Nepal it is not customary to tip but porters and guides would expect and appreciate a small tip. Your tip will go long way to help their families.

It all depends on the area with most of the trekking routes having local VHF Phones; increasingly more places get mobile coverage of varied capacity; in remote communication is not available or very limited so the only option would be a satellite phone.

It depends on trekking route and altitude; typically a trekking porter would carry load of 15 kg to 25 kg and camping porter would carry load up to 40 kg.

Trekking is an adventure activity involving multi day walk on village trails, National Park trails and climber’s trails often on reasonably steep terrain and snow at higher altitudes often crossing high passes in the range of 5500 m/18000 ft.

Majority of trekking is done with lodge/guesthouse accommodation unless you prearranged camping based trip. There are very few trekking areas where lodge accommodation is unavailable and we will offer there a tent accommodation only.

We ensure travel safety for all our guests’ women or men travelling with our company. Nepal is generally very safe and welcoming to foreign tourists. We have very good relationships with lodges we use and our guides aware all the time of whereabouts of every guest on the trek. Our groups are small and we ensure continues visual contact.

Camping trekking is a trekking where we provide you with tent accommodation and full board with meals to be cooked by professional trekking cook in a mobile camp equipped with akitchen and with adequate support staff of kitchen helpers, guides and porters.

At high altitude your cardio-pulmonary system is affected by low oxygen density and you can suffer from general breathing difficulties to Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) as well as your skin is susceptible to sunburn if not protected by cloths or sunblock. The AMS is preventable through appropriate trekking pace and undertaking acclimatization.

On most established treks bottled water is ubiquitously available as well as locally purified drinking water is available in many villages along the trek. Otherwise, you can use boiled water supplied by the tea house or camping crew.

Trekking is for you and everyone who is patient and physically fit and enjoys outdoors.

You will trek anywhere from 5 km to 15 km depending on condition of trekking trail and the altitude of the trekking route.

Depending on trekking area you may require a special trekking permit while other areas would require only conservation/national park entry permit and Trekking Information Management System (TIMS) Card.

It depends on the location and choice of trekkers. Both difficult as well as easy treks are available.

You need to obtain travel insurance before you arrive to Kathmandu. Your insurance should cover rescue insurance and it should allow the expense of helicopter supported medevac. Nowadays such policies are readily available through many airfare booking agents. Try ihi.com if you cannot find your insurance.

Post-monsoon period from September to December and pre-monsoon season from February to May are the best period for trekking in Nepal. In winter, December till February, at high elevation is very cold and heavy snowfalls may impede crossing of high passes but trekking in low elevations below 3000 m is accessible all year round. In summer, June till August is a monsoon season and trekking is very wet, however in rain shadow areas such as Upper Mustang trekking in monsoon season is feasible and pleasant.

We highly recommend having a guide with you. You will travel in wilderness areas and at high elevations so from safety aspect you should not be alone. Travelling through villages there are many trails and if you took wrong path accidentally it may be difficult to communicate with locals to get back on the right path or to secure food or accommodation. They will be unlikely to speak English

In Nepal children below 18 years of age are required to trek accompanied by their parent or guardian.

Tea house trekking is a trekking where your accommodation and meal are arranged in a local lodge/house with full board services.
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