During the Mardi Himal trek the beauty of Mount Machhapuchre, Mount Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and the pretty Mardi Himal will take all your tiredness and pain away after reaching the Mardi View camp. There are three view camps on the Mardi Himal trek. The upper-view camp of Mardi Himal is at 4300m altitude. You can see all the Annapurna ranges wearing snow caps from high camp. You can also reach the Mardi Himal base camp following the same route.

Mardi Himal looks small and sits along Mt.Machhapuchhre. You can see the breathtaking view of Sunset and sunrise during the trek. Mardi Himal trek is the best short trek in Annapurna Region. You have to trek through the beautiful Rhododendron forests and jungles viewing mountains. The trail is a little bit windy. You can see different types of flora here. You will be experiencing the best hospitality during the trial. These days there are many homestays built for the comfort of trekkers.

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Best Season for Mardi Himal Trek

The best time for Mardi Himal Trek is mid-September to early December. You can also trek from February to April, the weather will be favorable. The pre-monsoon period from May to June is hot but you can experience the beauty of different wildflowers. Due to the snow, December and January are winters, which might make your trail difficult. June to Mid September is monsoon which is not a good time to trek to Mardi Himal.

Trip Facts

Location – Nepal

Region – Annapurna

Duration – 10 Days

Trek Grade – Easy

Transport – Private Vehicle

Altitude – 4,310 m.

Food – Lunch, Breakfast, Dinner

Walking – 4-5 Hours

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Itinerary

Cost

FAQs

Overview

Checklist

A down jacket, thermal tops
Shade hat, Gloves, Wool hat, T-shirts(quick drying), Shorts, Wind stopper
Trekking shoes, sandals
Trekking pants, pairs of warm socks
Water bottle, Torchlight, A towel
Medicine and First Aid Kits (waterproof tape, Jibanjal, anti-infection ointments, band-aids, Diamox for altitude sickness)
Additional (hand sanitizer, lip balm, Soap, toilet paper, Sun’s cream)
Durable pouch bag for money and other documents

Day 1 :

Arrival in Kathmandu

After you arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport. Our representative will pick you up from the airport and transfer you to the hotel.

Day 2 :

Sightseeing Kathmandu and Trek Preparation

The next day after breakfast in the hotel, you can visit Swyambhunath Stupa, Bouddhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and other nearby places. You can also buy or rent a trekking bag, boots, sticks, and other essential gear at Thamel.

Day 3 :

Drive to Pokhara and to Kande and hike to the Australian basecamp(2060m)

After your breakfast at the hotel, a private vehicle will pick you up from the hotel and take you to the Pokhara. The driving hour from Kathmandu to Pokhara is 6 hours, and then you will not stop at Pokhara. You will reach Kande after a 45-minute drive from Pokhara. Then you have to hike for 1 to 2 hours to reach Australian Basecamp. You will stay at the Australian base camp. You can see the view of Mt. Fishtail from here. The place is really very beautiful.

Day 4 :

Australian Basecamp to Forest camp(2600m)

After having breakfast, you will start your trekking. You can stop at Deurali to have lunch. From deurali to Forest camp, there are no tea houses. You have to take enough water and snacks for the trail. Today, you will be walking through the beautiful Rhododendron forest. You have to trek for 5-6 hours.

Day 5 :

Forest camp to Low camp(2950m)

After yesterday's long trek, today you will be trekking for 3-4 hours. The views of Mt.Fishtail and Mardi Himal appear closer. Again you have to climb a hill through the Rhododendron forest.

Day 6 :

Low camp to High camp(3550m)

On the way to High camp from Low camp, there is Badal Danda, from where you can see the best views of clouds covering the villages and forests. You will feel like you are above the clouds along with the mountains. You have to trek for 3-4 hours to reach Highcamp. The hills are mostly covered by fog, but you might have tears of happiness when you see the mountains beside you.

Day 7 :

Trek to View camp(4300m) and trek back to Shiding(1850m)

Today, you have to wake up very early in the morning. Torchlight is essential today. You hike for 3 to 4 hours to reach the view camp. Many mountain ranges like Mt.Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna first, Annapurna Fang, Mt.Fishtail, and many more. You can see yaks roaming around. While returning from view camp, will only take 1 hour because it's total downhill while returning. You will have enough time to return to Shiding which will take 6 hours. You will be staying overnight at Shiding.

Day 8 :

Shiding to Pokhara

You can find local buses from Shiding to Lumre till noon but after 12 either you have to reserve a jeep or you have to walk to Lumre for 3 hours, and at Lumre you can find local buses till 5 pm. From Lumre it will take the next 3 hours drive to reach Pokhara. You will be staying overnight at Pokhara.

Day 9 :

Sightseeing in Pokhara/ Drive back to Kathmandu

On this day you can either visit Pokhara and relax, or you can drive back to Kathmandu. The Kathmandu to Pokhara drive will take 6 hours.

Day 10 :

Final Departure

Our vehicle will drive you to the Tribhuvan International airport.