• Duration 14 Days
  • Trip Grade Moderate

    The moderate grade includes a one-week to fifteen-day itinerary. It can reach up to 4000-5000 meter altitude range, but the trails will be moderate (neither easy nor tough).

  • Maximum Altitude 4500
  • Starts Kathmansu
  • Ends Kathmandu
  • Best Time Sep-May

Mardi Himal (5,587m),first summited in 1961 lies on the lap of Mt. Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). The trek to Mardi Himal was not so popular a few decades ago. With the special effort of locals Mardi Himal Trek was opened to travelers from all over the world in 2012 A.D. This trekking is located at North of Pokhara valley in the Annapurna Region and has close up views of Annapurna South (7,219m), Hiuchuli (6,440m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Gangapurna (7,455), Annapurna III (7,555m) and Fishtail (6,993m).

Mardi Himal Trek also offers you to witness wide variation in vegetation as we trek from 900 meters to all the way up to 4,500 meters. As we continue further towards Base Camp the dense Oak and Rhododendron forest turn into short grasslands meadows. In a short span of time travelers have the opportunity to witness different landscapes of Annapurna in Mardi Trek.

Likewise, walking in the Rhododendron forest in the spring season while it blossoms is a moment that will be remembered for a long time. Anybody who treks to Mardi Himal Base Camp during spring will automatically fall in love with this region or Nepal in general. Along with splendid Himalayan views you will be treated to great hospitality of the Gurung community.

Adventure Treks Nepal has planned a 14 Days Mardi Himal Base Camp Trekking package with an aim to introduce you to rich cultural and traditional historical monuments along with the tallest mountain range in the world, the Himalayas. Our itinerary will provide you plenty of time to acclimatize and enjoy the local culture. The itinerary prepared by our expert team members is suitable for people of all ages and physical fitness.

Mardi Himal trek Highlights

  • Picturesque drive along Trishuli and Marshyangdi River to Pokhara.
  • Outstanding Himalayan scenery including Annapurna South, Annapurna I, Gangapurna, Annapurna III, Machhapuchre (Fishtail) and Lamjung Himal during trekking.
  • Explore local villages and interact with friendly locals.
  • Catch some of the best sunrise and sunset in the Annapurna Region.
  • Variation in Flora and Fauna
  • Sightseeing around World Heritage sites in Kathmandu
  • Mountain flight to Kathmandu

Join Mardi Himal Trekking

To join Adventure Treks Nepal for Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek you may send us an inquiry and let our experts design the best possible holiday for you. We are very flexible regarding the dates and if you have your groups of friends or family we can operate the trip according to your desired date. Join our team who have been serving in the Himalayas of Nepal since 1991.

Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek throughout the Year

Spring Season (March to May)

This is one of the best times of the year for anyone to trek in the Mardi Himal region or in Nepal generally. In spring, Rhododendrons are on their prime display turning the forest Red, Pink and White. The mountains are also visible which provide magnificent sunrise and sunsets. In Mardi Himal Trekking spring generally means you have Rhododendron forests for a few days and giants of Himalayas on the upper section with clear blue sky.

Summer Season (June to August)

Best thing about trekking in the summer season is the blooming wild flowers and greenery around the region. With monsoon the grass turns greener and with clouds wandering around the hide and seek with Annapurna Range becomes more fascinating.

But, you might have to deal with leeches on the trail up to 2,800 meters and frequent rainfall might cause extra problems during your hike. But if you decide to trek during summer you may not see many travelers making it an "off the beaten"

Autumn Season (September to November)

With many travelers on the route, autumn is another best season to trek in Mardi Himal. The beginning and last section of the trek has a unique terraced rice fields view with the Himalayas in the background. If you plan to trek during this period you may also get the opportunity to celebrate two of the biggest festivals of Nepal.

Moreover, with an extraordinary view, good weather, less wind and chance to experience local festivals this season is preferred by everyone.

Winter Season (December to February)

Mardi Himal Route turns into a winter wonderland. There is generally snow on the trail above high camp (3,555 m). The mountains are covered with snow which creates a wonderful sight for trekkers during the winter season. You have to face cold nights and below freezing temperatures if you desire to trek during this season.

Nevertheless, Mardi Himal Trek during winter is suitable for people who want to add up the challenge. All those cold nights and snowy trails will be compensated by a wonderful view of Annapurna Region.

Benefits of Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek with Adventure Treks Nepal

  • Operating treks in Mardi Region since the trail opened in 2012.
  • Leading Travel agency with 100 % customer satisfaction.
  • More than 33 years' experience of organizing trekking in the Himalayas.
  • Government licensed guides with expert knowledge.
  • Trip Advisor traveler's Choice award winner.
  • Easy Booking Procedure.
  • Attention to Detail.

Mardi Himal Base Camp 14 Days Trek Preparation

The trail to Mardi Himal is not amongst the toughest trails in the Himalayas, so you may not require to be in the best physical shape. However, we always suggest all our clients to get involved in Physical training to perform better during your hiking. All of the trekkers should be physically and mentally stable before trekking to Mardi Himal.

If everyone trekking to this region prepares for a month before trek you will easily be able to complete the trek without any difficulties. Expect a lot of uphill with stairs and walking in such terrain for more than 30 minutes in some sections. The return back is not easy too as continuous steep downhill will certainly be pain in your knees and toes. Bring a good quality trekking boot with good grip.

Itinerary

Note: If the above itinerary does not meet your needs, we can design individualized travel plans based on your preferences.

Trip Plan
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A Representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will be waiting outside the Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu for your welcome. You will then be transferred to your Hotel in Kathmandu. Looking at the time of your arrival trip, a briefing will be planned where your last minute question will be answered by our expert team members and you will be provided with a trekking map and duffle bags during the briefing. The evening is free for you to explore the hustling alleys of Thamel and surrounding areas.

  • Max Altitude: 1,330m / 4,365 ft.
  • Accommodation: Hotel

With the intention of introducing Nepal's rich history and cultural display Adventure Treks Nepal has planned this day with Cultural Tour of three of the World Heritage Sites and important religious sites.

Breakfast will be served at the Hotel after which we proceed towards the ancient palace of Bhaktapur now commonly known as Bhaktapur Durbar Square. This 15 km drive from Kathmandu will take you away from the main city and onto the old settlement inhabited by the Newar community where you can still see the palace from 17th century. Our professional tour guide will accompany you as you wander into the surrounding area while he explains each and every tiny detail about this artistic town.

The second half of the day consists of a visit to two religious pilgrimage sites for Hindu and Buddhist religion. Pashupatinath temple, a Hindu shrine is the most important Shiva temple in the world where during your visit you will see many burning bodies as a part of Hindu cremation process and you get the opportunity to learn about many rituals that people follow in Nepal.

Bouddhanath Stupa, the biggest stupa of South Asia is the last destination for Today. This Stupa is believed to hold remains of Buddha and is a holy place for people following Buddhism. After completing all three destinations you will be dropped at your hotel for refreshment and free time.

  • Max Altitude: 1,330m / 4,365 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel

We depart from Kathmandu early in the morning to avoid traffic. Just after leaving Kathmandu valley we will be greeted with amazing views of Langtang and Ganesh Himal range. The drive to Pokhara is filled with pleasing views of local villages and rivers. On the drive we will be binding along two of the major rivers i.e. Trishuli and Marshyangdi River which makes our drive more interesting.

Pokhara is best known for its tranquil atmosphere and the beauty of the surrounding countryside. Normally, we arrive by midafternoon so you have time to explore or relax as you prepare for the journey ahead.

  • Max Altitude: 970m / 3,182 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel

Today we will officially enter the Annapurna Conservation Area. There are many starting points for Mardi Himal Trek. We prefer to take the route from Hyangja because on the trail today you will pass many villages interacting with locals. This path is off the beaten path and has very few people trekking. So you will witness some glimpse of real Nepal. After hiking up the wide road for 3 hrs, we will arrive at a village called Astham, inhabited by Brahmins and Gurung community. Lunch will be provided in Astham after which we continue following a ridge towards Dhampus for overnight stay.

  • Max Altitude: 1,750m / 5,741 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Distance: Approx. 15 km / 9.3 miles

Your first sunrise in the Annapurna will greet you with a panoramic display of the entire Annapurna Range. After enjoying the breakfast with an outstanding background setup we leave towards the forest camp. Today's walk includes walking mostly inside the jungle after Pritan Deurali. The trail to Pritam Deurali has great views all along. During spring, the second part of today's trail will showcase beautiful Rhododendron. There are many uphill sections on today's trail so be mentally prepared for that.

  • Max Altitude: 2,550m / 8,366 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Distance: Approx. 9.5 km / 6 miles

We leave Forest Camp after breakfast and enter into the Rhododendron and Oak forest once again. The trail gradually up towards Low Camp where our team will spend some time relaxing as you can observe a clear view of Mt. Machhapuchre (Fishtail). It is also a good Lunch spot with a view.

Continuing further towards Badal Danda you will notice the tree line becoming thinner as we approach above 3,000 meters. You can catch a wonderful sunset from Badal Danda, sometimes the entire skyline below is filled with clouds.

  • Max Altitude: 3,200m / 10,565 ft
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Distance: Approx. 5.1 km / 3.1 miles

Waking up with glorious views, we have a short day ahead so if you want to take it easy in the morning, your guide will be flexible with that. The trail today is short but will be a bit challenging as the air becomes thinner. With outstanding views throughout the trail we arrive at High Camp, the last settlement of Mardi Himal Trail. The remainder of the day is at leisure for acclimatization. Your body needs some rest before you head towards base camp.

  • Max Altitude: 3,550m / 11,646 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Distance: Approx. 2.8 km / 1.7 miles

This day is the highlight of the trip. We start very early in the morning and catch one of the best sunrises from Mardi View Point. The sunrise from this viewpoint will be in your heart for a long time, it's just magical. After enjoying the sunrise with a cup of tea we continue ahead towards Mardi Himal Base Camp. We need to gain another 300 meters to arrive at the base camp and it takes around 2 hrs from view point. As we get near to the base camp the south face of Annapurna I gradually begins to appear in sight. Enjoy Himalayan view along with valleys from base camp before retracing towards High Camp for overnight stay.

  • Max Altitude: 4,500m / 14,763 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Distance: Approx. 10 km / 6.2 miles

We begin our journey back towards Pokhara city after soaking in splendid sceneries of Annapurna Range. The trail until Low camp will be the same trail that we took to hike up. From low camp we take a different route in the direction on Sidhing village. The trail from low camp once again enters into thick forests and goes down continuously. We spent our last night in Annapurna Conservation Area in Sidhing.

  • Max Altitude: 1,945m / 5,741 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
  • Accommodation: Tea House
  • Distance: Approx. 8 km / 4.9 miles

The walk today will be mostly downhill on a wide motorable road. This road winds in the forests until lumre where we plan to end our trip. The road from lumre is in very good condition because Adventure Treks Nepal chooses to avoid the off road drive until lumre. With chirping sounds of birds we have a short day of hiking on our last day.

Once you arrive in Pokhara, you get to spend the time according to your desire. We have no plans for the evening.

  • Max Altitude: 970 m / 3,182 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast and Lunch
  • Accommodation: Hotel
  • Distance: Approx. 5.1 km / 3.1 miles

Pokhara is not just known for its natural beauty but also has many religious temples and monuments scattered around the city. Today's plan is to explore the sightseeing spots in Pokhara city. Once you get done with the sightseeing you will have leisure time. You may walk around Lakeside for souvenir shopping.

  • Max Altitude: 970 m / 3,182 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel

After breakfast in Pokhara, we have a mountain flight to Kathmandu; it is a thrilling, exciting flight over forests, fields and villages with the Himalayas in the background. On arrival, we transfer to the hotel. The remainder of the day is at leisure for any last minute shopping for your loved ones.

Suggestion: Be on the left side of the aircraft to catch great views of the mountains

  • Max Altitude: 1,330m / 4,365 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel

There are plenty of interesting sites to visit in the Kathmandu valley like the Old Palaces at Patan, Bhaktapur, Durbar square, Swayambhunath (the monkey temple or you may wonder downtown Thamel to shop for souvenirs and sample the various restaurants of Kathmandu. We are happy to offer you some recommendations.

  • Max Altitude: 1,330m / 4,365 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast
  • Accommodation: Hotel

A representative from Adventure Treks Nepal will drop you to the airport. Return back home with the memories for lifetime.

  • Max Altitude: 1,330m / 4,365 ft.
  • Meals: Breakfast
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Included
  • Arrival and Departure Transport.
  • Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with breakfast.
  • Trekking Duffel Bag.
  • Breakfast, Lunch & Dinnerduring the Trekking.
  • Accommodation in Tea house (mountain lodge) while trekking. (In Khopra be Dormitory sometimes).
  • Pokhara-Hyangja and Lumre Pokhara drive.
  • Kathmandu-Pokhara drive. (Tourist Bus).
  • Pokhara -Kathmandu flights (Buddha Air) with airport Tax.
  • Trekking Porter with Insurance. (We Provide 01 Porter for 02 Pax).
  • Trekking Guide with insurance.
  • Trekking guide and porter's food and accommodation, wages etc.
  • First Aid kit.
  • Water purification tablets.
  • Mardi Himal Trekking map. 
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) entry permit fee.
  • Trekker’s Information Management system (TIMS).
  • All Government taxes VAT.
  • Office service charge.
Excluded
  • International Airfare.
  • Your travel insurance of any kind
  • Nepal entry Visa fee (US$ 30 for 15 days and US$ 50 for 30 days you should get visa open your arrival)
  • Drinks, Dessert, Juice, Mineral Water, Heater charge, Hot Shower during the Trekking and main meals in cities.
  • Tips for Guide, Porter and driver.
  • Sleeping Bags (-20C) and Down Jackets.
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Essential Information

Permit: Two types of permits are needed for trekkers from the Government of Nepal to trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS). We will take care of these permits so that you can just enjoy your time in Nepal.

Accommodation: In cities there are a wide range and varieties of Hotels and we provide options of Budget or Deluxe accommodation at the time of booking mentioning hotels name. You can always consult with our experts to get the best accommodation according to your preference. We are very happy to receive some suggestions from you as well if you have a specific hotel in mind.

For the Trekking part, you will be staying in local lodges often referred to as Tea House. These are very basic lodges with small rooms and shared toilets. In peak season, in case of late booking you might need to share the room with someone else.

Transportation: All of the mentioned land transport will be done by Tourist vehicles and these will be private for clients of Adventure Treks Nepal only. Kathmandu to Pokhara takes 25 minutes on flights compared to an 8 hour drive because of which we have a 1 way flight. If you wish to skip the 8 hour drive we can arrange both ways for your trip.

Meals: Meals will be provided as mentioned in the itinerary. In cities you will have bed and breakfast. Whereas, during trekking breakfast, lunch and dinner will be provided.

Tea houses that you will be staying will have a Menu from where you can choose your food. There will be local cuisine as well as some common western foods for you.

You have the option to have oat porridge or muesli for breakfast or if you want to try a local dish, Gurung bread is a highly recommended item for a morning meal.

The most popular dish in Nepal is called Dal Bhat which comes with rice, vegetables, spinach, pickle and some proteins like chicken or egg (optional). While you are in the mountains Dal Bhat is the safest food to have because it is always fresh and made with very less spices.

Other than Dal Bhat you also get varieties such as Noodles, Momo, Spaghetti, Pizza, Spring Rolls, Fried Rice, Soups, etc.

FAQs

This trail has moderate difficulty status which means you will have some challenging sections but is doable. With slow and continuous effort you will surely make it up to the base camp (4,500m).

The cost to Mardi Himal differs according to your choice of accommodation, transportation, guide, etc. Our standard package starts from 1200 USD . If you want to discuss more about the cost, please email our team at [email protected]

Yes. The trail is suitable for people with kids as well. With short hiking days and flexibility in itinerary, Our Mardi Himal Base Camp trek has been liked by many parents specially who were travelling with their kids.

Since, Mardi Himal lies in Annapurna region you can extend the trek by adding Ghorepani Poonhill or Annapurna BAse Camp trek. These treks are close to each other which can be a suitable route for people with longer vacations.

No. There are no ATMs on the trail. You should take out enough cash in Pokhara before starting the trek.

There will be showers in all of the Tea Houses. They will charge USD 2-3 for a hot water shower and expect you to be quick with that.

Tourism workers in Nepal expect to be tipped and it can be anywhere between 10% – 20 % of the cost. Anyway Tipping is happiness and they will accepet anything you offer with a happy heart and smiling face.

Spring and autumn are regarded as the best time to visit Mardi Base camp region. If you have a busy schedule you will not be disappointed even travelling during summer or winter.

You don’t have to worry about your safety even if you are a female. The people on the trail are helpful and understanding which will make your experience a good one.

We highly recommend you to carry Nepali currency for trekking. You can exchange your money in Pokhara. There are many money exchange services in the city.

Your extra luggage will be stored in Hotels in Pokhara or Kathmandu free of cost. During trekking you can just carry necessary stuff for trekking which will minimize the weight for you and the porter.

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