Mardi Himal Trek from Pokhara

Overview 

Mardi Himal Trek is a famous trekking destination in the Annapurna region of Nepal. It will give you a mesmerizing Annapurna Himalayan view, stunning sunrise, and sunset. These trekking routes are newly opened by the community for domestic and international tourists.

It takes 3 to 7 days to complete the Mardi Himal Trek. It will depend on your Holiday time. And your trekking speed. Nepal Unique Treks will customize the itinerary for your best Holiday. This trek leads you to Mardi Himal Base Camp 4500 m, which is the highest altitude for this trek.

During the Mardi Himal Trek, you will encounter the breathtaking mountain view, sunrise, and small winding trails to an impressive rhododendron forest, which makes it colorful in the spring season. Annapurna Panorama of silvery snowcapped mountains, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail, and other mountains open up that will hold your breath.

The trek starts from Pokhara, a 45-minute private drive to Kande, then a hike up to Australian Camp. If the weather is nice, you can see a Beautiful Mountain view from there. Trek continuously leads through the beautiful villages of Pothana, Pitam Derali, and Badal Dada.

Mardi Himal Base Camp is 19 miles and 31 km from Pokhara, but the hiking distance is 57 km, 35 miles in total. Most of the trekkers use a 5-day itinerary, which is regular, but some trekkers finish in 3 days. The trekking trails go to the Australian camp, Pitam Deurali, Forest Camp, Low Camp, Middle Camp, High Camp, and Mardi Himal Base Camp. After that, return to Pokhara via Siddhartha village and the next day drive to Pokhara.

Mardi Himal Trek Starting Point

There are two options to start a trek from Kande and Phedi. Typically starts from Kande, which leads through Australian Cam and Pothana village. The trek starts from Phedi, from where one hour of ascending and trek through Dhampus Village. Phedi is accessible by road from Pokhara.

Mardi Himal Trekking Trails

The trails are beautiful treks into the rainforest and passing through some picturesque villages. There is a lush rhododendron forest, which makes it colorful in the spring season (March, April, and May). Along the way to Mardi Himal Base Camp, trekkers will encounter local communities, Mesmerizing Mountain Views, terraced fields, and diverse flora and fauna.

Mardi Himal High Camp

High Camp is one of the highlights of the Mardi Himal Trek. It lies (3,580 meters from sea level), where you can enjoy breathtaking views of the surrounding Annapurna Himalayas. Mardi High Camp serves as a base camp for those wanting to climb Mardi Himal.

Mardi Himal Base Camp

4,500 meters is the highest point of this trek. From here, you can see a closer panoramic Mountain View of the Annapurna Himalayan Range. Trekkers can celebrate and take pictures; they feel the victory and achievement of the destination themselves.

Mardi Himal Trek Duration

The Trek duration depends on the clients' hiking stamina. Some of them completed the Mardi Himal Trek in 3 days from Pokhara. A Trek itinerary can be suggested according to your budget, time, and stamina; it might be 3 to 7 days. Share about your fitness and how fast you can walk, then we will customize the best itinerary for you. The trek can vary depending on the itinerary chosen by trekkers.

Mardi Himal Trek Difficulty

If you used to go trekking in the Nepal Himalayas or other countries, compared to other destinations, we can tell that it is moderately difficult. During the Mardi Himal Trek, there are some steep ascents and descents, which will make it suitable for hikers with a moderate level of fitness.

Mardi Himal Trekking Permits

The Trekking Permits will be issued by your travel and trekking agency; you don’t need to go where permits are issued. There are two kinds of permits: Annapurna Conservation Permits (ACAP) and Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS). You must have a valid passport copy with a visa and photographs. It costs $30 for ACCAP permits and a $20 TIMS card

Best Time to Trek in Mardi Himal Trek

There is a three-session Spring session, Autumn Session, and Winter session. In the spring session (March, April, and May), there is the Nepal National flower, Rhododendron, and many other blooms that make the area colorful around the Mardi Himal. Autumn session (September, October, and November), the weather will be favorable, and the views will be clear.

And the winter session (December, January, and February) will be cold weather, snowfall, and cloudy. It will be a different view to compare the spring and autumn sessions. If you love to touch and enjoy snowfall, winter will be best for your Holiday.

Packing List for Mardi Himal Trek

• 30/35 Liters Capacity Rucksack with waterproof cover, First you must keep your valuable items and other essentials.
• A pair of hiking shoes, Mardi Himal Trek is not very difficult, that's why you can use any outdoor shoes.
• Hiking or trekking pants, these pants are flexible and better than others. These pants have extra side pockets and can also be folded into knee-length shorts
• A pair of yoga pants to make you more comfortable and keep your knees warm. Choose a double-layer one.
• Thermal shirts and trousers should be thick enough to maintain heat in the mountains, but before buying, you need to make sure they are flexible for movement.
• T-shirts bring few, during the trek, we can wash and reuse them
• Fleece jacket/down jacket after crossing 3000m, wear warm clothes
• Wind/waterproof jacket, Socks 4-6 pairs, and Underwear 4-6 pairs
• Sunglasses and sun hat, Sun protection cream, and Lip balm
• Woolen cap, Inner and outer gloves, Headlamp
• Power bank/extra batteries, camera wipes/hand sanitizers, Towel, Rubber sandals, and toiletries
• Drinking water from bottles and water purification tablets
• Day bags to carry your valuable things with you, and a sleeping bag
• Enough cash for the trek, you rarely find credit cards and ATMs on the trekking trail