Trip Highlights
- Exploring the beautiful city of Pokhara Valley.
- Annapurna Base Camp (4130m/13,549ft).
- Discover the typical village of Ghandruk, Gurung Museum, and ancient monasteries.
- Nature Hot Spring at Jhinu Danda.
- Passes of the delightful village of Nayapul, Birethanti, Ghandruk, Chhumrung, Sinuwa, Bamboo, M.B.C, A.B.C and Landruk, Forest Camp, High Camp, Sidding village.
- Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m/14,763ft).
- Breathtaking views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8,169m), Annapurna I (8,091m), Annapurna South (7,230m), Hiuchuli (6,450m), Gangapurna (7,455m) and Machhapuchhare (6,995m) mountains.
Detail About Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Mardi Himal
Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Mardi Himal combine two stunning hikes in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. The trekking trails pass through several climate zones, unique villages, and landscapes while taking you to Annapurna Base Camp 4130 meters and Mardi Himal 4500 meters. Throughout your trip, you will observe diverse white snow-capped peaks, including Mount Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and Fishtail.
Annapurna Base Camp Trek combined with the Mardi Himal begins with a scenic bus ride from the Capital city of Kathmandu to Pokhara, where we stay overnight. From Pokhara, we will drive you to Nayapul, from where the Annapurna region trekking trails begin. The first day of trekking is spent at Ghandruk Village, where you can enjoy views of the typical village, Gurung Museum, and Annapurna Himalayas ranges.
ABC and Mardi Himal trek continues. From Ghandruk Village, you will head to Chhumrung, Sinuwa, Bamboo, Himalaya, Deurali, M.B.C, and A.B.C while crossing from sub-tropical regions to reach the alpine region. On your fourth day, from M.B.C., you can do it to Annapurna Base Camp early in the morning to catch the loving morning magical coloring of the nearby white snow peaks.
After gaining the Annapurna Base Camp, you will descend to Sinuwa and Jhinu Danda. While you are at Jhinu Danda, you don’t miss the take a bath in the natural hot spring. From there, you will trek continue to Mardi Himal trek begins. The next morning, you will trek the left side to Landruk Village, a forest camp, where you will spend the night.
From Forest Camp, you will trek head to high camp. The vegetation starts to thin, and you might feel heaven as you pass through pine and rhododendron forests. After passing through the beautiful pine and rhododendron forests, you will reach the High Camp and Mardi Himal Base Camp, popular for its stunning Himalayas vistas.
On your tenth day of the Annapurna Base Camp & Mardi Hima trek, you will reach the Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m). Before reaching the Mardi Himal Base camp, you will also pass the High camp and at M.B.C., you will discover yourself surrounded by breathtaking Himalayas peaks including the Annapurna ranges. After you enjoy the views, you will return to the High camp and stay overnight at the Lodge.
The next day, morning, you will leave the High camp and continue to Sidding village. You have to trek descending. From Sidding village, you will drive to Pokhara, which will take around 2/3 Hours by Bus or sharing jeep. You will have an extra one more night at Pokhara, where you can enjoy the second city of Nepal before returning to Kathmandu. Your Annapurna Base Camp and Mardi Himal trek ends in Kathmandu.
What is the trip fact about the Annapurna Base Camp trek via Mardi Himal Base Camp?
The Annapurna region trekking is one of the most popular as well, this trek package combines two incredible trekking trails of Annapurna Base Camp & Mardi Himal Base Camp. In the first part, you will reach the well-known Annapurna Base Camp and descend to Sinuwa and Jhinu Danda. From Jhinu Danda the 2nd part of the trek begins as your trek continues to the left side to reach the Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Best time for Mardi Himal Trek With Annapurna Base Camp
The best peak seasons for trekking in Nepal are autumn and spring. Therefore, you can make your planned trip to Annapurna Base Camp & Mardi Himal for spring and autumn. The Monsoon is the rainy season, we don’t recommend trekking, it has muddy trails, landslides, Leeches, and cloudy making it a hard and risky journey. In the winter, the trekking trails will be covered with snow and slippery as well as dangerous. However, the snow on the trekking paths makes it adventurous as well as picturesque as well.
Book the Mardi Himal & Annapurna Base Camp Trek in Nepal with the best local trekking guide and porter teams of Himalayan Local Guide Pvt. Ltd. because we always provide the best local trekking guide and porter team with excellent services for your journey, they will ensure the safety and security is the main priority as well guide will explain about the natural, cultural and history of Nepal.
A short 5-day Mardi Himal Trek sample Itinerary and Trip cost U$D 350 per person.
Day 01: Drive to Kande from Pokhara by taxi or car for 45 minutes then trek to forest camp (2500 meters/8,202 feet) - 6/7 Hours Walking.
Day 02: Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp (3635 meters/11,925 feet) ⅚ Hours Walking.
Day 03: Trek from High Camp - Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 meters/14,763 feet) - back to High Camp ⅘ Hours Walking.
Day 04: Trek from High Camp - Siding Village (1280 meters/4,199 feet) 6/7 Hours walking.
Day 05: Drive to Pokhara.
Trip Itinerary Expand All
- Walking Distance 8.6 Km / 5.3 Miles
- Maximum Height 1980 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
After enjoying our breakfast, an exhilarating Climbing to Tent Peak journey begins a beautiful short and sweet drive from pokhara to Nayapul which is main starting and ending point of the trek. From there, we trek towards Ghandruk Village by passing through the delightful farmlands, terrace fields and an amazing village of Birethanti, Syauli Bazzar, Kimche and reach to Ghandru Village. Today will be short and easy hike that provides a magnificent views of the Himalayas sceneries overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 9.8 km / 6 Miles
- Maximum Height 2185 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Today our trek will going ascending and descending through the forest, ramble on through the pine and rhododendron forest and pray flags around the trails, we passing the delightful Gurungs Village and crossing the suspension bridge the trek continues walking to reach the Chhomrung village with the gigantic mountain view overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 12km / 7.4 Miles
- Maximum Height 2970 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
First part our trail will descending from where you have stayed, after crossing the suspension bridge the trail will leads ascending to Sinuwa Danda with more vista views, on the way to Bamboo, Dovan and Himalaya, you trek through the lush green forest where you can see the wild animals and beautiful water fall with magnificent Mountains view as well overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 10.5km / 6.21 Miles
- Maximum Height 4130 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Today will be more an exciting; the trail will go continues along the river side, then ascending to reach the M.B.C (Machhapuchhare Base Camp). From here you can see very close-up all Himalayas ranges and Annapurna Glaciers. And our trek continuing to A.B.C (Annapurna Base Camp) is your final destinations and Goals, where we can take picture with ABC Boards and Memorials overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 17Km/10.56 Miles
- Maximum Height 2345 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
Today we will wake up early morning to see the sunrise with stunning panoramic mountains views, we will see the very close-up Annapurna South, Hiuchuli Himal, Annapurna I, Gangapurna and Machhapuchhare and other peaks and Glacier, after enjoyed with views we back to hotel and we will have some breakfast, then we trek continue descending to M.B.C, Deaurali, Himalaya, Dovan, Bamboo and reach to Sinuwa Danda Overnight at Lodge.
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 12Km/7.45 Miles
- Maximum Height 1565 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 6Km/3.72 Miles
- Maximum Height 3035 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 8.5m/5.28 Miles
- Maximum Height 3635 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Walking Distance 8.5m/5.28 Miles
- Maximum Height 4500 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
- Maximum Height 1280 Meters
- Accommodation Hotel/Lodge/Tea House
- Day Meals Breakfast/Lunch & Dinner
Cost Includes
- Airport pick/pickup and drop off services by car or Van.
- Transportation services from Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu on a tourist bus.
- Pokhara – Nayapul by taxi or Car.
- Transportation from Sidding village – Pokhara by sharing jeep or Bus.
- Full board meals (Lunch + Dinner + Breakfast) with one main course per meal during the trek.
- HLG Team Government licensed holder trekking Guide
- (One porter for two trekkers) luggage around 10kg per traveler). Single Trekker, No Porter.
- Guide/Porters salary, lodging, food, transportation, and necessary trekking equipment.
- Tea House or homestay during the trek.
- (ACAP) Annapurna Conservation Area Permit fee.
- Company services and all government taxes and VAT.
- Approval of Certificate. After the successful trip.
- Snacks (cookies, crackers, energy bars, Halls) and seasonal fruits every day.
- First Aid kit box. (Guide will take it).
Cost Excludes
- Your International Airfare Costs.
- Nepal entry visa fee. (15 Days -25 U$D, 30 Days — 40U$D and 90 Days — 100 U$D.
- Hard & Soft drinks, such as beer, mineral water, cock, Fanta and Whisky etc.
- Tea and Coffee.
- Personal expenses such as telephone, WIFI, Hot Shower, Shopping, etc.
- Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara with Lunch and Dinner.
- Trekking Equipments.
- Travel insurance is just in case.
- Tips for Guide and porters.
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Frequently Asked Questions Expand All
Both trek routes are located in the Annapurna region of Nepal. The Annapurna Base camp is situated in the Northern part of Nepal. Mardi Himal lies south of the Annapurna range.
The treks typically take around 10 to 12 days, with acclimatization days included.
This trek is moderate and difficult but suitable for beginners as well as professional travelers.
You will get the basic foods on a full-board, main course. This trip package includes 10 breakfasts, 10 lunches, and 9 dinners. These foods include hygienic meals, nutritious, typically consisting of Local and western dishes like Pizza, Mo: Mo, Chowmein, Thukpa, burgers, fried potatoes, dal bhat, rice, lentils soups, and several vegetable dishes.
You will get the Wi-Fi services at most tea Houses/Lodges, but the connection might be slow. Battery charging points are available, but you must pay an extra fee.
No, you must hire a guide for the Mardi Himal and Annapurna Base Camp trek.
The permits are needed for the (ACAP) Annapurna Conservation Area Project and (TIMS) Trekkers Information Management System Card.
You can obtain the permits from (NTB) Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or Pokhara. However, we will obtain these permits before you arrive in Kathmandu. But we need the Photocopy of the Passport and PP-size Photos as well.
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Useful Information
Transportation services from Kathmandu - Pokhara - Nayapul - Siding
You will travel both ways by tourist bus from Kathmandu - Pokhara - Kathmandu and from Pokhara - Nayapul by taxi or car and Siding village - Pokhara by sharing jeep or Bus, Nayapul is the trekking starting and Sidding village is the ending point.
Alternative transportation services from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Kathmandu
You can take a flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which takes around 30 minutes. It is a short and scenic flight from an aircraft, but the flight cost is an extra. You will enjoy the magical views of Kathmandu and Pokhara. If the weather is crystal clear, you can witness the breathtaking views of snow peaks from the flight.
Lodge/Teahouse during the Annapurna Base Camp & Mardi Himal Trek
During the trekking, the accommodation on the trekking trails will get lodges/teahouses. The different lodges are typical and it is basic rooms with two beds, mattresses, bed covers, blankets, and pillows. However, if you are a single trekker then you must share a room with other travelers during the busy season.
Foods items
Along the trekking routes, every lodge and guest house has a menu system. Our team will provide you with a menu. You can check and select food items like Nepali Dal Bhat. It comes with more rice, lentils, vegetables, Papads, Salad, and Pickles. This meal is served to you for dinner and lunch. It is high in protein and carbohydrates and brings you more energy for a trip. Also, you can get several food items like Spaghetti, MO: MO, fried Noodles, Pizza, Macaroni, Thukpa Soup, Chowmin, fried potatoes with cheese omelet, and veg egg fried rice. For breakfast, you can have toast with an omelet, pancakes, oat porridge, chapati with jam/honey, bread, and muesli.
Safe Drinking Water
Along the trekking routes, you get a bottle of water, but it will be a bit expensive because they have to supply it from the city. We would like to recommend you use the normal water from the tap or river, but you should bring a filtering pump or use the purification table.
Toilet & Shower Room
At the tea houses/guest houses, the toilet is not like the Western, you will get the basic toilet and you have to share it with other trekkers. Some of the tea houses have western toilets, which will be more comfortable for you during the trekking.
You will get a shower along the teahouses. They will offer you a hot shower with gas, solar power, or a bucket shower. However, a shower is not included in the package trip. It is an additional cost. They might charge around 300 to 500 NPR per person.
The maximum high elevation of Mardi Himal Base Camp & Annapurna Base Camp
The Mardi Himal Trek with Annapurna Base Camp takes you through the several villages of Gurungs and Magars. Which is located at a high altitude between 830 to 4500 meters above sea level. Your final destination is to reach the Annapurna Base Camp (4130 meters) and Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 meters).
Alternative trek routes in Nepal
Have you already done the Mardi Himal & Annapurna Base Camp trek? If you have done this trip route. You are still interested in exploring trekking options? Look at the alternative Route. We are offering you some additional trek recommendations.
- 1st options are the Manaslu Tsum Valley Trek and Nar Phu Valley Trek, which offer still nature, landscapes, Magical hidden valleys, and delightful Himalaya's views.
- 2nd options, we also recommend you discover the beauty of Nepal during the other trek route options like; Langtang Valley Trek, Gosaikunda Lake Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, Everest Base Camp Trek, Ghorepani Trek, Mohare Danda and more.
TREKKING EQUIPMENT LIST FOR MARDI HIMAL AND ANNAPURNA BASE CAMP TREK
Body Clothing
- Sleeping Bag
- Down Jacket
- Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
- Long sleeved shirts
- Thermal Shirt for Colder place
- Fleece Jacket
- Warm wool Sweaters
- Waterproof and windproof Jacket
- Cotton Trekking pants with folding
- Waterproof and windproof pants
Head and Face
- Sun Hat
- Wool or fleece hat
- Headlight
- Sunglass
- Sunscreen 50
- Face wipes and towel
List of Foot wears
- Trekking Boats
- ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
- Crampon
- One pairs extra Sport Shoes
Necessary Gears
- Gaiters just in case if snow
- Gloves and Thick Gloves
- Big rucksack above the 40 L
- Waterproof Bag Cover
- Rain Coat
- Trekking Pole (if you needed)
- Laundry Soap
- Shampoo
- Toothbrush
- Toilet papers
- Water peals
- Bottle for drinking water
- Pen and Note Book
- Copy and Tourist Guide Book
- Camera
- Battery charger
- Memory card
- Cell Phone and Charger
- Money Wallet
- Altimeters and Playing card
First aid Kid
- Diamox
- Cotton bandages
- Paracetamol
- Painkillers
- Loperamide to Control diarrhea (just in Case).
- Water purified tablets
- Lozenges
- Elastic bandages
- Thermometer
- Moleskin and sling.
