Mardi Himal Trek - 7 Days

Useful Information

Best Timing for your Mardi Himal Trek

The peak seasons for the Nepal trek are autumn and spring. Hence, you can make a planned trip to Mardi Himal for the autumn or spring. Both seasons are the best.

Food & accommodation

During the trek, do not expect deluxe accommodation and food. You will get the basic accommodation and food along the trekking route. However, trekkers must stay overnight at the teahouse. The Hotel owner will provide you with the menu. You will receive a selection of basic local and Western food items.

Safe drinking water

You can get drinking water from the River or tap, but we suggest not drinking water directly. You must filter through a purification tablet or a filtering pump. After, you can drink. Otherwise, you drink water without filtering, and you might get sick.

Option

• Boiled Water.
• Mineral Water.

If you want to drink boiled water or Mineral water, the cost will be extra.  

What makes the Mardi Himal trek special in 2025-2026?

The 7-day Mardi Himal trek offers several remote and off-beaten trails for beautiful scenery, rural villages, lush forests, and rhododendrons in full bloom, a wide range of impressive landscapes in the high alpine and complete wilderness with the surroundings of the high white snow-capped royal mountains of Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Machhapuchhare (fishtail), and many more.

A Beautiful Day Hike To Mardi Himal Base Camp 4500 m

When you trek to Mardi Himal, don't miss exploring the magical Mardi Himal Base Camp Viewpoint. It is located at a height of 4500 meters above sea level and has a view of the stunning mountains of the Annapurna ranges.

This trip is another trek route for the Round Annapurna Circuit, as the trek encompasses all the essentials of a typical Nepal trekking experience: local villages, ancient Buddhist monasteries, Natural hot springs, diverse landscapes, wildlife, panoramic mountain views, and a range of scenery from high elevations.

The Mardi Himal on the east side of Annapurna, under the exciting Mountain of Machhapuchhare (fishtail), is the lowest. It is a holy peak in Nepal. Trek to roughly its base camp is the shortest trek design. It is best suited for first-timers and more experienced trekkers, and is also the least explored trek. Far away from the crowd of trekkers in the Annapurna South. We continued towards Mardi Himal, an outstanding peak lying directly under the exciting peak of Machhapuchhare (Fishtail) and directly opposite the gigantic mountains of Annapurna South and Hiuchuli.

7 Days Mardi Himal Trek Route Itinerary

A short and easy trek provides the experience of trekking in the Nepalese Himalaya. This trip passes the delightful traditional, typical cultural villages like Kande, Australian Camp, Pothana, Deaurali, Forest Camp, High Camp, Mardi Himal Base Camp, and Siding. You will discover the gems of the Mountains on the journey.

You can leap through the beautiful Nepalese National rhododendron forests, pine, and many different kinds of trees. This trek gives you a chance to see the white snow-capped peaks as your ultimate destination. You will reach the natural Mountains, and after visiting, we will return to Pokhara.

Why will you love the Mardi Himal trekking Route?

This trek can be one of the perfect trips for any traveler. You will get a brilliant viewpoint of Machhapuchhre (fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. Fragrant and colorful blooming Nepalese National flowers of Rhododendron, these flowers you will be able to see from March to May, and the backwoods will bring your love.

You will have an incredible opportunity to learn about the local socio-cultural ethic and ways of life of the Magar and Gurung people groups. This journey is reasonable for both independent adventurers and gathering travelers. You will see the value in the captivating perspective on the Annapurna Himalaya range.

During the trek, you will see remarkable sunrises, and the sunset is marvelous. If you are enthusiastic about performance traveling, you will cherish the Mardi Himal Trek. It is ideal for all-grade trekkers.

What to expect during the 7-day Mardi Himal Trek?

The 7-Day Mardi Himal Trek offers a breathtaking and diverse trekking experience in the Annapurna range, including Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I, Mardi Himal, and Machhapuchhare. The Mardi Himal Trek takes you through dense forests, alpine meadows, and rocky terrains. On the way to trekking routes, you'll pass through the typical villages of Gurung and Magar, where you can rejoice with the local culture and warm Hospitality.

This trek is based on Short, normally taking 5 to 7 days. It is a moderate difficulty, making it accessible to trekkers with a good physical fitness level, and can be completed. The trekking trail is less crowded, offering a peaceful experience, and accommodations are in basic but comfortable lodges with beautiful scenery. The short Mardi Himal trek is a perfect option for those looking for a memorable adventure in the Himalayas within a limited time frame.

Pokhara to Mardi Himal Trek Distance

Pokhara is the 2nd capital city of Nepal and the starting point for trekking in the Annapurna region, including Ghorepani, Khopra, Mohare Danda, Annapurna Base Camp, and the Mardi Himal trek. Pokhara is the gateway to the Annapurna and Mustang region. It's Nepal's most famous tourist destination. Pokhara is known for its popular Lake of Phewa and is surrounded by the Annapurna mountains.

Pokhara is one of the most popular destinations for adventurous activities such as Boating, paragliding, Hiking, ultralight flights, and sightseeing. The distance between Pokhara and Mardi Himal is only 31 kilometers /19 miles. However, the round-trip hiking distance is 57 km (35 miles).

7 Days Mardi Himal Trek Route with Altitude, Distance, Duration

Day by Day                                     Altitude               Distance         Duration

1. Pokhara - Kande - Pritam Deaurali   2100 meters       5.5km             3-4 Hours
2. Pritam Deaurali - Low Camp           3035 meters        6.8 Km           5-6 Hours
3. Low Camp - High Camp                 3635 meters        8.5 Km           5-6 Hours
4. High Camp - MBC - High Camp      4500 meters        6 Km              4-5 Hours
5. High Camp - Sidding Village          1280 meters        14km              6-7 Hours
6. Sidding Village - Pokhara              830 meters
7. Pokhara - Kathmandu                   1350 meters

Mardi Himal Trek Vs Ghorepani Poon Hill

Mardi Himal Trek: The Marid Himal trek route lies in a rural valley, an isolated settlement with less crowded trekking routes. The trekking trail leads you through the magnificent ridge, the peak of Mardi Himal, where you can see the vistas of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges.

Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek: The Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek route takes you through the diverse terrain to Ghorepani and Poon Hill. You will walk through the pine and rhododendron forests, Hidden Valley, and snow-capped mountain views from Poon Hill.

Physical fitness preparation for the Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek altitude ranges from 830 meters to 4500 meters at the Base Camp of Mardi Himal. The gigantic difference of this trek may make it demanding; one must be mentally and physically prepared to make this journey. The trek you must walk for 5 to 7 hours a day. Additionally, you will have to spend nights at an elevation of over 3500 meters for two days. Here are some ways to prepare for physical fitness in the Mardi Himal.

- You can practice hiking around places with luggage, which will increase your confidence and raise your stamina.

- You can prepare your physical stamina by improving your cardiovascular level and exercising, which improves your strength.

- Take all the necessary trekking equipment such as sleeping bags, a down jacket, Hiking boots, trekking poles, and some energy snacks.

Essentials Permits Required for the Mardi Himal Trek

The permits required for the Mardi Himal trek are an ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and a TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card. The ACAP helps with the Conservation efforts and maintains the trekking routes in the region. The TIMS card is used to ensure the safety and security of trekkers by maintaining their records on the Route. The TIMS Card and Permit Cost are as follows:

- ACAP permit Cost: 30 USD per person.

- TIMS Card Cost is 20 USD per person

Both permits can be obtained in Kathmandu or Pokhara before starting your journey.

Mardi Himal Local Guide and Porters Cost

• Guide Cost: 25 – 30 U$D per Day.
• Porter cum Guide Cost: 23 – 27 U$D per Day.
• Porter Cost: 20 – 25 U$D per Day.

Transportation Service from Kathmandu to Pokhara

• Private Car Cost: 130 USD One Way
• Flight Cost: 110 USD per person one way
• Tourist Bus Cost:  15 USD per head one way

Himalayan Local Guide and Porter Team

During the trek, our expert government-licensed guides will accompany you. They will explain about the places, culture, and history of Nepal. The porters will carry your luggage. Our guides from mountainous areas have high physical fitness and endurance at high elevations. All our team members are honest and helpful too. They are well paid, and we take care of their insurance, food, lodging, and clothing. We ensure that our teams are satisfied, as we believe that only a joyful team can keep others joyful.

Luggage for Porter

A porter will carry 20kg for every two trekkers; you can take only the necessary things in a backpack. However, we encourage your travel partner to join you and pack your trekking equipment together in a duffel bag of more than seventy liters in size. Please take only essential items, and others you can store in the hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara.

Extra Expenses

The package trip includes only the main item during the trek. However, you will need some additional costs for a Hot Shower, Wi-Fi, Phone, and Camera battery charging, snacks, Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara with meals, shopping, etc.

Bank and ATM

Along the trekking route to Mardi Himal, there are no banks or ATM available. Therefore, if you have USD, GBP, and EURO. You can exchange in Kathmandu and Pokhara. Also, you can withdraw Nepalese rupees from an ATM in Kathmandu and Pokhara. But the bank will charge some extra costs.

Essential trekking equipment for Mardi Himal Trek

Body Clothing

• Sleeping Bag
• Down Jacket
• Three pairs of trekking t-shirts
• Long-sleeved shirts
• Thermal Shirt for colder places
• 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 a towel

List of Footwear

• Trekking Boats
• ¾ Paris Preferably Cotton Socks
• Crampon
• One pair of extra sports shoes

Necessary Gears

• Gaiters, just in case of snow
• Gloves and Thick Gloves
• Big rucksack above 40 L
• Waterproof Bag Cover
• Rain Coat
• Trekking Pole (if needed)
• Laundry Soap
• Shampoo
• Toothbrush
• Toilet papers
• Water pearls
• Bottle for drinking water
• Pen and Notebook
• 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.