Mardi Himal Trek

The Mardi Himal trek is the alternative route to the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek in the Annapurna region. It is around seven days trek. Mardi Himal trek offers spectacular close-up views of Mt. Fishtail(6,993 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), and Himchuli (6,441 m). Mardi Himal, Nepal, is a newly opened trekking route in the Annapurna region. Mardi Himal's name is derived from Mount Mardi (5,587 m). Now it is possible to do tea house trekking, and here in the main trekking season, fewer people are traveling because of fewer tea houses and facilities. In the Mardi Himal short trek, you will lead towards the base camp of Mt. Mardi at an altitude of 4,500 m and return. While trekking, you will get splendid mountain views, cross sparkling rivers, and walk through lush green terraced fields. Trekkers also pass through beautiful forests and interesting villages with cultural diversity along the route of Annapurna.

Today is an adventurous and exciting day hike from High Camp to Mardi Himal base camp. The day excursion can explore the hidden ridges of the Mardi Himal area in complete wilderness, hiking in the morning to Mardi Himal following a high ridge-line to reach the highest point of this trek at 4,500 meters.

On the Mardi Himal Nepal trek route, you will feel the warm hospitality and friendly behavior of local people, giving extra flavor to trekkers participating in the Annapurna Mardi Himal trek. Also, you can enjoy the spectacular mountain view of Machapuchhare and the Annapurna mountain range.

The best seasons for the Mardi Himal trek are autumn and spring. Autumn starts from September to November. This season is also known as peak season in Nepal. The sky gets clear, and the warm temperature brings autumn with breathtaking Himalayan views. Likewise, the second peak season in Nepal is spring, which falls between March and May. The temperature is mildly warm; you have plenty of opportunities to have clear mountain views. The spring season is also for flowers to blossom, and capture the vividly blooming wildflowers during this season.

The Mardi Himal trek starts from Kade, a one-and-a-half-hour drive from Lakeside. Your first-day trek will be the short and warm-up hike to Pothana. The next day, trek to the forest camp. You walk all the way through the densely forested area. We reach the high camp on the third day, which has an elevation of 3,150 m. Keep your body acclimatized properly by eating soups and drinks. The next morning, you have a great day ahead. We do an early-morning hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp. Approximately 4 hours' hike from high camp. Appreciate the rewarding view of Mardi Himal, Mount Fishtail, Gangapunra, Annapurna South, and Himchuli. Capture the amazing view of the Himalayas. Hike back to the same hotel. Breakfast after a trek to Badal Danda. As you hike back to a lower elevation, you feel much better and more comfortable with your breathing. We have two more days ahead. We trek down to Siding and Lwang, and then we end our treks. The Mardi Himal short trek is also connected with Annapurna Base Camp, the Khopra trek, and the Ghandruk trek. If you have flexible time, please contact the Himalayan Smile Treks manager to extend your trekking days.