Mardi Himal Trek - 8 Days

Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek
Trip GradeModerate
Duration8 Days
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude4000m
ActivitiesTrekking with Beautiful Forest
Group Size12
StartsKathmandu
EndsKathmandu
Best TimeMarch to May & September to December

8 Days Yoga & Meditation Trek to Mardi Himal

Mardi Himal Trek 8 days package is an easy trek in Nepal leading towards the small winding paths along with the rhododendron forests. This trek en-routes through the heart of beautiful Annapurna Region. It is a gem of a trek that was officially opened in 2012 and is still intact. Mardi Himal is a short and easy trekking offering a blend of nature, high-altitude landscapes, and Himalayan culture without much difficulty of intense hike. Mardi Himal Trek Nepal gives jaw-dropping close-up views of mountains like Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli, making every step of your hike exhilarating. Compared to other popular treks of this region like Annapurna Circuit Trek or Annapurna Base Camp Trek, this Mardi Trek remains a quiet, not popular, a less-traveled path that offers pure moment of connection with nature which makes this Nepal trek an ideal choice for first timers seeking an adventure but with less crowd. The journey lets you explore the natural and cultural diversity of the trek along with the lifestyle of the locales residing here.

Your 8 Days Mardi Himal Trek itinerary starts from the capital city, Kathmandu. After your arrival, you'll embark on a scenic drive to Pokhara (gateway to many Himalayan adventures in Nepal) by tourist bus passing scenic roads, hills, and rivers. From Pokhara, you'll drive to Phendi by jeep passing through villages and rivers from where your official trekking to Mardi Himal journey begins. Hiking through the villages, you get to know about the unique cultures of the locales. The major ethnic groups residing here are the Brahmins, Chhetris and Gurungs. With their utmost hospitality reflecting their unique culture, you will enjoy every bit of your stay here. Ascending the hill, walking through the rhododendron forest, the trek just gets amazing.

On your first day of Mardi trek, you'll hike 4-6 hours up to Deurali. Continuing your journey towards the Forest camp (3050 m), second day of the trek may last for 7-8 hours through the forest with gradual up hills. The trekking trail goes through the Annapurna trekking trail.  From the beautiful uphills of the forest camp, the trekking trail heads towards the High camp (3900 m) from where the views of the snow capped mountains are up close and gorgeous. From the High Camp, you'll hike early in the morning for the sunrise view from the Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m) from where you'll witness closer view of towering peaks like Machhapuchhre and Annapurna ranges. Descending from Mardi Himal Base Camp, you'll hike back the same route to High Camp and changing the trekking trail towards Sidhing afterwards. From the Sidhing, you'll drive back to Pokhara through jeep ending your Mardi Himal trek. You'll be driving back to Kathmandu on road a day prior to your departure.

On the route of Mardi Himal Trek, there are limited teahouses with basic facilities even at high altitudes. Mardi Himal Trek accommodation are locally operated teahouses and lodges providing you basic rooms with bed, pilloe, and blanket with shared toilets. If you're in to pay extra money, you can have a hot shower, Wi-Fi, and charge your gears as well. During eak seasons, make sure to pre-book the accommodation ensuring your safety. Mardi Himal fooding are basic as well but very fulfilling. On those teahouses and lodges, you can have basic Nepali foods such as Dal Bhat, momo, noodles, soup, Tibetan bread, and so on.

Wildering across the forests at an elevation around 3300m, the landscapes change abruptly into a mountainous landscape. Mardi trek offers majestic views of Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhare Himal (Fishtail Mountain), Annapurna South, Lamjung, Manaslu and Hiunchuli. For the spectacular close up views of the Mardi Himal, you can climb up to Mardi Himal Base Camp in about 3-4 hours. The views of the Annapurna ranges would simply take your breath away. Moreover, you would not want to miss the close encounter with the beautiful snow capped mountains.Mardi Himal Trek also exhibits the fusion of Hinduism and Buddhism culture. The trek displays the picturesque view of the local village inhabited by the friendly locals. During the trek, you pass through small streams, suspension bridges and forests mixed with little adventures each day.

As Mardi Himal Trek is a moderately easy trek, it is a great choice for beginners and first-time trekkers in Nepal and is also doable by kids and senior-citizens with enough acclimatization. You don’t require any skills like climbing or technical skills as the trail is well-marked. The route is a gentle uphill and downhill path through forests, ridges, and villages, so hiking is easy compared to other trekking in Nepal. Therefore Mardi Himaly Family Trek can be an ideal choice if you're hiking with childrens and elderly trekkers.

Mardi Himal Trek Guide and Porter is not mandatory but as a precaution, you are recommended to hire a licensed trekking guide and porter which will remove your stress during your journey to Mardi. A guide provides you local insights of the route and the culture, navigates the route, ensures your safety, handles logistics, deal with altitude related issues, and assist you as a photographer after showing best photogenic points. A porter in the same way carries your backpack reducing your physical strain and comfortable to hike. Similarly, if you're thinking that guide and porter exceeds your cost, you can hire porter guide, guide cum porter, or porter cum guide which makes Mardi Himal Budget trek. 

Best time to visit

Mardi Himal Trek can be done throughout the year, but Autumn and Spring season are the best time for the trek as there is less chance of weather fluctuations. Weather in autumn and spring are stable, not too hot nor cold making it comfortable to hike, the skies are clear, you can witness crystal-clear views of mountains, which is perfect for photographers and nature lovers alike. However, trekking during the monsoon can become hectic due to rainfall, chances of landslide and leeches making it difficult to trek. Similarly, during winter season, the snowfall make it physically challenging for the trekkers to trek in Mardi Himal.

If you have enough time and want a more relaxed trek to Mardi Himal, you can extend your Mardi trek Itinerary and if you lack time, Himalaya Arirang Trek offer you USD 399.00 Per Person for following 5 Days Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary.

Day 01: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kande, Hike from Kande to Australian Base Camp

Day 02: Trek from Australian Base Camp to Forest Camp

Day 03: Forest Camp to High Camp

Day 04: Early morning hike to Mardi Base Camp, Descend to Sidhing and drive back to Pokhara by jeep

Day 05: Drive back to Kathmandu

Itinerary

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Trip PlanExpand all
Day 01:

You will heartily be welcomed by our representative at the Tribhuwan International Airport. From there on, you will be dropped at the hotel and out representative will assist you check-in at the hotel. After that, you will be given a brief orientation of the trek by our representative.

Max Altitude: 1200m Meals: APAccommodation: 3 star
Day 02:

After having your breakfast, you will drive towards Pokhara, the city of lakes on a tourist bus. It is a long drive that would take 6-8 hours. You'll pass through lush hills, forests, and rivers on a scenic road. Comfort stops are made along the way to facilitate your journey. Upon your arrival in Pokhara, final preparations for the trek will be made for your Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal.

Max Altitude: 830m Meals: APAccommodation: 3 star
Day 03:

The day starts with early morning breakfast. Then, the drive heads towards Phedi from Pokhara by jeep. You will then start your trek from the rhododendron forest to the beautiful mountain pass ‘Deurali’. The trek may last for about 6 hours.

Max Altitude: 2100m Meals: APAccommodation: Teahouse or Lodge
Day 04:

Kickstarting your day with early morning breakfast, you will start off the trek from Deurali towards the Forest camp (3050 m). The trek may last for 7-8 hours through the forest with gradual up hills. The trekking trail goes through the Annapurna trekking trail. Few teahouses are available as it is a new trekking destination. For this reason, we need to carry our lunch and sufficient drinking water.

Max Altitude: 3050m Meals: APAccommodation: Teahouse or Lodge
Day 05:

From the beautiful uphills of the forest camp, the trekking trail heads towards the High camp (3900 m). The views of the snow capped mountains are up close and breathtakingly gorgeous. You will find yourself closer to the blue skies and relish in the spectacular views. The trek may last from 6-7 hours.

Max Altitude: 3550m Meals: APAccommodation: Teahouse or Lodge
Day 06:

The trek to the base camp is a bit difficult than the other treks. Mardi Himal base camp trek includes steep climbing and longer walks. The trails can get giddy with uneven rocky steps. Once you reach the base camp, the difficult journey becomes worthwhile with the spectacular views of Mardi Himal, Fishtail Mountain along with the Annapurna ranges. After that, we will head back to the high camp.

Max Altitude: 4500m Meals: APAccommodation: Teahouse or Lodge
Day 07:

From the High Camp, the trek further heads towards Sidhing (3550 m). Sidhing trek leads you towards the low camp. It is a trek down to a busy village. During your trek, you get to see the terrace farming and the rural farming and get to know about the locals residing there. The trek lasts for 7 hours.

Max Altitude: 3500m Meals: APAccommodation: Teahouse or Lodge
Day 08:

Today, after breakfast, drive Back to Pokhara by jeep from Sidhing and fly back to Kathmandu. Relax your last day before departure in Kathmandu.

Max Altitude: 1200m Meals: APAccommodation: 3 star
Day 09:

After breakfast free day foe shopping relax and drop to airport for onward flight .

Meals: Breakfast
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Cost Details
Included
  • Airport Pick up and drop.
  • Accommodation three star hotel with breakfast Kathamndu and Pokhara.
  • Lunch and dinner kathmandu and pokhara at tourist resturant
  • Tourist Bus from Kathmandu to Pokhara both ways.
  • Pokhara to trekking starting point drop and pick up by private car or Jeep
  • 3 meals a day while trekking (Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner) as indicated by the itinerary.
  • Accommodation while trekking in twin sharing basis local lodges / guesthouses.
  • All trekking guide and porter insurance and related permit & fees.
  • English speaking, professional guides and porters.
Excluded
  • International air fare to/ from Nepal.
  • Meals at airports 
  • Entry Visa fee
  • Insurance which covers medical, emergency evacuation, lost, theft expenses.
  • Drinks,Laundry fee.
  • Personal gears and expenses.
  • Note:Kathamndu to Pokhara roundtrip airfare is extra if you need domestic flight around USD 180 both ways.
FAQs

Mardi Himal Trek is  not a hard trek, it is moderate easy trek.

It is not mandatory to hire a trekking guide, but in case you're a first time traveller, you're recommended to hire a guide for convinience.

There's a slight risk of altitude sickness inly if you ignore the symptoms while walking en route to Mardi.

  • Trekkers Information Management System (TIMS) Card
  • Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

Trekking during Spring and Autumn gives you the best view, clear skies, and weather are favourable.

Mardi Himal Trek lies in Kaski district of Annapurna Region of Nepal near.