The journey of Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal is one of the most popular and trending trips to do nowadays. Lots of foreigners as well as Nepalese trekkers prefer to trek in the trekking route. Therefore, the trekking trip is one of the hottest walking holiday activities to do in Nepal even if it is newly opened trekking trail. The presence of green lush forests of diverse vegetation and tranquil environment makes the route an amazing place to walk. Moreover, the scenery of mountains and cascading hills with lots of valleys make the trip overwhelmingly picturesque.

Itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek

You can get lots of different options of itinerary for Mardi Himal Trek. There are different trailheads to do the trek. Therefore, you can find lots of different itineraries. The Mountain Watch Trek has a team of travel planners. Our travel planners always knit a professional itinerary for trekkers so that they can save time, cost and energy. However, the scenery and overall excitement of the trek is intact. Our trekking starts from Deurali village which is about 2 to 3 hours of drive from Pokhara. The first night before the trek starts is always nice and cozy as we prepare for the trek ahead.

How long does it take to do Mardi Trekking?

Itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek is about 10 days on a normal basis including arrival and departure. However, the number of trekking days is 3 to 4 days depending upon your pace and condition. Trekkers have to spend overnight in places like Forest Camp, High Camp, and Low Camp. These are the trekking overnight spending places. All of these places are inside a green lush forest and you can enjoy a total bliss and serenity. A tranquil time with nature provides natural healing of our soul too. Smell the best forests scents and breathe the fresh mountain air.

Mardi High Camp to View Point

The most promising day of the trek is while hiking to Upper View Point (4200 m) from High Camp to enjoy a majestic sunrise. Trekkers can rejoice in the scenic beauty seen from the view point. It is joyous to watch the sun rising from east and lighting the entire mountain range including valleys below. The sight of clouds below is undoubtedly the sight to behold and get mesmerized. The scenery of mountains like Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Mardi, Gangapurna, etc. looks splendid but the best scene is of Mt. Machhapuchhre. This is the best vantage point to get the magical scenery of Mt. Machhapuchhre. It is fairly difficult to trek up to View Point as you will have to start the trek early in the morning before sunrise. After getting downhill to High Camp, trekkers start the trek to Low Camp which is completely downhill. Therefore, it is also the longest day of trekking during the Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal.

Can I do Annapurna Base Camp Trek or Poon Hill Trek after Mardi Trekking?

Yes, it is possible to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek and Poon Hill Trek after Mardi Trekking. The Mardi Trek route is one the outskirts of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route. In fact, Poon Hill route is adjacent to the Mardi Himal Route. You can see the forest camp from the trail of Tadapani Ghandruk section of Poon Hill Trek. Book our Mardi Himal Poon Hill Trek and do both these popular short trekking routes of Annapurna region.

How difficult is Mardi Himal Trekking in Nepal?

Mardi Himal Trekking in Nepal is fairly moderate but it is doable to any age group. Brace yourself to walk continuous uphill in the winding trail through green lush forest in fairly high-altitude places. The highest point on this trekking route to spend overnight is about 3550 m that is the altitude of Mardi Himal High Camp. This altitude is fairly safe in terms of altitude sickness. If you have a fit body and good physical fitness level then you can easily do this trek! Let our guide to pace your trek and you will be okay. So, in overall the difficulty level is medium in Mardi trek!

What kinds of accommodation and meals facilities are available in Mardi trekking route?

Nowadays, we can find lots of eateries and tea houses in the Mardi Trekking route. Therefore, there is no issue of finding good lodging and food during the trek. The trail is slowly becoming one of the major commercial trekking routes of Nepal. The food is almost similar in every tea houses. Nepalese dishes are popular but trekkers can find food of different countries. Chinese and Indian food alongside Nepalese local dishes are major meals found in the trail. Rooms are good and warm and you may have to use common bathroom for toilets.

When is the best season to do Mardi Trek?

It is possible to do Mardi Trek throughout the year. However, spring and autumn season are the best season to do Mardi Trek in Nepal. We highly recommend you to avoid monsoon season (Late June to July). During this time of the year, skies are always covered by clouds and slippery trail make it hard for trekkers to enjoy the trek. In winter season, you may have to use crampons to walk on this trekking route especially beyond High Camp but is doable in this season too. For best experiences, choose April, May, October, and November for the trek.

What are the permits required to do Mardi Trek?

Like any other trekking trips inside the Annapurna Region of Nepal, the Mardi Himal Trek requires Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit. Besides this you don’t need to get other permits as of 2025. The talks of issuing rural municipality entrance fee are going on but it is not required yet.

Book the amazing short trekking trip in the Annapurna Region of Nepal. Mardi Himal Trek is undoubtedly the most scenic and mesmerizingly serene as well as tranquil walking trip to do in Nepal. So, pack your bags and let’s go trekking with the team of The Mountain Watch Trek!

Details Itinerary

Day 01 Kathmandu to Pokhara
Day 02 Drive to Phedi, trek to Pothana
Day 03 Pothana to Forest Camp
Day 04 Forest Camp to High Camp
Day 05 Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp and back to Low Camp
Day 06 Trek to Ghandruk and drive to Pokhara
Day 07 Drive to Kathmandu

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