Mardi Himal (5N/6D)

Mardi Himal is a lesser known trek that runs along the ridge just east of the popular Annapurna Sanctuary trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp. From high on the ridge, the trail provides panoramic views of the Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre (Fish Tail) and Mardi Himal as well as sweeping vistas of the Himalaya foothills and cities of Ghandruk, Chomrong and Pokhara.

While the route has been used by self-supported groups for many years, it was officially opened in 2012 with the addition of lodges that provide food and accommodation. Compared to nearby treks, it is less busy, shorter, and has a more consistent ascent to its maximum elevation of 4,500 m (14,800 ft).

The trek can be comfortably completed in 5-6 days including transport to and from Pokhara although most trekking companies advertise an 8 day itinerary out of Kathmandu.

Trip Itinerary

Day 1    Kathmandu – Phedi- Dhampus

• Drive from Kathmandu to Phedi by tourist but-7-8 hours and 2 hours walk to Dhampus.
• Overnight at the guest house at Dhampus

Day 2    Dhampus – Forest Camp

• Trekking from Dhampus to forest camp – 6 hours walk

Day 3    Forest Camp – High Camp

• Trekking from forest camp to high Camp-6-7 hours

Day 4    High Camp – Mardi Himal Base Camp – Low Camp

• Explore Mardi Himal base camp and return down to the low camp- takes about 6 hours

Day 5    Low Camp – Pokhara

• Low Camp – bheda Bari; 6 hours trekking and get the bus back to Pokhara- takes about 2 hours

Day 6    Pokhara – Kathmandu

• Breakfast in the Hotel; Boating in Fewa Lake; Taalbarahi Darshan; Drive back to Kathmandu; Lunch on the way

Whats Included?

• Two-night accommodation in Pokhara
• Four nights’ accommodation in trekking
• Transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara and Phedi andvedabari to Pokhara and Back to Kathmandu;
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
• Experienced Tour Guide with first aid training

Whats Excluded?

• Firs-day Breakfast
• Personal expenses, Tips, Fees
• Personal Medicines
• Medical evacuation in case of emergency
• Expenses incurred due to mishaps, landslide, strikes, political unrest etc.
• Anything not specified in the Cost Include section
• Drinking water