Faqs Mardi Himal Trek 7 days

How difficult is Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trek in Nepal in Annapurna region. It takes you to the highest point 4500m that is the Mardi Himal View Point. Going up to 4500m is considered to be a moderate adventure trekking trip. If you go higher than 5000m, it will be graded as challenging trekking trip but you are no doing it. Trekking up to 3000 -3500m is considered to be an easy trekking trip. So, Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trekking trip in Nepal, even the beginners can do this trek if they are prepared very well all required trekking equipment and personal gears.

Is Mardi Himal Trek for beginners?

Actually, even the beginners can do Mardi Himal Trek, however, this trek is not recommended for the beginners. But, if even the trekkers are beginners and have got the stamina of walking 5-6 hours a day at above 3000m, then, of course, you can do Mardi Himal Trek as a beginner.

Mardi Himal Trek is not actually for the beginners as it graded as moderate trekking in Nepal, however some beginners also dare to do Mardi Himal Base Camp and they accomplish it successfully.

If you are doing this trek, Mardi Himal Base camp as a beginner, test yourself if you can walk at least 6-7 hours a day with your tiny backpack with several ups and downs at higher elevation like above 3000 m, then, definitely, you can do your Mardi Himal Base Camp. But, you have to acclimatize by ascending up to Forest Camp and High Camp and then only head for Mardi Himal Base Camp and Mardi Himal View Point( 4500m). Along with this, you have to do all required preparations like right and reliable trekking equipment, regular exercises, enhancing stamina and accompanying with professional trekking crew.

How long is the Mardi Himal trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is normally 8 days long from Kathmandu to Kathmandu. If you commence it from Pokhara, then, it can be long like 5 days only. The camps on the trail are Forest Camp Low Camp, Base Camp, High Camp and Badal Danda before arriving Pokhara. And you need to have two more days to arrive from Pokhara to Kathmandu with Pokhara sightseeing tour. You need to do Pokhara city tour because it’s very special for you since you are already in the city and you may not have time to come back for a long time.

However, some people do Mardi Himal Trek in 4 days too. This 4 days Mardi Himal Trek will far too rush and you may have the altitude related problems on the trail.

Therefore, you need, at least, 6-7 days or 8 days for your Mardi Himal Trek with proper pacing while ascending and exploration time. But, it you needn’t acclimatize your body with the elevation you gained because you are not going to above 5000m.

Do I need acclimatization for Mardi Himal Trek ?

You don’t need any acclimatization for your Mardi Himal Trek since you are ascending only up to 4500m. Actually, if you are going up to 5000m like Everest Base Camp Trek, Manaslu Circuit Trek, Annapurna Circuit Trek, then, of course you require acclimatization on the trail. But, this trek is taken as an easy or moderate trekking trip in Nepal in Annapurna Region. So, those who are doing or preparing Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal, acclimatization is not necessary and Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary is set without acclimatization days.

How to prepare for Mardi Himal Trek?

You can do some regular exercises including aerobics. If possible, do some shot hikes with a backpack, going up and downs. Get you health checked properly and fix if you have got any serious issue. Get all required trekking equipment or packing list for the trek. Boost up your stamina by joining gym and do cardio in order to have the stamina of walking at least 6 hours a day at the higher elevation above 3000m. If you do these preparations, even though you are a beginner, you can do Mardi Himal Trek.

Can beginners do Mardi Himal Trek?

Yes, even beginners can do Mardi Himal. But, the beginners should have that stamina and confidence that they can walk at least 6 hours a day above 3000m in the mountain. Though you are a beginner, you need to have sound health with all required preparations like experiencing short hikes in the hills or mountain with plenty of up and downs. Actually, 50% trekkers who do Mardi Himal Trek will be beginners. So, if you are a beginner for the trekking and planning or thinking of doing Mardi Himal Trek, you can do it provided that you are well prepared with all required criteria.

How difficult is the Mardi Himal trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate and sometimes it is taken as an easy trekking trip in Annapurna region of Nepal. The highest point the trek takes you is Mardi Himal Base Camp that is 4500m which is below 5000m. Actually, the trek below 5000m is considered to be a moderate or easy trekking trip and the trekkers won’t have to encounter any such kind of slippery and technical trekking trail on the way to Mardi Himal Base Camp and back to Pokhara.

Therefore, the Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trekking trip in Nepal in the sense that trekkers don’t need any kind of acclimatization and any kind of technical skills and trekking and any kind of technical trekking equipment like crampon and ice axe. Even if you are beginner and you are completely fit, you can do Mardi Himal Trek.

What are the required permits for Mardi Himal Trek ?

For the Mardi Himal Trek, you’ll need the following permits:

1. TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) Card

This permit is mandatory for all trekkers in Nepal, which helps track trekkers for safety and monitoring purposes.

Cost: Approximately US$,20 (foreign trekkers).

2. Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP)

Since the Mardi Himal trek lies within the Annapurna Conservation Area, you’ll need this permit.

Cost: Approximately US$, 30 for foreign trekkers.

3. Permit for Specific Regions (Optional)

Depending on the route you take and your entry point, you may need additional permits if you pass through certain restricted regions. However, for most standard routes to Mardi Himal, the TIMS and ACAP should sufficient.

Where to Get These Permits?

TIMS Card: These permits we can provide to our client from the company or for individual(FIT) tourist can be obtained at the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or the Pokhara Tourism Information Centre.

These permits are typically checked at various checkpoints during the trek, so it’s important to keep them accessible.