Mardi Himal Trek 6 days

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Price starting from ~~$750~~

US $ 590 per person

No of people	Price per person
1 - 1	$750
2 - 4	$590
6 - 8	$550
10 - 12	$490
14 - 16	$450

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Duration

6 days

Max. Elevation

4500m

Group size

Min 2- Max 16 ( Group Discount Available)

Level

MODERATE

Transportation

All ground as per itinerary

Best Season

Sept, Oct, Nov, December, February, March, April, May

Accommodation

Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara and best available lodge en-rout.

Meals

Breakfast

Starts at

Kathmandu

Ends at

Pokhara

Trip Route

Kathmandu- Pokhara- Dhampus- Pothana- Forest Camp- High Camp-Badal Danda- Pokhara- Kathmandu

Highlights

A short and easy trek in Nepal
Enjoy breathtaking mountain views and refreshing nature walks into the wild nature of the Annapurna Himalayas
Witness the most astonishing Machhapuchhre (6993m) from the closest viewpoint.
Less crowded and less spoiled trekking trail in Nepal
Experience some astounding sights of diverse species of plants and wildlife while walking through the Annapurna Conservation Area
Be captivated to see natural waterfalls, paddy fields, local settlements hospitable local people and freshly cooked food items.
Explore, rest and relax in beautiful Pokhara city

"Celebrate this moderate Mardi Himal Trek 6 days with unspoiled wild nature, Machhapuchhre and Annapurna Mountain Views"

Mardi Himal Trek Video !

The 6-day Mardi Himal (5587m) Trek is a short and easy trekking in Nepal. It is so popular among adventure lovers who are beginners as Mardi Himal Trek offers the travellers an awesome opportunity to enjoy breaking mountain views and refreshing nature walks into the wild nature of Annapurna Himalayas. Mardi Himal Trek, a trekking trail located closer to Pokhara city, takes you to the Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m) through low and high camps and you can witness the most astonishing Machhapuchhre (6993m) from the closest viewpoint. The Mardi Himal Trek has been one of the favourite short and easy treks or moderate treks among adventure enthusiasts who are looking for moderate hiking/trekking around Pokhara city for a week. This week-long trek rewards the trekkers with marvellous astonishments of nature and culture on the trail.

Mardi Himal Trek is also known as a less crowded and less spoiled trekking trail in Nepal. You may also love this less trodden and less discovered part of Annapurna Himalayas near Pokhara for your moderate or easy trekking trip for your vacation.

Mardi Himal Trek is one of the best alternatives to the Poonhill Trek, Mulde Hill Trek and Annapurna Base Camp Trek. This moderate hike which some people also consider as an easy hike is believed to offer more fascinating mountain views and better opportunities to walk into the wild nature.

Mardi Himal Trek 6 days begin from Kathmandu or also commenced from Pokhara directly. The trek, after your drive or fly to Pokhara from Kathmandu, takes you to Dhampus (1650m), a beautiful village facing Annapurna Mountain Panoramas, and then to Pothana. The trail, then, passes through Deurali, Forest Camp, Low Camp and finally High Camp. You will be sent to the Mardi Himal Base Camp and witness the most marvelous Machhapuchhre with the first fall of the sun's rays.

During this trek, you will experience some astounding sights of diverse species of plants and wildlife while walking through Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest protected area in the world. You will be captivated to see natural waterfalls, paddy fields, local settlements hospitable local people and local freshly cooked food items.

What people mostly enjoy during this Mardi Himal Trek 6 days are the unspoiled wild nature, breathtaking mountain panoramas including Annapurna and Machhapuchhre, beautiful Pokhara city, local culture and lifestyle of the people on the trail and several exciting species of wildlife and plants in the Annapurna Conservation Area.

Important Note

Trekking Mode: On the best available lodge en-route trekking. 

Trekking Grade: Moderate and Adventurous walks. 

Highest Point: Mardi Himal Base Camp ( 4500m)  

Local culture/religion: Gurung tribes follow the Buddhist religion and culture. 

Trekking duration: 04 Nights and 05 Days from Pokhara to Pokhara

Total Trip in Nepal: 05 Nights and 06 Days from arrival to departure.

Major Destinations to explore: Pokhara city, Dhampus, Pothana, High Camp, Mardi Himal Base Camp, Badal Danda

Best Seasons for Annapurna Base Camp Trek

For Mardi Himal Trek 6 days, visitors can enjoy walks in nearly all seasons of the year, except the wet monsoon times from mid-June to August. The best seasons are spring and autumn/fall, the peak time for trekking and other adventures around Nepal and the Himalayas.

Springtime begins from March onward to May, when wildflowers are in seasonal bloom. The day is much longer full of sunshine, and can get cloudy in the afternoon sometimes. Chances of light rain on treks sometimes.  However fine sunny days for views and pleasant walks, cold morning, late afternoon, and nighttime.

The next best time is autumn/fall, days are mostly clear with enough sunshine, but shorter days, due to limited sunlight hours. Cold mornings and nighttime, could get snowed sometimes during the trek on higher areas above 2,500 m.

If you want to know some more details about the weather in Nepal

High Altitude Sickness

High altitude sickness is a condition that can occur when our body is not adapting well to having less atmospheric pressure and oxygen at high altitudes.

Causes of Altitude Sickness

Low atmospheric pressure: The decrease in atmospheric pressure is primarily due to the thinner air at high altitudes. Low atmospheric pressure at high altitudes has several effects on the human body and develops altitude illness.

Less oxygen: The primary factor in altitude sickness, oxygen pressure becomes thinner at higher altitudes. This leads to hypoxia, in this condition body tissues have inadequate oxygen.

Rapid ascent: Ascending to a high altitude rapidly does not give your body enough time to adjust to the changing altitude and the reduced oxygen levels.

It would help if you learned more about High Altitude Sickness while doing the Mardi Himal trek.

Travel Guide Nepal

Passport and Visas

Passport Requirements: All travellers visiting Nepal must possess a valid passport with at least six months of validity from their intended departure date. It's recommended to have some extra pages in your passport for entry and exit stamps.

Visa Information: Most foreign nationals require a visa to enter Nepal. There are three main options for obtaining a visa:

Visa on Arrival: The easiest way for many travellers is to obtain a visa upon arrival at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu or various land border crossings. You'll need to fill out a visa application form, provide a passport-sized photo, and pay the applicable visa fee in cash (US dollars or equivalent local currency). Visa types include 15, 30, and 90 days, with corresponding fees.

Pre-Arranged Visa: Alternatively, you can apply for a visa through a Nepalese embassy or consulate in your home country before your trip. This can be a good option if you prefer to have everything sorted before arrival.

Most of the people who are travelling in Nepal take help from Travel Guide Nepa l and also go with the comprehensive article about Nepal Tourist Visa Info beforehand they depart for their trip in Nepal to celebrate their vacations. If you study these things deeply, you can make your particular trip program in Nepal more exciting and memorable.

Trip Itinerary

Arrival in Kathmandu 1,338 m and transfer to hotel.

After you land in Kathmandu, our staff will attend you at the airport. They will bring you to the hotel in a private van or car. You will refresh and enjoy short walks on the streets while our staff prepares for the trek. You will have dinner and spend the night in Kathmandu.

Optional Itinerary: If you arrive earlier in the afternoon or a few days earlier, you can do some other UNESCO World Heritage Sites tours in Kathmandu Valley or a short day/day hiking around/near Kathmandu Valley. If you want us to set up an itinerary for you, contact us.

Max. altitude

1,338m / 4,390 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Non

Drive to Pokhara 822m. 6 hour drive covering 220 km / 137 miles.  (Flight-Optional)

Morning having breakfast, get transferred into a car or coach as per the size of a group, for the overland journey. An exciting drive of more than Seven hours following the main Nepal busy highway, the drive leads along the Trisuli River. One of the most popular rivers for rafting adventure, the drive then diverts towards the west to reach Pokhara city. Along the drive, one can experience rural farm life with grand views of snow-capped peaks. Slowly the drive ends on reaching Pokhara by the lovely Phewa Lake side, where all good hotels are located. After checking into a nice room, having time to browse around the Phewa Lakeside.

(Optional: Optional: Kathmandu to Pokhara, a scenic flight of 30 minutes)

Max. altitude

822m / 2,697 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

Drive to Dhampus (1750m) and Trek to Forest Camp ( 2600m) 6 hrs

Initially, you will drive to Dhmapus via Hemja. After you reach Dhampus, you will enter into Annapurna Conservation Area as you ascend to Pothana and then to Deurali. You will have lunch here at Deurali and trek to Forest Camp through the deep woods of Annapurna Conservation Area after ascending from Landruk village.

Arrive at Forest Camp and Stay Overnight at the Lodge.

Max. altitude

2,600m / 8,530 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

Trek to High Camp 3,550 m via Badal Danda 3,215 m -05 hrs.

You will begin this journey to High Camp after your breakfast at Forest Camp.

Slowly our journey leads closer to our destination, leaving Low Camp to reach High, the highest overnight stop. Morning walk continues facing spectacular views of Mt. Machhapuchare ahead with Annapurna South and Huin-Chuli peaks.  After a great morning walk reach High Camp for an overnight stay, having lunch either in Badal Danda or at High Camp. The air gets much cooler from here onwards towards Mardi Himal View our final destination.

Arrive at High Camp and stay at the lodge.

Max. altitude

3,550m / 11,647 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

Hike to Mardi View Point 4,500 m and trek to Low Camp- 06 hrs.

Spending a pleasant overnight at High Camp, the morning starts following the high ridge to Mardi Himal View Point. On the highest point of the adventure, from High Camp onwards tree lines fades for short alpine shrubs. The walk is quite strenuous but rewarding overlooking grand views of the Annapurna Himalaya range.

Finally, the morning hike reaches the final spot at Mardi Himal Viewpoint, enjoy the Machhapuchare Himal at a close distance. Includes fabulous views of Mardi Himal with a series of peaks that make the Annapurna massif.

After a refreshing and scenic moment of a lifetime experience, head back to High Camp for a short refreshment stop. The walk continues further downhill to Low Camp for an overnight stop.

Max. altitude

4,500m / 14,764 ft.

Accommodation

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

First, you will head back to Siddhing village and have lunch here. Afterwards, you further head for Hemja near Pokhara city and take a drive for 1 hour.

Arrive at Pokhara and enjoy the afternoon and evening before you head for Kathmandu.

Optional: If you want to stay in Pokhara longer, you can do a day sightseeing tour including Davis Fall, Gupteswor Mahadev Cave, Phewa Lake, World Peace Stupa and Pumdikot Mahadev Statue.

Max. altitude

1,745m / 5,725 ft.

Accommodation

Hotel

Meals

Breakfast

Hours

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What's Includes

All Arrival and departure services from airport to Airport.
Twin sharing room on tourist standard hotels in Kathmandu & Pokhara with breakfast.
Twin Sharing room on best Lodge/Guesthouse in the mountain with Breakfast.
Transportation before and after trek to and from Pokhara.
Transportation on Luxury Tourist Bus service from Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu.
Service of guide, trekking staff as per size 2:1 porters(It means for two clients one porter)
Wages, meals, medical allowance of guides and porters.
Necessary trekking permits (ACAP and TIMS).
Comprehensive Medical Kit carried by our staff for minor wounds and sickness.
Gift of Haven Holidays Company T-shirt or Cap.
Government local tax and Vats.
Trekking equipment: Like a Duffel Bag if necessary.
Farewell, dinner in Kathmandu.

What's Excludes

Nepal Visa, Personal Medical & Travel Insurance. 
Expenses of personal nature, meals in Kathmandu, Pokhara as well as gratitude or tipping for trekking staff porters and guide, including extra snacks and refreshments. 
Personal trekking gear, including sleeping bags and down jackets.. 
Emergency Evacuation if required by any means of transportation, including Helicopter Service. 
Personal medical kit, as advised by your doctors. 
Early return from the trek due to personal domestic or medical reasons, no refund will be entertained on breaking the journey.
Lunch and Dinner all round the trip.
Domestic tickets fare like Kathmandu-Pokhara and Pokhara-Kathmandu.

Trip Info

Arrival

You will arrive either by air or land to Nepal. If you arrive in Nepal by air, you have to use only Tribhuvan International Airport. Instead, if you use the road, you can enter or arrive in Nepal by land, you can different borders of Neighboring countries (India and China) like Jogbani, Raksaul, Sunauli, Birjung, Kakarvitta, Jh Tatopani, Rasuawagadi etc. You can use whichever entrances you like to suit your comfort and convenience.

Tourist Visa Nepal

A tourist Visa is an on-arrival visa in Nepal. It means tourists who are visiting Nepal can get the visas instantly on arrival at International Airports by producing all required documents. TIA (Tribhuvan International Airport) under the Department of Immigration has been facilitating tourists flying to Nepal by providing visas on Arrival. The 'On Arrival' visa procedure is very quick and simple. Within 5-10 minutes, you will get a visa on your passport. However, you can expect some queues during peak Tourist season If you wish to skip those queues, you can also consider getting a Visa from Nepalese Diplomatic Missions stationed abroad before your arrival. If you have possible, we recommend you obtain a visa before you enter Nepal from the diplomatic missions located nearby you so that you don’t need to bear any hassles during the process of obtaining a tourist visa on arrival. The choice is yours.

For more information tourist visa Nepal

Transfer to Hotel

The majority of people/trekkers enter Nepal by air and that is via Tribhuvan International Airport. We receive you at the arrival of any entry point of Nepal or mainly at Tribhuvan International Airport without any delay according to your arrival time. It may take some to collect your luggage and for security checks at the airport. After that, you make your way to the exit of the airport and the Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd. Representative will be waiting there holding the Board Witten “Haven Holidays Pvt. Ltd” As you see the board, you have to go with him or her and we will make a very comfortable transfer to the hotel you are staying overnight.

Get checked in the hotel take a rest and get refreshed. We will give you the time for orientation after you get checked into the hotel.

Orientation

As you are given the time when you get checked in the hotel, you will be followed by our staff for the orientation. It may be on the same day or later the next day early in the morning at breakfast.

We will briefly let you know about the trip and you will be stated about the highlights of the trip, preparations, equipment, food and accommodation, guide, porter, etc.

If you have any queries, you can put them in this orientation meeting before you depart for your trip.

Last Minute Booking

Last-minute booking is always open for you but the same package tends to be a little more costly than the regular departure dates trip packages. You can book the trip you like on our website even a day before the trip begins.

If you are lucky, then, the last minute may be a golden opportunity for you to get the same price or even less than that if one of the members of the trip gives up and withdraws the trip plan at the eleventh hour. we are always open and here to organize your vacation trips in Nepal.

Trip Extension

We are always flexible and open to the extension of the particular trip you are undertaking. If you enjoy the trip you are doing, you can extend it to longer days or longer hours. But, for this, you must contact us one day prior so that we can arrange the required things like trip crew, accommodation, transportation and other minor needy things for your extended trip and you must add some little additional cost which we will settle in mutual understanding.

Currency Exchange

You can exchange your currency even in the Tribhuvan International Airport at your arrival or you can exchange it after you check in at the hotel or other several places in Kathmandu, trekking beginning points as well. If you are in a rush and cannot do this, you can pay USD, AUD or CAD to the people whom you need to pay for your accommodation, food, trip costs, tipping etc

Haven Holidays Team

Haven Holidays Team is very professional, reliable and responsible. They are well-trained, friendly and experienced in their related field. You can share anything you like with them without any hesitation. They know local culture, civilization, history, foods and accommodation, weather conditions, experts in first-aid application. They are eco-friendly and better understand the non-human's rights and their lives. The Haven Holidays Team will assist you in every step of your trip to make it memorable and more convenient.

Luggage and Storage

We provide you with a very reliable duffel bag to put your stuff to be carried on the trip. It will be very safe to be carried by a porter. Unnecessary stuff, you can store it at the hotel in Kathmandu or Pokhara. They will keep your luggage/stuff very safe till your return back. Ask your trip leader or hotel receptionist to manage it for you before you depart for the trip.

Meals on Mardi Himal Trek

Meals will be provided according to the itinerary and cost includes and cost excludes. If you are given the itinerary or cost like including BB only, you will be provided breakfast only and if you have booked the trip package including a full-board meal, you will get all the meals including breakfast, dinner and lunch. Apart from main meals, if you have extra tea, coffee, cold drinks and other alcoholic drinks, you have to pay them personally.

During the trip, you will be given enough time to have a meal. You can enjoy the meal you like from the menu. Vegan, Vegetarian?? If you are vegetarian, you will still find the choice in the menu and our guide will take good care of you through the trip.
You are supposed to have the meal where you stay overnight in the mountain during the trekking trip. You will enjoy freshly cooked meals in the mountain during the trip days with local ingredient

Mardi HimalTrek Starts

After breakfast at the hotel in Pokhara, First, you'll need to drive from Pokhara. From Pokhara, the Haven holidays team arrange transportation to Dhampus, which is about an hour's drive away. Once you reach Dhampus, you can start your trek. Dhampus is a beautiful village located in the Annapurna region, known for its stunning views of the Himalayas and scenic landscapes, which is a popular starting point for treks in the region.

Electricity On Mardi Himal Trek

You will get a good and undisturbed facility of electricity during the trip to Nepal., you can get the facility of electricity to charge your phones and backups. However, in some cases, you may have to face the problem of load-shedding and technical problems. The guesthouses may charge you some amount to charge your devices in remote areas trekking.

Drinking Water On Mardi Himal Trek

Drinking water must be pure, safe and contamination-free. You can get bottled or purified drinking water during the trip even in the mountain which is very safe for you to drink. The majority of the people who make trekking or adventure trips in the mountains go with boiled water which is prepared by the local lodges/guesthouses on the trail which is the best way to keep you safe. However, some people carry water purifying ingredients and they apply it to the drinking water and they drink it.

Hot Shower On Mardi Himal Trek

Actually, a warm or hot shower makes you happy and offers you new energy during the trip and it is very necessary. If you are travelling in the city area in Nepal, you will easily get the facility of a hot shower. But, if you are making a trip to the mountains, it may be difficult to get a hot shower during the trip. However, local lodges and guesthouses will offer you a bucket shower or gas geyser with warm water or they will provide a hot shower with cooking gas. If you want to enjoy the hotel shower in the mountains, you can ask the local lodge owner to manage it for you and they will charge some money like Rs. 300-500 per individual.

Communication On Mardi Himal Trek

You can enjoy excellent facilities of communication in Kathmandu. However, in the case of the trekking trip in the mountains, you may not be able to have such kind of facility as in the cities. But, most of the local lodges/guesthouses/ hotels on the trail will offer you the facility of Wi-fi. Sometimes, you get it for free and sometimes, you may have to pay for the installation of Wi-fi during the trip in the mountains.

The other way to access communication over your smartphone is to get a local Nepali SIM Card like NT and NCELL. You get these local Nepali SIM Cards easily in Kathmandu and even in International Airport, Tribhuvan International Airport. For this, you have to present a copy of your passport and photograph. You can buy a data pack via this local SIM Card and you make a communication. You can make a call, and access the internet over it.

Mardi HimalTrek Ends

Ending your trek in Siding Village allows you to immerse yourself in the peaceful surroundings of a traditional Nepalese village, where you can relax and reflect on your journey amidst the beauty of the Himalayas. Finally, you will drive back from Siding Village to Pokhara with sharing jeep for around 2 Hours

Feedback

You can give feedback on the trek/trip you have undertaken at the end of Kathmandu. You can visit our office or you can do it in the farewell dinner we organize. Your feedback about the trip will always be taken positively. We need it to grow and sharpen our services and facilities in the coming days.

If you cannot attend the farewell dinner at the end of the trip in Kathmandu or you don’t have time to visit our office, you can write your feedback on the trip advisor page which will be more reliable and public.

Mardi Himal Trek Extra Personal Expenses

How prodigal you are? Your trek extra personal expenses depend on it. If you love doing extra expenses on the trip, you will go like alcoholic drinks, extra tea or coffee apart from the meal, tipping, some minor donations, extra snacks on the trail, some urgent personal stuff like clothing or any other equipment you immediately require on the trip in case it gets damaged or stop functioning.

Typical Day in Mardi Himal Trek

The typical trip day begins with a good breakfast. You will have breakfast at around 7-8 am and begin the day after it. Then, you will have to work/walk for 3-4 hours after breakfast and you will stop for lunch. The lunchtime will be around an hour. You will order your lunch item and the restaurant/hotel/teahouse will cook for you. Sometimes, you may have to wait for some time if the restaurant or hotel is crowded. You can find the item you want in the menu prepared by the local lodge/restaurant/hotel. If you are vegetarian, no worries, you can still find the ways.

After lunch, you will resume your trek again and end it in the after like around 3-4 pm. After that, you will check in the hotel/guesthouse/teahouse and get refreshed. Take rest, change clothing and go for dinner at around 6-7 pm. Your leader will help you to order the meals you like. At the dinner, your leader will share the important information for the next day’s trip and you can raise the question regarding it. The leader will orient you on what to wear, how to walk, what to carry and where to eat. Follow the instructions from the guide/leader very well.

Why with Haven Holidays?

Free Booking and Free Cancelation
Veteran Crew Members
Enhancing Eco-Tourism
Prompt response, full safety and comfort guaranteed.
No hidden cost
Flexible
Cost Friendly
Wider Networks
Expert in risk management

Trekking Packing/Checklist List for Mardi Himal Trek

When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal, it’s essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. This Trekking equipment list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment.:

Booking, Cancellation and Refund

If you want to book the trip featured by us, you are required to settle the 25 % payment of the total trip cost. However, if you are in a rush and instantly plan your trip to Nepal, then, you can make the trip payment by visiting our office in Nepal as well but we need a confirmation email before it.

In case you cannot do the booked trip in the timeframe you wanted for some reason, you have the right to postpone it. Even if you cannot do the trip after the postponement, you can transfer the same trip or another in exchange for your family, relatives and friends.

We are ready to wait for months and years for the right time to do the booked trip in Nepal. Be confident that we won’t spoil your booked trip.

Travel Insurance

Travel Insurance is a must thing to fix before the departure for a particular trip. In case you face a sudden and unpleasant incident during the trip, you may need rescue evacuation and medical expenses. For that, you must have travel insurance. Actually, life is more important than your trip. As long as you have life, you have everything. So, have authentic travel insurance that covers all rescue evacuation and medication expenses in case you have some nasty accidents during the trip.

If you have got some idea about travel insurance and the companies who do travel insurance for you, you can go with them, otherwise, you can search on Google and will easily get the travel insurance companies who will help you doing insurance for your trip.

Why Mardi Himal Trek with Haven Holidays?

Expert and professional local guides
Flexible trekking crew
A better understanding of conditions and local culture
Immediate Rescue in case of emergency
Better Accommodation Food
Eco- Friendly and Sustainability
Expert in Communication

Departure

After a farewell dinner with our team and the important feedback session, we will comfortably drop you to the Tribhuvan International Airport and to any other destination you want for your exit to your homeland or the commencement of another trip. After we drop you to the destination you prefer, you can catch up on your international flight and another trip you want. We wish you a very wonderful time ahead.

Reviews

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Mardi Himal Trek: A Breathtaking Adventure!

My experience with Haven Holidays on the Mardi Himal trek was absolutely fantastic! The team at Haven Holidays trekking company made sure everything went smoothly from start to finish. The guides were knowledgeable and friendly, the accommodations were cozy, and the views... oh, the views! I felt like I was in a dream with the stunning scenery at every turn. I highly recommend Haven Holidays for anyone looking for an unforgettable trekking experience.

Dev Jaiswal

Fiji

An Unforgettable Journey with Haven Holidays

I recently completed the Mardi Himal trek with Haven Holidays, and it was one of the best experiences of my life. The entire journey was well-organized, and the guides were incredibly helpful and attentive. The trek itself was challenging but rewarding, and the views of the Himalayas were absolutely breathtaking. Haven Holidays exceeded my expectations, and I can't wait to book another adventure with them in the future.

David M

Mexico

Mardi Himal Trek: A Journey of a Lifetime

I had the pleasure of trekking the Mardi Himal route with Haven Holidays, and it was truly a journey of a lifetime. From the moment I booked my trip, the team at Haven was there to assist me every step of the way. The guides were experienced and ensured our safety throughout the trek. The scenery was out of this world, and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you, Haven Holidays, for an unforgettable adventure!

Nathan M

United States

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Preparation For This Trip

Travel Documents

Travel tickets and trip print/Pictures on the device.
Passport with at least 6 months validity
photocopies of the Passport
4 copies of photos Passport size
Visa available at Kathmandu Airport
visa: check the visa requirements for your nationality.Tourist visa Nepal
Insurance, documents that cover medical, rescue airlift(helicopter) in case of emergency on the trip

Electronics

Charging for the device: Camera or smartphone for capturing memories. Maybe It’s hard to find charging devices that fit your mobile phone. So, keep the focus on your charger with multiple adapters
Power Bank- Charging your devices is not possible everywhere. So, it is recommended to carry a power bank for backup.

Trekking Packing/Check List for Mardi Himal Trek

When preparing for a trekking trip in Nepal, it's essential to have the right equipment and packing list to ensure your safety and comfort to complete your mission. You will need to pack smart and light. This packing list doesn’t mean you need to pack everything listed here. This list is a guideline, and your final list will depend on your preferences and judgment as well as your tour destination and season. Follow as per your personal needs and preferences by taking this as a reference. Here’s a comprehensive trekking equipment checklist of items you should consider:

Trekking Clothings

Headwear

Sun Hat/Cap for sun protection

A Sun hat protects the face from the strong rays of the sun. Carry a lightweight hat that can be easily packed. Or A wide-brimmed hat to cover your ears, neck, and face from the strong rays of the sun.

Thermal hat for warmth

You will need a warm fleece or woollen hat to keep you warm in cold temperatures, especially during freezing nights and cold Himalayan mornings.

Buff

At high altitudes, the air is dry and cold. A buff is an essential piece of gear to keep your neck warm and cover your mouth. It will help in protecting you against dryness as well as dust. It protects you from coughing and damaging your throat and lungs.

Body Wear

Short Polypropylene sleeve shirts

Moisture-wicking fabric, Lightweight and good for hiking at lower elevations. Nylon or synthetic fabrics are the best.

Long Sleeve Shirts

Moisture-wicking fabric, long-sleeved shirts for higher elevation. Breathable, and fabric shirts will be best. Avoid cotton shirts. We recommend Merino wool or synthetic fabrics.

Lightweight Thermal Tops

To keep your body warm and protect from the deep cold of the mountain. Fleece and wind stopper jacket or pullover.

Hiking Pants

We recommend bringing one or two pairs of trekking pants that are quick-drying and made of synthetic material. The type that can be zipped off into shorts can be helpful. For more Information trekking equipment checklist

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the highest point of Mardi Himal Trek?

The highest point of the Mardi Himal Trek is Mardi Himal Base Camp, which is located at 4,500 meters (14,764 feet) above sea level. You can see the Annapurna Range from here: Mount Machapuchare (Fishtail), Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, among others.

The Mardi Himal High Camp at 3,580 meters (11,745 feet) is usually reached; overnight, the trekkers get up very early in the morning to climb to Mardi Himal Base Camp and go down. This trek happens to be an incredible ridge-line view with relatively few crowds compared to other popular Annapurna treks.

Is Mardi Himal Trek difficult?

Mardi Himal Trek is considered a moderate trek, and for it, one needs to be basically fit and have some experience in hiking. The Mardi Trekking trail ascends up to 4,500 meters at Mardi Himal Base Camp, with steep sections, especially from Low Camp to High Camp. The path alternates between forested trails, narrow ridges, and rocky terrain, requiring careful footing. Acclimatization is easier here than on other high-altitude treks, but the thin air above 3,000 meters can still give walkers mild altitude sickness.

The Mardi Trek distances are manageable-5-7 hours of walking a day-and there are teahouses to sleep in, but prior cardio training will help with comfort and endurance.

Is Mardi Himal for the beginners?

The Mardi Himal Trek is an appropriate adventure for beginners in good physical shape but nonetheless requires to be well- prepared. It consists of a 4-6 day trek, approximately 41 km in total (25.5 miles), with about 6 to 7 hours of walking each day.

Mardi Himal Trek Distances vary each day between 8-10 km long, most of the time up or down steep climbs through forests, ridges, and rocky trails. Basic stamina is sufficient for altitude, as high as 4,500 meters above sea level, and gains in altitude.

Essential skills from Mardi Himal would include pacing, walking on uneven ground, proper hydration, and acclimatization awareness. Beginners who are preparing Mardi Himal Trek should train themselves with shorter hikes and do it with a well-fitted backpack to improve endurance levels for this rewarding trek.

How long is Mardi Himal trek?

Mardi Himal is generally a 4 to 7 days trek starting and ending in Pokhara, depending on one's trekking pace and schedule. If you count the days from Kathmandu, it takes 6-7 days to complete Mardi Trek.

Mardi Himal Trek is relatively a short but rewarding trek into the Annapurna region. From Pokhara, you will be driving to Kande or Phedi, the starting point of the trek, and start ascending upwards through lush forests, quaint villages like Asutralian Camp, Pothana, Landruk and Forest Camp, and ridges that offer a panoramic view of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Mardi Himal.

Mardi Himal Trek from Kathmandu, add one more day to your schedule, considering the 6-7-hour drive or 25-minute flight to Pokhara. If traveling from Kathmandu to Mardi Himal Base Camp, it can take anything from 5 to 9 days, allowing ample time for travel and acclimatization.

Is Mardi Himal harder than ABC?

Mardi Himal Trek is less challenging compared to ABC but has its challenges. The altitude reached by Mardi Himal is 4,500m at Mardi High Camp, whereas ABC is 4,130m, thus almost similar risks of altitude sickness.

However, Mardi's trail is steeper, narrower, and less developed, with sections passing through dense forests and exposed ridges. In contrast, the ABC trek has a relatively better infrastructure with gradually inclined ascents and relatively frequent teahouses: for example, the ascent of 7 hours from Forest Camp to High Camp on Mardi is rather steep, strenuous as compared to ABC's gentle climb from Chhomrong.

Can I do Mardi Himal trek in 6 days?

Yes, the Mardi Himal Trek can be completed in 6 days. Here's a short itinerary for Mardi Himal Trek.

Day 1: Drive from Pokhara (827m) to Kande (1,770m), trek to Forest Camp (2,550m) - 5-6 hours

Day 2: Trek from Forest Camp to Low Camp (3,050m) - 4-5 hours

Day 3: Trek from Low Camp to High Camp (3,580m) - 4-5 hours

Day 4: Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m), back to High Camp - 6 - 7 hours

Day 5: From High Camp trek to Siding Village (1,750m) - 6-7 hours

Day 6: Drive from Siding to Pokhara - 2-3 hours

Mardi Himal Short trek offers great views of Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Mardi Himal. It requires a moderate physical fitness level: the daily walking hours are reasonable, and the gain in altitude each day is pretty gradual to avoid acute altitude sickness.

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