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Annapurna · 6 days · From $414.90

Mardi Himal

A direct climb from the wooded foothills to a high ridge, followed by a descent through Siding.

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Trekkers at the Mardi Himal viewpoint sign surrounded by snowy Himalayan peaks
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Your time on the trail

Every day, a little further.

6 days from Pokhara. Select a day to explore where it takes you.

  1. Drive to Kande and walk through Australian Camp and Pothana to Deurali.

    Deurali

  2. Leave the busier trail and climb through dense forest to the first Mardi camps.

  3. Continue upward as the forest thins and the ridge views begin to open.

  4. Follow the ridge at a measured pace to High Camp.

  5. Make an early out-and-back toward the viewpoint, conditions permitting, then descend to Siding.

  6. Walk or drive out through the lower valley and return to Pokhara.

Before you set off
Highest point
4,450 m
Season
October–November and March–May
Stay
Simple teahouse stays

Nepal Tourism Board lists Mardi Himal among routes requiring a licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS; conservation-area entry also applies.

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Before you go

Mardi Himal: common questions

How many days is the Mardi Himal trek?

A common itinerary is 6 days starting and finishing at Pokhara. Add buffer time for weather, road conditions and, where relevant, domestic flights.

How high does the Mardi Himal trek go?

The highest point on this itinerary is about 4,450 m. Because you sleep above 3,000 m, plan a gradual ascent and treat headache with nausea, dizziness or unusual fatigue as possible acute mountain sickness.

What permits does the Mardi Himal trek need?

Nepal Tourism Board lists Mardi Himal among routes requiring a licensed guide and agency-issued TIMS; conservation-area entry also applies. Check the current Nepal Tourism Board and Department of Immigration pages close to departure, and ask a government-registered agency to name every permit your itinerary requires.

When is the best season for the Mardi Himal trek?

October–November and March–May. Winter is colder with snow higher up; the monsoon brings rain, cloud and, on some trails, leeches.

Is Mardi Himal a good first trek?

It is short but not easy. It gains altitude quickly, the ridge above Low Camp is steep and exposed, and the lodges are basic. It suits walkers with recent hill experience more than complete beginners.

What does the Mardi Himal trek cost?

From $414.90 per person. Final cost depends on your dates, group size and agreed inclusions. Ask for an itemised quote before booking.

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