Mardi Himal Trek

We’re so excited to welcome you to Kathmandu!

We know you’ve got a lot on your mind, and we want to make sure you’re taken care of during your stay. Our airport representative will meet you at the airport and take you to one of our pre-booked hotels, where your room will be waiting for you.

After freshening up and checking in, wander around Thamel in the evening. There are lots of food options there!
Overnight in Kathmandu.

After breakfast, our guide will meet you at the hotel lobby to take you to the Pashupatinath temple. This is a must-see site, with its towering golden spire and ancient stone carvings. You’ll also stop at Swayambhunath, another architectural marvel that is considered one of the most sacred sites in Nepal.

Next, we’ll head over to Patan Durbar Square for an evening tour. This historic site is home to many important buildings and sculptures, including old palaces and temples from different eras in Nepal’s history.

Finally, we’ll escort you back to your hotel so you can rest up for tomorrow’s trip!
Overnight in Kathmandu.

Pokhara is the gateway to trekkings in the Annapurna Circuit. So, you leave Kathmandu by bus. The drive follows through the banks of the Trisuli river with a view of hills, villages, and terrace farming. On getting closer to the destination, a splendid view of mountain ranges comes into view if the weather is clear. After a long drive, you arrive at Pokhara. You can register into the hotel, rest for a bit, and head out for a short trip to the city.

Pokhara is a beautiful city with a flourishing tourism industry. Lakes, World Peace Pagoda, cave, Seti river, Sarankot, and many more are the main attractions. You can enjoy your time in the periphery of Fewa lake and adore its beauty. As the day ends, you can prepare for trekking and get a good amount of sleep for tomorrow’s trek.
Overnight in Pokhara

We start our journey to Mardi Base Camp early in the morning. Our officials will pick you up from the hotel, and we will drive towards Kande, leaving Pokhara. The scenery view of verdant hills, subtropical forest, terrace fields, and mountain ranges distant away during the drive is incredible.

Kande is the initial of the trek. The trail is a straightforward uphill hike. After an hour of drive to Kande, we ascend through the wilderness and local villages to reach Australian Camp.

After that, we continue our hike to Pothana. It is the checkpoint for entry permits for TIMS (Trekkers’ Information Management System) and ACAP (Annapurna Conservation Area Project). Soon enough, the route leads us to Deurali. The glance of the Annapurna mountain ranges is overwhelming during the trek.
Overnight in teahouse lodge at Deurali.

After having a hearty breakfast, we head out of Deurali. The trail is an ascending climb through a steep climb. The majestic views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges are mesmerizing during the trek.

With the continuous hike, we walk past the beautiful forests of rhododendron, oak, and maple. Along the way, different species of birds, animals, and plants can be seen. Soon after, we reach Forest camp. Locally, the Forest camp is known as Kokar. Moving further ahead, we climb up through forest mainly of rhododendron to a greater extent. You can see moss and ferns growing in trees in this region. And thus, we arrive at Low Camp.
Overnight in a lodge at Low Camp.

The trek to High Camp is an uphill climb. We leave Low Camp after having breakfast. The route guides to the middle camp, walking past a rhododendron forest. Afterwards, we reach Badal Danda. The awe-inspiring view of Mardi Himal itself is eye-catching from here.

Other mountain ranges; Mt. Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Hiuchuli and Gangapurna can also be seen. We arrive at High Camp by moving further and following the route through a grassy ridge.
Overnight in a lodge at High Camp.

The trek to the main destination will be accomplished today. The trek begins with an early morning hike for the sunrise scenery of the mountain ranges.

We head out of the High camp through a rocky trail. Along the way, we walk through pasture lands with scenic beauty and a couple of steep pathways. Then we set foot on Mardi Base Camp. However, we can hike up to the viewpoint halfway back instead of getting to the base camp.

Reaching the base camp is heartwarming and rewarding by the panoramic views of the Himalayas. The spectacular view of Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Hiuchuli, Tare Kang, and Khangsar is mind-blowing. After spending a glorious moment, we follow the route back to the High Camp.
Overnight in a lodge at High Camp.

After accomplishing the trek to the base camp, the journey is coming closer to its end. We retrace via different routes.

We make our way down to Siding village instead of returning to Forest camp. We walk through the forest leading to Mardi Khola and reach the Siding village. The warm welcome and friendly hospitality are excellent. There are mainly homestays in the village.
Overnight at Siding village.

Today we will be heading back to Pokhara to conclude the trek. After having a hearty breakfast, we make our way down to Lumre. The trail follows through the edges of the Mardi river valley. We walk past Tamang and Gurung settlements and reach Lumre. Here onwards, we drive back to Pokhara with amazing wilderness views.

We’ll be driving you back to your airport after breakfast, which means you’ll have to fight back from the Kathmandu airport and then get yourself home. We hope you enjoyed your time in Nepal and will be back soon!

(Note: The trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp takes 6 days if the starting and end point is Pokhara.)