Mardi Himal Trekking

Highlights of Mardi Himal Trekking

• Cultural tour in Kathmandu, explore temples and Stupas
• Typical ethnic culture and lifestyles on the trekking route
• Boating in Pokhara and Lakeside view
• Annapurna Conservation Area Project and its biological diversities
• Isolated trail and magnificent sceneries of the surrounding hillside territory
• Amazing sights of elevated Himalayan peaks- Mount Annapurna, Mardi Himal, Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli and more peaks
• Scenic Himalayan viewpoint at 4500 meters altitude (Upper Viewpoint)
• Remarkable the hospitality of the Gurung people

Overview of Mardi Himal Trekking

Mardi Himal Trekking has something to reward the trekkers. Trekking through the isolated trail heavily gifted by nature, you get magnificent views of the Himalayas with pyramid shapes in the Annapurna Conservation area. Having short trekking in Annapurna, the Mardi Himal trekking avoids the urban crowd and escorts to the tranquility, which is greatly suitable for peaceful souls and meditation lovers. The altitude of Mardi Himal Base Camp is 4500 meters from Sea level.

Mardi Himal Trekking is embarking from Kande, which is about an hour drive by private car/jeep from Lakeside of Pokhara. The stunning valley of Pokhara foreshadows an exciting moderate adventure and the real foothill excursion begins through the peaceful setting of the meadows. It is a journey into the wild as you hardly see the crowded towns; rather the entire region is dotted with beautiful forest, including oak and rhododendron. A couple of rest campsites include basic lodges with neat and clean accommodation along with meal services. The journey is aptly called the journey to heaven, hiking via Australian Camp. Contact us on WhatsApp at +977 98510338719 or inquiry us now for more details for 2022 and 2023.

Furthermore, the trail to Mardi Himal guides through the Mardi Himal Trekking Forest Camp,  Mardi Himal Trekking Low Camp, and Mardi Himal Trekking High Camp. Some of the sections are straightly uphill trail and you walk through the hill ridge. The Mardi Himal Trekking trail becomes much more adventurous during winter with snowfall, which requires special attention. A week trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp escorts excitingly to the Himalayan heart at 4500 meters altitude above sea level. The soaring peaks of Mt. Mardi Himal, Mt. Annapurna South, Mt. Machhapuchhre, and Himchuli offer delighting memories, which fill the good vibes of adventurous souls.

Diverting from the usual route from the same trail, we recommend concluding the trek in Siding, walking further via Lwang experiencing the ethnic hospitality and the local cultural influence. Normally drive or flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. The Mardi Himal trekking is the starting point of Annapurna Base Camp. However, The best and busy seasons for the Mardi Himal Trekking include spring and autumn. From March, April, and May to September, October and November offers the best Himalayan views with amazing weather status, warm days that are highly suitable for exploration.

Boundless Adventure organizes Mardi Himal Trekking throughout the year with a highly professional and dedicated team. At your request, we can customize the Mardi Himal Trekking itinerary, Mardi Himal Trekking Map, Mardi Himal Trekking Permits, Mardi Himal Trekking Cost and Mardi Himal Trekking price,  ensuring safety and leading you through the magnificent Himalayan route. we are more than happy to provide you all the details of the Mardi Himal Trekking trip for 2021 and 2022, Contact us now by email or WhatsApp at +977 9851033819.

Note: Although March April and May along with September October and November are the best admired seasons for the Mardi Himal Trekking, the grandeur Himalayan setting and the surrounding beauties can be explored in December and January. So, we operate special trekking packages in these seasons. Please, feel free to contact us for more detailed information.

Major Attractions in Mardi Himal Trekking

Pokhara

Pokhara is a picturesque town with three giant Lakes and has got the Himalayan backdrop of Mount Annapurna, Fishtail, and Dhaulagiri. It is equally impressive with incredible vistas of caves and waterfalls. So Pokhara itself is one of the prime attractions of the trip, where you encounter domestic and international travelers. Pokhara is a gateway to trekking in the Annapurna region. Travelers and trekkers can enjoy a full day with various activities like boating in the Phewa Lake, paragliding and ultralight flight, Sarangkot sunrise tour; explore caves, mountain museum, waterfalls, and River gorge. Visiting the world peace pagoda is another remarkable thing to do while you are in Pokhara.

The magnificent viewpoint of Mardi Himal Trekking
Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 meters altitude) offers the best Himalayan views of Mount Annapurna, Mardi Himal, and Machhapuchhre peaks. Even the high camp and upper viewpoints are excellent locations for the dramatic Himalayan views along with the hilly gorges. Enjoy the miraculous views and arrest them with abundant snaps in your camera.

Annapurna Conservation Area Project of Mardi Himal Trekking

Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) is located in the northwest part of Nepal, which was established in 1986. The conservation area covers an area of 7629 sq. km. ACAP is prosperous in biodiversity and is a wealthy part that provides shelter for 1,226 species of flowering plants, 105 mammals, 518 birds, 40 reptiles, and 23 amphibians. Almost the entire region of the park is dotted by the Rhododendron woods through which the trekking in the Annapurna region proceeds. The Mardi Himal trekking route is also dominated by the colorful woods of rhododendron. Want to see the blooming rhododendron? Then trek to Mardi Himal in the spring season. 

Meals and Accommodation in Mardi Himal Trekking

Meals and accommodation plans vary from the city to the mountain terrain. The urban areas like Kathmandu and Pokhara have abundant options of food and accommodations ranging from standard to 5-star hotels (we usually book 3-star category accommodations for you in the cities, but they can be upgraded by covering the extra cost by you). You have various choices even in the meals, but meals are not included in the cities.

During the Mardi Himal trekking, the accommodation option will be in lodges. They are basic but offer neat and hygienic accommodation with a hot shower and bathrooms. Three meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner) are included in the trekking, where you can have variations in meals, including typical Nepali, Indian, Chinese, and continental cuisines. 

Transportation in Mardi Himal Trekking

When you book the Mardi Himal Trekking package, we include all the required transportation, beginning from airport pick up and drop, private vehicle for sightseeing, Kathmandu- Pokhara-Kathmandu round trip by air-conditioned tourist bus/jeep/car. Alternatively, at your request, we can change this plan to Kathmandu-Pokhara domestic flight. Also, the package includes transfers from Pokhara to Kande and Siding to Pokhara for trekking. All ground transportations are done in private air-conditioned tourist vehicles, except local transportation during trekking.

Best season for the Mardi Himal Trekking

The best preferable trekking seasons for the Mardi Himal Trekking include spring and autumn. The trekking begins in March and ends in May as a first-season trip with great weather and crystal clear views. Another season begins in September and ends in November. As the trekking is a moderate journey, the best time without a crowd is in winter- literally in December and January.

Trekking to Mardi Himal in spring is amazing to explore various rhododendron species with beautiful blooming. Days are great to walk with brilliant views of Annapurna range and Mardi Himal. Except for spring and autumn, hiking in winter becomes fairly challenging with a heap of snow on the route. But the trail becomes isolated and the snowy surroundings look incredibly brilliant.

Mardi Himal Trekking Map

Boundless Adventure provides a Mardi Himal trekking map for every client. The trekking map mentions all the route options of the Trekking in Mardi Himal, overnight stay every day’s camps, and altitude details.

Difficulty in Mardi Himal Trekking

Mardi Himal Trekking is a moderate journey, so the trek is defined as moderately adventurous. The route consists of abundant uphill and downhill climbs with stone staircases that add quite a lot of challenges after beginning the trek from Kande and passing through the rhododendron woods. Some of the sections are steeply up and down along with the walk through the rocky moraines. However, in winter, the Mardi Himal trekking trail becomes quite challenging as it becomes a snowy route. So, special attention is required while walking through the sloppy hill ridge around the alpine territory of Mardi Himal Base Camp and Upper View Point. The Mardi Himal trek leads you to around 4500 meters altitude, so the higher part of the trek is pretty much adventurous with less oxygen.

Fitness of Mardi Himal Trekking

Mardi Himal Base Camp Trekking requires a moderate fitness level as the trekking route is itself moderately adventurous.  As soon as the trekking embarks, the trail is almost uphill trail and due to the rapidly increasing altitude. Relaxing your muscle, you can hike up to 4500 meters altitude, which is the base camp of Mardi Himal. Fitness level is highly required especially while trekking to Mardi Himal in winter as the sloppy edge trail becomes quite adventurous after the snowfall.

Altitude Mountain Sickness in Mardi Himal Trekking

Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS) generally happens while ascending above 2700 meters altitude. As Mardi Himal is moderate trekking, but we still cannot avoid the risk of catching high altitude sickness. But, you can feel the symptoms of altitude sickness before it can affect you. The symptoms of altitude sickness include unexpectedly tiredness, insomnia, and vomiting. So, you need to drink plenty of water, take a rest while walking, eat meals on time, drink hot soups with garlic and ginger. The ultimate altitude of Mardi Himal Trek is 4500 meters (Mardi Himal Base Camp), which is a thin air region of the Himalayas.

Note: If you are limited with time or a senior citizen, but still would prefer to explore the dynamic Himalayan sceneries and beautiful surroundings, Boundless Adventure organizes Mardi Himal Helicopter Tour from Pokhara

Getting Mardi Himal Trekking

Pokhara (Kande to be specific) is the gateway of the Mardi Himal trek. It takes about 6-7 hours to drive through the winding Prithvi Highway. According to the group size, transportation is managed by car/jeep/Hiace/bus. An alternative option is a flight, which is a half an hour flight from Kathmandu. Pokhara is a gateway of trekking in the Annapurna region, which is beautifully located being surrounded by giant Lakes and natural diversities. Kande is located at an hour’s driving distance from Pokhara, from where the real excursion begins.

Travel insurance for Mardi Himal Trekking

Travel insurance is significant for trekking to Mardi Himal. As the Mardi Himal trekking trail is isolated and remotely located, helicopter evacuation is required in case of some emergencies. So, the insurance that covers helicopter evacuation and medical treatments is essential for Himalayan trekking in Nepal. Travel insurance offers you confidential trekking in the Himalayan core of Mardi Himal with a sense of safety and security. Insurance is beneficial in case of facing unprecedented emergency circumstances.

The Equipment List for Mardi Himal Trekking

There is some equipment to pack before heading to Mardi Himal Base Camp Trekking. But, it is not necessary to carry a huge list of equipment except the essentials. Here is a packing list for the Mardi Himal Trekking.

Route Map

Altitude Chart