Destination Mardi Himal Pokhara

Trip Difficulty Moderate Trip

Duration 7

Activities Trek and Hike

Accommodation Hotel and Teahouse

Max altitude 4600m

Group Size 1-16 pax.

Meals Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner.

Vehicle Flight/Jeep/Bus/Car.

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Highlights of 7 day Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal, the nearest trek from Pokhara
An easy trek suitable for beginners trekkers
A less travel trekking route in Annapurna.
Trek in Annapurna Conservation Area with enrich flora and fauna.
Reach to an elevation at 4500 meters, the Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Stroll around Pokhara after the 7-day Mardi Himal Trek.

Overview of 7 day Mardi Himal Trek

7-day Mardi Himal Trek is a peaceful escape-perfect for short adventure with epic Himalayan views, and lush forests. The Mardi Himal Trek 7 days begins from Kathmandu with a scenic bus ride to Pokhara, and the following day, further drive to Kande and trek to Pitam Deurali for 5 hours.

You will trek through lush forests and peaceful hamlets, enjoying stunning Himalayan views to Mardi Himal Base Camp at 4500m in 7 days. Mardi Himal Trek 7 days is a short and easy trek in Annapurna region, suitable for all trekkers to enjoy an amazing close-up views of Fishtail.

Mardi Himal Trek is a moderately difficult trekking trail facilitated by nice mountain-teahouse huts along the trail. The beautiful forested areas and rocky mountain terrain are different feature of Mardi Himal than other treks of Nepal. Likewise, Mardi Himal Trek is a newly explored trek route in Nepal. The best hidden treasure in Annapurna, Mardi Himal Trek is perfect to enjoy diverse landscapes and the Himalayas without going high and far from Pokhara. Embark on a 7-day Mardi Himal Trek to enjoy beautiful Pokhara and diverse flora and fauna en route during Mardi Himal Trek.

Mardi Himal Trek is a less travelled route into the famous Annapurna Conservation Area. The perfect trek Mardi Himal is surrounded by white snow-capped mountains with loads of natural beauty. It is truly off the beaten trek as you hike to Machapuchare Base Camp. A 7-day Mardi Himal Trek offers incredible views of Mt. Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South (7219m), Mt. Himalchuli (7893m) and Mt. Machapuchare (6993m – Fish Tail), Mardi Himal (5587m). Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is to do to experience the magnificent Sunrise and Sunset view with the panoramic Himalayas-Annapurna and Fishtail.

Mardi Himal Trek is one of the most popular trekking route in Nepal, opened since 2012 as it is easily accessible from Pokhara. The mountains and nature is the greatest things you will experience on a 7-day life time trek to Mardi Himal. You walk up mostly uphill and downhill trail, so it is not an easy trek, and the Annapurna base camp trek is nice if you want a more challenging trek. Overall, the 7-day Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate difficulty level trip. The total distance of Mardi Himal Trek 7 days is approximately 60 kilometers, and the distance from Pokhara to Kande is 30 km with daily walk 8 to 10 km per day.

7-Day Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary

Day 01: Drive / Fly to Pokhara(850m, 7 hours)
Day 02: Drive to Kande & Trek to Deurali (2,100m, 3-4 hours)
Day 03: Trek from Deurali to Forest Camp (2,600m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)
Day 04: Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp (3,550m, 10 km, 6-7 hours)
Day 05: Trek from High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m, 10 km, 8 hrs)
Day 06: Trek from High Camp to Siding (1,700m, 14km, 6 hours) & drive back to Pokhara by Private jeep(2 hours).
Day 07: Drive / Fly back to Kathmandu(1,380 m)

Detail Itinerary of 7 day Mardi Himal Trek

Day 01: Drive / Fly to Pokhara(850m, 7 hours)

Depart from Kathmandu and enjoy a scenic drive along the Trishuli River, passing lush hills, terraced farms, and traditional villages. Pokhara, known as the gateway to the Annapurna region, offers stunning lakeside views and a relaxing atmosphere before the trek begins. It is also possible to take a scenic flight to Pokhara enjoying the beautiful mountain view.

Day 02: Drive to Kande & Trek to Deurali (2,100m, 3-4 hours)

A short morning drive (45 Minutes ) takes you to Kande, where the trek begins. The trail gradually ascends through rhododendron forests and traditional Gurung villages, offering the first glimpses of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Annapurna South before reaching Deurali.

Day 03: Trek from Deurali to Forest Camp (2,600m, 10km, 5-6 hrs)

The trek continues through dense oak and rhododendron forests, with peaceful surroundings and minimal crowds. As you gain altitude, the vegetation changes, and the trail becomes steeper, leading to the quiet Forest Camp, also known as Kokar.stay Overnight at Rest Camp.

Day 04: Trek from Forest Camp to High Camp (3,550m, 10 km, 6-7 hours)

The trail climbs through Low Camp (2,970m) & Badal Danda before reaching High Camp, offering spectacular views of Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range. The tree line fades as you ascend, revealing alpine landscapes and stunning ridges.Overnight at Teahouse at High Camp.

Day 05: Trek from High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m, 10 km, 8 hrs)

An early morning climb to Mardi Himal Base Camp offers breathtaking sunrise views over the Annapurna range. After spending time at the highest point of the trek, descend back through High Camp and overnight stay.

Day 06: Trek from High Camp to Sidding (1,700m, 14km, 6 hours) & drive back to Pokhara by Private jeep(2 hours).

The descent takes you through forests and traditional villages, we will take same way until low camp and descend to sidding via forest.after lunch at siding we will drive back to Pokhara.

Day 07: Drive / Fly back to Kathmandu(1,380 m)

After breakfast at the hotel. We will take a Tourist Bus / Domestic flight to Kathmandu.

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Includes / Excludes

What's Included ?

Kathmandu to Pokhara by tourist bus transfer
Pokhara to Kande by bus or taxi transfer
Twin sharing tea house accommodation during trek.
Mardi Himal Trek Permits-ACAP and TIMS cards
English Speaking guide and all his expenses like salary, meals, accommodation and transfer
3 times meals- breakfast, lunch and dinner(the main course) in trek.
Emergency rescue operation assistance in case of emergency(paid by your Travel Insurance)
Kande to Pokhara by bus, car or taxi
Pokhara to Kathmandu by tourist bus
All the government taxes and company service charge.

What's Excluded ?

Hotel and Meals in Pokhara and Kathmandu.
Kathmandu to Pokhara to Kathmandu by flight cost
Travel Insurance in case of emergency for Heli rescue and other medication
Porter to carry luggage-1 porter for 2 clients.
Any kind of drinks and desert like beer, water, tea/coffee, hot water, chocolate/rice pudding, pie and pancake.
Expenses of personal nature like telephone, internet, wifi, hot shower, battery charging
Additional cost that beyond our control due to the landslides, weather condition, illness, change of government policies, strikes, and physical condition.
Tips for guide and porter
All the cost not mention on above cost includes.

Note: We operate private trip everyday.

We can operate private trip for solo, group, family, students as per your requirements.

Trip Information - 7 day Mardi Himal Trek

Best Seasons for Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek 6 days is possible throughout the year. The Autumn from September to December and Spring from March to June are the best seasons. Some people prefer to do the trek in the winter as you can walk in the snow and also experience snowfall. If you want to see greenery and wild flowers, summer(rainy season) is also a good time for trekking Mardi Himal.

The monsoon season trekking between May and September are not recommended due to the high risk of landslides and floods. The winter months of December, January, and February are the driest and the coldest months of the year.

Mardi Himal Trek Difficulty

This is a family trip routes in Nepal. However, be careful while trekking Poon Hill as there are many uphill and downhill.

Remarkable Mardi Himal Hike Route

The trip routes are as Kathmandu, Pokhara and Mardi Himal Trek. The trip offers captivating beauty of sparkling peaks, spectacular scenarios, and diverse culture.

Travel Insurance for Mardi Himal Trek

The Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate altitude hike. It involves exhausting long ascents and steep descents. The most of the time the route goes through remote areas. Getting injured and evacuated from remote areas is very costly. Also, applying trekking permit insurance is required. It also need to provide the name and phone number of your insurance company while issuing poon hill trek permit. Hence, travel insurance is necessary. The insurance policy coverages the emergency medical, lost luggage, trip cancellation and emergency rescue and evacuations.

Different Route of Mardi Himal Trek 6 days

Starting in Kande and finishing in Phedi.
Starting in Kande and finishing in Kalimati/Siding.
Starting in Kalimati/Siding and finishing in Kande.
Starting in Kande and finishing in Kande.

Mardi Himal Trek: Guide

Yes, guide is compulsory for all trekkers for trekking to Mardi Himal base camp. We(our trekking company) provide a good reliable guide. We are the government register trekking company in Kathmandu. The average price of a guide is US$ 30 per day and for a porter price-US$25 per day. It is possible to share a guide/porter between a couple of trekkers(hikers).

Mardi Himal Trek: Accomodation

We do provide tourist standard accommodation-twin sharing room with breakfast in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. Also, happy to upgrade luxury accommodations on 4/5 star hotel as per your request. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is a luxury trek route. You will get a comfortable neat and clean teahouse accommodation on the trail. Every guesthouse on the route has wi-fi, a hot water shower, and electricity.

Mardi Himal Trek: Meals

The breakfast are included with hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara. In poon hill trek and Chitwan National Park Tour, the three times meals-breakfast, lunch and dinner are all inclusive in the price. The restaurant, offering local Nepali dal bhat, spaghetti, bread, omelet, Tibetan bread, porridge, fried noodles, and fried rice. Tea and coffee are available in the menus.

Mardi Himal Trek-Drinking Water

It is nice to use LifeStraw bottles and used tap water for drinking. You can find water taps along the route. The sort of water purification system will save you a lot of money on the trek. Plus, it’s good for the environment. One liter of drinking water costs around NPR 150 to 300 depending on the place. You’ll need at least two liter of water per person a day.

How is transport on Mardi Himal Trek?

It is also possible both tourist and local bus transfer from Kathmandu to Pokhara and by taxi or car or sharing jeep transfer to/from trekking beginning and ending point to Pokhara. Private transfer like jeep, car and bus also possible but it is more expensive than the tourist bus. It is also possible to take flight between Kathmandu and Pokhara if you are bored with the long bus journey.

Carry Enough Cash on 7-day Mardi Himal Trek

All your meals like breakfast, lunch and dinner including accommodation are inclusive in the package price. It’s better to bring enough cash to buy snacks, cool drinks, chocolates, and souvenirs on the route. There are not ATMs on the trek but ATMs are available in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Chitwan. I’d suggest having NPR 3000/US$25 per person per day on the trek.

Documents for Mardi Himal Trek

Like other treks in Annapurna region, you need to get a permit and a TIMS card to do Mardi Himal Trek. Both we will make it in Kathmandu. The cost is USD 50. To get the TIMS card and the Annapurna-ACAP permit, we need your passport, insurance and 4 photos.

Mardi Himal Trek: Equipment Lists

It requires good quality and appropriate equipment. Especially, a good pair of hiking boots and breathable hard-shell rain jacket. We highly recommend below packing list to hike the 4-day Mardi Himal Trek.

Technical Clothing

Waterproof Jacket, breathable with hood
Insulated Jacket, synthetic or down
Soft Jacket, fleece or soft-shelled
Long Sleeve Shirts, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
Short Sleeve Shirts, light-weight, moisture-wicking fabric
Waterproof Pants, breathable (side-zipper recommended)
Hiking Trousers
Fleece Pants

Shorts (optional)

Long Underwear (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
3 Underwear, briefs (moisture-wicking fabric recommended)
Sport Bra (women)

Head Wear

Brimmed Hat, for sun protection
Knit Hat, for warmth
Balaclava, for face coverage (optional)
Bandana (optional)

Hand Wear

Gloves, warm (waterproof recommended)
Glove Liners, thin, synthetic, worn under gloves for added (optional)

Footwear

Hiking Boots, warm, waterproof, broken-in, with spare laces
Trainers or Crocs, to wear at camp (optional)
3 Socks, thick, wool or synthetic
3 Sock Liners, tight, thin, synthetic, worn under socks to prevent blisters (optional)
Gaiters, waterproof (optional)

Accessories

Sunglasses or Goggles
Backpack Cover, waterproof (optional)
Poncho, during rainy season (optional)Water Bottle (Nalgene, 32 oz. recommended
Water Bladder, Camelback type (recommended)
Towel, lightweight, quick-dry (optional)
Stuff Sacks or Plastic Bags, various sizes, to keep gear dry and separate.

Equipment

Sleeping Bag, warm, four seasons
Sleeping Bag Liner, for added warmth (optional)
Trekking Poles (recommended)
Head lamp, with extra batteries
Duffel bag, (waterproof recommended) for porters to carry your equipment.
Daypack, for you to carry your personal gear.

Others

Toiletries (Option)
Prescriptions
Sunscreen
Lip Balm
Insect Repellent, containing DEET
First Aid Kit
Hand Sanitizer
Toilet Paper (To be provided)
Wet Wipes (recommended)
Snacks, light-weight, high calorie, high energy (optional)
Pencil and Notebook, miniature, for trip log (optional)
Camera, with extra batteries (optional)

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