Mardi Himal Nepal Trek is a stunning, quiet, and beginner-friendly trek route in the Annapurna region that takes you to a maximum altitude of 4,500m. The Mardi Himal Nepal Trek is about 5 to 7 days trek from Pokhara. You will trek a distance of 40 km to 45 km around trip.
The Mardi Himal Nepal Trek begins from Pokhara with a short drive to Kande or Phedi. The key stops of Mardi Himal Trek are Australian Camp, Forest Camp (2,600m), Low Camp (2,995m), High Camp (3,550m), and Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m).
The Mardi Himal Annapurna Trek is a moderate difficulty trek. The trails are mostly stone steps and dirt paths through rhododendron forests, becoming steeper near High Camp. October to January with clear skies) and March to May with blooming rhododendron flowers are the best time to trek Mardi Himal Nepal
You need an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card permit are necessary for Mardi Himal Trek. Hiring a licensed guide is officially recommended. The Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal with basic tea houses and lodges provide simple meals and rooms along the entire path.
Cost of Mardi Himal Nepal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek costs range from $350 to $700 USD per person, depending on group size, trip length and services.
Cost Breakdown by Travel Style
- Guided Packages (4 to 5 Days from Pokhara)
- Solo / 1 Person: $500 – $650 USD
- Group of 2–4 People: $380 – $400 USD per person
- Larger Groups (5+ people): $350 – $390 USD per person
Independent / Budget Trekking:
Around 3,500 to 4,500 NPR per day for basic teahouse food and accommodation.
Essential Permit Costs of Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal
You must obtain two official permits before starting the hike:
- Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP): $30 USD Per Person and (TIMS) Card: $ 20 USD per person.
Lodging (Teahouses): $10 to $ 15 USD per night.
Meals: $ 25 to $ 35 USD per day for three standard meals (Dal Bhat, noodles, or pancakes).
Transportation: $25 to $30 by local bus/taxi to the trailhead (Kande), and $40 to $50 USD per head for a shared back jeep from Sidding to Pokhara.
Guide and Porter Cost for Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal
A licensed trekking guide costs $25 to $35 USD per day, and a porter costs $20 to $25 USD per day for the Mardi Himal Trek.
- Licensed Guide: $25 – $35 per day (includes their daily wages, meals, insurance, and accommodation).
Porter: $20 – $25 per day (porters usually carry 15 to 20 kg, and one porter can often be shared between two trekkers).
Guide-cum-Porter: $20 – $28 per day (a combined option if you have a lighter load and want a single multi-tasking crew member).
Guide Tip: 10% to 15% of the total guide fee, or about $60 to $100 total per trekker at the end of the trip.
Porter Tip: Roughly 10% of the total porter fee, or about $40 to $60 total per trekker.
