TrekkingMardi Himal Trek
7-day off-the-beaten-path trek with Annapurna views from Mardi High Camp
8 Days / 7 NightsModerate
How long is the Mardi Himal trek?
The Mardi Himal trek typically takes 6 to 7 days from Pokhara. The trail climbs through forest to High Camp (3,580 m) and Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m) with close views of Machapuchare and Annapurna South.
- Duration
- 8 Days / 7 Nights
- Difficulty
- Moderate
- Best season
- March to May, September to November
- Group size
- 1 to 16 pax
- Price from
- $950 USD
Tour highlights
- Quiet alternative to crowded Annapurna routes
- Mardi Himal Base Camp at 4,500 m with fishtail peak views
- Forest camp and High Camp ridge walking
- Short duration ideal for a Pokhara add-on trek
- Moderate grade with manageable daily elevation gain
About this trip
Why choose Mardi Himal?
Mardi Himal opened to trekkers in 2012 and still sees a fraction of ABC traffic. In seven days you walk from Pokhara through Gurung villages and rhododendron ridges to a base camp directly below Machapuchare. Ideal if you want Annapurna views without a two-week commitment.
Day-by-day itinerary
7 days
Altitude profile
2,550 m to 4,500 m
Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Briefing and gear check.
Hotel in PokharaBLD
What’s included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking trekking guide for the full itinerary
- Porter support (one porter per two trekkers unless noted)
- Teahouse accommodation on trekking days
- Three meals daily during the trek (breakfast, lunch, dinner)
- Conservation area and national park entry permits
- TIMS (Trekkers Information Management System) card
- Airport transfers in Kathmandu on arrival and departure
- Pre-trek briefing at our Kathmandu office
- First aid kit carried by your guide
- All applicable government taxes
Not included
- International flights to and from Nepal
- Nepal visa fee (available on arrival at Kathmandu airport)
- Travel insurance with helicopter evacuation cover (required)
- Personal trekking equipment and gear rental
- Bar bills, bottled drinks, hot showers, and Wi-Fi en route
- Tips for guide and porter (industry standard applies)
- Meals in Kathmandu beyond those listed in the itinerary
- Emergency helicopter evacuation (covered by your insurance)
- Personal expenses, laundry, and souvenirs
What to pack
Recommended packing list (10 items)
- Broken-in waterproof trekking boots with ankle support
- Layered clothing: base layers, fleece, and windproof shell
- Down jacket (essential above 4,000 m, Oct to Feb)
- Sleeping bag rated to at least -10°C for high passes
- Trekking poles (reduce knee strain on descents)
- Head torch with spare batteries
- Refillable water bottles and purification tablets or filter
- Sun hat, UV sunglasses, and SPF 50 sunscreen
- Personal first aid kit and prescription medicines
- Rain cover for your daypack
Frequently asked questions
Fit beginners can manage it. Maximum altitude is 4,500 m, lower than ABC. Prior hill walking helps.
