Mardi Himal Trek: 5-Day Journey from Pokhara, Annapurna Region's Hidden Treasure
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Embark on a 5-day journey to the hidden treasure of the Annapurna region, the Mardi Himal trek. Experience the untouched Himalayan life, witness majestic mountain views, and explore off the beaten path.
Duration: 5 days
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights

Drive to Kande, Trek to Deurali (2600m)

Pokhara Lakeside - Lakeside

Trek to Low Camp (2970m)

Annapurna Region - Trek to Low Camp (2970m)

Trek from low camp to high camp (3600m), (4-5 hours of walk)

Annapurna Mountain Range - Leaving the forest trail behind, you’ll head to the high camp today. You can notice the open fields and grasslands as you trace your step toward the high camp. The view of the Annapurna Himalayas from the High Camp is one of the most spectacular sceneries of the journey. Also, the walk today is quite short compared to the previous days giving you chance to enjoy the trail to the fullest. Overnight stay at High camp.

Hike to Mardi Base camp (4500m) and back to the high camp (4-5 hours of walk)

Annapurna Mountain Range - The hike starts early in the morning today as you trace your step to the Mardi Base Camp from High Camp. It is an uphill walk to the top from where you can witness the sight of peaks like the Mardi Himal (5553m), Mt. Annapurna I (8091m), Mt. Annapurna South (7219m), Mt. Hiunchuli Peak (6441m), Mt. Baraha Shikhar (7647m), Mt. Mount Machhapuchhre (6997m) and Lamjung Himal (6983m), etc. You also have an option to hike up to the upper viewpoint only which provides equally beautiful views of mountains. After enjoying the peaceful time in the mountains, you’ll trek back to the high camp for an overnight stay or you can trek further to Badal Danda or Low camp. Overnight stay at High Camp.

Trek from high camp to Siding (1700m), and Drive Back to Pokhara (6-7 hours of walk)

Annapurna Region - Today you’ll descend to a village called Siding which is a traditional village with the settlement of ethnic Gurung people. It is mostly a downhill walk today until you reach Siding. Here you can notice the typical village lifestyle and traditions. Overnight stay at Siding.

What's Included
  • Private transportation
  • Accommodation on trek
  • All meals included: Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner
  • Experienced Tour Guide
  • Trekking Permit
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • Personal Expanses
Additional Information

Embark on a journey to a hidden treasure of the Annapurna region, the Mardi Himal trek. Leading you to the lap of the Mardi Himal (5553m) & Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m), this trek provides you an opportunity to stand beneath the mystical mountains. Pass through lush rhododendron forest, diverse landscapes, and hidden villages tucked in-between hills and mountains as you witness and experience the untouched Himalayan life. Also, relish the magical sights of peaks like the Annapurna massif, Mt. Hiunchuli (6441m), Mt. Gangapurna (7454m), Mardi Himal (5553m), and Mt. Machhapuchhre (6997m).

Highlights
Experience the lifestyle & culture of Gurung & Magar communities.
Witness the magnificent sunrise & sunset views over the Himalayas.
Explore off the beaten path of the Annapurna region.

  • On this hiking trip, you will be walking at demanding altitudes of approximately 11,588Ft, (3,532 m) above sea level, with the possibility of extreme variations in weather; it is common for travellers to experience adverse health effects due to this altitude, regardless of your age, gender, and fitness. It is highly recommended that you discuss this trip with your doctor prior to departure
  • All our leaders have basic first aid training and are aware of the closest medical facilities
  • You must confirm and obtain any visa requirements prior to border crossing. All visa requirements are the sole responsibility of the traveller. Visas are obtainable from embassies abroad or on arrival at Kathmandu’s Tribhuvan International Airport. If you are planning on getting a multi-entry visa from the airport, please be prepared for long lines; you will also need to provide 2 passport photos.
  • Travel insurance that covers medical expenses, including emergency repatriation, is required to participate in this tour; proof of insurance must be shown to tour leader on the first day
  • Extra Luggage: You may leave any extra luggage in Kathmandu or Pokhara Hotel (We will handle that) and pick it up upon your return.
  • Required Trekking Gears Available to Buy or Rent in Kathmandu or Pokhara. (Our Guide will help to arrange)
  • Minimum age is 5 years
  • A maximum of 10 people per booking
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Helenaa492
May 20, 2024
Trek & Yoga combination for Mardi Himal. - Fantastic trek. Great Yoga teachings. This company really gave an attention to every detail, need, and level to make this a great experience for me. Along the trek my guide was open to modifications to make me wake up in great places and have maximum energy for going to mardi Himal base camp…. Where we had a yoga session after sunrise and we were alone in this beautiful space. Everything was great and this organiser have experience. I will definitely book with them again. However I will be a little more demanding in what hotel to stay at in Pokhara, now that I have understood that if hotels don’t treat monthly against cockroaches, there will be a problem for that. That is the point that can be better. For the rest of… amazing attention, teachings, and trek ! And the food at the tea houses are fantastic and fresh. ! I will come back to discover more.
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S9937kahannahp
Dec 26, 2023
Amazing Experience! - I did this tour with Raj who was the best tour guide! He was entertaining and made me feel safe and supported along the way. It was my first time to do a trek but found it manageable with this tour and tour guide.
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Navigate63844490233
Oct 14, 2023
Amazing view and amazing guide - The view at Mardi Himal was unforgettable, also I had an amazing and comfortable time doing my first ever serious trek thanks to my guide Sim - without him helping ease me into the mountain life, getting leeches off me, and making sure my time there was pleasurable, I probably would not have enjoyed my time as much as I did!
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Fluketh
May 11, 2023
It was one of my best trip ! - It was one of my best trip ! Absolutely incredible. The guide (Mr.Subas) is so sweet and helpful ! He made the trip absolutely unforgettable. Thank you for this amazing 10 days trip !
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Liyanalychee
Jul 26, 2022
Beautiful monsoon trek, blessed with sunny days and a glimpse of Machhapuchhre! - Our first overseas trip after 2 years of covid hiatus, and also our first time in Nepal did not disappoint. Booking the tour and communicating with Bishnu was a smooth process. Our guide, Ashok and porter Roshan were warm and helpful and ensured our accomodation was well taken care of, and our bellies full for the trek! Ashok was flexible with the trek itinerary due to the unpredictable weather and offered us an alternative to maximise our trekking experience. We were fortunate to catch a clear view of the annapurna and machhapuchhre when the clouds cleared up 😌. We hope to come back to Nepal on another season!
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Scottinpdx
Apr 3, 2022
Mardi Himal Honeymoon - We don't have enough positive things to say about our honeymoon in Nepal with Himalayan Recreation. After our first contact, they arranged essentially everything for us, from our arrival in Kathmandu to our departure from this lovely country. We did the Mardi Himal trek with our fantastic guide Ashok and our porter Subash (who we found out 3 days in were brothers!). Our experience was customized based on our timeline and fitness level (including 2 unplanned extra days), with Ashok's knowledge of the trails and valleys guiding the way. The food was shockingly delicious considering the rugged terrain, the beds comfortable, and the people universally accommodating and friendly. For people like us who like a little solitude, this was the perfect trek. We had gorgeous weather for the first week of March, and most days went by with seeing just a few other people on the trail. The views were stunning, and we feel like we had most of them to ourselves. Bishnu with the tour company also arranged paragliding in Pokhara, a one day Kathmandu cultural tour which was very informative, as well as a helicopter tour to Everest Base Camp which was possibly the highlight of the trip. We cannot recommend adding this to your trek if at all possible. Overall, we feel like our booking with Himalayan Recreation allowed us to drink in more of Nepal in our 7 days there than we could have in a month of planning it on our own. We had positive experiences from start to finish, and cannot recommend them highly enough. If you're lucky enough to get Ashok as your guide, tell him hi for us.
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957paulo
Jan 1, 2024
Great experience if planned properly - Great hike, but could be better. It was a 5 day hike so there was one day when I descended a huge distance on very steep stone steps. Very hard on the muscles. I would make it 6 days and descend an easier route. And then add on a trip to base camp - I just went to the viewing platform. Also, a lot of hiking was in the woods, which got a bit boring - I prefer the open.
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Globetrotting257438
Sep 6, 2023
Amazing first trek! - Just finished an amazing 6day trek to Mardi Himal with my excellent, friendly, reliable and professional guide, Varat. The trek itself was really good and it was beautiful with stunning views of the Annapurnas and Mt. Fishtail. It was very great experience, good price and good service. I definitely get back again soon.
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