Sidhing Village, Nepal: Travel Guide (Mardi Himal Trek)

Sidhing village, Nepal is mostly known as the end point for the Mardi Himal Trek. Taking the trail to Sidhing is the shorter route, and you can come down from the MBC Viewpoint to Sidhing and take a jeep back to Pokhara the same day.

I decided to finish my Mardi Trek in Sidhing as prior to Mardi, I have also just did ABC, and I was pretty eager to take the short route and get back to Pokhara for a proper shower and sleep.

Completing the Mardi Trek in Sidhing is great if you are short on time but you can also see a new part of the trail, as opposed to going back down to Kande the same way.

Sidhing is 31 km from Pokhara and it takes about 2 hours by jeep. There are sharing jeeps from Sidhing to Pokhara, it costs Rs. 7,000 (USD 51) and the price is split between the passengers. You can also hire the jeep just for yourself, in this case you pay for the full price yourself.

So, here is a quick guide about Sidhing village and tips on how to get back to Pokhara!

Sidhing Village, Nepal

Siddhing village is located 31 km (19 miles) from Pokhara and it is where most people finish the Mardi Himal Trek and take a jeep back to Pokhara.

Sidhing Altitude

Sidhing is at 1,888 meters (6,200 ft) altitude.

What is Sidhing Village Famous For?

Sidhing is a small village in Nepal and is known for being the end point for the Mardi Himal Trek.

When trekking Mardi Himal, you have two options on where to finish the trek. You can finish in Sidhing (short route), or end your trek in Kande (longer route, the same trail you started).

Finishing the Mardi trek in Sidhing is faster, and you can come down from the MBC viewpoint to Sidhing, and take a jeep back to Pokhara the same day.

Before going on the Mardi Trek, I always heard from friends that they came down and finished the trek in one day and I never really understood how. However, I definitely get it now, and if you finish the trek in Sidhing, it is totally reasonable.

The way it works is that once you get to Low Camp, you take the trail to Sidhing and not to Forest Camp. If you went towards Forest Camp and trekked to Kande, it would take much longer – possibly adding 1 more day to complete the trek.

So if you are tired and want to get back to Pokhara to take a proper shower and eat nice food, then ending Mardi Himal in Sidhing is a great option. Plus, you get to see the trail going from Low Camp to Sidhing, and not taking the same trail down to Kande.

Things to Do in Sidhing, Nepal

There are not that many things to do in Sidhing, and most people just pass by the village. Generally, once you arrive in Sidhing, you would head straight to the jeep station and get a jeep back to Pokhara.

In case you arrive late in Sidhing, there are a couple of guesthouses where you can stay for the night and then take the jeep to Pokhara the next day.

Sidhing is small and there are not many things to do in the village – but if you are here after just completing the Mardi Himal Trek, then it is a good place to relax and recover from trekking.

From Sidhing, you can only see views of the hills (no mountains), and if you have some energy, you can go for a village walk.

How to Get from Sidhing to Pokhara

There are only jeeps that go from Sidhing to Pokhara, there is no bus between the two places.

Sidhing to Pokhara Distance

Sidhing is 31 km (19 miles) from Pokhara and it takes about 2 hours by jeep. The first 30 minutes of the drive goes on a hilly, off-road. Then, once you get down from the hills, the drive is mostly on flat, concrete road all the way to Pokhara.

Some of the passengers found the first 30 minute’s drive a bit scary as it went on a hilly road, but to be honest, there are more dangerous roads out there in more remote areas of Nepal.

Sidhing to Pokhara Jeep

There is a jeep station in Sidhing just as you reach the village coming down from Low Camp (Mardi Himal Trek).

There are quite a few jeeps and they go on a sharing basis. It means that there is no set departure time, and the jeeps go as they fill up.

So, you can either wait for other passengers to show up and share the jeep with, or if you don’t mind the costs, you can also just take a jeep by yourself.

The jeep from Sidhing to Pokhara costs Rs. 7,000 (USD 51) and it is split between the passengers. If you are in a hurry, and don’t want to wait for other people to share the jeep with, then you can also hire the jeep just for yourself and pay the full price.

When I got to Sidhing, I waited almost 1 hour until other trekkers started to arrive. In the end, we shared the jeep between 7 of us, and the price came down to Rs. 1,000 (USD 7) per person.

The jeep usually drops people at Hallan Chowk in Pokhara, however, you can get dropped sooner, just ask the driver. The driver won’t take you to your hotel, but you can get dropped off earlier as long as it is on the same route the driver is taking.

Tip: When you are waiting for other passengers to arrive in Sidhing, it is good if you stay in the jeep parking lot, so you can see when other trekkers arrive. You should be right there to ensure you get a place in the jeep.

FAQs: Sidhing Village, Nepal

What is the altitude of Sidhing village in Nepal?

The altitude of Sidhing is 1,888 meters (6,200 ft). It is 31 km from Pokhara and it takes around 2 hours to get to Pokhara by jeep.

How to get from Sidhing to Pokhara?

There are jeeps that go from Sidhing to Pokhara throughout the day. The jeeps go on a sharing bases, it costs Rs. 7,000 (USD 51), and the price is split between the passengers. For example, if the jeep is shared between 7 people, then it costs Rs. 1,000 (USD 7) each.

If you don’t want to wait for other passengers, you can also hire it as a private jeep. Then, you’d have to pay the full price yourself.

Conclusion

In conclusion, Sidhing village in Nepal is mostly known as the end point for the Mardi Himal Trek. Taking the trail to Sidhing is the shorter route, and you can come down from the MBC Viewpoint to Sidhing and take a jeep back to Pokhara the same day.

Completing the Mardi Trek in Sidhing is great if you are short on time but you can also see a new part of the trail, as opposed to going back down to Kande the same way.

Sidhing is 31 km from Pokhara and it takes around 2 hours by jeep.

There are sharing jeeps from Sidhing to Pokhara that go once there are enough passengers. It costs Rs. 7,000 (USD 51) and is split between the passengers. You can also hire the jeep just for yourself, in this case you pay for the full price yourself.