Mardi Himal is a short, beginner friendly trek in the Annapurna Region. The best thing about Mardi is that you get amazing views of the Himalayas, but it is not as strenuous like other treks nearby such as Annapurna Base Camp.
The Mardi Himal trekking route goes through forests, so it can feel like you are on a forest walk. Plus, there are not that many stairs, so it is easy to complete. Once you get to the highest village on the trek (High Camp), you get epic views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain.
Mardi Himal is less visited, so you won’t find that many big trekking groups like on the Everest or Annapurna Base Camp trek. So, Mardi trek is ideal if you are looking for a less busy trekking trail!
This trek package includes 5 days of trekking, 2 days of travel, and 2 rest days in Kathmandu.
Mardi Himal Trek Overview
Highlights of the Trek:
- Trekking through forests and tiny villages in the Himalayas in Nepal
- Epic mountain views: Machhapuchhre (“Fishtail”), Mardi Himal, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South
- Sunrise view at Mardi Himal Viewpoint (4,200 m/ 13,780 ft), and trek to Mardi Base Camp (4,500 m/ 14,765 ft)
- Less visited by big trekking groups, so not as busy as Everest Base Camp or Annapurna Base Camp
Mardi Himal Trek Package Price
No. of People/ Price:
1 person: USD 650
2-4 people: USD 550
5-6 people: USD 520
Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary
- Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,400 m)
- Day 2: Travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara (822 m) by tourist bus
- Day 3: Drive from Pokhara to Kande, trek to Pitam Deurali (2,142 m)
- Day 4: Trek from Pitam Deurali (2,142 m) to Low Camp (3,050 m)
- Day 5: Trek from Low Camp (3,050 m) to High Camp (3,600 m)
- Day 6: Trek from High Camp (3,600 m) to Mardi Base Camp (4,500 m), then trek down to Badal Danda (3,250 m)
- Day 7: Trek from Badal Danda (3,250 m) to Sidhing (1,700 m), then take a shared jeep to Pokhara (822 m)
- Day 8: Travel from Pokhara (822 m) to Kathmandu (1,400 m) by tourist bus
- Day 9: Departure
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Is the Mardi Himal Trek For You?
What You Can Expect on the Trek
- Trek through forests and views of the Himalayas
- Less crowded trails
- Basic accommodation
- Lots of Dal Bhat (the national dish of Nepal), but both Nepali and international dishes are available
- Wifi: works pretty well throughout the Mardi route.
- All types of weather: anything from sun, rain and snow
What NOT to Expect on the Trek
- Luxury accommodation
- Attached bathroom or western toilets (in most villages squat toilets)
What’s Included
What’s NOT Included
Add-ons
- Porter Service (USD 160): The package price does not include a porter to carry your luggage, but you can choose to add it. Each porter can carry up to 25 kg and can be shared between two trekkers. Alternatively, feel free to contact me and I’ll give some tips for a packing list that fits everything into a 28L backpack.
- Kathmandu to Pokhara Flight Ticket (USD 100): This itinerary includes bus travel between Kathmandu and Pokhara (return trip). If you would like to save time, we can book a flight ticket for you from Kathmandu to Pokhara at an additional cost of USD 100.
- Pokhara to Kathmandu Flight Ticket (USD 105): Same for the return flight. If you prefer to get back to Kathmandu from Pokhara by flight, we can book a flight for you for an additional USD 105.
FAQs: Mardi Himal Trek Package
When is the best time to trek Mardi Himal?
The best time to trek Mardi Himal is in the Autumn (October-November), and the second best time is in the Spring (March-May). The weather can be slightly unpredictable in the Spring, but it is still a good time.
What is accommodation like on the Mardi Himal Trek?
The accommodation is in basic twin sharing rooms in teahouses. Teahouses are basic lodges in Nepal on the trekking routes. Most rooms are twin rooms, but there are a few single rooms available as well. There are no attached bathrooms in the majority of teahouses, and there are only shared toilets and showers.
Is there wifi on the Mardi Himal Trek?
Yes, wifi is generally good and available on the Mardi Himal Trek. The SIM card by Nepal Telecom also works pretty well. When I trekked Mardi, I met a trekker who even had network signal at High Camp at 3,600 m. So if you are deciding which SIM to get, go for Nepal Telecom. On the other hand, while wifi is available, it is best not to take it for granted as there can be times that wifi is down for 1-2 hours.
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