Mardi Himal Trek - 7 Days

Name: Mardi Himal Trek
Brand: Mardi Himal Trek
Price: 770 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.9056 (500 reviews)

Duration

7 Days

Age Range 10 - 70 years

Destination Annapurna Region, Nepal

Activities Short Treks, Trekking

Group Size

Minimum 2 People

Maximum Altitude

4,500 meters at Mardi Himal Base Camp

Start/Finish

Kande/Lumre

Grade

Moderate

Walking Duration

5-6 hours Per Day

Transportation

Flight/Drive

Accommodation

Hotels and Teahouses

Best Season

Autumn and Spring

Style of Trek

Tea House

$770.00 /Adult

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The trail to Mardi Himal Base Camp is considerably less crowded than Annapurna Base Camp or Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek."}},{"id":"G1p0y6yFjJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Your adventure begins with a 25-minute flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Furthermore, you'll drive from Pokhara to Kande and start the trek to the Annapurna region's most isolated trails. On the way to Mardi Himal Base Camp, you'll walk past several famous villages, including Australian Base Camp, Pothana, Deurali, Forest Camp, and Badal Danda. Upon reaching the base camp, you'll get to marvel at the closest possible view of Machhapuchhre Himal. In the distance, you'll see massive ice fields and glaciers gliding from the wall of Annapurna."}},{"id":"lizZl6EGDv","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"At the elevation of 4,500 meters, Mardi Himal Base Camp marks as the highest elevation point of the trek. Moreover, this trek also treasures a few excellent destinations for stargazing. If you are keen on looking at the constellations, the High Camp, Low Camp, and Badal Danda are the ideal spots where you can do so. After the trek, you'll also get the opportunity to explore Pokhara and soak into the diversity of this beautiful valley."}},{"id":"nhL6rcdkZN","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The teahouses in Mardi Himal Trek are reasonably comfortable that provide all the necessary services, such as cozy rooms, meals, WiFi, charging facilities, and hot showers."}},{"id":"qHSI4H7TdJ","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"The 7-days Mardi Himal Trek itinerary is ideal for both beginners and experienced trekkers, who are looking for an authentic experience of trekking in Nepal. Furthermore, you can also extend the Mardi Himal Trek with the classic Annapurna Base Camp Trek or Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek."}},{"id":"NPpWTHIqq3","type":"header","data":{"text":"Why You’ll Love This Trek","level":2}},{"id":"bzI8o5oSEc","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"Stroll around the vibrant city of Pokhara and relax at the shore of Phewa Lake","items":[]},{"content":"Hike up to the Mardi Himal Base Camp at an elevation of 4,500 meters","items":[]},{"content":"Trudge through the rugged and remote trails of Annapurna region","items":[]},{"content":"Marvel at the close-up view of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli","items":[]},{"content":"Witness the unique culture, rustic lifestyle, and warm hospitality of Gurungs","items":[]},{"content":"Walk under the shades of blooming rhododendron forest","items":[]},{"content":"Encounter the diverse landscape and biodiversity of Annapurna","items":[]},{"content":"Walk past several traditional villages, including Pothana, Sidhing, Lumre","items":[]}]}},{"id":"lyrvsKDyfv","type":"header","data":{"text":"Is Mardi Himal Trek Right For You?","level":2}},{"id":"l4NlZanat7","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"On average, on Mardi Himal Trek, you will have to regularly walk around five to six hours on the rugged trails of Annapurna. If you think daily walking for such a long hour is not a problem, you’ll be able to pull this through. However, make sure to put proper training and preparation before you pack your bags and head to the Himalayas.The most effective way to train for the trek is to go for short hikes around your city and engage in as many cardio-related activities like running, jogging, swimming, and cycling, at least a month before the trek.","items":[]},{"content":"Even though Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trek in terms of difficulty, trekking in this region is no walk in the park. You will be hiking up to the elevation of 4,500 meters at Mardi Himal Base Camp and sleeping at the altitude of 3,540 meters for two nights.Not only that, but you will also have to walk past a few challenging sections on the upper reaches of the trek. Therefore, this demands both physical as well as mental preparedness. Prior trekking experience always helps when it comes to high altitude treks. However, this trek is achievable even for first-time trekkers with the right amount of training and preparation.","items":[]},{"content":"Keep in mind that you will be gaining approximately 300 to 800 meters altitude daily on this trek. Also, you will be starting this adventure at an altitude of 827 meters at Pokhara and walking up to 4,500 meters at Mardi Himal Base Camp. Such vast altitudinal variation poses a higher risk of Acute Mountain Sickness (AMS). Make sure your body and mind can cope with such altitude gain.We highly recommend taking all the necessary precautions to reduce the chances of altitude sickness on the trek. Make sure you do not rush towards the destination! Always walk at the pace that feels most comfortable and keep yourself hydrated.","items":[]},{"content":"Remember, Mardi Himal Trek is not a luxurious holiday package. You will only stay in three-star hotels in Kathmandu and Pokhara during the trip. While trekking in the mountains, the accommodation facilities are not as comfortable as it is in the city areas. You will be staying in small tea houses throughout the trek.The teahouse is a small lodging facility that only provides basic amenities. You will have rooms on a twin-share basis, a warm blanket, delicious food, WiFi, hot shower, and charging facilities. So, if you are one of those travelers who can adapt to such basic accommodation facilities, this trek will suit you quite well.","items":[]}]}},{"id":"SIMdyhRXvY","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Do not forget, the weather in the mountains is unpredictable, especially at the higher altitude. You never know when you might have to encounter terrible weather while trekking in the Himalayas. On the upper reaches of Mardi Himal Trek, you might have to bear extreme cold weather, heavy rainfalls, or even snowy conditions in the worst case. So stay aware of such unforeseeable situations and be prepared to tackle them."}},{"id":"iiJUnkfhtf","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Moreover, wear enough layers to keep yourself warm and pack weather protection gear to keep you protected from the harsh conditions, even while trekking in spring or autumn."}},{"id":"x114FU3eAH","type":"header","data":{"text":"Outline Itinerary - Mardi Himal Trek","level":2}},{"id":"ZJrHINlx6s","type":"table","data":{"withHeadings":true,"content":[["Day","Description","Altitude (Meters)","Trekking Duration"],["1","Arrival in Kathmandu. Meet at Airport and Transfer to Hotel","1350","-"],["2","Flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara (827m), Drive to Kande (1,770m), and Trek to Pitam Deurali","2100","5 hours"],["3","Trek from Pitam Deurali to Low Camp","2990","4 hours"],["4","Trek from Low Camp to High Camp","3540","4 hours"],["5","Morning Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m) and Return to High Camp","3540","7 hours"],["6","Trek from High Camp to Sidhing","1700","6 hours"],["7","Trek from Sidhing to Lumre (1,206m) and Drive to Pokhara","827","6 hours"]]}},{"id":"McUVuTLjcd","type":"header","data":{"text":"Important Notes","level":2}},{"id":"GnRLYCSDFn","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"Although Mardi Himal Trek is moderately difficult, there are a few extremely challenging sections you’ll have to live through on this trek. Therefore, it is mandatory to have proper travel insurance before heading to the Himalayas. We recommend buying insurance that covers all the necessary expenses, including helicopter evacuation, medical charges, accident, theft, and trip cancelation.","items":[]},{"content":"Bear in mind, in emergencies, your trekking guide will be the in-charge of the trek! He is fully liable to make necessary changes in plans and itinerary on the road if required. If the guide notices any health concerns or any unforeseeable situation, he will make the necessary changes or delays to the itinerary to ensure your safety and the trek’s success.","items":[]},{"content":"While trekking in the Himalayas, we recommend you carry a universal travel adapter to charge your camera, mobile phone, or any other electronic appliances. Usually, the teahouses in the Himalayas use type C plug for charging sockets. It may not be compatible with the adapter of your charger. In such a case, you may end up not being able to charge any of your devices throughout the trek.","items":[]},{"content":"As Mardi Himal Trek is moderately difficult, most trekkers tend to take it way too lightly and neglect it. Remember, you will be trekking up to 4,500 meters at Mardi Himal Base Camp, which means the risk of altitude sickness is relatively higher. Not only that but on the upper reaches of the trek, there are also a few extremely challenging sections.Therefore, this trek demands both mental as well as physical fitness. So, we highly advise you to engage in cardio-related exercises, such as swimming, running, biking, and jogging, at least a month prior to the trek.","items":[]},{"content":"Carry enough cash! Before heading to the mountains, we suggest you carry enough money to cover all your additional expenses for Mardi Himal Trek. You can find plenty of ATM lounges and credit card services around Kathmandu and Pokhara. However, once you begin the trek, you will not find any ATMs or credit card services during the trek. Therefore, make sure to dispense adequate cash in either Kathmandu or Pokhara.","items":[]},{"content":"Keep in mind that the teahouse in the upper regions of Mardi Himal does not have access to hydroelectricity. Most teahouses use solar energy as the only source of electricity. So, power in these regions may not be reliable all the time. Make sure to carry a portable charger as an alternative energy source to charge your electronic appliances, in case the power supply is not sufficient.","items":[]}]}},{"id":"wEygOxhZWK","type":"header","data":{"text":"Required Permit for Mardi Himal Trek","level":2}},{"id":"1B9Q2VvwNa","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"To trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp, you’ll need two trekking permits which we will organize for you. They are:"}},{"id":"Fuws37No11","type":"header","data":{"text":"Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) Card","level":3}},{"id":"nehhVosmp3","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Where to obtain:&nbsp;"}},{"id":"v8Y7PF29rg","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"Nepal Tourism Board Office on Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu","items":[]},{"content":"Nepal Tourism Board Service Center in Damside","items":[]},{"content":"TAAN Lakeside Office in Shanti Patan, Pokhara","items":[]}]}},{"id":"pC1BJKgJ0N","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"How much does it cost:&nbsp;"}},{"id":"S8em2VUkpL","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"US$20 for individual trekkers","items":[]},{"content":"US$10 for group trekkers","items":[]},{"content":"For SAARC, US$6 individual trekkers","items":[]},{"content":"For SAARC, US$3 group trekkers","items":[]}]}},{"id":"IiMaC2hGxy","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Things required to acquire TIMS Card"}},{"id":"HznJqimasT","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"Permit fees","items":[]},{"content":"Photocopy of your passport","items":[]},{"content":"Passport size photographs","items":[]}]}},{"id":"ElXelLaE8v","type":"header","data":{"text":"Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) Permit","level":3}},{"id":"Mmi9BCU1x8","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"Where to obtain:"}},{"id":"dp1TncdSFo","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"&nbsp;Nepal Tourism Board Office on Pradarshani Marg, Kathmandu","items":[]},{"content":"&nbsp;Nepal Tourism Board Service Center in Damside","items":[]}]}},{"id":"7s7jm2onJT","type":"paragraph","data":{"text":"How much does it cost:"}},{"id":"9MyachRXCU","type":"nestedList","data":{"style":"unordered","items":[{"content":"US$30 for international travelers","items":[]},{"content":"US$2 for SAARC travelers","items":[]}]}}],"version":"2.31.0-rc.7"}

Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary (7 Days)

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Day 1: Arrival in Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft). Meet at Airport and Transfer to Hotel

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Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Dinner )

Day 2: Flight from Kathmandu (1,350m/4,429ft) to Pokhara (827m/2,713ft). Drive to Kande (1,770m/5,807ft), and Trek to Pitam Deurali (2,100m/6,889ft)

Trek Duration 5 Hours

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Teahouse

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 3: Trek from Pitam Deurali (2,100m/6,889ft) to Low Camp (2,990m/9,809ft)

Trek Duration 4 Hours

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Teahouse

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 4: Trek from Low Camp (2,990m/9,809ft) to High Camp (3,540m/11,614ft)

Trek Duration 4 Hours

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Teahouse

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 5: Morning Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m/14,763ft) and Return Back to High Camp (3,540m/11,614ft)

Trek Duration 7 Hours

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Teahouse

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 6: Trek from High Camp (3,540m/11,614ft) to Sidhing (1,700m/5,577ft)

Trek Duration 6 Hours

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Teahouse

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

Day 7: Trek from Sidhing (1,700m/5,577ft) to Lumre (1,206m/3,956ft) and Drive to Pokhara (827m/2,713ft)

Trek Duration 6 Hours

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Hotel - 3 Stars

Includes standard meals ( Breakfast , Lunch , Dinner )

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Review

4.9

472 reviews

Maurus502

Jan 13, 2025

Amazing experience

I had an amazing experience with Nepal Social Trek! Starting with clear communication and well-organized trip planning followed by a warm welcome, we were impressed by the great hospitality we received from everyone. The trip was a real adventure, full of happy emotions and beautiful moments shared together. Our guides, Narayan and Govinda, were extremely skilled and knowledgeable. They were not only excellent guides but also beautiful people from a human point of view. After the trek, Nepal Social Trek also arranged a guided tour of the city of Bhaktapur and its temples for us. I absolutely recommend Nepal Social Trek!

mariacE8266SI

Dec 02, 2024

Good experience in Nepal

I did the Chisapani Nagarkot trekk. My guide Kamal was very considerate, landscapes were nice and the hotels and food were good. We also visited Bhaktapur which is nice. I recommend visting Nepal and the Nepal social company.

Joanna G

Dec 01, 2024

Langtang Valley Trek

What an epic trip! Nepal Social Treks were brilliant. Seamless organisation from start to finish. They were always friendly and responsive with communication before I came out, were helpful when it came to hiccups with my baggage. And were flexible with my tour, switching from the Tamang to the Langtang trek with no complaints. My guide - Kamal, and porter - Santa, were both excellent. Kamal was super knowledgable, trustworthy, and great company. Santa’s a legend! The accommodation & food were great. The daily trekking: incredible and just the right level of challenging. I could not recommend this trek enough if you’re after something shorter.

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Devin Boggs

Sep 14, 2024

Nepal Social Treks were an amazing company who helped me make memories for my life on a climbing attempt of Island Peak December 2023. Even though it was in the off-season and in December, they ensured I had everything necessary to achieve my goal and enjoy my winter trek. They were also very helpful after the trek and I enjoyed my conversations in their Kathmandu office. I'd recommend my friends to go climbing with them any day.

Mauro Licata

Jan 13, 2025

Florentina Herbil

Nov 26, 2023

A trip organized by Simina Cernat our guide from România with a very good collaboration with Nepal Social Trecks. This was an experience of a lifetime rafting mountains nature people… We are grateful we had Lakpa to guide us throughout the trecking. Lakpa carefully addressed all our questions and help us understand Nepali culture he was the best guide friendly, kind, patient and felt very taken care of during our 9days trek on the Annapurna Circuit. At 5000m i had a difficult moment, could hardly walk but Lakpa immediately observed that and he helped me succesfully reach to Thorong La pass. 5416m. Also the two porters Nima and Manut were very nice and helpful. The trip itself was well thought through for our needs and expectations. Thank you Lakpa and high-level

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FAQs about Mardi Himal Trek

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Are there provisions for ATMs or credit cards on the trek?

You can only have access to ATM services in Kathmandu and Pokhara. There are plenty of ATM lounges and credit card services around the streets of Thamel in Kathmandu and around Lakeside in Pokhara. However, once you go beyond the city area and start trekking in the Himalayas, you will not have any access to any of these facilities.

Therefore, we recommend you dispense the necessary cash in Kathmandu, as far as possible. But, if you do not make it in Kathmandu, Pokhara is going to be your last resort to dispense the cash.Besides, the teahouses in Mardi Himal do not accept foreign currencies. So, all the payments will require local rupees. If you only have foreign currency, make sure to exchange them into local cash before the trek. Like ATM services, you can also get plenty of exchange centers in Kathmandu and Pokhara.

Can I have a shower on the Mardi Himal trek?

Yes! You can get both cold as well as hot showers during Mardi Himal Trek. Almost every tea house and lodge in this region offers a shower facility. Normally, the hot showers of most tea houses are gas or solar-powered. But, some teahouses do not offer such facilities. In such a case, you might have to reconcile yourself with the bucket bath. The teahouses will charge you an additional amount, ranging from $2 to $5 for hot showers.

Packing List for Mardi Himal Trek

Here are a few essential gears you need to pack for Mardi Himal Trek:

Bags:

DaypackDuffel Bag

Clothing:

Trekking Shirt - Pack 3 to 4 breathable trekking shirts, balancing both half and full sleeves

Trekking Trousers - Minimum 2 water and wind-resistant trekking pants

Trekking Shorts - Pack a couple of trekking shorts for lower reaches of the trek

Fleece Jacket - Pack a light-weight fleece jacket for the lower region

Down Jacket - Carry a high-quality down jacket to keep you warm from the extreme weather at the trek’s upper reaches

Waterproof Shell Jacket - One waterproof jacket to stay protected in the wet weather

Thermal Layer - At least one pair of a thermal layer

Breathable Underwear - Carry at least 3 to 4 pairs of breathable and comfortable underwear

Footwears:

Hiking Boots - A pair of high-quality hiking boots will be enough for the trek.

Hiking Socks - Pack at least 4 to 5 pairs of comfortable hiking socks.

Sandals/Trainers - A pair of either sandals or trainers, depending upon your preference.

Thermal Socks - Carry at least 2 pairs of warm thermal socks to keep you warm in the evening and night

Gaiter (For Winter) - You can pack a gaiter for any season, even though it is for the Winter

Head Wears:

Sun Protection Hat - One sun protection hat to your face protected from harmful UV rays and sunburn.

Buff/Neck Gaiter - One buff or neck gaiter to protect your neck from the harsh wind.

Warm Beanie - One beanie to keep your head warm in the upper reaches of the trek.

Hand Wear:

Outer Gloves - A pair of outer gloves to wear as an additional layer in the upper reaches of the trek.

Inner Gloves - A pair of inner gloves for the lower region of the trek.

Other Accessories:

ToiletriesTrekking PolesHigh-Quality Sleeping BagWater BottleWater Purification TabletsUV Protection SunglassesHand SanitizersSunscreen/Lip BalmHeadlamp with Spare BatteriesTrekking TowelsCameraPortable ChargersPrescribed Medications