Situated just east of one of the most popular treks of Nepal, the Annapurna Base Camp trek, the Mardi Himal trek is a hidden gem & newly opened trekkign route. As it is hardly known, few trekkers make their way to the Mardi Himal Basce Camp, spectacularly situated at the base of Mardi Himal and the impressive Machapuchhre.
Mardi Himal Trek is an amazing short trip to the secluded part of the Himalayas. The experience you get on this journey turns your dream into reality with the god gifted beauty of nature. Mardi Himal lies on the east of Annapurna Base Camp and right under Mount Machhapuchhre. It is located in the Annapurna region of Gandaki Province at the height of 5587 m.
Our staff will be there to greet you at Tribhuvan International Airport and take you to your hotel, followed by a briefing covering information, do’s and don’ts of your trek. Your safety and comfort are paramount.
After breakfast scenic drive to Pokhara. Pokhara is a place of remarkable natural beauty. The serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the Fishtail Peak rising behind it create an ambiance of peace and tranquility. Pokhara is a perfect place to see the panoramic view of Himalayan region including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
From Pokhara, our journey starts with an exciting short drive towards the mid-hills of Annapurna to reach Kande village. It lies on the roadside of the Pokhara / Beni highway. A beautiful walk is going to start from here an hour or more climb through the cool shade of the forest brings you a wonderful spot at Thulo-Kharka. However, it's popularly called Australian Camp where you can rest with exceptional views of the whole Annapurna sparkling peaks with the Manaslu Himalayas too. Where you can have a lunch break then trek to gradually up to Dearali. It's one of the best places to discover the stunning scenarios and landscapes.
Deaurali on way to Low camp
After breakfast on the 2nd day towards Low camp. After Deurali head north along the ridgeline into the serene forested area with cool temperature with the panorama of Annapurna I and South with Huinchuli to the east Annapurna IV-II and Lamjung Himal and then reaching our overnight stop in the middle of the forest where few lodges are located for trekkers. The trail passes the rhododendron forest with a spectacular scenario of the Annapurna Himalayas range.
Mardi Viewpoint 4200 m
From this rhododendron forest area, the walk leads higher on the uphill path with the steep climb to reach a pasture land for the overnight stop on route Mardi base camp with fantastic views of surrounding landscapes and mountains at close range. You will have to walk to a beautiful forest with unforgettable mountains.
This wonderful area offering the grand vista of beautiful landscapes and snow-clad peaks in perfect tranquility heading higher to reach at High Camp as the air gets thinner and cooler with the steep climb to reach High Camp where tree lines fade to short rhododendron and juniper bushes. Here at High Camp with a lonely lodge for overnight accommodation with basic facilities commanding super views of Annapurna Himalaya.
Our last day walk of this fabulous adventure on the hidden trails of the Annapurna region walk follows the Mardi River on the wide valley reaching warmer areas of rice/paddy farm villages finally walk ends at Mardi village for a short drive back to Pokhara for an overnight stop by the serene Phewa Lake.
Early morning scenic drive back to Kathmandu .On the way we can do the optional trip to Rafting in Trisuli River.
Our staff will transfer you to the airport for your final departure from Nepal. We hope that this epic trek will be firmly ingrained in your memory and will be enough to prompt you to consider your next trek with us!
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