Mardi Himal Trek - 10 Days

Trip Overview

Mardi Himal Trek is even better enjoyed with a full day for View Point excursion staying 2nights at the high camp. This 10-day trek offers you the full day view point and return opportunity with second night at hte high camp. It is a short, extremely beautiful trek in the Annapurna region.

It leads through forest trails and small mountain villages to open alpine views of Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. This 10 day, 9 night itinerary includes an extra full day at High Camp for a day hike up to the Mardi Himal View Point and back, followed by a route through Kande, Forest Camp, Low Camp, and Sidhing between Pokhara and Kathmandu.

Trip Detail

Itinerary Overview

This 10 day, 9 night trip combines a short scenic drive to Pokhara with a well paced trek into the Mardi Himal region of the Annapurna range. After driving from Kathmandu to Pokhara, you continue by road to Kande and begin trekking through Australian Camp toward Forest Camp, Low Camp and High Camp. At High Camp, an extra full day is built in for a day excursion up to the Mardi Himal View Point, giving you the chance to enjoy the high altitude Himalayan panorama at a comfortable pace before returning to sleep at the same camp. From High Camp, the trail descends through Low Camp to the traditional village of Sidhing, from where you drive back to Pokhara. The trip concludes with a drive back to Kathmandu and time for sightseeing before your departure.

Here is a quick look at how your 10 day trek unfolds.

• Day 1: Arrive in Kathmandu and transfer to your hotel.

• Day 2: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and enjoy the evening around Phewa Lake.

• Day 3: Drive to Kande and trek through Australian Camp to Forest Camp.

• Day 4: Trek from Forest Camp to Low Camp through beautiful mountain forests.

• Day 5: Trek from Low Camp to High Camp with increasingly impressive Himalayan views.

• Day 6: Spend a full day at High Camp with an excursion to the Mardi Himal View Point and return to High Camp.

• Day 7: Descend from High Camp through Low Camp to Sidhing village.

• Day 8: Trek from Sidhing to the roadhead and drive back to Pokhara.

• Day 9: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and Kathmandu sightseeing.

• Day 10: Transfer to Tribhuvan International Airport for your international departure.

Why You Will Love This Trip

• Spend an Extra Full Day at High Camp (3,580m): Instead of rushing down the same day, you get a full extra day at High Camp. This gives you time to enjoy the high mountain views and surroundings at a relaxed pace before heading back down toward Low Camp and Sidhing.

• Visit the Mardi Himal View Point (approximately 4,200m): Early in the morning, you hike up from High Camp along the narrow ridge trail to the Mardi Himal View Point. On a clear day, you can see Machhapuchhre (also called Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli rising close in front of you.

• See Changing Mountain Scenery from Kande to High Camp: The trail moves from the forested hillside above Kande and Australian Camp, through the thick rhododendron forest around Forest Camp, into the open alpine terrain of Low Camp and High Camp. The views get more dramatic with every stage of the climb.

• Walk Through Quiet Forest Trails Around Forest Camp: Much of the route between Kande, Australian Camp, and Forest Camp passes through peaceful rhododendron and mountain forest. It is quieter and less crowded than busier trails like Annapurna Base Camp or the Annapurna Circuit.

• Visit the Traditional Village of Sidhing: On your way back down from High Camp, you pass through Sidhing, a peaceful traditional village at around 1,700m, giving you a glimpse of everyday mountain life away from the busier tourist trails.

• Enjoy Both Pokhara and Kathmandu: Your trip includes an evening by Phewa Lake in Pokhara, and time in Kathmandu to visit places such as Pashupatinath Temple, Boudhanath Stupa, Kathmandu Durbar Square, and Swayambhunath before you fly home.
   

Altitude & Activities

The trek gradually gains elevation from Pokhara toward High Camp, passing through Kande, Australian Camp, Forest Camp and Low Camp, with forest trails, traditional villages, and increasingly open alpine terrain along the way. The most significant altitude experience comes after reaching High Camp, where the extra full day is used for a day excursion up to the Mardi Himal View Point before returning to High Camp for the night. From there, the route descends through Low Camp to the village of Sidhing, combining forest trekking, mountain walking, alpine landscapes, and Himalayan sightseeing along the way.

Accommodation and Meals

You will spend two nights in a comfortable 4 star hotel in Pokhara and two nights in a 4 star hotel in Kathmandu, before and after the trek, with daily breakfast included. During the trek, you will stay in camping or mountain lodge accommodation along the route, with full board meals of breakfast, lunch, and dinner included at every stop from Forest Camp through Sidhing.