Mardi Hil Trek is a beautiful short and easy trekking trail in the Annapurna region. It is a very famous hiking route among internal and external trekkers. Mardi Himal trails bring you above 4,000m above sea level within a few days from the city. If you would like to explore the best view of the Annapurna region, Mardi Himal can be a perfect package.
The Mardi Himal trek begins from a beautiful lake city Pokhara and then drives to Phedi, Ghattekhola or Kande. Alternatively, you can start the trek from Siding village. Getting off from the vehicle in Kande, the Mardi Himal trail goes to Deurali on the first day via the Australian camp. After that, the trek goes to a forest camp on the second day through a dense forest of pine, oak, and rhododendron trees. The Mardi high camp is the last place where you can get accommodation.
The Mardi Himal trekking route offers stunning mountain views of Annapurna south, Hiuchuli, Annapurna I, II, IV, Fishtail, Mardi Himal and more. Besides high snow-capped Himalayas, green nature, the edges of bonnie hills, and valleys add more prettiness to the Mardi Himal trekking route. You can also see outstanding views of the Modi river valley towards the Annapurna base camp and big villages like Chhomrong and Ghandruk on the other side.
Frolic Adventure can be a channel for you to take advantage of seeing these beauties and reaching the base camp of the Mardi Himal. We are operating the Mardi Himal trek at a reasonable cost and providing experienced trekking guides for our valued clients. You can contact us for the private departure and other essential information about the Mardi Himal trip.
Mardi Himal Itinerary
Our regular Mardi Himal trek is for 7-days, but you can do it in 5-days if you can walk fast. It goes to over 4,200m, so you might get altitude sickness if you walk fast. Our hiking route goes through Kande and the Australian camp to Deurali on the first day, then the forest camp on the second day. After that, you go to ow camp and high camp accordingly. The next day from the high camp, you hike to the Mardi base camp through the viewpoint.
You have a long day trek to Siding after spending 2-nights at the high camp. You might take transportation to Pokhara from Siding if you have a group and reserve a jeep on the same day. Or you can trek a couple of hours the next day to Lumre and catch a bus to Pokhara from Siding.
Best Time for Mardi Himal
October, November and April are the best months for the Mardi Himal trek. December offers the best visibility than the other months, but it starts cold temperature. If you are looking for a trip with not crowded and amazing views, we recommend December to go to Mardi Himal. September and May are also good months, but the beginning of September and late May might be some rainy days during the trek. Blooming rhododendrons in spring and cherry blossoms in November make the trail beautiful.
The trekking trail after Badal Danda can be risky if there is snow. So, winter and the beginning of spring can be a bit difficult to trek to the Mardi base camp. Likewise, the monsoon is not a good season for the Mardi Himal trek. There are lots of rainy days and many leeches on the trail during the monsoon.
Trek Equipment for Mardi Himal
Quality trekking equipment plays a vital role in a successful mountain trip. So, it is good to pack enough essential trekking gear for the Mardi Himal trekking. You can see a packing list for the Mardi Himal trip.
- Thermel layers
- Long and short sleeves trekking shirts
- Long and short sleeves trekking trousers
- Fleece jacket
- Wind stopper
- Down jacket
- Sun hat
- Warm hat
- Warm gloves
- Nice quality hiking boots
- A few pares of trekking socks
- Sunglasses
- Sun lotion
- Moisturizers cream
- Duffel bag or rukshack
- Daypack
- Rain gear
- First-Aid kit
- Sleeping bag
- Sport shoes and water sandals
- Charging power bank
- Lightweight quick drier towel
- Toiletries
Accommodation, Food and Drink on Mardi Himal Trail
The Mardi Himal trek is a busy trekking trail in the Annapurna conservation area. There are a couple of hundred trekkers every day during the high season on this route. So, there are plenty of lodges at each stop while you are on the Mardi Himal hike. Guesthouses are basic but the rooms are clean with comfortable beds on the trekking route. You can get private accommodation in the lodges where you stay.
You can order the food from a menu, which means you do not have to stay with local foods. But you can see the same items on the menu in every place. For the drinks, you can buy bottled water or drink tap water using purification methods.
Frolic Adventure is a reputed local Mardi Himal trek organizer in Nepal. We are operating this trek with an experienced and friendly English-speaking trekking guide and helpful assistance. Please feel free to contact us if you need any information about the Mardi Himal trip.