A 3-day Short Mardi Himal Trek from Pokhara is the fastest itinerary from Pokhara to Pokhara. It is for the usual hiker who can walk quickly and for long hours. We recommend our regular Mardi Himal trekking package, which is more suitable for beginners, families, and the elderly.
Our short trekking trip to Mardi Himal is the best mountain trip for those who lack time but still want to get close to the high mountains. From Mardi viewpoint, you can see the nearest view of the most charming mountain, Fishtail, in the Annapurna Himalayas, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Manaslu, and more. Also, you can see an unblocked sunset, a zenith view of green hills, evening lights of Pokhara city, captivating landscapes, and more from Badal Danda and High Camp.
You will enjoy walking inside green forests most of the time before you reach Badal Danda. You may see wild animals and beautiful birds while walking on the jungle trails. This short Mardi Himal trip is an alternative to Poon Hill, but the elevation you will reach is higher than at Poon Hill.
This 3-day Mardi Himal Trekking begins with a short morning drive from Pokhara to Kande. Then, on the first day, it goes to Forest Camp or Rest Camp via Australian Camp and Pitam Deurali. You reach Mardi High Camp on the second day, the last place you can spend a night at a high altitude on this trip. On the third early morning, you hike to the viewpoint and then return to High Camp for breakfast. After breakfast, the journey descends towards Sidding to catch a drive to Pokhara via Badal Danda and Low Camp.
What to Expect from a 3-Day Mardi Himal Trek?
First, our 3-day Mardi Himal Trek is a budget-friendly mountain trip in Nepal. It is a short Himalayan tour so that time-bound people can enjoy breathtaking mountain views up close on a short holiday.
You can see unreal views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayas from Badal Danda, High Camp, and Mardi Viewpoint. Also, the zenith view of green hills, captivating landscapes, flora, and fauna, along with traditional local life, amazes you on this trek.
Blooming Himalayan cherry blossoms in autumn and rhododendrons in spring are another attraction of this rapid Mardi Trek. Besides the natural highlights, remember long walking days and prepare to walk more than seven hours daily.
Short Mardi Himal Trek – Is it possible to complete in 3 days?
A short Mardi Himal Trek is a rapid walking trip. Completing this trip in 3 days is possible, but you must be an experienced hiker. Altitude also matters, so people who have not visited high altitudes above 2,000 meters will experience breathing problems. Still, everyone can finish the Mardi Himal short trek in three days if they are ready to walk 7-8 hours each day on up-and-down hill trails.
3 Days Itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek
The rapid 3-day Mardi Himal Trek walking camps are long. On this trip, you walk 7-8 hours each day. Walking from Kande, you will pass the Australian Camp, Deurali, and Forest Camp. Usually, trekkers on a relaxed itinerary stay in Deurali on the first day.
After spending the first night in Rest Camp, you trek to High Camp via Low Camp and Badal Danda. It is a 6-7 hour walk today, with a gain of around 1,100 meters in altitude. On the third day, you start walking early in the morning with a flashlight to Mardi Viewpoint, which takes around two hours, and then trek to Siding via High Camp, Badal Danda, and Low Camp. It is a long descending day and takes around five hours. You drive from Siding to Pokhara for 2-3 hours to complete a 3-day short Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary.
Is 3-Day Quickest Mardi Himal Trek Good for Family?
This 3-day Quickest Mardi Himal Trek may only suit some families who plan to travel to the mountain briefly with their kids. If the children are usual walkers, they can do this. Still, we recommend our Regular Mardi Himal Itinerary for other families who are unusual hikers.
Do I Need Practice for Short Mardi Trek?
This three-day short Mardi Trek is easy if you are a runner or a regular hiker. However, if you do not run often or are not a regular hiker, walking for many hours at high altitudes in Mardi Himal will be hard. So, to be well-practiced for this rapid mountain trip, we suggest running a few kilometers daily or spending several days running up and down hills.
You can also go to an indoor gym for muscle training and cardio exercise. While you train at the fitness center, focus on strengthening your leg muscles more to prevent thigh pain from a long descent.
Things to Pack for the Trek
You can carry a bit of trekking gear for this short trip. The packing list for the Mardi Himal and Poon Hill is the same, so you can check the Poon Hill trekking equipment list for this short 3-day Mardi Trek.
Best Time for Short Mardi Trek
You can go on a rapid 3-day short Mardi Trek in all seasons except summer. But October, November, and December are the best months for this trip. The weather in these months is the best of the year, so you can see bright mountains and almost no possibility of rain.
Spring is also a perfect time for the short Mardi Trip. March to May is the spring season in Nepal, during which you can see beautifully blooming rhododendrons in the forest of the Mardi Himal Region.
Winter in January and February also offers clear mountain views. Still, the temperature will be colder than in other months. It is less crowded in winter on this trail, so if you love to hike in a quiet environment, you can choose the winter season for a 3-day Mardi Himal trek.
Choose the Best Company for a 3-Day Short Mardi Himal Trekking.
Frolic Adventure has been operating Mountain Treks and a three-day short trek to Mardi Himal since 2016. You can book an all-inclusive trip or hire a guide for this mountain trip. We operate the tour with experienced, government-licensed Guides. Our guides are friendly, informative, and knowledgeable about the route. So, remember us for the best-value, safest mountain trip and make a memorable Nepal visit.
