In recent years, if there's any most trekked destination in Nepal, its Mardi Himal trek. It gives the experience of a classic Annapurna Base Camp trek, which also made it trekkers' goto hotspot in recent years.
Amidst the Annapurna region trekking destinations, the trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp is a favourite high-altitude location amongst aspiring trekkers. Hassle-free trek routes loaded with natural aesthetics have made it popular for different aged people. It is an ideal trekking destination that encourages Free Individual Trekking for solo explorers.
The eco-tourism route to Mardi Himal ascends through the western Annapurna region and sits East of Modi Khola. Vivid rhododendron woods, scenic valleys, and the towering Annapurna range alleviates the landscape around it.
In 1951, Mardi Himal, the 5,587 metres tall peak, was first climbed by British climber Basil Goodfellow. For a long time, people didn't know that Mardi could be a possible trekking route. It's not that Mardi lacks Annapurna aesthetics, but for different reasons, the Mardi Himal route was the least explored landscape in Annapurna Sanctuary. Due to its lesser promotion, people used to hike to Poonhill, Ghorepani, Ghandruk, and Annapurna Base Camp instead.
But, out of the blue, the craze for a short Mardi Himal trek started in 2015. Thanks to the instant promotion by trekkers and social media influence in its publicity.
This trek is scenic at every step. From Deurali at 2,100 metres, Low Camp at 2,970 metres, and the towering viewpoint of High Camp at 3,900 metres, every view is inspiring.
The Mardi Himal High Camp offers a panoramic view of Annapurna at 8,091 metres, Mt. Machhapuchhre at 6,993 metres, Mt. Dhaulagiri at 8,167 metres, Hiunchuli at 6,441 metres, and other peaks of Annapurna sanctuary.
Take a flight to Pokhara from Kathmandu for 30 minutes. Drive from Pokhara to Phedi and take a 5-hour trek to Deurali at 2,100 metres. Overnight at a teahouse in Deurali.
Trek to Forest Camp at 2,520 metres from Deurali for 7 hours. Overnight at Lodges around Forest Camp.
Trek to Low Camp at 2,970 metres from Forest Camp for 4 hours via Badal Danda at 3,268 metres. Overnight at a teahouse in Low Camp.
Trek to High Camp at 3,900 metres from Low Camp for 5 hours. Overnight at a tea house in High Camp.
Exploration around High Camp and a 6-hour hike to Upper View Point at 4,450 metres and return to High Camp. Overnight at High Camp.
We’ll begin our hike from High camp to Trek to Siding village at 1,700 metres. It takes around 6 hours from High Camp to reach Siding village. But, the elegant landscape, lush forests, and clear weather makes the hike tireless. Overnight at a tea house in Siding.
Trek to Lumre for 3 hours and a 2-hour drive from Lumre to Pokhara. In the evening, you can enjoy drinks at local pubs and cafes.
We’ll take a flight back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. On request, we’ll also sightsee Pokhara till mid-day before leaving for Kathmandu. World Expedition Nepal will manage your pickup and drop from the airport to the hotel.
Departure
With growing commercialization, tea houses en route to Mardi Himal are also improving their services. At places like Deurali and Forest Camp, you'll get quality beds, attached washrooms, and a hot shower. You'll get decent accommodation service at higher places like Low Camp and High Camp.
You'll have to pay for hot showers and charging power banks and cellphones. We recommend our valued clients carry sleeping bags and pillowcases for comfortable sleep.
At Pokhara and Kathmandu, you'll get a three-star hotel for accommodation. These star-rated hotels offer luxurious services for you. You'll have quality time at Pokhara after returning from the trek.
You'll get basic meals at places like Deurali, Low Camp, and High Camp. Meals cost more as we hike close to Mardi Himal High Camp.
You'll get an omelette, toasted bread, soups, porridge, and mashed potatoes for breakfast.
Nepali Dal Bhat, a staple diet comprising vegetables, rice, lentil soup, and pickles, is best for lunch. Dumplings, noodles, tenduk, and Thukpa(noodles with vegetables and soup) are also choices for lunch and dinner.
At places like Dhampus, the menu items also offer continental dishes.
The boiled water or bottled water costs you around $2. We advise our valued clients to carry a refillable water bottle to minimise the expense of buying water each time. Also, water purifying tablets and electrolytic powder are recommended for trekkers joining the group.
The highest altitude we'll reach in the Mardi Himal trek is 4,500 metres at the viewpoint. Altitude sickness is due to a lack of oxygen in the body and appears at around 3,500 metres altitude. Thus, altitude sickness is unavoidable, not that you can't hike, but it worsens if you lack medication on time.
Altitude sickness symptoms include headaches, nausea, diarrhoea, dizziness, vomiting, and shortness of breath. These symptoms may appear light for some, but for others, it becomes worse. There are no casualties of the Mardi Himal trek among trekkers, but altitude sickness is not a thing to ignore.
Report to the trek guide immediately if you feel discomfort or any of these symptoms. Our trek guides possess command in first aid and mountain medicine and can handle altitude sickness situations comfortably.
To avoid altitude sickness, try drinking 100 ml of water each half-hour hike. Also, try to drink electrolyte drinks to balance the essential ions in the body. To avoid dehydration, never consume caffeinated or alcoholic beverages during this trek.
We don't buy travel insurance for any clients. So, we request you have travel insurance before flying to Nepal.
While trekking at a high altitude, you must be and feel safe. Buy decent travel insurance which covers your medication bills and the emergency helicopter evacuation in the worst case.
It lets you hike without worrying about possible mishaps. We make sure that everything goes well and ensure your utmost care.
Mardi Himal trek in Autumn is best due to stable weather conditions. Also, the rain-free days, lush forests, greenery landscape, and visible Mardi Himal makes the viewing unmatched.
Spring is also the best time for this trek. Mostly, people trek to Mardi Himal to enjoy the snow-filled mountain views, rhododendrons, and vivid landscape. The fresh snow-occupied Mardi Himal from close range is every trekker's dream to witness.
Our professional style of operating tours, treks, and expeditions in Nepal makes us a trustworthy local agency.
World Expedition Nepal has fixed departures for Mardi Himal Trek in Autumn 2022. We are also receiving reservations and inquiries for the Mardi Himal trek in Spring 2023 from our valued clients.
World Expedition Nepal has fixed departures for Mardi Himal Trek for Autumn 2022 and Spring 2023.
Our fixed departures for this trek in Autumn are already selling fast. Also, we organise this trip for limited clients. Thus, if you're looking for this trip at the best affordable rate, feel free to contact us.
Get in touch with our tour manager Mr. Sujan Neupaney to learn more about our Annapurna region Trekking for Autumn 2022. Or you can send an email to info@worldexpeditionnepal.com or call directly on WhatsApp at +9779851212358.
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Annapurna Region , Nepal 
9 Days 
US$950