The Mardi Himal trek is an amazing experience, delivering trekkers to the Mardi summit of 5,588 meters. The Mardi Himal forms a steep slope of Mt Machhapuchhre, known popularly as ‘Fishtail Mountain’ due to its two twin peaks. Mt. Machhapuchhre towers over Pokhara Valley and is, for many trekkers, one of the faces of the Himalayas. At the higher camp (3,620m), the group joining treks makes different stops with terrific views to acclimatize. With Annapurna South immediately below, Machhapuchhre looks both close and huge.
Adventurers enter into wilderness territory on top of massive ice fields and blue glaciers of Annapurna Base Camp. In the last steps of the Mardi Himal Treks, adventurers can experience amazing views of the horizon of Himalayan peaks. The Horizon is known as an arc of snow-capped mountains. You can experience amazing views of different mountains from Horizon.
Highlights:
On day 1 of the Mardi Himal Trekking, we will drive from Pokhara to Dhampus early in the morning. The ride takes around 2 hours. From Dhampus, our group joining trek journey starts. Initially, we’ll traverse through the diverse ethnic villages of Brahmin, Magar, and Gurung. This is followed by sweeping views of Annapurana Peaks. Then, we continue through the dense rhododendron forests to Pothana. We finally reach Deurali after 4 hours of trek at an altitude of 2100m. At Deurali, we are welcomed by a magnificent views of Annapurna South peak and the surrounding high glaciers. You will spend the night in a lodge.
On this day, we go from Deurali and trek to Forest Camp. The path is uphill, but it is beginner-friendly. The path contains rhododendron forests, birch forests, and so on. If you are lucky while trekking, you can see leopards, monkeys, and deer on Mardi Himal Treks.
We trek for around 5 to 6 hours and finally arrive at Forest Camp, and stay in a lodge.
We begin the day of the Mardi Himal Trekking with the target to climb to High Camp. We pass through Low Camp along the path from Forest Camp to High Camp. The walk consists of some steep parts as well. From here, you can enjoy the view of different mountains.
When the forest path ends, you will be greeted by the Annapurna Base Camp Valley. As we continue climbing, we will narrow towards a ridge and have some spectacular views of the Modi Khola and Mardi Khola river valleys. We reach High Camp after around 5 hours of trekking and stay in a lodge. This ends day 3 of our group joining treks.
We begin our group joining treks early from High Camp to view the sunrise over the Himalayas. Then we move towards Mardi Himal Base Camp. At base camp, we can enjoy Panoramic views of different mountains (Annapurna and Mt Machhapuchhre). After watching and enjoying the majestic views, we will move back to High Camp for lunch. After lunch, we spend the night in a lodge.
We begin the day of the Mardi Himal Trekking from Low Camp. Then we move towards Siding Village. The path follows rich forests with local life and amazing scenery.
After around 4 hours, we will reach Siding Village, where our journey ends. From Siding Village, will will take a ride back to Pokhara, which takes 3 hours. This ends our 5 day journey of Mardi Himal Treks
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The Mardi Himal Trek is a relatively short and lesser-known trek in the Annapurna region. It offers stunning views of Mardi Himal, Machapuchare (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli, along with a peaceful trail through rhododendron forests and rugged mountain landscapes.
The trek typically takes 5–7 days, depending on the itinerary and pace. It can also be extended or shortened based on your preferences.
The ideal seasons are:
The Mardi Himal Trek is moderate. Daily hikes last 4–6 hours with gradual ascents. It is suitable for beginners with reasonable fitness but still offers rewarding challenges.
The highest point is Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m). Many trekkers stop at the High Camp (3,580 m) or trek further to the Viewpoint (4,200 m) for stunning panoramic views.
You’ll need:
The trail is well-marked and can be done independently, but hiring a guide or porter is recommended for:
Navigation and cultural insights.
Reducing the burden of carrying heavy backpacks.
Ensuring safety in less-traveled areas.
