Mardi Himal Trek From Pokhara

Mardi Himal Base Camp

   Mardi Himal Trek is a short journey of 4-5 days. It starts from Pokhara which Mardi Himal is located in the Annapurna region of Kaski District. Starting from Pokhara, the trek starts at Baglung Highway and goes from Kande to Australian Champ or from Fedi to Dhampus Trailhead. Goes - Rhododendrons flowers in the spring, the whole area comes alive. Day by day the track gradually appears at the foot of the Himalayas until it finally crosses the tree line and adds another dimension to the trek that opens up for viewing due to the example landscape.

 The trek continues and offers spectacular vistas of snow-capped peaks, including Fishtail, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung Himal, and Annapurna range, touching colorful and wide-colored plants throughout the day, from pastel tints in the morning to bright midday energy And the upper part of the mountain at the end of the hot glowing day of sunset. The Mardi Himal Trek offers a mountainous environment with lush green hills, snow-capped mountains soaking wet views of the scenic rhododendrons and oak forests, and a breathtaking experience. 

On the trail, we walk up the high mountains to Annapurna Hills and Dhaulagiri in the west, Machhapuchhre in the east, and Manaslu mountain range in the east. Mardi Himal is located below Mt. Fishtail. Machhapuchche which is still one of the forbidden mountains and unlimbed peaks. It is also known as Virgin Mountain

Sunrise has seen from Mardi Himal View Point 

The Mardi Himal Trek from Pokhara is one of the fantastic treks for all trekkers. This trek is suitable for both individual trekkers and group trekkers.During the trek, the astonishing sunrise and sunset views are outstanding.

Sunrise Seen From Pitam Deurali

This trek route was officially opened for trekkers in 2012, providing access to relatively ancient natural and cultural heritage. It is one of the shortest and easiest treks in the Annapurna region where one can observe the amazing Annapurna Sanctuary from an excellent top angle. The Mardi Himal Trek route provides access to Nepal's cultural and natural diversity. With such diverse offers, this is a trek that is fully worth the time it takes from 4-5 days to 10-12 days. Mardi Himal trek was accessed only by limited trekking groups with tents and a catering team for a long time. 

The newly opened Mardi Himal trek follows beaten trails of shepherds as it still provides unspoiled natural beauty and summer grazing. This is a short relatively easy and unspoiled trek not far from Pokhara. Yet it is highly diverse with cultural insight, beautiful forest walks, and an alpine landscape. As the trail mostly stays along the ridge, the altitude gain becomes more gradual. Fantastic Mardi Himal Trek is located just east of one of the most legendary trekking destinations of Nepal, the Annapurna Base Camp trek. Mardi Himal trek is an unseen gem yet. Few trekkers make their way to the Mardi Himal Base Camp outstandingly positioned at the base of Mardi Himal and the Annapurna region´s most iconic mount Machapuchhre(6,993m) literally meaning "Fishtail".  

It is a hidden gem among all the glorious trekking options the Himalaya country of Nepal has to offer. Mardi Himal Trek is one of the best trips of Nepal to access the highest elevation in the shortest walk. The name of the Mardi Himal comes from the long rising ridged summit, which part of the southwestern lower slope of the triangular skyline. It is an amazing experience to explore the cultural and natural diversity of the Annapurna Region. The pleasant trekking experience to Mardi Himal Base Camp is amplified by the scenic panoramic landscapes. You will witness varieties of flora, fauna, and wildlife. 

Considered the perfect trek for those novices who want to experience the amazing trekking trail filled with exotic landscapes and live ecosystems where they can just leave the busy vibe of the urban city. In these areas and they want to spend a few days in a beautiful and peaceful place to make every moment of their lives a chautari. Where to experience the adventures of life and the various mountains, while traveling within the Mardi Himal region, travelers can see the other side of Nepal, and the things that are hidden in the forest of Annapurna can be observed or explored.

  

Mardi Himal View Point(4200m)

Mardi Himal Trek is a short trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal where we stay in a tea house (lodge), use local food, appreciate the excellent mountain and mountain scenery; And you will be amazed at the panoramic views of the vast Himalayan mountains, including Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, Hinchuli, and Mardi Himal. One of the best ways to travel peacefully in Nepal is the Mardi Himal Trek (trekking) which is more or less on a beaten trail that is not usually seen by many tourists and people even in extreme tourist seasons like autumn and spring. So our Mardi Himal Trek offers a deeply captivating view of majestic Himalayan mountain peaks, green hills, and ancient jungle trekking routes.

 You can meet the indigenous communities, cross the rivers and experience the blissful journey while with the hidden glaciers scattered along the rock and ice as well as the trail, you can see the prestigious Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machpuchure, and Manaslu mountain ranges surrounded by clouds at incredible heights. Only some brave people dare to walk. But more than that, this trek allows you to visit the legendary Mardi  Himal Base Camp which is an unprecedented destination that often beats trekkers who like to travel to popular tourist sites such as Annapurna Base Camp. 

However, those who take it to Mardi Himal Base Camp are offered unimaginable joy and satisfaction as the whole area will be blessed with an amazing blend of natural and cultural heritage that is sure to take your breath away. Mardi Himal Trek For those of us who are looking for the experience of trekking "from the beaten path" in the quiet parts of the Annapurna region. It is one of the least and perhaps least visited areas in Nepal for trekking peaks. While trekking along this route, reaching Mardi Ground Base Camp and finally the High Camp, we can admire the magnificent green forests, secluded villages, valleys, famous farms, streams, rivers, and Hinchuli and Lumjung hills with exceptional views of Annapurna, Machhapuchre. 

 
The Mardi Himal Trek represents a golden opportunity to experience the Annapurna region in a unique way that is rewarded with sophisticated well-known routes while providing a level of solitude and peace that means the entire region is reserved for your own private nature. To explore, the mystery of Mardi Himal's charm has long been a delight. During the winter the Mardi Himal road will be covered with snow, so heed the trekking guide's instructions. While walking, rain gullies can be an obstacle that requires careful walking on the trail. 

But once we reach the high camp, the trail from the high camp to Mardi Himal gives a top view from the top of Annapurna Sanctuary. When you travel to Annapurna Base Camp Trekking you will walk along with the sanctuary but Mardi Trekking offers a top-angle view. Moreover, seeing the most desired tourist destination from unknown and less explored places really helps to create moments of virgin vacation. Snow-scraped peaks come in abundance as you enjoy the off-the-pit-path trek that is full of courage with few people. There are many things in this trek that are rich in culture and beauty. 

Experience the beauty and remoteness as you follow the trail of Machhapuchhare Base Camp. The trail takes you through picturesque valleys, alpine meadows where rhododendrons, pine, and subtropical waters pass through, crossing many rivers with cascading waterfalls from above, and you have the most spectacular of all the huge peaks around. Mardi Himal Trail is suitable for most people of average fitness. Climbing from the ground of the valley you can breathe, but the beauty of the surroundings will make up for it. 

                                Mardi Himal View Point(4200m)

Our Mardi Himal Trek is designed for nature lovers who wish to experience the beauty of the Annapurna region in central Nepal, but away from the crowds. This Mardi Himal trek explores the slopes of the Mardi Himal (5 553m) that rises in front of the iconic and sacred Machhapuchhare (Fish Tail, 6 997m). where small and hospitable farming communities work their terraced lands. These village people have not felt the impact of mass tourism and thus offer you the opportunity to experience their warmth, hospitality, and customs; largely unchanged for generations. 

The Annapurna Mardi Himal Trek is perhaps the least visited trekking area among all trekking routes and offers the opportunity of an excellent cultural experience alongside the adventure of making it to Machhapuchhare base camp. The Mardi Himal Tea House trek, also known as the Machhapuchhare trek, is one of the better ecotourism trekking destinations in the Nepali Himalayas. As this is a recently open Tea house trek in Annapurna, nature and surrounded atmosphere are away from a cloud of tourists. This is a virgin tea house trek. 

Highlights of Mardi Himal Trek:

• Magnificent sunrise and sunset view from Mardi Himal High Camp.
• Incredible landscape, local culture, Dense & Colorful Rhododendron Forest during the spring season (March) 
• Stunning perspective on the Himalayan scene. It incorporates   Himalchuli (7893m), Annapurna South (7219m), Lamjung & Annapurna Himalayan range, Mardi Himal (5587m), and Machapuchare (6993m - Fish Tail).
• A diverse range of flora and fauna on the trek – lush forest draped in low clouds.
• Pothana Village trek through rhododendron forest to Low Camp.
• Less Crowded Trekking Trail.
• Short and Beautiful Trekking Trail.
• Beautiful Village & Impressive Nepali Hospitality.
• Virgin trekking trail in Annapurna.
• Who would like to experience the snow-capped peaks and excellent culture?
• Experiences at Machhapuchhare base camp in Annapurna Region.
• Access to highest Elevation (4,200m) at the shortest time from Pokhara.
• Breathtaking mountain range including Manaslu, Fishtail, and Annapurna.
• Drive beautiful city Pokhara to Phedi about 45 minutes.
• Unspoiled cultural and traditional experiences
• The first ascent to Mardi Himal was in 1961 and the route was its East Flank Exotic flora and fauna varieties along the trekking trail. You will see Rhododendron, magnolia, pine, and oak timberland along the trails.
• Pristine social and customary encounters: the way of life, culture, custom, and friendliness of the local ethnic group, particularly Gurung.
• This trek is profoundly viewed as 'Eco-Tourism course' in the Annapurna district
• Moderately calm, short, and unspoiled trek in Annapurna region
• Wonderful and remote villages like Siding and Liwang
• The rich forests, green hills, rocky landscape.
• Natural diversity: Greenery, vegetation, and terraced farms along with the trek route
• The Mardi Himal Base Camp, High Camp, and the Forest Base Camp
• Reach High camp and enjoy the Panoramic view of the mountains Cost-Effective trek in Nepal

Best Season for Mardi Himal Trek:

  The best times of the year to perform the Mardi Himal Trek are during spring (March to May) and autumn (last week in September to mid-December) seasons. During these periods, the weather remains stable and the mountain views are good leading to the best experience. In monsoon, the weather can be unpredictable and the rain can make the trails slippery and perilous. Winter trekking might not be suitable for everyone due to the harshly cold temperatures.  Our circular route has been chosen to help you acclimatize fully before reaching the alpine regions above 3500m; which makes this trek possible for anyone who is fairly fit and adventurous. For all kinds of trekkers, this trekking route is best to be closer to the mountain base camp with superb views of the Himalayan range without any obstacles. However, the trek does provide some amazing views and extra snow and enjoyment to anyone capable of performing it in winter.

Itinerary:

Day 1: Drive to Kande from Pokhara and trek to Deurali (2100m, about 4 hours trek):
  After a nicely cooked hot breakfast; we drive an hour to Kande from Pokhara and commence our trek at Kande an elevation of (1770m).  2 Hours climb up takes us to the beautiful hamlet of Australian Camp at the altitude of (2060m). The trail is steep through a stone staircase for about 1/45min to 2 hours to get to Australian Camp(2060m). You can Massif Annapurna Himalayans view, situated on the ridge and has an incredible view of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6440m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) and Lamjung Himal(6983m), Mt. Manaslu, and many more. The trail to the Australian camp from Kande is an uphill and pleasant easy walk up to Pothana(1950m) from there, and it is a gradual walk up to Deurali (2100m) about 2 hours where you stay in a tea house lodge for the first night. It is an easy start for the first day.

Day 2: Trek to Low Camp or Badal Dada from Deurali (2,900m);7 hours walking:
From Deurali; we leave the main Annapurna Sanctuary trail and take off the beaten trail to Mardi Himal Base camp to the right side and continue along a quiet trail through a dense forest of oak, maple, hemlock, and rhododendron. Some 4 hours of jungle walk will bring us at the in a clearing of the forest at Forest Camp or also known by the locals as Kokar, here we take a lunch break then we still continue to up to Low Camp through the forest however as we ascend the vegetation starts to change with more rhododendron and the trees are covered with moss, lichen and tree ferns. At Low Camp, there are now four lodges and five lodges in Badal Dada. You may find it a long and tough day. It is fine for regular fit trekkers, if you are a beginner or moderate trekker then you can split the day and the total trek will be 7 days while our pre-set itinerary is 4-5 days it is the best day. Overnight in Low Camp. 

Day 3: Trek to High Camp from low camp (3585m) 5-6 hours trekking:
1.5 hours climb through rhododendron forest takes us to Middle camp then to Badal Danda offers a stunning view of Mardi Himal, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Gangapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Mardi Himal itself. An hour or so above Low Camp the trail breaks out above the tree line and towards the west, there is a good view to Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. The trail continues along the Mardi Himal ridge mainly on grass with some isolated rhododendron bushes along the way. Look out for the colorful Danphe pheasant on this section of the trail. The lodge at High Camp is larger than lodges at Low Camp and Forest Camp, this one has eight rooms and a separate dining room with a heater. The view from the lodge is superb to Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail).

Day 4: Hike Mardi Himal Viewpoint and Base camp (4500m); back to Middle Camp (3200m):
The plan for today is to wake early for a sunrise view of the mountains then after an early breakfast walk up the ridge towards Mardi Himal Base Camp. There is a well-established trail through the grass with a couple of steeper sections however overall not too challenging. Look out for the buffalo (yak/ cow crossbreds) grazing up here as well as Danphe pheasant. In the summer the sheep and goats from lower villages are brought up to graze in this area so you will pass several herder’s huts along the way. After three hours you should reach Base Camp at an elevation of (4500m) this is where one can look into the Annapurna Sanctuary and the panorama view is spectacular looking at the south face of Annapurna and all of the peaks in the Sanctuary as well as Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre (Fishtail). We come back to High camp for lunch then retrace back to Middle Camp or Low Camp.

Day 5: Trek to Siding village And Pokhara From middle camp (1,750m) -6 hours walking:
   On the way back we take a different route so completing a circuit, from Low Camp there is a trail that goes down to Siding village rather than going back down Mardi Himal back to Kokar. Siding is a traditional Nepalese village and still very much away from the busier modern tourist treks and it is likely you will stay at a homestay in Siding owned by the person who runs one of the lodges at Low Camp. It is a wonderful cultural experience finding out more about village life and you will probably eat dhal baht in the evening with the family in their kitchen. After resting for a while from Badal Dada, take a jeep And drive to Pokhara from Siding you drive out to the road head at Lumle, on the way from Siding you will pass the villages of Kalimati and Ghalel. Kalimati is mainly a Brahmin village with Ghalel and Siding mixed Brahmin and Gurung. At Siding, you will meet a jeep organized by Wilderness Excursion in advance to drive you back to Pokhara. You will reach Pokhara at 5-6 pm.
 

Packing  List You most Needed  For Mardi Himal Trek:

Packing for trekking is your choice and it also depends upon the weather condition. So packing should be done wisely and only necessary things should be carried out. Also, thin (light) but warmer clothes should be preferred. The general packing list for Mardi Himal Trek is mentioned as follows:

• A pair of comfortable trekking shoes with few pairs of shocks
• Jacket, windcheater a warm fleece for cold
• Few trekking shirts and pants
• Trekking sandals (used while walking around the tea house)
• Sunglasses, a hat, lotion( sunscreen), lip balm
• Toiletries: sanitizer, tissue paper, towel, toothbrush, and toothpaste, shampoo, and soap
• Thermal wears and comfortable backpack with covers
• Good quality sleeping bag and trekking gloves
• Water bottles
• These are some of the important things to carry for some day's Mardi Himal trek. This thing is not only used in the Mardi Himal trek but use in every trekking field.

Why You Will Love Mardi Himal  Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek can be one of the magnificent treks for any trekkers. You will get a marvelous outlook of Mt. Macchapuchre, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Hiunchuli. Fragrant and colorful Rhododendron forests will steal your heart. You will get a great chance to know the socio-cultural values and lifestyles of the Magar and Gurung community. This trek is suitable for both solo trekkers and group trekkers. You will appreciate the fascinating view of the Annapurna range. During the trek, the astonishing sunrise and sunset views are outstanding. If you are passionate about solo trekking then You will definitely love Mardi Himal Trek. This trek is preferable for all-grade trekkers.

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