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4 Days Mardi Himal Trek

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The 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal is short yet rewarding adventure in the Annapurna region. The trail is relatively newer than most of the commercial trails but it has become a trending trekking route. Trekkers pass through green lush dense forest, alpine meadows, and scenic ridges. The final destination is the Mardi Himal Base Camp, where you can get splendid scenery of mountains from the Annapurna Himalayan range. Furthermore, trekkers can enjoy the view of cascading hills and deep valleys including the Annapurna Base Camp Trek route. Among various weekend treks to do in Nepal, the 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek is one of the best trails to trek!
Duration
4 days
Difficulty
Moderate
Max Altitude
4500 m
Destination
Nepal
Activity
Trekking
Accommodation
Hostels & Guesthouses
Group Size
1
Transport
Drive
Meals
B.D.L.
Season
Sep - Dec & Feb- June
Start / End Point
Kande and Sidhing

Trip overview

Are you searching for a quieter and serene ridge walking trekking route to trek in Nepal? If yes, in the heart of the Annapurna region of Nepal, 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek is an ideal choice. Get one of the most thrilling experiences of trekking through forests and splendid scenery of mountains. Moreover, the trekking route is one of the most popular trekking routes of Nepal even though it is opened recently. With Nepal High Trek, trekkers can choose to do the trek either 10 days’ itinerary or 4 days’ itinerary! Contact our travel planners and make a reservation as per your requirements.

Why you must do 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek?

Trekkers reach the maximum altitude of 4500 m from sea level. It is probably the most scenic place in Nepal that is in such an altitude. The scenery seen on the trekking trail of Mardi Himal trekking is surreal and enticing. The cascading hills and green lush forests make the trek splendidly momentous. Most of the commercial trekking routes of the Annapurna region of Nepal are crowded during the peak trekking season. Therefore, people were searching for more tranquil walking experience while gazing at the beautiful snowy mountains. Nepal Government has introduced this trekking route for such people. Yes, you must do 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek to quench your thirst of witnessing mountains and spending a quality as well as tranquil time in nature.

Comparison of Poon Hill Trek and Mardi Himal Trek

In the Annapurna region, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek is the most popular and short trekking route that falls within the trekking route of Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Therefore, many trekkers spend the overnight in Ghorepani including a short hike to the top of Poon Hill for surreal sunrise or sunset experiences. However, the trail has shortened significantly due to the construction of road. Normally, Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek before the construction of the road required more than 5 days. Nowadays, it is possible to do this trek in just 3 days. In near future the trail will no longer become the trekking destination rather it would become the touring destination.

Short Mardi Himal Trek is new and still lack the road network. There are no densely populated villages on the trekking route of Mardi. Therefore, there is no necessity of road construction. It results in the sustainable trekking route in Nepal. Besides its sustainability the view of mountains and the natural attractions of the trekking trail is unmatched. If you would like to get the best and close up view of Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre), the trail is an ideal route to trek on.

Is it possible to reach Annapurna Base Camp from the Mardi Himal Trek route?

Yes, it is possible to reach Annapurna Base Camp from the Mardi Himal Trek route. Trekkers can reach the original Annapurna Base Camp Trek route in Jhinu via Landruk from Low Camp. You can combine both the most popular destinations of the region Ghorepani Poon Hill and Mardi Himal in one single trip. If you want to do both treks more than 10 days are required to complete the trip from Pokhara.

Trekking Route of 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek

The trekking trail of 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek is nice and clear. Trekkers can reach the trek starting point in Kande after about an hour of drive from Pokhara. On the same day trekkers trek up to Low Camp via Australian Camp and Pothana. The second day of the trek takes trekkers to High Camp via Forests Camp. The more you trek high the scarce the human settlement becomes. There are only teahouses and lodges on the trekking trail. Green lush forests of different species of vegetation make the trip surreal. From High Camp (3580 m), trekkers hike up to Mardi Himal Base Camp or also famously known as the Upper View Point. The final altitude on this trekking trail is 4500 m. After visiting the base camp, trekkers return back to Badal Danda (Cloudy Hill). The last day’s trek is up to Sidding from where trekkers take the bus or jeep ride back to Pokhara.

Best Season for Mardi Himal Trek

The best time to do 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal is during the spring season. During this time of the year, the forests on the trekking trail of Mardi Himal blooms with different colors of rhododendron trees. Therefore, in this time of the year you can experience the blissful creations of Mother Nature. Moreover, the view is clear and you can enjoy the majestic views of mountains and cascading hills. However, the trekking trail is possible to do throughout the year.

Cost of 4 Days Mardi Himal Trekking

There will be 3 nights and 4 days of trekking trip on this package. If you wish to do the Pokhara to Pokhara trip, you can get a guide, porter, full board meals during the trek and jeep ride to Kande and Sidding to Pokhara jeep ride in about 350 $ to 650 $. It depends upon your preferences.

How Difficult is 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek?

The trekking in Mardi Himal is relatively easier than most of the long detour trekking trip in Nepal. However, don’t get mistaken about its difficulty level. You will have to walk uphill almost throughout the trekking journey up to the Mardi Himal Base Camp. Therefore, you must have stamina and physical endurance. Walking uphill is not an easy task. Despite all the tiredness, you will be amazed to see the gorgeous cascading hills scenery and close up view of mountains.  4 Days Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal is a comparatively easy trekking route if you are familiar with uphill walking.

What is an altitude of Mardi Himal?

The highest altitude that is possible to reach during 4 Days Mardi Himal Trek trip is 4500 m. At this altitude, you can experience the feel of mountaineering as well if it is in the winter season. The exact altitude of Mardi Himal is 5587 m. You need a climbing permit to climb the mountain but trekking to Mardi Himal Base Camp or Upper View Point doesn’t require a climbing permit.

List of Routes to trek in Less than a week’s Trek from Pokhara

Pokhara is a major holiday destination for both foreigners and Nepalese. Therefore, many trekkers visit the city and try to do trekking. Many people don’t have enough time to do illustrious trekking like Annapurna Base Camp and Annapurna Circuit Trek. In less than a week’s holiday in Nepal, there are many trekking routes that are possible to trek from Pokhara.

Here is the list of the trekking routes to trek in less than a week’s trek from Pokhara:

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Itinerary

Altitude profileMax 4,500 m
2,995 mD13,555 mD24,500 mD31,240 mD4
  1. Day 1:Drive to Kande from Pokhara - 1 Hrs then Trek to Low Camp (2995 m)- 6/7 hrs

    • 2,995 m

    Early in the morning, we will take a private vehicle to Kande. The drive is about 1.5 hours. The trek start point is a small town on the side of a road. We will immediately start the trek as we trek uphill for about an hour and reach Australian Camp. The trail is easy as we will trek on well paved way up to Pothana. From Pothana the trail gradually inclines uphill. It is not tough vertical uphill. We will have lunch at Forest Camp and continue our trek uphill to Low Camp. Overnight at teahouse

  2. 02

    Day 2:Trek from Lo Camp to High Camp (3555 m) - 6/7 hrs

    • 3,555 m

    Today is a tiring day than yesterday. After breakfast, we will continue our trek to High Camp through green lush forests. The trail passes through a ridge line. Due to dense and green lush forests, you will not get much of the view of mountains for half of the time during the trek. Once you have reached High Camp, you will be blessed by the panoramic view of mountains and hills below the cloud level. The place is truly magnificent for overnight sleep as you can enjoy the magnificent scenery as well as the cool weather. Overnight at teahouse

  3. 03

    Day 3:Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500m) then Trek back to Badal Danda (3210 m) - 7/8 hrs

    • 4,500 m

    Today is a tiring day as we will start the trek before sunrise to Upper View Point. We will take the packed breakfast and hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp. You can enjoy the splendid sunrise and 360 degree view of mountains. The most beautiful and close up view is of Mt. Machhapuchhre. After spending about an hour at the top, we will descend back to Badal Danda. The trail is completely downhill. Overnight at teahouse.

  4. Day 4:Trek from Badal Danda to Sidding (1240 m) - 2 hrs then Drive to Pokhara - 3 hrs

    • 1,240 m

    Early in the morning after breakfast, we will trek to Sidding village. It is a small village from where we will hop onto the jeep and drive to Pokhara.

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