About the Region
A short, highly scenic ridge trek in the Annapurna Conservation Area providing jaw-dropping, up-close views of Mount Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli without requiring extreme mountaineering logistics.
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Trek Itineraries in Mardi Himal
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Mardi Himal Ridge Trek - Full Route Itinerary
Book This Trek| Day | Route | Elevation | Distance | Time | Notes & Trail Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drive Pokhara to Kande & Trek to Deurali / Forest Camp
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
2,550m | 9.00 km | ~5.0 hrs | Hike via Australian Camp and Pothana; enter dense rhododendron forest. |
| 2 |
Forest Camp to Low Camp / Badal Danda
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,210m | 8.00 km | ~4.5 hrs | Emerge onto open ridge above tree line; stunning vistas of Machhapuchhre. |
| 3 |
Low Camp / Badal Danda to High Camp
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
3,550m | 5.50 km | ~3.5 hrs | Short scenic ridge trek with 360-degree panorama of Annapurna Sanctuary wall. |
| 4 |
High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp & Low Camp
Teahouse / Lodge
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
|
4,500m | 10.00 km | ~7.0 hrs | Early morning push to Upper Viewpoint (4,200m) & Base Camp (4,500m); descend. |
| 5 |
Low Camp to Siding Village & Drive to Pokhara
Hotel in Pokhara
Breakfast, Lunch
|
1,750m | 7.50 km | ~4.0 hrs | Descend alternate trail into Siding village; 2.5-hour jeep transfer to Pokhara. |
What's Included in Mardi Himal Ridge Trek
Pokhara to trailhead private vehicle transfers
Teahouse lodge accommodation
ACAP permit & TIMS card
Licensed English-speaking mountain guide & porters
All meals during trek
First aid medical kit
What's Excluded in Mardi Himal Ridge Trek
Kathmandu - Pokhara transfers
Nepal visa fees
Personal snacks & beverages
Tips for trekking crew
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