Mardi Himal trek follows beaten trails of shepherds as it still provides summer grazing in high camp of this trek. Mardi Himal Trek is one of the best trek in terms of short but gain the high elevation. Rich in flora and fauna. Most of the trail dense forest of rhododendron and bamboo tree. The trek was officially opened in 2012 and is still pristine. There are limited lodges with basic facilities. 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 alpine landscape. As the trail mostly stays along the ridge, the altitude gain becomes more gradual.
Highlights
- Explore the Annapurna Conservation Area
- Good views of Mount Annapurna range
- View of Mt. Fishtail (Machhapuchhre)
- Rich variety of flora and fauna
- Unique culture with varied customs
Trip Map
Short itinerary
DAY 1: DRIVE TO KANDE AND TREK TO PRITAM DEURALI (2,232 m)
DAY 2 : TREK TO LOW CAMP (6 Hrs / 2,950 m)
DAY 3: TREK TO HIGH CAMP (5 HRS / 3,550 m)
DAY 4: EXPLORE MARDI HIMAL BASE CAMP (6 Hrs / 4,500 m)
DAY 5: WALK DOWN TO LWANG GHALEL VILLAGE (5 Hrs / 1,500 m)
DAY 6: DRIVE BACK TO POKHARA