Mardi Himal Trek is an exhilarating newly opened five-day hiking route (2012 AD) from Kande (1550 m) to Siding village (1850 m) with a driving near Pokhara. The trekking wanders outstanding Australian Camp (2060 m), Deurali (2100 m), Low Camp (2995 m), Badal Danda (3210 m), High Camp (3550 m), Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 m), and Siding (1850 m). Travellers reach the Gurung villages, lush forests, and stunning landscapes, close-up mountain views of Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal.
Mardi Himal Trek is arranged individual and group trips with a professional guide and porter. Mardi trekking lies in Annapurna Conservation Area (7629 sq km) with its rich floral and faunal varieties, 102 types of mammals, 474 types of birds, 39 reptile types, and 22 species of amphibians. Every spring (March to May) blooms rhododendrons. The Mardi Himal hiking route has basic lodges with impressive views of Mt. Dhaulagiri (8167 m), Fishtail (6993 m), Mardi Himal (5587 m), Annapurna (8091 m), Hiuchuli (6441 m), Annapurna South (7219 m). Trekkers experience a Gurung lifestyle, culture, food habits, medicinal plants, and wildlife.
The Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is worthwhile for mountain walking, local interaction, and stunning landscapes. The lodges sell Indian, Nepali, and Continental foods with tea and coffee. The trip requires a permit, TIMS and hiking gear. The trekking permits even authorize Annapurna Base Camp and Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek. Autumn and spring are the best trekking season. Yeti Trail Adventure is a local company for the Mardi Himal trekking booking.
Day 01: Pokhara (827 m) to Pitam Deurali (2100 m) - 3/4 hours
Day 02: Pitam Deurali to Lo Camp (2995 m) - 5/6 hours
Day 03: Lo Camp to High Camp (3550 m) - 4/5 hours
Day 04: High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 m), return Badal Danda (3210 m) - 6/7 hours
Day 05: Badal Danda to Siding Village (1850 m) drive to Pokhara - 6/7 hours
Day 01: Pokhara (827 m) to Pitam Deurali (2100 m) - 3/4 hours
The taxi from Lakeside Pokhara to Kande takes 50 minutes. Hike 1:30 hours uphill through the village and forest to Australian Camp (2060 m) with a view of the Annapurna, Fishtail, Manaslu and Phewa Lake, Pokhara. Hike for 1:30 hours to Pothana and Pitam Deurali along the rhododendron forest.
Day 02: Pitam Deurali to Lo Camp (2995 m) - 5/6 hours
Hike for 4 hours to Forest Camp (2600 m). Take lunch there. Hike for 2 hours to Rest Camp and Lo Camp.
Day 03: Lo Camp to High Camp (3550 m) - 4/5 hours
The trail goes from Lo Camp to High Camp for 4 hours with a view of Fishtail and Annapurna South.
Day 04: High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 m), return Badal Danda (3210 m) - 6/7 hours
Hike to the viewpoint and Mardi Himal Base Camp, and return to High Camp for Lunch. Hike to Badal Danda (3210 m).
Day 05: Badal Danda to Siding Village (1850 m) drive to Pokhara - 6/7 hours
Enjoy the morning view with breakfast. Hike 4 hours downhill to Siding Village. Take lunch and drive for 3 hours to Pokhara.
1. Professional trekking guide
2. Twin sharing bed
3. Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the mountain
4. Transport and trekking permits
1. Trip to Guide and Porter
2. Personal expenses