Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary

Max Altitude: 1,400m On the first day of your Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary, upon your arrival at the Tribhuvan International Airport (TIA), our representative will receive you at the airport terminal. From the airport, you will be transferred in a comfortable private vehicle to your respective hotel, and our representative will also assist you with the check-in procedure. Depending on the hour of arrival, you can set out on the exploration of some of the nearby highlights or explore the cafes and restaurants of this vibrant capital city. In the evening, your trek guide will brief you about the overall expedition; we will also host a dinner party to celebrate our collaboration and the start of your remarkable Himalayan adventure.

Max Altitude: 2,125m Travel Time: 25 min flight, 1 hr drive, 4-5 hr trek It's a scenic day’s adventure today; you will kickstart your day with a scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara, which will last approximately 25 minutes. You will be able to enjoy the incredible views of the high hills, soaring rivers, and vibrant settlements down in the deep valleys as you move toward Pokhara. This day’s morning flight will also reward you with stunning aerial views of the Himalayan range as you touch down at the city of the lakes. After getting refreshed and enjoying a break, you will continue with your Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek itinerary with a short drive from Pokhara to Kande, the starting point of your trekking adventure. From Kande, you will begin your trekking adventure on stone-paved roads and move past Australian Camp and Pothana. During the last stretch, you will follow the path across the lush forested area that will finally lead you to Pitam Deurali.

Max Altitude: 2,550m Travel Time: 5-6 hrs Continuing with your ascending trail, you will trek alongside the lush rhododendron, birch, hemlock, and oaks forests on Day 3 of your Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek itinerary. This day’s trekking adventure will make you feel like you are exploring an enchanted forest, traversing amidst the dense and colorful landscape with the opportunity to witness the rare Himalayan flora and fauna. Your 5-6 hours uphill trek will finally take you to the Forest Camp, an amazing and tranquil resting destination in the middle of the forest. There are a few teahouses at the Forest Camp, and you will rest here tonight, enjoying the calm and magical ambiance of the lush forest.

Max Altitude: 3,250m Travel Time: 5- 6 hrs Day 4 in your Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek itinerary is a short day’s trekking adventure; your trekking trail on this day’s adventure will again pass through the lush forested area. The trekking trail in this day’s adventure is mostly uphill. You will push for the Rest Camp during the first part of the trek, where you will take a break to enjoy the majestic views of the Himalayas. Proceeding along your trekking trail, you will then reach Low Camp; then, you will gradually leave the forested area, switching trails to the short scrubs and flat grassland as you push for the Badal Danda (Cloud Hill). There are a few teahouses at Badal Danda, and on a clear day, you will be blessed with the breathtaking up-close views of Machhapucchre, Annapurna, and other adjacent peaks from here.

Max Altitude: 3,580m Travel Time: 3- 4 hrs It is another short day’s trekking adventure of your Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek itinerary; today, you will traverse to an even higher altitude where the air is thinner. So, it is recommended that you should enjoy a slow trekking adventure, stay hydrated, and pay attention to any kind of symptoms related to altitude sickness. Leaving Badal Danda behind, you will continue your uphill ascend along a ridgeline, enjoying the stunning views of Machhpuchhre and Mardi Himal. Moving along the ridgeline facing the magnificent peaks, you will be able to enjoy the clear views of the Modi Khola River Valley, which leads to the Annapurna Sanctuary on the left and the Mardi Khola and Seti River Valleys on the right. You will continue the trek on the narrow uphill ridgeline and finally arrive at High Camp. There are only a handful of teahouses at the High Camp, and you will use the rest of the day to acclimatize properly at the new altitude.

Max Altitude: 4,500m Travel Time: 6-7 hrs Day 6 in your Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek itinerary is a big day’s adventure; today, you will finally explore the main highlight of this Himalayan expedition, Mardi Himal Base Camp. Starting your adventure early in the morning, you will leave the high camp behind, following the narrow ascending ridge to the base camp, the highest elevation point of this expedition. From the Mardi Himal Base Camp, you will be able to enjoy the spectacular views of the Machhapucchre, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli looming right above you. After relishing the magnificence of the Himalayan region from the base camp, you will hike down to High Camp, where you will spend the night.

Max. Altitude: 3850m Trekking time: 6-7 hrs On the seventh day of your trip, you will descend to Sidhing from High Camp. While coming back down, you will come to Badal Dada, Low Camp and finally to Sidhing. The total time that you will spend trekking will be close to 6 and a half hours including the time that you spend on breakfast and lunch. Modern stone-walled houses are present for your accommodation.

Max. Altitude: 1850m From Sidhing, a 3 hour trek will take you to Lumre. From Lumre, you will head out to Pokhara in a private vehicle. Most of the jeep ride is going to be off road where you can witness quiet Nepali villages and lifestyle in those places.

Max Altitude: 1,400m Travel Time: 25 min Day 9 in your Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek itinerary will officially mark the end of your remarkable Himalayan adventure. Today, you will leave the bustling tourist destination of the country behind and return back to the capital. After breakfast, you will board a flight heading to Kathmandu; this scenic cross-valley flight will offer you incredible aerial views of the Himalayas one more time before the touchdown at the capital. You will be transferred back to your hotel after your arrival in Kathmandu; you can get refreshed and check out the nearby highlights with the remaining day or visit cultural sites to shop for souvenirs. Thank you for trekking with the Himalayas on Foot. Have a safe journey back home!