Mardi Himal Trek - 9 Days

Mardi Himal trek is a less visited and shorter trekking option in the Annapurna region, and the shortest base camp trek in Nepal. On this trek you will stay overnight in local guest houses and trek through the forests towards the no-tree line. Eventually, into the lap of Mardi Himal, base camp while enjoying the great views of Mt. Machhapuchhre, wide South Annapurna, and many other peaks along the way.

You’ll be able to witness the majestic sunrise and sunset over Mt. Fistail, and follow the same color spectacle hitting South Annapurna and Mardi Himal. Along the trek you can see diverse beauty starting from the view of the beautiful Pokhara valley, followed by the green hill Deurali; green landscapes and the snow covered mountains behind it.

Mardi himal trekking route is popular also among local Nepali trekkers. If you take the trek between October to December you will probably see snow covered hills all around you, and the Mardi Himal trail after High Camp might even become dangerous with lot of snow. Mardi Himal trek offers beautiful views of the mountains during the day. During the nights the sky is magnificent with stars that seem to be so close you could almost touch them. You definitely won’t get bored on this trail! We can adjust the itinerary as per your request so please feel free to inbox us for more details!

In Short:-

1. Accommodation: Basic
2. Level: Moderate trek
3. Trekking: 5 days
4. Highest altitude: 4500 meters
5. Mardi Base Camp & Higher view point
6. Yak Shed
7. Pokhara one night

Mardi himal trekking is also famous as Mardi Himal Basecamp trek. Mardi himal base camp altitude at 4500 meter or 14760 feet above sea level is close to sacred mountain in Annapurna, Mount Fishtail. Iconic Mountain Fishtail has still off beaten trekking trail, so our company focuses trekkers in this new but stunning part of spiritual mountain trail. In the beautiful scenery and low altitude trek in Nepal, what comes after famous Poonhill trek (3210m)??  Is none other than Mardi himal trekking (4500m), in Annapurna, Nepal. Mardi trek is the most peaceful jungle trekking experience after Poonhill trek.

In Annapurna Conservation Area

Mardi himal trek route in trek map goes along the ABC trek trail inside Annapurna Conservation Area 7,629 Sq.Km. Variation of Flora and Fauna inside the jungle of mardi himal trek route, low altitude trekking route and different castes people like Bhramin, Tamang, Chhetri, and many other tribes living in nearby villages has made mardi himal base camp trek best for all season. mardi himal trek in December can be an adventure, as snowfall covers the trekking trail but different route options of mardi trek will convince your difficulty. Local food, culture, tradition, and respect towards guest are treasure valued here which is the loveliest part of trekking mardi Himal.

Best Seasons to Trek Mardi Himal

The temperature and weather of Mardi Himal changes throughout the year when it differs from four individual seasons; winter, Spring, Monsoon and Autumn. To provide you the better information on seasons to trek to Mardi Himal, we have explained to you the details of every season;

• Autumn (mid-September to late November)

Autumn season is regarded as the peak season for trekking in Nepal and this season is also regarded as the best season to trek to Mardi Himal. In this season, you can watch the eye-appealing views of sunrise and sunset where the sky is also clear. You can see the wide snow-capped mountain ranges clearly. And the chance of rainfall in this season is very low which will provide you ease during your trek. In autumn morning & night temperature is around 10 – 15 degree Celsius, whereas sunny day temperature is around 20 degree or above.

• Spring (early March to late May)

This season is also regarded as another best season to trek Mardi himal. In this season, the sky will be clear and blue and the nature is outstanding with blooming of flowers (especially rhododendron flower in this time of the year looks awesome); you can find eye-appealing views of greenery around you, the clear mountain ranges, and the colorful rhododendron forest. In spring morning & night temperature is around 10 degree Celsius, whereas sunny day temperature is around 20 degree or above.

• Monsoon (early June to mid-August)

Monsoon season is regarded average season to trek Mardi Himal. In this season, you cannot find the best views where the sky all day along. Clouds will cover the bluew sky, often & is seen dark and you also can’t find the best view of mountains. In this season the rainfall is frequent in the afternoon, like every day. But sometimes, you can find the best view of nature with clear surrounding followed by the heavy rainfall. However, traffic of trekker is negligible and the entire trail will be yours, in peaceful environment trekking will be fun thing. Also the nature will be with flowers and greenery, which will make trekking trail as a wild garden. In Monsson morning & night temperature is around 8 – 15 degree Celsius, whereas sunny day temperature is around 15 degree or above.

• Winter (early December to mid-February)

In winter season Mardi himal becomes very cold with high chance of snow fall and you will find everything frozen at this time. Winter trekking to Mardi himal can be difficult because the trail may be covered with chunk of snow, where mini spikes will be mandatory. However, you also will find the clear views of mountains. For the small amount of time, the mountains will be covered with fog and for most of the time surrounding greenery around you will be covered with snow. In winter morning & night temperature is around 0 – 8 degree Celsius, whereas sunny day temperature is around 12 degree Celsius or above.

Accommodation

During Mardi Himal Trek, you will get an accommodation in the hotel, lodges and teahouse as per the destination you are going to stay. You will be staying at the hotel which includes B&B plan in Kathmandu and Pokhara. And when you left Pokhara and start your trek, you will get an accommodation in the tea house with basic facilities and services, your guide will be your waiter because of circumstances. If you are trekking in the spring and autumn season the price for accommodation will be high because these seasons are the peak season of Mardi himal trek. But in monsoon and winter season; you can find the accommodation cheaper comparatively and the environment/ (trekking trail) will also be peaceful in monsoon & winter season, because in this time, there are less people in the trek.

Despite of these two places (Kathmandu and Pokhara) with better facilities, you have to adjust yourself in other places, like in the tea house with shared room accommodations or local lodge with very basic facility. In high altitude destination, where there is difficulty to build the best hotels, you can only find teahouses or local lodge. During your stay at teahouses, you will only offer with basic services. But the food can be ordered as per your choice from the menu, food in the menu will be similar in most of the tea houses, however. You will surely get an experience of Nepal’s teahouse during your trek. Nothing much, but you will carry lifetime memories at last.

Mardi Himal trek Difficulty

Mardi Himal trek falls under moderate trekking in Nepal within Annapurna Conservation Area. This trek will be easier for trekkers to trek in Mardi himal trekking route, in comparison to other trekking areas of Nepal. Mardi himal trek doesn’t take lots of time; it can be completed in 5-9 days where 2-3 days will be spend on transportation or flight. So, this short duration of the trekking period can be benefit to the trekkers, for not using their effort much.

Experience trekkers will find this trekking easy but beginner trekkers can find mardi himal trekking a little bit difficult, however. Because for the experience trekkers it will not be so much problem to walk 5-6 hours a day and to walk in uphill or steep downhill terrain. But the beginner trekkers can face problem to walk 5-6 hours a day and to climb uphill. It doesn’t mean that it will be going to be very difficult for beginners, but just being honest that you need to walk more than 6 hours in a day and there are uphill and downhill into the dense jungle of the Mardi trekking trail. You don’t have to walk continuously 5-6 hours without break, you will find the rest point after every 1:30 hours of your walk from where you can revive your energy.

The scenario, while following the mardi trekking trail will encourage you more, to reach to destination. The jungle walk with the eye-appealing view of rhododendron forest, chirping of birds, the snow-capped mountains, wilderness and the other natural beauty, which can be captured during the trail will ultimately supports you to make your trek in mardi himal much easier. For every trekker, it will be lifetime experience of short trekking in Nepal. If you are looking for short and moderate trek to do in Nepal, we recommend you Mardi Himal trek, with no doubt.

How costly is Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal trek is regarded as the average costly trek in Nepal. The cost of the trek depends upon the choice of the trekkers; what kind of facilities they are going to use in their trekking period. If the trekkers want the high facilities or a luxury trek, it is obvious that the cost of the trek will hike high.

What are the factors that are included in Mardi Himal Trek Cost, in general?

• Trekking Permit & TIMS

The permit is needed to enter inside Annapurna Conservation Area. The permit cost is approximately USD 30 (NPR 3000) per person per entry for foreign citizen and NPR 200 per person per entry for SAARC nationals. Mardi himal trek route is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area. TIMS is another permit that trekkers need to buy for trekking in Mardi Himal trek. TIMS costs USD 10 per person.

• Number of Days

Your trekking days also affect the Mardi himal trek cost; number of days you choose for your trek. If you choose less days the price will be ultimately low in comparison to choosing of longer trekking days. You will also have to pay fee for everything included in the cost & the service, as per day basis of your trekking.

• Accommodation, Food and Season

Accommodation and food cost of the trek changes as per the season. In spring and autumn season the cost of the accommodation and food is expensive in comparison to monsoon and winter season in Mardi himal trek. Accommodation and food includes; accommodation and food at Pothana or Australian Camp, Deurali, Forest Camp, Low Camp, High Camp and Sidding.

• Guide and Porter

The company has to employ license guide and porter for Mardi himal trek. The fee for the guide is about USD 30-50 per day and the fee for the porter is USD 20-30 per day. The more your trekking days, the more you have to pay the fee of guide and porter.

• Transportation

Transportation also affects the cost of Mardi Himal trekking. Transportation includes airport pick up and drop off in car, flight or drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara and vice-versa, drive from Pokhara to Kande, drive from Sidding to Pokhara and Vice-versa. The cost will be low if you choose drive rather than flight.

Looking forward

Mardi basecamp trekking is one of the short treks since we can trek to altitude of 4500m in 5 days. However, mardi himal trek has multiple options in trekking route and itinerary. Our trekking itinerary for mardi himal base camp makes a small circuit route with panoramic Mountain View & dense jungle hiking experience. Short mardi himal trek can be lowest as 3 days but we do not recommend this shortest rush itinerary. We start our trekking after driving in a tourist bus or by direct flight to Pokhara & 2 hour drive to Kande. Mardi Trail goes to a nearest base camps & one Deurali (ridge from where we can see Pokhara), this signifies an easy adventure in short trekking.

We can organize this short base camp trekking activity as per your need and requirement, please feel free to contact us for further changes in the suggested itinerary of Mardihimal Basecamp Trekking.