Mardi Himal Trek | 7 Days

You arrive in Kathmandu and meet our representative, who will transfer you to your hotel. You check in and take a rest in your hotel. You can take a short walk around Thamel for local shops and cafes. You prepare for the drive to Pokhara tomorrow.

You leave Kathmandu and drive west to Pokhara, following a scenic highway through river valleys, terraced hills, and small roadside towns. You have a few stops for tea and snacks to keep the long drive comfortable.

You arrive in Pokhara by late afternoon, check into the hotel, and rest. The evening is free for a relaxed walk around Lakeside, enjoying views of Phewa Lake. You prepare for your Mardi Himal trek tomorrow.

You drive from Pokhara to Kande, where you start the Mardi Himal trekking. The trek begins with a steady climb through forest paths and small settlements, with changing views as the route gains height.

As you hike higher, the trail becomes quieter and more scenic, moving through rhododendron and mixed woodland sections. You reach Pritam Deurali, a ridge stop with open viewpoints and a peaceful teahouse setting, perfect for resting before heading toward the higher camps.

You leave Pritam Deurali and follow a scenic ridge trail through dense forest, with a steady climb that gradually changes the landscape. Rhododendron and bamboo sections make the walk calm and shaded, especially beautiful in spring.

As you gain altitude, the air becomes cooler, and the views begin to open between the trees. You reach Low Camp, a quiet stop surrounded by forest and mountain ridgelines, and settle into the teahouse for a comfortable night before heading higher tomorrow.

You leave Low Camp and climb higher along the ridge as the forest begins to thin, and the trail feels more alpine. The views get wider with more open sections, and the mountain scenery starts to dominate as you gain elevation.

As you approach High Camp, the landscape becomes more rugged and dramatic, with strong panoramas of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and the surrounding Annapurna peaks on clear days. You arrive by afternoon, rest early, and prepare for the sunrise hike to the viewpoint the next morning.

You start before sunrise for the hike to the Mardi Himal Viewpoint, the best spot for close-up mountain scenery on the trek. The trail climbs steadily in cold morning air, and the reward is a dramatic panorama of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and the Annapurna range glowing in early light.

After returning for breakfast, you descend along the ridge toward Badal Danda, known for its sweeping viewpoints and “sea of clouds” scenery. The afternoon is relaxed, with time to enjoy the ridge atmosphere and rest after the early start and viewpoint hike.

You leave Badal Danda and descend through forest trails toward Siding, with the landscape turning greener and warmer as the altitude drops. The route feels quieter and more rural, passing local settlements and shaded woodland sections on the way down.

You reach Siding, where your Mardi Himal trek ends and the drive back to Pokhara begins. After arriving in Pokhara, the rest of the day is free to relax, enjoy a hot shower, and unwind by Phewa Lake after completing your adventure.