Mardi Himal Trek - 5 Days

Mardi Himal 5-Day Trek Overview

The 5-Day Mardi Himal Trek is one of Nepal’s best short trekking trips in Annapurna. It offers breathtaking views of the Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and Mardi Himal. Unlike the more crowded Annapurna Base Camp or Everest Base Camp treks, the Mardi Himal Trek remains a bit less crowded, providing a peaceful and immersive Himalayan experience.

This 5-day trek is perfect for those with limited time but a strong desire to experience Nepal’s natural beauty, traditional villages, and high-altitude landscapes. The trail takes you through lush forests, charming Gurung villages, and high ridges with panoramic mountain vistas.

The trek is relatively short but includes steep ascents, especially on the way to High Camp and Mardi Himal Base Camp. The trail is well-marked, and teahouses provide basic but comfortable lodging.

5-Day Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary Outline Itinerary 

Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Dhedi and then hike to Pritam Deurali (2,550m): 4 to 5 hours
Day 2: Trekking from Deurali to Low Camp (2,990m): 6 to hours
Day 3: Trekking forom Low Camp to High Camp (3,580m): 5 to 6 hours hiking
Day 4: Pre-dawn excursion to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m) and back to High Camp or Low Camp: 7 to 8 hours
​​Day 5: Trekking from Low Camp to Siding and driving to Pokhara: a 6-hour hike downhill and a 2-hour drive.

If you are considering personalizing this 5-day trek to complete it in 4 days, it is possible for fit and experienced trekkers. Here is a brief, short tour plan as it appears below.

4-Day Trip to Mardi Himal (cost: USD 299 per adult)

Day 1: Pokhara to Kade drive by car and Trek to Kokar (7-8 hours, 18 km)
Day 2: Trekking to High Camp (3780 m) from Kokar. 6 to 7 hours, 13km)
Day 3: Excursion Mardi Base Camp and trek to Low Camp, (6-7 hours; 13 km)
Day 4: Trek to Kalimati from Low Camp and drive back to Pokhara. To learn more about 4 Day Mardi Himal Trek

6 Days Mardi Himal Trekking for the comfortable, keen group (Cost USD 399 per adult)

Day 01: Pick up from the hotel and drive to Phedi and trek to Deurali (2200 m, about 3 to 4 hours trek)
Day 02: Trek from Deurali to Low Camp (2,900 m); 7 to 8 hours of walking.
Day 03: Trek from Low Camp to High Camp (3585 m), 5 to 6 hours of trekking.
Day 04: Early morning excursion to Mardi Himal BC (4500 m); back to Middle Camp (3200 m)
Day 05: Trek from Middle Camp to Kalimaati (1,750 m): 6 to 7 hours of walking.
Day 06: Trek from Kalimati to Lumre and drive to Pokhara: 2 hours walking and 2 hours driving. To learn more about the 6-day trip.