Mardi Himal Trek

Located south-east of the Annapurna Base Camp, the Mardi Himal trekking trail starts from Kande, which is an-hour-drive north-west of the city of  Pokhara. The trail is divided into 6 sections - Kande to Pitam Deurali, Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp, Forest Camp to Badal Danda, Badal Danda to High Camp, High Camp to Base Camp and back to High Camp and High Camp to Siding. From Kande to Pitam Deurali, the trail goes through small settlements, mostly inhabited by the Gurung (ethnic group in Nepal) people, giving you insights into their lifestyle and culture. From Pitam Deurali to Badal Danda, the trail mostly goes through the dense forest of Rhododendron, Oak, Birch and Hemlock, presenting you the magnificent views of Machhapuchhre, Mardi and Annapurna South towards the end. From Badal Danda, all the way up to Base Camp, you will be hiking above treeline and mostly on an exposed ridgeline, but you will be rewarded with magical views of Annapurna South, Tent Peak, Gangapurna, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, Annapurna I and Lamjung Himal. After four and a half days of  mostly uphill and occasional downhill hike the trek culminates at the base camp of Mardi Himal. The remaining one and a half days will bring you to the vehicle station (Siding), from where you will catch a vehicle back to Pokhara.

Mardi Himal base camp hike makes one of the best hikes for people who are searching for a short, easy and affordable trek in the Annapurna region. The 10-day Mardi Himal trek itinerary crafted by Amigo Treks and Expedition ensures that  the elevation gain does not exceed 1000 meters and the walking hours 5-6 hours every day, which makes it a perfect choice, even for people with no prior trekking experience as well as adventurous children and senior citizens. This trek can be planned any time of the year, however, if you are looking for a perfect time, plan sometime around March-May, or late September to early December.