Trek the trail less traveled and explore the place less explored! This is the famous travel quote. Yes, this quote can be materialized if you choose to do the Mardi Himal Trek 5 Days. The trekking route of Mardi Himal is relatively new yet the most famous among several trekking routes of the Annapurna region of Nepal. There are three iconic mountains inside the Annapurna region of Nepal. They are Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, and Mt. Machhapuchhre. In fact, Mt. Machhapuchhre also known as the Fishtail Mountain is the sacred mountain for Nepalese people. It is strictly prohibited to climb. The best sight of this sacred mountain is seen while doing the Mardi Trek.
The travel planners of the Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. knitted a beautiful itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek after two to three recent trips. Almost all itineraries of trekking trips of the agency are prepared after the travel planners themselves trek the trail. Therefore, our itineraries are always updated and fresh. It helps in saving money and time of our valued clients.
The journey of the Mardi Himal Trek 5 Days starts from Pohara. The city is the face of Nepalese tourism. Trekkers drive up to Kande and start the trek. The trail is well organized. The first overnight camp is at Deurali. The trail from Kande to Australian Camp is uphill but the section between Deurali and Australian Camp is Nepalese flat. Therefore, it would not be hard for trekkers to walk. The best thing about Mardi Himal Trek is the gradual ascent. You will not feel very difficult even if you achieve 500 m to 700 m in a day. The trail between High Camp and Deurali is through green lush forests.
While walking on the Mardi Himal Trek route, you will play a hide and seek with the pleasant scenery of mountains and surrounding landscape. The green lush forest covers the view but once you reach the point where you can get the majestic view of the mountains and landscape, all your tiredness accumulated due to walking vanish. It is truly fantastic experience. Upper View Point (4000 m) hike from High Camp is blissful. You can see the cascading hills covered by clouds with the beautiful Mt. Machhapuchhre in the backdrop. Relish this quintessential moment and knit a beautiful travel tale.
Please remember that the Mardi Himal Trek route is newly opened trekking route of Nepal. Therefore, there are limited tea houses in the trail. You must plan in advance to get the best facilities of lodging and food. The trekking route is equally popular among Nepalese domestic trekkers. Therefore, availability of lodging and food is crucial for successful completion of the trekking. Get the best trekking agency and plan your trip with the agency. The Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. employs only locals as a trekking guide or a porter. Therefore, trekking with us ensures that you get rid of all kinds of hindrances and hassles.
Make sure that you are mentally and physically prepared for the trek. In an average you will have to walk for about 5 to 6 hours daily. The trek lasts for 5 days. Do some cardio-vascular exercises at least a month prior to the trek. Avoid greasy foods and be prepared for any kinds of unforeseen events during the trek.
Don’t trek alone in the mountains. The trekking trail is through forests and in the ridge line. There are many confusing herder’s trails which may lead you into dense forests. Therefore, always trek with a guide for mesmerizing experiences.
Mardi Himal is located inside the Annapurna region of Nepal. Therefore, to do trekking in this locale you must acquire the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP).
It is possible to do Mardi Himal Trek in any time of the year. The trekking route is short and well managed. Therefore, it wouldn’t be problematic to do this trek during off season too. It is highly recommended to do this trek during months of spring and autumn season. The trail traverses through green lush forests of pine, rhododendron, fir, and fig trees. During spring season the blooming rhododendron flower trees will make your trek spectacular. The scent of the flowers and gorgeous scenery will help you get every penny back from your trek investment. Moreover, the months of spring and autumn season offer clear sky view, warm weather, and festive moments. So, do the trek during spring and autumn season even if it is possible to do the trek in any time of the year.
There were few tea houses and lodges before in this trekking route. In fact, trekkers had to do either camping or get the meals and accommodation facilities from cow sheds present in the trekking route. Nowadays, there are enough lodges and tea houses in this trekking route. Almost all tea houses and lodges offer similar kind of menu consisting of food items from local dishes to global cuisines (Chinese, Indian, and Continental).
Poon Hill Trek is the most famous short trekking route of the Annapurna region of Nepal. It is included in the regular Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary too. If you wish to do both trekking trips at once then it is possible. Our travel planners will ensure that you enjoy to the fullest by visiting Nepal’s newest tranquil trekking trail and Nepal’s most famous short trekking trail!
Pack your bags and lace up your trekking boots! Come and visit Nepal to do Mardi Himal Trek 5 Days! Enchanting mountain scenery, captivating cascading hills landscape and serene forest trail will surely help you get away from daily drabness of routine city life. The Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd. offers budget friendly yet full of impeccable hospitality and quality services in its Mardi Himal Trek package.
We will get a jeep from Pokhara to Deurali. The road is in good condition until we enter the bumpy and graveled road to Deurali. The road traverses through hamlets, green lush forests, and terraced farmlands. We will have to walk for about half an hour to reach our tea house from road. It depends upon which tea house is booked for the overnight stay. Some tea houses in Deurali are on the side of road while some are on the off the beaten side. Overnight in a tea house
Today is the first day of our trekking. Early in the morning after breakfast we will begin our trekking journey. The trail passes through dense forests with occasional open area from where you can get an amazing scenery of cascading hills and glimpses of Annapurna Massifs. Majority of time we will walk listening to the chirping sound of birds and unique smell of forests. Overnight in a tea house
Finally, today we will reach our final overnight staying place. The trail to High Camp from Low Camp is similar to that of Deurali to Low Camp. On the way we will find some cow sheds. Originally, the trail of Mardi Himal is a herder’s trail. The scenery of mountains, cascading hills, and clouds hovering over the hills make your stay in High Camp a memorable one. We will go to bed early as we will have to wake up before sunrise tomorrow for a hike to Mardi Himal View Point. Overnight in a tea house
Early in the morning we will hike to Mardi Himal View Point. It takes about 1.5 hours to reach the viewpoint. The trail is well maintained with lots of staircases. Once we are at the top we will get the mesmerizing scenery of mountains and sunrise experience from the Mardi View Point is amazing. Tea house owners of High Camp also join us with tea pots at the Mardi View Point. Enjoy the sip of tea watching the magnificent scenery of Mt. Machhapuchhre along with other amazing mountains of Annapurna region of Nepal including the sights of hills and valleys. We will again return back to High Camp for breakfast. After breakfast, we will trek downhill to Low Camp having lunch on the way. Overnight in a tea house
Today is very comfortable downhill trek to Siding. It takes about 3.5 hours to reach the jeep station of Siding. We will get a jeep and drive back to Pokhara. In the evening we will enjoy in the clamor of Lakeside Pokhara and celebrate our successful trek to Mardi Himal. Overnight in a hotel
Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal’s Annapurna region is one of the most vibrant and popular short trekking route. It is newly opened trekking trip to do in Nepal but the popularity of this trekking route is increasing every season of trekking in Nepal. The journey of Mardi Himal provides an immense memory of cascading hills, green lush forests, and majestic mountain vistas. In fact, the scenery of Mt. Machhapuchhre seen during the Mardi Himal Trek is astounding and beautiful. In less than a week’s time, trekkers can experience mini mountaineering feeling and they can knit wilderness adventure walking holiday.
The total distance of Mardi Himal Trek is about 57 kilometres. However, the distance depends upon the trailhead that you have chosen to do the trek. It also depends upon the type of itinerary that you have taken. The Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd’s itinerary encompasses 57 kilometres of trekking distance. Even if it is 57 kilometres, the number of trekking days in this itinerary is 5 days. Trekkers can walk comfortably by following our itinerary without any stress of physical tiredness and monotonous drabness!
The best time to do the Mardi Himal Trek is spring and autumn season in Nepal. Spring season in Nepal consists of months of March, April, and May. Autumn season in Nepal consists of months of September, October, and November. Interestingly, the trekking trip is possible to do in months of winter and monsoon season too. However, we highly recommend you to avoid monsoon season to do trekking in this route but with the right trekking team members and reliable trekking agency, you can easily do the Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal during winter season too. In fact, winter season may offer you good scenery of mountains and hills covered in snow!
In comparison to various trekking routes of Nepal, Mardi Himal Trek route is one of the easiest ones. This doesn’t mean that you can do the trek with minimum physical fitness level. You will have to walk about 5 to 6 hours every day in this trip that includes walking uphill and downhill. Therefore, you must have good physical fitness level.
You need Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) to do the Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal. Nowadays, provision of Trekkers’ Information Management System (TIMS) is not in use but it may come in use later.
In our itinerary the highest point on the Mardi Himal Trek is 4000 m which is the altitude of Mardi Himal View Point. If you wish to go the the Mardi Himal Base Camp then the altitude is about 800 m high but the view is similar. Therefore, we recommend you to follow our itinerary and reach the Upper View Point by doing a morning hike from High Camp.
The trekking route of Mardi Himal Trek is relatively new. Therefore, there are limited options of accommodation in this route. Nowadays, there are enough tea houses and lodges in the trekking route where you can get good comfortable bed and hygienic food during the trek. Please remember that you may not get the attached bathroom and you may have to use the common toilet. The menu items include local dishes and some continental, Indian, and Chinese dishes too.
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Yes, it is possible to do the trek independently but it is not highly recommended. Please note that solo trekker gets into lots of troubles in terms of safety and finding proper lodging during the trek. The route is through green lush forest area. Therefore, it is not safe to trek solo!
Altitude sickness occurs from places beyond 2500 m. Therefore, you must not neglect this side as you will be spending overnight in places around 3500 m altitude. So, make sure that you have a travel insurance that has provision of emergency helicopter rescue. Overall, the trekking route is less likely to altitude sickness but you must be careful.
You can get to the starting point of the trek either by a private jeep or shared jeep. The Everest Trekking Routes will arrange for the transportation to the trail head from Pokhara and also from trail end place to Pokhara.
Yes, you can get the mobile network coverage on the trek. Inside the dense forests at certain areas you may not get the proper mobile coverage.
You can charge your electronic devices during the trek but you will have to pay extra. The cost of charging electronic devices is about 1 $ to 2 $ according to policy of tea houses.
Yes, you need to pay extra for hot drinking water and hot showers. The cost of a kettle of hot drinking water is about Nepalese Rs. 500 to Rs. 1500. As you trek higher the prices of drinking water increases. The cost of hot shower is about Rs. 200 to Rs. 400.
All inclusive cost of Mardi Himal Trek starts from 390 $ per person to 750 $ per person. The cost depends upon the kind of amenities and facilities that you need during the trek. If you are travelling to Pokhara by bus or road then the cost decreases but if you choose to travel to Pokhara by a flight then the cost increases.
Yes, Mardi Himal Trek is the best trek for beginner trekkers. Apart from this trekking trip, the journey of Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek of Annapurna region is also suitable for beginner trekkers.
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05/03/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
11/03/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
15/03/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
21/03/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
25/03/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
31/03/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
05/04/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
11/04/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
17/04/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
21/04/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
30/04/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
05/05/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
12/05/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
17/05/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
21/05/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
31/05/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
05/09/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
11/09/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
17/09/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
21/09/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 440 Per Person | |
27/09/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
05/10/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
11/10/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
17/10/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
25/10/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
31/10/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
05/11/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
17/11/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
21/11/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
27/11/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
03/12/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
11/12/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
17/12/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
21/12/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
27/12/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person | |
31/12/2025 | 05 Days | Available | USD 390 Per Person |
When it came to choosing a trekking company, I had many options. However, I began communicating with Everest Trekking Routes Ptd Ltd via Rabin Gurung, initially to inquire about the trip and discuss possible customizations to the standard itinerary. To my surprise, Rabin was prompt, accommodating, patient, and thoroughly responsive. This back-and-forth continued over two to three months, and his persistence and consistency left a strong impression. Meeting him in Kathmandu confirmed my confidence; he is genuinely committed, caring, and responsible.
Upon our arrival in Pokhara, we were introduced to my guide, Phul Gurung, whose professionalism and respect for client comfort and safety were evident from the start. Phul speaks good English, and we connected easily. He maintained a perfect balance, giving us space while always being attentive to our needs—a true testament to his understanding of client care. I would choose him again as my guide without hesitation, which speaks volumes about the trust he inspires. Our porter, Hau Re, did not speak English, but thanks to Phul and Jenisha, a young trainee guide who joined us, language was never a barrier. Hau Re’s strength and fitness were invaluable, especially when my son experienced discomfort at the 4500m base camp. At Phul’s direction, Hau Re shouldered him back to the rest camp, a gesture for which I am deeply grateful, as I couldn’t imagine my son managing the additional two-hour descent.
The 9-days trek to Machapuchare Base Camp (MBC) plus Poon Hill was breathtaking, with each day offering incredible highlights from Kande to MBC and back to Jhinu, Nayapul, and finally, Pokhara. Phul’s knowledge of the terrain, distances, lodges, and scenic viewpoints enriched the experience, bringing out the majesty of the landscape in ways I could never have anticipated. Though challenging, our journey was filled with unforgettable moments and stunning vistas that will stay with us forever. The camaraderie with our guide, porter, and young trainee guide made the trek not only safe but also exceptionally warm and memorable.
For other travelers, it’s worth noting a few points to enhance the experience. First, transportation is arranged separately by the trekking company with the service providers, as the company does not own its own vehicles—something to consider in terms of timing and coordination. Additionally, the quality of lodges varies in the mountains, so it helps to set personal expectations. We specifically requested certain lodge standards for some nights and were delighted by the accommodations provided. One lodge that stood out was the Himal Pani Guest House, an unexpected gem nestled in a remote, secluded spot. The family running this lodge made us feel completely at home, offering a warm and restful sanctuary.
This brings me back to Phul’s attentiveness; he truly understood our preferences and found ways to turn our spontaneous ideas into reality. My sincere gratitude goes to the entire team for making the MBC trek such a remarkable adventure. It was more than just a journey; it was a genuinely enriching experience.
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My family and I have just achieved our first time trekking through Mardi Himal route in 17-21 May 2024 with Everest Trekking Routes Ltd. Before trekking I did some Google searches and their website just popped up and impressed me with all the detailed information, clearly described everything I needed. Once I contacted them, I got speedy responses to all my questions and special requests on tourist bus booking. So, impressive…
During trekking, we have Sandesh as our guide. He is a nice and cheerful young guy. We looked at him like our son as he has about same age as our son and he called us uncle and aunty, we are like family. He took very good care of us in every detail. He mostly walked ahead of us but always stopped and waited for us when reached at junction to make sure we would not go to the wrong way while giving private space and time for us to enjoy photo and vdo taking. He well aware of our first time trekking, so no rush or no pressure from him, to make us felt comfortable. We are a group of three but he did not try to compose us in the same bedroom but let us select whether we could go with one or two rooms. He and our porter (Mr. Sanzy) built a fun atmosphere with their music and dance at the night camps. This is so fun. Even we trekked at the beginning of raining season, but we could capture a beautiful clear view when we reached the viewpoint. The last day he rescheduled a bit to make sure we could get a car back to Pokhara on time, good adjustment.
After trekking, we also spent a few days in Kathmandu for sightseeing and the company also provided complimentary airport pick up and delivery for us. This is so nice and impressive.
In overall, I’m very happy to select Everest Trekking Routes Ltd. for our trekking and THANK all of them to make our trip so wonderful and will be in our beautiful memory forever…
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This trek was a first for us and everything we hoped it would be. The hike itself is strenuous but doable for most, most days were finished by early afternoon which allowed time to relax and rest a little. The Rhododendrons were in full bloom as we got higher which made for a magical view. We woke at 4 am on the 4th day to make it to the summit for sunrise, it was awe-inspiring, we couldn’t have done it without the encouragement of our guide and porter too, if you have the time and resources, this is an incredible trip. Bring a sleeping bag as nights are frozen and wet toilet tissue will be your friend. Som and Bipin worked tirelessly to make sure we had a safe and adventurous time, we will certainly be back again.
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We were lucky to have Karma as our tour guide. A cheerful person who organized everything for us on-site and fulfilled every wish for us.
He guided us competently through the trekking tour with motivating and entertaining conversations and brought us closer to the Nepalese culture in song and dance.
He is special to us because he respects our safe space and boundaries and knows exactly when it is time to guide us or allow us to be alone. Karna is a problem solver and tackles problems when necessary. He took care of us when we were not feeling well due to altitude sickness, for example.
Honesty and openness were there from the beginning and were communicated openly, so we had no hidden costs at all.
So if you want to have an incredible and unforgettable trek we can only recommend Karna 100%.
He deserves all the happiness in this world. May he give you as much joy and experiences on the trip as he gave us!
We thank you from the bottom of our hearts for this unique experience!
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During the last days, I had the pleasure of trekking with Bale who is a very experienced, friendly, and attentive guide. He had a very good feeling for the right pace during the whole Trek.
I felt safe at all times and so he made it a perfect experience for me.
When I first had contact with Mr Sushil Gurung, he answered my questions quickly and kindly, offered me a pickup from the airport, and had good recommendations for getting the missing equipment.
In the end, I can’t imagine a better guide and trekking agency in Nepal’s Everest Trekking Routes.
Thank you very much for making my first Himalayan experience perfect.
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Very amazing trip. The organizer ( Rabin) was very helpful in planning the whole trip. Our guide Phul Bahadur Gurung and porter Aaita Bahadur Gurung were amazing. They made the trip very enjoyable and comfortable as best as it could be despite the off-season.
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Our guide and porter (Som & Sandesh) were really friendly and fun to be with during the entire trek. It made the hike more endurable and enjoyable. They were also helpful during the entire hike, checking in on us etc. The early 5 am morning hike up to the viewpoint was not the easiest as it was steps for close to 2 hours but our guide was patient and told us slowly, one step at a time which was comforting to hear. But the view at the top was really worth it.
One small note though was that we signed up for 5 day Mardi Himal trek but based on our fitness level (realizing we hike quite fast and relatively experienced), our guide decided to compress it to 4 day hike (after day 1 of the hike) which we only realized through our conversations with him. Would have appreciated him informing us. Not much major impact as the guide booked a hotel for us in Pokhara on the last day anyway. We now gained an extra day in the city! It is also a good thing for us now to explore more things but sad to leave the mountains earlier!
3-4 day hike is manageable for most people with average fitness level. We hiked about an average 6-7 hours for first 2 days with it stretching to about 8-9 hours on the last day at an average speed for relatively experienced hikers. 5 days will be recommended for those who want to take it really slow.
Otherwise, great experience with our guide and porter and the tour company. Thank you!
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With little to no knowledge or experience in trekking, Rabin Grung and his team provided me with great patience and support.
Special thanks to my brother, Som Gurung who made my trek so much more. comfortable and keeping me safe when ascending and descending.
The whole experience is totally awesome and truly recommended to trekking newbies
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Mardi Himal is a relatively new trek opened in Annapurna Sanctuary. Although it came as a backup solution for another trek we could not take because of bad weather, we had a great time. The views of Machhapuchhre in between the clouds were amazing and even though it did rain quite a bit the entire atmosphere was unforgettable.
For all this, we have to thank Dhansing Gurung, our guide, and the entire team from Everest Trekking Routes. Dhansing took very good care of us and throughout the entire trek was a very trusty, pleasant, and reliable presence.
Looking forward to our next trek in Nepal – for sure will be with Dhansing and the Everest Trekking Routes.
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Unforgettable Mardi Himal Trek
I had an unforgettable experience on my first solo trip to Nepal, completing the 5-day Mardi Himal trek. I’m incredibly grateful to Rabin and Sobit for making this journey so special. From the moment I arrived, Rabin gave me a warm welcome and took care of all the logistics. He even went out of his way to help me rebook my domestic flight after I made an error with my booking, which was a huge relief.
My guide, Sobit, was exceptional throughout the trek. He ensured that I was well looked after, managing all the hotel bookings, meals, and drinks. He explained the route clearly and was always encouraging. When I struggled towards the end, Sobit was incredibly supportive, offering a helping hand and doing everything he could to make sure I completed the trek.
The whole trek was perfectly organized, with a jeep and hotel arranged last-minute for the 4th night, just as I requested to finish the trek a day earlier. Sobit also took amazing photos of me along the way, capturing memories I’ll cherish forever.
Both Robin and Sobit are friendly, professional, and truly care about their guests. I would definitely choose them again for any future treks in Nepal!
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