Mardi Himal trek can be completed within the frame of 8 to 10 days with the maximum altitude of around 4500m is very much suitable for the beginner trekkers from getting habituated to a higher environment in a short period of time to have seen and rejoiced by the presentation of the great Annapurna extension. Yes, Mardi Himal trek to its base camp at the bottom of Mardi Himal is a recently opened trekking trail laid on the other side of one the most famous trekking trail of Nepal that is Annapurna Base Camp trail. However, this route has not been able to welcome a lot of trekkers and still remained unexplored to many. One could run hands over the serenity of the verdurous of rhododendron woods all throughout the trek and typical Nepali villages of Magar and Gurung community mostly inhabiting the region can be a wonderful journey. On top of that the view of the Mardi Himal, stunning
Macchapuchre (Fishtail) and the whole of Annapurna Massif are the most rewarding and the ultimate goal of the trek. Autumn is considered as the best season for this trek because the aftermath of monsoon leaves the region at full bloom of rhododendron flowers and greeneries and the onset of autumn is a perfect balance in climate and its scenery.

Altitude, distance and trekking times are all approximate.
Basic information

Geography ------------------  Mountains/countryside/forests/villages

• Day 01 Kathmandu to Pokhara (flight), drive to Kande and trek to Deurali (2100m)

   
  Flight time: 25 mins Driving time: 1 hr
  Trekking time: 4 hrs
  
  We fly over to Pokhara and from there we board a public bus or jeep and drive to Kande where from we will start our trek to Deurali. We start walking uphill through jungles path to Australian camp and stop for a lunch.  We then continue moving upwards through the similar route with amazing scenery around of mountains like Machhapuchre (Fishtail) known as holy mountain where climbing is prohibited, and others all the way up to Deurali.

   

• Day 02 Deurali to Forest camp (3050m)

  Trekking time: 6 hrs
  
  We have to walk at a gradual up at the beginning till Saure Danda, after which we are to make an ascent for about 3 hours, slow and steady pace through the middle of rhododendron forest with beautiful sceneries around as we fire up for the Forest Camp.

   

• Day 03 Forest camp to High camp (3900m)

  Trekking time: 6 hrs
  
  Today we trek along the Mardi himal ridge, can get to see number of birds including Danphe (National Bird of Nepal) as we go through the jungle we also see Mt Annapurna south and Huinchuli that serves as the crown of today’s trek. We keep marching ahead up to High camp.

   

• Day 04 High camp to Mardi Himal Base camp (4500m)

  Trekking time: 4 hrs
  
  Today we start slow and after the breakfast, because it’s the shortest trek of our journey. As we move up we can see a number of cattle like yaks, sheep and goats grazing because the pastures is good in this region. The view at the base camp is stunningly beautiful. One gets to witness the grandeur of the whole Annapurna chain with amazing sceneries of the hills and the rhododendron jungles below as the climax of this trek.

   

• Day 05 Base camp to Forest camp(3050m)

  Trekking time: 6 to 7 hrs
  
  Today we rise early to catch the glimpse of the sunrays rising over the Himalaya and feel and embrace the nature at its best. We will then start moving down to forest camp through the same route as we made before as we come near to ending our short and sweet trip.

   

• Day 06 Forest camp to Pokhara (820m)

  Trekking time: 5 hrs 
  Driving time: 1 and half hrs
  
  We will retrace back to Deurali and to Pothana where from we will switch our trail and start heading left towards Dhampus instead of Australian camp as in the beginning. From Pothana we will walk down along the terraced farm lands and villages to Dhampus. We ride now for about an hour and a half to Pokhara.

   

• Day 07 Pokhara to Kathmandu

  Flight time: 25 min’s
  Drive time: 6 to 7 hrs

  We fly or drive as per our choice and convenient back to Kathmandu.