Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek - 13 days
Mardi Himal Trek
At a Glance
Duration
13 Days
Trip Grade
Easy
Country
Nepal
Maximum Altitude
4200m
Starts
Kathmandu / Pokhara
Ends
Pokhara / Kathmandu
Group Size
Up to 10 Pax
Activities
Trekking
Best Time
September - December, January - June
Mardi Himal Trek - 13 days Itinerary
Day
1
Kathmandu arrival day
Your Mardi Himal trek begins upon landing at the Tribhuvan International Airport. At the arrivals gate, our representatives will welcome you and arrange a smooth transfer to your hotel. After checking into your Thamel hotel, you will meet your guide for a quick gear check to ensure you are well prepared for the Annapurna adventure.
Day
2
Kathmandu valley Sightseeing
Today, you can explore Kathmandu’s UNESCO sites, including Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, and Kathmandu Durbar Square. We recommend wearing comfortable, easy-to-remove slip-on shoes today, as you must take them off frequently when entering sacred temple grounds. It's also a day to be prepare trip for next day and to join Dinner at Nepali Cultural Restrorant in the evening.
Day
3
Kathmandu - Pokhara - Australian Camp
The day begins with a quick flight to Pokhara. For the best views of the mountains, request a seat on the right side of the plane. From Pokhara, you will take a jeep along the mountain highway to Kade, your trailhead.
The initial walk from Kade is a gentle warm-up along the village, jungle. It would your first day trek that can make your feel toff but not really big distance to Hotel for overnight. The Australian Camp is femous for Panoramit Mountain views.
Day
4
Australian Camp - Forest Camp
It's a day trek from Austrian Camp to Patana Check Post, Pitam Deurali, with many tea shops along the trail, including the scenic opening segment of the Mardi Himal Trek in the Annapurna region. It's approximately 8 km and takes 4 to 5 hours on foot. Around 2500m high, the forest camp is a beautiful spot for an overnight. Nice hotel, lodges are available. Rhododendron and other mixed trees, the forest makes a day hike cool during the day if sunny.
Day
5
Forest Camp to Badal Danda
The trek from Forest Camp to Rest Camp, Low Camp, and Badal Danda is not a big day. It's approximately 5.5 km and takes 4 to5 hours to walk due to the uphill on higher elevations. Low Camp is a good place for a lunch stop, and continue to Badal Danda for the overnight. Badal Danda is a great place to see 360-degree views. The problem is dryness due to hilltops and a lack of sufficient water sources. The hotel organizer manages the drinking water with difficulty.
Day
6
Badal Danda - Mardi High Camp
The trek from Badal Danda to Mardi High Camp is 4km. It depends on you to rest, just walk around, or hike; continue up to the viewpoint for evening views. It would depend on the weather forecast and your health condition at high elevations. Either way, you're up to view point for sunset or not. You could see nice views from every different point from the High Camp. It's 7km to View point and return down to high camp from High Camp. Nice lodges are available on the Mardi Himal Trek.
Day
7
Mardi High Camp - View Point - Hotel - Siding
It's a trek up to Mardi viewpoint early in the morning. After a fun trip, enjoying the views, the trip returns to the hotel for breakfast and continues to descend to Badal Danda, Low Camp, and continues to descend to the top of Siding village for overnight. It's a big day to descend, which can make your knees weak, but very nice place for an overnight.
Day
8
Siding village to Lwang
It's a trek up to Ghalel and Luwang villages, exploring Gurung culture, their habitation, farms, and natural scenery. Ghalel is a good place to have Dal Bhat with homestay facilities. Their houses and settlements around look interesting and nice. We can have a full experience of homestay services at Luwang village.
Day
9
Lwang - Pokhara
It's nice to walk around Luwang villages, visit the tea garden after breakfast, and then drive to Pokhara after lunch at Luwang. Exploring Gurung culture, their habitation, farms, and natural scenery is beautiful here in Lwang village.
Day
10
Pokhara Sightseeing
It's a day to have breakfast of your choice and take a day hike to the World Peace Pagoda, Mahadev Statue, David Fall, and return to Lakeside across Phewa Lake by boat, including a visit to Baraha Temple. It's good to start around 8 am to avoid the hot sun to up hill in mid-day. Lake side visit, shopping, and tasting food at different restaurants would be a good experience at the end.
Day
11
Pokhara - Kathmandu by Tourist Bus
It's day to Tourist bus station early morning and drive to Kathmandu. It takes 6-7 hours dive which always depends on divers , road situation. The stop to make breakfast, Lunch and coffee break frequently.
Day
12
Kathmandu free day
Today, you can explore Bhaktapur, Patan Durbar Square, which is listed on UNESCO sites. We recommend wearing comfortable, easy-to-remove slip-on shoes today, as you must take them off frequently when entering sacred temple grounds. You also can fly Everest Tour by Mountain Flight in the morning. It takes an hour round trip flight.
Day
13
Departure to home
It's departure day to go home, as your international flight time. We organized transportation to the airport for you. Hotel check-out time is 12:30 AM. We can negotiate with the hotel manager to use the room a little longer, as much as possible. It depends on their hotel guests' movement around.
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Cost Details
Includes
13 Day Mardi Himal Trek Cost
The total cost of the 13 Day Trek to the Mardi Himal Trek starts from USD 1155 and varies according to your group size. Variations in the price can also result when you customize your own itinerary, making changes such as hotel upgrades, add-ons, extra nights in Kathmandu, or no porter required for the trek, which can increase or decrease the overall cost.
The price shown below is our standard price for the 13 day itinerary of the Mardi Himal Trek. Everything included and excluded within this package is mentioned below.
| 2-4 pax | USD1355 |
| 5 - 10 Pax | USD 1175 |
What is Included in this Trek Package?
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All necessary Transportation
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For 4 nights, 3-star level Hotel accommodation on a breakfast basis in Kathmandu
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For 2 nights, a tourist-standard hotel in Pokhara, on a breakfast basis
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Car or bus for Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
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Kathmandu to Pokhara for both ways domestic airfare
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Hotel accommodation during the trek
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Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea and coffee during the trek for the guest
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Expenses for an experienced, English-speaking guide (salary, food, accommodation, and insurance)
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One porter for two clients' backpacks (total load up to 22kilograms only)
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Trekking permits (TIMS)
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Annapurna Conservation (ACAP) fee
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Welcome or farewell dinner in a Nepali cultural restaurant
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Trekking map, Sun Hat, and duffle bag, each per person
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Medical assistance
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Service fee, staff insurance, and equipment
Excludes
- Clients' International flight costs
- Food during the stay in Kathmandu
- City Guide and sightseeing entrance fees,
- Wi-Fi and battery charging fees during the trip
- Luxury Hotel, if required on the trip, a Heli rescue, or a Charter flight
- Guide and porter tips
- Arrival visa $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, and $125 for 90 days
(Note: Bring exact change in USD cash for the arrival visa
Essential Information
What is Included in this Trek Package?
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All necessary Transportation
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For 4 nights, 3-star level Hotel accommodation on a breakfast basis
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For 2 nights, a tourist standard Hotel in Pokhara, and on a breakfast basis
- Kathmandu Valley sightseeing
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Kathmandu to Pokhara for both ways domestic airfare
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Hotel accommodation during the trek
-
Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner with tea and coffee during the trek for the guest
-
Expenses for an experienced, English-speaking guide (salary, food, accommodation, and insurance)
-
One porter for two clients' backpacks (total loads up to 22kilograms only)
-
Trekking permits (TIMS)
-
Annapurna Conservation (ACAP) fee
-
Welcome or farewell dinner in Nepali cultural restaurant
-
Trekking map, Sun Hat, and duffle bag, each per person
-
Medical assistance
-
Service fee, staff insurance, and equipment
What is Excluded in this Trek Package?
- Clients' International flight costs
- Food during the stay in Kathmandu
- City Guide and sightseeing entrance fees,
- Wi-Fi and battery charging fees during the trip
- Luxury Hotel, if required on the trip, a Heli rescue, or a Charter flight
- Guide and porter tips
- Arrival visa $30 for 15 days, $50 for 30 days, and $125 for 90 days
(Note: Bring exact change in USD cash for the arrival visa)
Trek Benefits
● Sleeping bag, down jacket, and duffel bag provided if you do not have your own.
● Free excess luggage storage at the Advent Himalaya Treks store for the duration of the trek.
When is the Best Time for the Ghorepani and Mardi Himal Trek 2026/2027?
To get the absolute most out of this diverse trail, spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the most reliable conditions.
Spring transforms the lower sections around Ghorepani into vibrant shades of red and pink rhododendrons. The weather is pleasantly warm, though late afternoon clouds can roll in. Starting your daily hikes early ensures you get the crispest morning mountain views, avoiding any chances of afternoon showers.
Autumn is the ultimate trekking season. You will find crystal clear skies and unparalleled visibility of the Annapurna range. During this season, the trails are dry, and the temperatures are comfortable for steady ascents.
Winter treks are possible, but the heavy snow near the 4,500-meter Mardi Viewpoint can make the steep ridges slippery and challenging.
How Difficult is the Ghorepani and Mardi Himal Trek? Who can go on this Trek?
The Ghorepani and Mardi Himal Trek is a moderate trek. If you have good physical fitness and good morale, this journey can be completed with ease.
The 16-day Ghorepani and Mardi Himal Treks is suitable for:
● Active travelers with a solid level of cardiovascular fitness who can hike between five and seven hours daily across the diverse Himalayan terrain.
● Seasoned mountain enthusiasts and ambitious beginners with strong mental resilience.
● Adventure seekers with good health and no major respiratory issues, with a few weeks of pre-trek training.
What Should I Pack for the Ghorepani and Mardi Himal Trek?
Prepare to tackle diverse climatic conditions and alpine terrain. Here is a list of necessary gear and equipment for your 16-day adventure:
Head and Face Protection
● High SPF Sunscreens and Lip Balm with SPF
● UV Protection Sunglasses
● Sun Hat and Woolen Beanie
● Buff or Neck Gaiter
Body Clothing
● Moisture-wicking Base Layers
● Fleece or Down Mid-Layers
● Waterproof and Windproof Outer Layer Shell
● Waterproof and Insulated Down Jacket
Lower Body and Footwear
● Wool or Synthetic Hiking Socks and Thicker Thermal Socks
● Stiff-soled, waterproof trekking boots
● Comfortable Shoes or Sandals for camp
Hand Protection
● Thin Inner Gloves
● Waterproof and Insulated Outer Gloves
Essential Trekking and Safety Gear
● Large Duffel Bag (Company provides) and Good Daypack
● Sleeping Bag rated to -10°C
● Trekking Poles
● Headlamp with extra batteries
● Water Bottle or Hydration Bladder (1 to 2 liters) with purification tablets or filter
● Personal First-Aid Kit (Diamox, blister bandages, pain relievers)
● Toiletries (Toothbrush, toothpaste, biodegradable soap, quick-dry towel, toilet paper, sanitizer, wet wipes)
● Power Bank and Portable Charger (Batteries drain much faster in the cold air at High Camp, so keep your power bank wrapped in a spare sock inside your pack)
Travel Insurance
- It is nice to have good travel insurance that covers trip cancellations, delays, and lost baggage.
- It needs to cover Medical insurance, high-altitude trekking coverage up to 6,000m. Standard travel insurance often excludes trekking above certain elevations.
- It needs to cover Emergency Evacuation. In case of altitude sickness or injury, evacuation from remote areas can be extremely costly without good insurance.
- It needs to cover accident & injury, protect against trekking - related accidents, includes hospitalization and treatment costs in Nepal or abroad.
- It needs to cover repatriation. Ensure safe return home in case of serious medical emergencies.
Key Pips
- Check the Policy altitude limit for what cover
- Verify Helicopter Evacuation is included
- Keep on pockets, carry a printed copy of your insurance policy
- Buy insurance before flying to Nepal
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