Mardi Himal Trek
Overview
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240 hours
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Mardi Himal is an unseen gem and an unexplored trekking destination in Nepal. Lying south to one of the most popular trekking routes which is Annapurna Base Camp trail, not many has set their foot in the trail of Mardi. This trek can be a good route to trek because of less crowd during the favorable seasons unlike the other trails. You won’t be meeting tourists or trekkers frequently like in other treks. The major attractions of this trekking is Mardi Base Camp, the traditional Nepali village Landruk, the up close view of the mountains and the green luscious forest at Forest Camp.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Free Ace the Himalaya duffel/kit bag and sun hat (yours to keep)
Twin-share/double in a three-star hotel in Kathmandu (2 nights) and Pokhara (2 nights)
All government taxes, VAT, tourist service charges and official expenses
1 porter for two clients
Tourist bus between Kathmandu & Pokhara and tourist vehicle for Pokhara-Kande-Siding-Pokhara route
Permits for trekking
Down jacket & sleeping bag for the trek (to be returned)
Airport transfers
Airfare from Kathmandu - Lukla - Kathmandu
Licensed English-speaking trekking guide
Guesthouse accommodation during the trek in twin-share and dormitory rooms (5 nights)
Lunch and dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Travel insurance which covers emergency high-altitude rescue & evacuation
International airfare
Nepal entry visa
Alcoholic, hot and cold drinks
Personal trekking equipment
Tips for guide and driver (Tipping is expected)
Meeting and Pickup
Pickup points
Tribhuvan Airport
Kathmandu Nepal
What To Expect
Arrival in Kathmandu Airport (1,400 m)
Accommodations
Three-star hotel
Our airport representative will be receiving you at Tribhuvan International airport, Kathmandu. S/he will be displaying an “Ace the Himalaya” signboard outside the airport terminal. You will then be received and transferred to your respective hotel in our private tourist vehicle. Note: On the day of your arrival, there will be a pre-trek meeting. During the meeting we will introduce you to your trek leader/guide. Please seek this opportunity to ask questions about the trek. We will also supply you with our trek duffel bag and cap. For the meeting, please make sure you bring your passport, three copies of passport-size photos, and a readable copy of your travel insurance policy. We will ask you to sign a legally binding trip form as well as a non-liability disclaimer.
Drive to Pokhara by a Tourist Bus - 7 Hours
Accommodations
Three-star hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
An early morning drive on a tourist bus takes you to Pokhara, the city of lakes. Pokhara is at a distance of 200 km from Kathmandu. It takes almost 6-7 hours to reach to this beautiful city. The drive will give you an opportunity to have a look at the beauty of flora, fauna, the diverse demography, beautiful mountain ranges, the raging Trishuli, Marshyangdi Rivers and plenty of rivulets along the way. As soon as you reach Pokhara, you will be transferred to a hotel.
Drive to Kande - 1 hour and Trek to Australian Base Camp (2060 m) - 3 hours
Accommodations
Guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After breakfast we head out for Kande on a jeep. The drive to Kande where our trek begins is of 1 hour. As we reach there, we begin our trek on the beautiful trail and walk upwards to the Australian Base Camp for about 3 hours. Australian Camp is a beautiful village best known, where on a clear day you can see an unobstructed view of the Himalayan Mountains of Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu range and also beautiful green hills.
Trek to Forest Camp (2600 m) - 6 to 7 hours
Accommodations
Guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After breakfast in the morning, we head out to reach Forest Camp which will take almost 6 to 7 hours of walk. The trail is slightly downhill from Base Camp to Pothana (1950 m) and again ascends to Deurali (2100 m). At Deurali there is a signboard pointing towards right saying “Forest Camp”. This will be the path we follow to reach the destination. The trail enters a quiet jungle of oak trees, maples, rhododendrons etc. After walking for few more hours, we reach Forest Camp.
Trek to Low Camp (3050 m) - 6 to 7 hours
Accommodations
Guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
After walking a steep climb for about few hours, we are out of the forest and onto a grassy ridge. The ridge is sometimes full of snow. The mountains seem to grow closer to you as you walk towards the Low Camp. After walking for around 6 to 7 hours you reach Low Camp at the afternoon. Enjoying a good sip of tea, you can acclimatize and capture the best views of the up close Annapurna South and Mt. Machhapuchhre.
Trek to High Camp (3900 m) – 4 to 5 hours
Accommodations
Guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
We wake up early this day for the beautiful view of sunrise through the mountains. After early breakfast, we head on to the trekking trails. We walk on the grassy ridges which during winters are filled with snow. The trail ascends throughout the walk up to the High Camp. We walk above the tree line and the temperature reduces along the path. After walking for almost 4 to 5 hours, we finally reach High Camp.
Trek to Upper View Point (4,250 m) –-2.5 hrs / Base Camp (4,500m) - 4 hrs and Trek to Low Camp (3,050 m) - 6 to 7 hrs
Accommodations
Guesthouse
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
DINNER
Dinner
Today we wake up early in the morning and walk for few hours to reach the Upper view point or Mardi Himal Base Camp. The view of the Annapurna Sanctuary can be clearly seen. The panoramic views of South face of Mt. Annpaurna, Himchuli and Machhapuchhre (Mt Fishtail) is truly rewarding. It’s time to experience the accomplishment of our journey to Mardi Himal base Camp. After spending few hours here, we return back to the High Camp for breakfast. After having lunch and resting for some time at High camp, we walk down for 2 hours and reach Low Camp.
Trek to Sidhing (1,700 m) – 5 hrs and Drive back to Pokhara - 3 hrs
Accommodations
Three-star hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
LUNCH
Lunch
Pokhara
Today is the last day of trekking. We start our day with a descent down the trail to Sidhing village added with the drastic change in elevation. After walking for around five hours we will reach Sidhing where we stop for lunch. Then, we drive back to Pokhara in 4WD jeep. Upon reaching Pokhara, we celebrate the successful trek to the Mardi Himal.
Drive back to Kathmandu by a Tourist Bus - 7 hours
Accommodations
Three-star hotel
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
DINNER
Dinner
Farewell dinner in a Nepali restaurant with cultural performances
Kathmandu
We head out for Kathmandu in a tourist bus. Enjoying the last glimpse of the beautiful Himalayas, we return back to Kathmandu. The journey will be of 7 total hours. Upon arrival at Kathmandu, our representative will meet and transfer you back to the hotel. In the evening we will have a farewell dinner in a traditional Nepalese restaurant with cultural performances.
Transfer toInternational Airport for Your Final Flight Departure
Food and Drinks
BREAKFAST
Breakfast
The trip ends, our Airport Representative will drop you to the Kathmandu international airport for your flight departure from Nepal.
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Reviews
13 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Mardi Himal Trek with a Fantastic Team!
sarahschurti,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had an incredible experience on the Mardi Himal Trek, thanks to Ishwor and Ramesh. They were knowledgeable, supportive, and made the journey feel safe, fun, and truly special. The views were stunning, and the team’s energy and care made all the difference. Always smiling, always looking out for us. Highly recommend trekking with them if you’re heading to Nepal! Dherai dherai dhanyabaad🙌🏻🙏🏻
What a nice trekking
Pascadel,
Nov 10, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Beautiful views and nice trip. Our guide Rajan and the sherpas Suka and Bizal made this experience amazing! Good moments shared together, thank you 🙏🏻
Wonderful Marti Himal trek with Ace The Himalayas
Michael V,
Apr 11, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Just finished my first trek with Ace. What a terrific experience! My guide, Deepak Neupane, was awesome. I felt totally safe and secure with him leading me. He was responsive to my requests and needs, setting a pace that was comfortable and pointing out features of the amazing landscape as we walked. I hope to try another trek with Ace The Himalayas in the future.
Magical Mardi Himal
Voyage13642504601,
Oct 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00A fantastic trip through the jungle / forest on the first 2 days and then up to the view point at sunset for the most amazing views! Our guide Ishwor was amazing, telling us everything about Nepal & really looked after us throughout the whole journey. We experienced more than just the trek. Ishwor showed us the kindness of Nepali people, culture, traditions, and food. We will definitely come back for another adventure!
Magical Mardi himal trek
Voyage13642504601,
Oct 12, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a fantastic time, walking through the jungle / forest and then up from high camp to the view point. Our guide Ishwor was brilliant and took great care of us through out the entire trip. We experienced more than just the trek. Ishwor showed us the kindness of Nepali people, culture, traditions, and great food. We will definitely return for another great adventure.
Mardi Himal wanderful trek.
JuliaTeng,
Dec 26, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mardi Himal trek is a wanderful trek, it not difficult. Each day we walk around 5 to 6 hours. We start the trek from Phedi, trek 4 to 5 hours and stay overnight at Deurali. Next day we start trek to Forest Camp and continue to High Camp. We stay 2 days at High Camp. From here you can view Annanpurna and Machhapuchhre (fishtail). The next day the journey begins early, continue up to an altitude of 4500m to viewpoint and based camp. Enjoy the beautiful mountains and scenery. Next morning we trek down to Sidhing from high camp its take about 6 to 7 hours. From Sidhing take 2 hour drive back to Pokhara and end our trek.
Great company with a great service. You are in good hands!
JekylHiker,
Nov 4, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent trip, well managed by Ace. Ace was very adaptable. You are committing to things far away when you sign up, that you dont know "how does it work." But Ace keeps you informed on what to do and also was able to make changes as was needed. Krish, our guide was FANTASTIC--kind, knowledgeable, client focused, and a leader. He is helpful to we trekkers, the staff at the tea houses, and the porters. He's also charming and funny. I have travelled a lot and found a level of comfort and a sense of "he's got us covered, we are ok and taken care of." Also, like the Ace management, he was adaptable and could make changes as necessary to elements of our hike. He also introduced us to other guides (he seems to know everyone) and they all seemed to be knowledgeable, and client focused. We were lucky to have great weather, making the hike easier, but it is a very accessible hike to anyone who can (and wants to do!) a lot of stairs! The scenery was fantastic and the experience in meeting Nepalese people was rich. We enjoyed all of the conversations and chances to learn about things in Nepal. Great company with a great service.
Adventure of a lifetime
W1531KTrebeccaw,
Nov 3, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was my first trek and was so happy that my friend and I chose to go with Ace. It was an adventure of a lifetime, primarily because of the excellent guidance of our guide Krish. He made sure that our group was always safe and was comfortable. He seemed to be working constantly to ensure that we were okay. I loved the opportunity to meet many other trekkers, especially the Nepalese students that were also on the trail during that time.
Beautiful trek
douglassZ9101AL,
May 16, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I did Mardi Himal after the Annapurna Circuit (also with Ace). The trek was stunning, and was a fantastic addition to the Circuit. I am sure it would also work well as a standalone trek. Ace as a company was superb. They were flexible throughout and very easy to communicate with. Dipak, my guide, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable of the surrounding mountains and terrain, and was great fun outside of trekking hours. Because we were acclimatised to altitude by the time we did the Mardi Himal trek, we could push each day and he was very willing to keep going - as a result we did the trek in two days.
A gem of an experience
LoveTravel257723,
Apr 6, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We trekked to Mardi Himal for 10 days. Our guide, Ram, and our porter, Kismat, we’re so attentive and patient. They took care of everything for us on this trip, every last detail was thought out and cared for. There were hardly any other tourists on this trek which made the experience even more memorable. I’d highly recommend Ram and Kismat, their attention to detail was superb.
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