il was far away from trekkers, it was so due to its remoteness, wilderness, lack of proper trails, and also due to almost no accommodation facilities. It was some sort of unsettled area in the Annapurna region.
Now, the story has changed and the story is a myth for trekkers. Due to its easy accessibility, less time-consuming, and magnificent viewpoint to explore the wide ranges of Annapurna, the Mardi Base Camp trail is becoming popular among national as well as international trekkers.
With a well-maintained trekking trail, rest point, notice board, and sufficient tea houses and lodges Mardi Himal is no longer a remote, wilderness trekking destination.
Locals with the support of the government and the Tourism Board of Nepal have done sufficient enough to maintain the trail for the safety of trekkers. Now, trekkers missing in the Mardi Himal trail is a far cry myth that was once a reality.
Short Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is a pious and pristine journey into the base camp of Mardi Himal (4500M). This Mardi Himal trail has multiple diversions for trekkers; it can be extended to Annapurna Base Camp, the Ghorepani-Poonhill trek, and also to the Ghorepani-Ghandruk Trek through Landruk.
With multiple possibilities, Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek is an awesome trail through the meadows into the deep green forest, rich in vegetation, flora, and fauna.
Short Mardi Base Camp Trek will enable you to explore the massif views of Mt. Annapurna (8,091 meters / 26, 546 feet), Machhapuchre (6,997 meters /22, 957 feet), Hiuchuli, Gangapurna, Mount Mardi (5,587 meters /18,330 Feet) and many more.
This moderate Mardi Himal Short Trek can be one of the best choices for many trekkers who want to explore the Annapurna region of Nepal in a short period and also for those who would prefer to step at the altitude of 4,500 meters which is the base camp of Mardi Himal for the magnificent 360° panoramic views of Himalayas.
Discover Altitude has numerous alternative trekking routes in the Annapurna region of Nepal. If you are interested in Mardi Himal Trek in a more relaxing way with your friends, and family members including children and senior citizens, your alternative option can be the Mardi Himal Trek.
Short Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Difficulty Level
Hike to Base Camp of Mardi Himal is an easy-going short trek into the Himalayas of Nepal; taking you to the highest altitude of 4500 meters. Mardi Trek starts from Pokhara, also known as the gateway to Annapurna Base Camp. As Mardi Himal itself lies in the Annapurna Himalayan range, trekkers need to reach Pokhara for the entire journey to Mardi Himal. This can either be done by flight or by Bus/Car/Jeep to reach the starting poin, if you are in Kathmandu.
Mardi view point is a moderate trek that can be accomplished within 4 days from Pokhara but this will be a bit challenging and hectic for beginners. So, for thefirst time trekkers, adding a day or more will be a relaxing way to trek Mardi Base Camp.
If trekkers' fitness level is average, they can complete Mardi Himal Base Camp in a comfortable way within 5-6 days. To speak the truth, the Mardi Himal Trek's difficulty is determined by the number of days a trekker wants to complete the Mardi Himal Trek via Pokhara.
However, the trail is an easy going uphill. Trekking through the villages and forest, exploring the magnificent vista you will easily reach the Base Camp of Mardi Himal.
Short Mardi Himal Trek Highlights:
- A peaceful journey into the lap of Mardi Himal with a wide range of Annapurna massif
- Less time consuming and adventurous trek
- Trek through the deep green forest into the Himalayas
- Experience the living rural life of Nepal
- Stunning flight to Pokhara with majestic views of the Himalayas
- Explore Pokhara the ‘city of lakes’
Mardi Himal Short Trekking Route
Mardi Himal Short Trek starts from Pokhara with a short drive leads us towards Kade or Phedi (starting point) which is just a 40-minute drive from Pokhara. Ascending uphill to the Australian camp, trekkers can enjoy their lunch with the majestic views of the Himalayas and the city far away. Further, passing through the forest you will reach Pothana, a small beautiful village with beautiful hotels and lodges.
Pothana is the entry point of Annapurna Conservation Area, so you need to verify your permit before heading towards Pitam Deurali.
Pitam Deurali is one of the popular overnight camps for trekkers, you pass by Pitam Deurali further towards Forest Camp and Low Camp through alpine, oak, and rhododendron forest for overnight stay.
The very next day you will be hiking all the way uphill but with splendid views of the Himalayas, farmland, valleys, etc towards high camp. High Camp is the last overnight camp for the entire Mardi Himal Trek.
From High Camp, trekkers start their early journey for the sunrise view of the Mardi Himal Base Camp. The top viewpoint of the Mardi Base Camp provides a glimpse of 360° panoramic views of the wide range of snow-covered Himalayas.
Descend towards High Camp for your breakfast and hike towards Siding Village for an overnight stay. Siding village is a popular Gurung settlement area around Mardi Trek with a diverse rural cultural lifestyle and the very next day, hike towards Pokhara or take a jeep to Pokhara for your overnight stay.
Thus, the Mardi Himal Base Camp Excursion Short Route can either be from Phedi or Kade and can be ended on either way. However, if you want to extend your trek towards other areas of the Annapurna Region, you can descend towards Landruk or Ghandruk.
The trekking route mentioned above to the Mardi Himal Base Camp is an easy trail but the overnight camp may vary from trekking package to package. To arrange the Mardi Himal Trekking route packages, please feel free to contact Discover Altitude.
Mardi Base Camp Trek Package
There are numerous Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Packages and further can be customized or Tailor-made depending upon numerous factors, such as; group size, age, physical fitness level, a restricted time frame for travelers, budget, trek starting point, etc
To accomplish Base Camp Mardi Himal, first trekkers need to reach Pokhara from Kathmandu because Pokhara lacks an international airport. If trekkers want to accomplish the entire Mardi Himal Trek in a short period then it will take 4 days which is a minimum.
This will start from Pokhara and end in Pokhara, and further if trekkers want to accomplish the same Mardi Himal Trek in a more relaxing and exploring way it takes 6 days via Pokhara.
However, one best point for the Short Mardi Himal Trek is you can extend the trail towards other areas of the Annapurna Region. This includes Ghorepani-Poon Hill or Annaprua Base Camp.
We recommend trekkers go through two very popular Mardi Himal Trekking Packages available with Discover Altitude, this can further be customized according to travelers' interests. Mardi Himal Trek 6 Days and Mardi Himal Base Camp
Cost for the Short Mardi Himal Trek
Short Mardi Himal Trek which is also a short hike into the base of Mardi Himal is one of the popular off-the-beaten trails in the Annapurna region of Nepal. Trekking into the Mardi Himal Base Camp mainly starts from Pokhara with three separate permit requirements, which are the TIMS Permit, Local VDC Permits and the Annapurna Conservation Area Permit.
Including all this, Short Mardi Trek can be completed with a limited budget of 400 USD with all the permits, accommodations, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and also a trekking guide.
However, the average range of budget may vary according to the starting point of the trek which can be either Pokhara or Kathmandu, and also the number of days for the trek, for further confirmation please feel free to contact Discover Altitude.
Advantage of Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal Trek is an easy and exotic destination for any trekkers, as the trail is newly opened, so fewer trekkers are familiar with the trail and dare to trek. Despite all this, Mardi Himal is an adventurous trekking destination, it is filled with majestic diversity of flora and fauna along with diverse communities and cultures.
The trail to Mardi Himal starts taking you through a dense forest of pine, oak, and rhododendrons, with wildlife like Langur, Leopard, deer, etc. trekking through solitude trail into the wild, passing by villages and the lifestyle of people will be a fascinating advantage. Moreover, as the trail is new to the world, trekkers can enjoy homestay facilities in a local ethnic village.
Further, extending towards the north with less vegetation, trekkers can enjoy the pious view of the Himalayas, village, landscape, forest, and city far away.
This Mardi Himal Trek will take you to the highest altitude of 4500 meters making a 360° panoramic viewpoint of the entire Annapurna Himalayan ranges. Moreover, during the winter trekkers can enjoy snowfall covering the trail.
Thus, we can say Mardi Base Camp Trek is full of adventure and culture is a short spane of time.
Permits Required for Mardi Himal Short Hiking
Trekking in any part of Nepal is an easy task but the important thing required is a permit or a couple of permits depending upon the region trekkers prefer to trek. One common permit that is applicable in all the trekking regions of Nepal is the TIMS Permit, which is applicable everywhere you trek but other permits may be applied depending upon the region and also the areas.
This may vary accordingly, normally all the regions with the Himalayas are the conserved areas in Nepal with different names according to the highest mountains of that particular region.
Thus, Short Mardi Himal Treks falls upon Annapurna Conservation Areas, this makes trekkers to take a permit of Annapurna Conservation Areas mainly known as ACAP Permit along with a TIMS Permit which is mandatory for all trekkers and a Local VDC Permit.
TIMS Permit costs Rs. 2000 (USD 20). On the other hand, ACAP permits cost Rs. 3000 (USD 30) and Local VDC Permits Cost Rs. 500 (USD 5). These permits are applicable for all the Annapurna region of Nepal but for single entry only. So, with the same permit you can extend your trek to the other areas of the Annapruna Region.
