Kande Elevation: 1770m

Forest Camp Elevation: 3050m

Elevation gain: 1280m

Trek duration: 7 hours

The stunning Mardi Himal trek begins with a scenic drive from Pokhara to Kande. The elevation gain will be massive with the drive as you’ll be ascending to 1770m from 822m. The thrilling journey will present you with the stunning beauty of the greenery landscapes, elevated hills, and glimpses of mountainous vistas. The journey will be alongside the thundering rivers of the Kaski district of Gandaki Province of Nepal. Along the way, you’ll sightsee cascading waterfalls and distinct settlements. Upon reaching the Kande, you’ll start your trekking journey from Kande to Forest Camp.

The mesmerizing trekking event will take you through a cluster of places like the Australian camp, Pothana, and Landruk. Australian Camp lies in Dhampus village and is situated at an altitude of 2065m above sea level. and is the perfect spot to spend time. This place offers you the stunning beauty of Pokhara, along with magical glimpses of Annapurna massifs. From there, you’ll continue your journey through lush rhododendron forests while also glimpsing the beauty of the Himalayas. Passing through the green forests, you’ll reach Pothana within about 1 hour. You’ll present your Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) at Pothana and move forward toward Forest Camp.

The trails then lead to lush forests and blooming rhododendron places. From there, you head for Deurali, where you’ll have your lunch by witnessing the outstanding beauty of the Himalayas. Moving forward, the journey will take you through forests again, and considering the case of your luck, you might also catch glimpses of wandering wild species like deer, Monkeys, Leopards, bears and more. After walking for a total of 7-8 hours, you’ll arrive at Forest Camp, where you’ll spend the night at one of the finest teahouses in the region. From Forest Camp, you can witness the stunning mountainous beauty and aerial beauty of Ghandruk, Chomrong, and Landruk.

Forest Camp Elevation: 3050m

High Camp Elevation: 3600m

Elevation gain: 550m

Trek duration: 7 hours

The trekking journey begins after your early morning breakfasts at Forest Camp. On this day, you’ll head towards the High Camp through the trails of forests and numerous village settlements. As you land your step forward, you’ll start to catch glimpses of Mardi Himal. With exploring the diverse flora and fauna of the region, the journey accompanies you with the clear and striking beauty of Mt. Machhapuchhre and the Annapurna range. As you pass through the trails of ascents and descents, you’ll begin to notice changes in landscapes as the alpine meadows replace the dense forests.

The first part of today's journey will present you with the beauty of blooming rhododendron forests, where you can hear birds chirping. Then, after 3 hours of walking through the trails of Mardi Himal Trek, you’ll arrive at a place called Low Camp. It is located at an altitude of 3035m, and this is a quaint village that provides you with the stunning beauty of Mt. Fishtail or Machhapuchhre. Low Camp also serves you with the excellent beauty of Mardi Himal and a bird' s-eye view of distinct settlements. From here, the journey stretches towards High Camp, and along the way, you’ll arrive at Badal Danda.

Badal Danda is an astounding place that will serve you with the stunning beauty of the Annapurna range. You’ll have your lunch here on the rooftop of the hotel, where you can savor delectable cuisines by witnessing the gigantic Annapurna massifs. After your lunch, you’ll continue your journey through the trails and arrive at High Camp in about 2 hours hike from Badal Danda. Upon arriving, you’ll explore the beautiful settlements of High Camp and spend the night at one of the finest teahouses in the place

High Camp Elevation: 3600m

Mardi Himal View Point: 4200m

Siding Elevation: 1750m

Pokhara Elevation: 822m

Trek duration: 9-10 hours

Drive duration: 3 hours

This is the last day of 3 days of Mardi Himal Trek and is also considered to be the toughest of the 3 days of the journey. On this day, after your early morning breakfast, you’ll embark on the trekking adventure to Mardi Himal Viewpoint. You’ll start your journey in the early morning to catch the stunning sunrise view. The major highlight of the trek arrives on this day when you’ll pass through stunning sightseeing places along the way that will serve you with breathtaking views of mountainous vistas. While the trails to the viewpoint are challenging, with steep ridges and gradual ascents and descents, the journey will keep you occupied by the stunning mountainous landscapes.

The pure beauty of nature will act as dopamine and adrenaline to your challenging journey. It is important to be equipped with necessary trekking gear like trekking boots and trekking poles to head for the Upper Viewpoint. As you will also be ascending in altitude of more than 4000m, it's important to maintain a steady pace during the trek and stay hydrated all the time. After walking for about 2 hours along the trails, you’ll arrive at Upper View Point, which will serve you with the unparalleled panoramic beauty of the Annapurna range, Mardi Himal, and Mt. Fishtail. Upon arriving, you’ll be left awestruck by the outstanding views of Sunrise, painting a golden glow upon the Himalayan vistas.

There are local teahouses present in this area, and you can enjoy the beauty of the region by sipping a cup of tea nearby. That is an incredible view of the Annapurna massifs, Mardi Himal, and other Himalayan landscapes. Following our breathtaking view from the Mardi Himal View Point, we follow the same trail all the way to High Camp. From there, you refuel yourself with delicious food, and then we head for Siding Village via Low Camp. Trekking poles are highly advised for this hike because the trails demand descending. We keep going through the forest of rhododendrons and finally arrive at Sidding which is situated on the mountain's crest. From Siding, you’ll bid farewell to the mesmerizing Himalayas and head to Pokhara with a drive carrying an unforgettable trekking experience.

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