Destination
Annapurna Region, Nepal
Region
Annapurna Region
Trip Grade
Grade 3: Hard/challenging
Accommodation
Tea House
Total Distance
70 km
Start / End Point
Kathmandu/Kathmandu
Durations
12 days
Max. Altitude
5587m/18331ft
Meals Included
Breakfast,Lunch,Dinner
Group Size
above 1 pax
Best Season
March to May/sept to Nove
Activity per day
6 hrs
Transportation
Hiking/Drive/flight
Trip Highlights
Mardi Himal is a less-explored peak, offering a more solitary and peaceful climbing experience compared to well-known routes like Annapurna Base Camp.
The climbing route is considered less technical, making it suitable for climbers with moderate experience and a good level of fitness.
The peak was officially categorized as a climbing peak by the Nepal Mountaineering Association (NMA), further solidifying its appeal to adventurous climbers.
From the summit, you'll be rewarded with panoramic views of the Annapurna range, including Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Gangapurna, Hiunchuli, and other majestic peaks.
The trek itself offers glimpses of these peaks throughout the route, especially from viewpoints like Mardi Himal Base Camp and the High Camp.
The summit also provides a closer look at the rugged southwest face of Machhapuchhre, separating the peak from a col at 5,200 meters.
The trek leads through a variety of landscapes, including dense rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and rugged high-altitude terrain.
You'll traverse across valleys, streams, and rivers, and even experience the unique local culture and traditions of the Gurung and Magar people.
The trail offers opportunities to observe wildlife, including the national bird of Nepal, the Pheasant, and other fauna like deer and possibly snow leopards.
The trek allows you to interact with local communities and experience their unique culture, traditions, and lifestyle, especially in villages like Siding.
You'll stay in local teahouses, enjoying the hospitality of the local people and sampling local dishes.
The trek also provides a glimpse into the farming practices and traditional architecture of the region.
The peak is relatively accessible to climbers with moderate experience, as the climbing itself is not overly technical.
The trek to the base camp and high camp is also relatively easy, making it a suitable option for first-time trekkers and those with a good level of fitness.
The trek can be done as a short, 3-day trek, or a longer, multi-day trek, depending on your preference and fitness level.
Climbing the summit of Mardi Himal (5587 m)
Off the beaten trails and low altitude summit climb.
Exploring the rugged and remote landscapes in nature’s wilderness
Staying at local community-run local teahouses
Breathtaking views of hills, meadows, valleys, water streams, and other natural landscapes.
Exploring different culture, tradition, and lifestyle of ethnic community
The warm hospitality of local people of the region
Trip Overview
Mardi Himal Climb is one of the most beautiful, short, easy trekking peaks in Nepal. It remains beneath the Machhapuchhre edge in the Annapurna range. Mardi Himal (5587 m), is one of the lowest trekking peaks in Nepal. It is ideal for mountaineers who want to gain some mountain climbing experience before taking on 8000m mountains. The climbers of this peak do not require any previous mountaineering experience.
The climbers can observe snow-capped mountains, including Annapurna I-III, Gangapurna, Mt. Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre, Fang Peak, Him Chuli, Singu Chuli, and others from the summit. The Mardi Himal region is a virgin landscape in Nepal that has yet to be explored. The remote trail of the region has very few trekkers and climbers.
Moreover, this unique peak climbing also includes a trekking adventure in the Himalayan foothills. Trekkers need to trek for around two weeks to arrive at the base of Mardi Himal. They will also have the opportunity to explore the Thakali, Gurung, and Magar community‘s culture, tradition, and lifestyle. The trails are all covered in Buddhist prayer flags, chortens, and mani walls.
Further more, the Mardi Himal trek is a relatively more straightforward peak climbing adventure. However, you do need a basic level of physical fitness and stamina to complete this expedition. We are offering this outstanding Mardi Himal climb package at a reasonable cost. Read further for this detailed itinerary and other relevant information in detail.
Mardi Himal peak climbing is a strenuous trek and climb in Nepal, reaching a maximum elevation of 5,587 meters. It’s considered a more challenging option than the standard Mardi Himal trek. The ideal time for climbing is during spring (March to May) or autumn (September to November) for favorable weather conditions. The mardi peak climbing can be completed in around 12 days, including acclimatization, summit attempts, and descents.
Here’s a more detailed look:
Difficulty:
Mardi Himal peak climbing is categorized as strenuous, requiring a higher level of fitness and experience than the standard trek.
Duration:
The climbing portion typically lasts 12 days, including acclimatization, summit push, and descent.
Route:
The main climbing route ascends the East face over snow terrain, passing a col at 5,200 meters.
Best time:
Spring (March to May) and autumn (September to November) offer the best weather for climbing.
Starting Point:
The trek usually begins from Pokhara.
Guides:
Experienced guides are essential for navigating the challenging terrain and ensuring safety.
Acclimatization:
Proper acclimatization is crucial due to the high altitude, and rest days may be included in the itinerary.
Machhapuchhre:
Mardi Himal is located beneath the iconic Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) mountain, offering unique views of this famous peak.
Detailed Itinerary
You will land at Kathmandu airport and a team from GOOD KARMA TREKKING Nepal will reach before your landing to pick you up. They will facilitate a quick and hassle-free hotel transfer to your hotel. You’ll make a check-in into the hotel after reaching there and our members will wave you goodbye. Lay on the bed for the rest after the long hours of air travel. Later, you get welcomed by the Good Karma team including the guides for your expedition. The team will offer dinner at the hotel for your warm welcome.
Our Mardi Himal climb expedition starts with a scenic drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu. There are beautiful trails with panoramic mountain vista and green hills in the region. You can observe these beautiful landscapes along the trip. After arriving at Pokhara, you can explore around the city and rest at a hotel.
Drive duration: 1 hr
Trek duration: 3-4 hrs
We will start our journey by driving around an hour to Phedi, the trek’s starting point. The uphill walk then leads us to a beautiful village where you can observe snow-capped mountains. From the town, we will trek to Dhampus, watching the stunning Annapurna range. We then travel towards Pothana, which is our final destination of the day. We will explore around and stay the night in Pothana.
We will start our trekking journey along the green forested trails to arrive at Forest camp. We will gain a lot of altitudes, around 1000 meters, to arrive at Forest camp. The natural path provides you with a breezy atmosphere where you can observe wild animals grazing and birds chirping. After arriving at a forest camp, you can explore the area and spend the night at a teahouse.
We will begin our trek from Forest camp to High Camp. The adventurous trail will pass through green forests and provide you with majestic views all around. After trekking for approximately five to six hours, we will arrive at High Camp. We will explore around the tea house of High Camp and experience the local lifestyle. We will stay overnight at a teahouse.
After we have our delicious breakfast, we trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp. We will walk through the foothills of the mountain to arrive at the Mardi Himal base camp. The base camp (4,500 meters) is an excellent viewpoint of the various scenic mountain vista. We will explore and acclimatize along the area and spend overnight at the base camp.
Maximum altitude: 5,587m
Climb duration: 4-5 hrs
Trek duration: 2-3 hrs
This is the challenging and critical section of the trek. You will trek beautiful and challenging Mardi Himal on this day. You will have to cross some technical sections along the summit top. It provides you with breathtaking views of Mt. Machhapuchhre and other mountains in the Annapurna range.
After exploring around the summit top, we will take as many pictures as you want. We will return to the base camp in the afternoon. You will stay overnight at the base camp, observing the beautiful night sky.
After clearing around the area and exploring further, we will trek back from the base camp. The beautiful trail and a different perspective of the region will enchant you. You can then descend back to the Lo camp from where you will stay overnight at the lodge.
After an early sunrise view, we trek to Siding from the Lo camp. Siding is a beautiful village with many cultural settlements of ancient architecture. You can observe the locals performing their agricultural activities in their traditional attire. You can take beautiful pictures and interact with the locals with the help of your guide. After exploring around the village, we will stay overnight at the lodge in Siding.
It is the last day of the trekking adventure.You can take a private jeep to Pokhara from Sidding, which takes around three hours. We can observe the beautiful terrace farmed hills and green pasture lands along the way. After arriving in Pokhara, we will stroll around the city in the evening and observe attractive nightlife. We will rest and stay in a hotel in Pokhara
We will then flight back to Kathmandu from Pokhara. Our staff representative will pick you at the airport and transfer you to your Hotel.
Final Departure as per your international flight schedule.
Cost Includes
- All entrance fees
- Private transportation, including Hotel arrival and departure
- Kathmandu stay with BB Plan
- Essential Trekking and Climbing Permits
- Accommodation as per itinerary
- Meals (Breakfast, Lunch, and Dinner)
- First aid kits
- Professional trekking & climbing guide and porters
- Staffs insurance and salary
- Welcome and farewell dinner in Kathmandu
- Kitchen and camping equipment
- All government taxes and necessary paperwork
- Pokhara stay with BB plan
Cost Excludes
- Personal climbing gears and equipment
- Personal Insurance
- Tipping costs
- Alcoholic Beverages
- Personal expenses
- Nepal Entry Visa Fees,
