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Annapurna and Mustang · Established Trail

Mardi Himal Trek

Duration
7 days
Grade
Easy
Accommodation
Tea-house lodges
Maximum height
3,976 m
Itinerary
7 days
Section
Annapurna and Mustang
About the trail

Mardi Himal Trek

  • Key sites covered: Pokhara, Kade, Pitam Deurali, Kokar (Forest Camp), Mardi High Camp, Kalimati
Highlights
  • The closest and shortest trek from Pokhara
  • One of the most popular treks for close panoramic views of Machhapuchhre, along with Annapurna I, II, III and South, Dhaulagiri, Himchuli and Manaslu
  • Colourful landscapes of lush forest, pastureland and Gurung settlements
Itinerary

Day by day

  1. Day 01

    Drive to Pokhara

  2. Day 02

    Drive to Kade and trek to Pitam Deurali (2,114m)

  3. Day 03

    Trek to Kokar, the Forest Camp (2,440m)

  4. Day 04

    Trek to Mardi High Camp (3,537m)

  5. Day 05

    Early morning hike to the viewpoint (3,976m), then trek back to Low Camp (2,993m)

  6. Day 06

    Trek to Kalimati (800m) and drive to Pokhara

  7. Day 07

    Drive or fly back to Kathmandu