Group treks / Annapurna · Kaski

Mardi Himal

A short, quiet ridge walk straight up towards Machhapuchhre, the Fishtail. Rhododendron forest, open grassy ridges and sunrise on Annapurna South, all within a week of Pokhara.

Duration
6 days
Group price
$400 pp
Highest point
4,500 m
Grade
Moderate
Start / end
Pokhara to Pokhara

Highlights

  • Face-to-face views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail)
  • Sunrise on Annapurna South and Hiunchuli
  • Moss-hung rhododendron forest below Low Camp
  • Mardi Himal viewpoint and Base Camp
  • Quieter trails than Annapurna Base Camp
Sunrise on Annapurna South, Mardi Himal
Sunrise on Annapurna South
Our Group Below Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal
Our Group Below Machhapuchhre
On Top of the Ridge, Mardi Himal
On Top of the Ridge
Machhapuchhre the Fishtail, Mardi Himal
Machhapuchhre the Fishtail

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Group departures

Maximum 6 people per group. Book 3 or more together for 10% off.

15Mar 2027
Mon 15 Mar – Sat 20 Mar 2027
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20Mar 2027
Sat 20 Mar – Thu 25 Mar 2027
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26Mar 2027
Fri 26 Mar – Wed 31 Mar 2027
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31Mar 2027
Wed 31 Mar – Mon 5 Apr 2027
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6Apr 2027
Tue 6 Apr – Sun 11 Apr 2027
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11Apr 2027
Sun 11 Apr – Fri 16 Apr 2027
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17Apr 2027
Sat 17 Apr – Thu 22 Apr 2027
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22Apr 2027
Thu 22 Apr – Tue 27 Apr 2027
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28Apr 2027
Wed 28 Apr – Mon 3 May 2027
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3May 2027
Mon 3 May – Sat 8 May 2027
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9May 2027
Sun 9 May – Fri 14 May 2027
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14May 2027
Fri 14 May – Wed 19 May 2027
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20May 2027
Thu 20 May – Tue 25 May 2027
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Altitude profile

4,500 mDay 1Day 6

Day by day

  1. Day 12,100 m

    Drive to Kande, trek to Deurali

    Short drive from Pokhara to Kande (1,770 m), then via Australian Camp to Deurali (2,100 m).

  2. Day 22,520 m

    Deurali to Forest Camp

    Into thick rhododendron and oak forest to Forest Camp (2,520 m).

  3. Day 32,970 m

    Forest Camp to Low Camp

    Climb through mossy forest to Low Camp (2,970 m), with the first close view of Machhapuchhre.

  4. Day 43,580 m

    Low Camp to High Camp

    Above the tree line via Badal Danda onto the open ridge to High Camp (3,580 m).

  5. Day 54,500 m

    Viewpoint and Base Camp, back to Low Camp

    Pre-dawn walk to the upper viewpoint (4,200 m) and, if conditions allow, Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m), then down to Low Camp.

  6. Day 6820 m

    Descend to Siding, drive to Pokhara

    Down through farming villages to Siding (1,750 m) and drive back to Pokhara (820 m).

Itineraries can change with weather, trail conditions and flights. Your guide always puts safety first.

What's included

Included

  • All transport (private, shared or public, whichever suits the route)
  • Three meals a day on the trek
  • All necessary permits and park fees
  • Licensed guide and porter
  • Accommodation throughout the trek
  • Sleeping bag, trekking poles and micro-spikes

Not included

  • International flights and Nepal visa
  • Travel insurance (must cover helicopter evacuation to your trek's maximum altitude)
  • Hotels in Kathmandu or Pokhara before and after the trek (we can book them for you)
  • Drinks, snacks, hot showers, charging and Wi-Fi in tea houses
  • Tips for guide and porter
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