Witness the incredible Annapurna range on the Mardi Himal trek 5 days and explore an off-beat trekking route that goes through dense forests. Mardi Himal trek is an excellent venture in the east of the world-famous Annapurna Base Camp trek. To be more precise, east of Modi Khola, across the valley of Hiunchuli. This short 5 day is a perfect trek for new trekkers who are looking for an adventurous journey but a less crowded trekking route.
Also referred to as the Mardi Himal Base Camp trek, the trek presents you with breathtaking landscapes and mountain panoramas of Annapurna I (8,091 m), Annapurna South (7,219 m), Mardi Himal (5,587 m), Fishtail (6,993 m), Nilgiri (7,061 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), and numerous others. The entire trail ascends through dense rhododendron forests until you leave the tree line behind and walk along the ridge of Mardi Himal to the Mardi Himal Base Camp.
The Mardi Himal trek route goes through different camps known as Forest Camp, Low Camp, and High Camp. To add the cultural essence to the 5 day trek, we follow a different route while descending from the High Camp to Sidhing village. This part of the journey lets you experience the mountain village lifestyle and culture of the locals.
Overall, the 5 day Mardi Himal trek is an ideal trekking package in the Annapurna region. You get to enjoy less crowded trekking, phenomenal sceneries, and off-the-beaten trekking routes. Fun fact, this trek was only officially opened in 2012. So, you can understand why not many travelers have heard about Mardi Himal trekking.
To book the Mardi Himal trekking, get in touch with us. We offer the best Mardi Himal trip cost along with a safe trip. If you have any queries regarding the trek, let us know freely.
Mardi Himal Trek Short Highlights
- Witness the incredible Annapurna range and many other Himalayan mountains
- Enjoy off-beat trekking in one of the less crowded trekking routes
- Trek through dense forests of rhododendron, fir, pine, oak, etc
- Experience tea house trekking
- Unwind and relax while exploring the Annapurna region
- Reach the Mardi Himal Base Camp that offers a gorgeous sunrise and breathtaking landscape
- Learn about the mountain lifestyle while descending
5 Day Mardi Himal trek difficulty
There are many factors that make the 5 day Mardi Himal trek a bit more difficult than the other famous long treks in the Himalayas. The terrain and the elevation play a huge role, along with no proper tourist infrastructure. A daily walk of 6 to 7 hours through the rough forested path is needed. The trekkers have to be fit.
Frankly, we believe anyone can do Mardi Himal trekking if they have the will and determination. Our full support makes the journey somewhat bearable. We arrange everything for you.
5 Day Mardi Himal trek permit
Mardi Himal trek 5 day permit incles TIMS Card and Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit. Both permits are available in Kathmandu and Pokhara government tourism department offices. While trekking with us, our Mardi Himal trek cost covers the permit fees.
Accommodation & Food for Mardi Himal Trek 5 Days
You will stay in tea houses during the 5 days Mardi Himal trekking. The tea houses have small yet clean rooms. You'll get a comfortable bed and blanket to spend the night. It gets cold at night, so it is better to carry your sleeping bag to deal with the cold. The rooms are twins shared with a common washroom.
You will have a hygienic meal during the Mardi Himal trek prepared by teahouses. You will be served three meals daily. The breakfast is prepared heavy so that you can start your day with high energy, followed by a traditional Nepali lunch that is nutritious and filling.
Nepalese traditional lunch includes Dal Bhat. Steamed rice will be served with vegetables, spinach, lentil soup, and pickles. Dal Bhat is the most fulfilling dish as it will keep you energized for a long time. Similarly, you get boiled water to drink.
Travel Insurance for your Mardi Himal Trek
Mardi Himal base camp trek is a remot off-beat trek. So, it's better to get travel insurance for your backup. It's not necessary, but we recommend getting travel insurance to keep you on the safe side.
The trekking route has no proper health care facility. If any medical emergency occurs, the next option after giving first aid is to air evacuate you to a nearby hospital in Pokhara or Kathmandu.
Modern Comforts (Wi-Fi, network, hot shower, charging, atm, etc)
Wi-Fi is not available along the 5 day Mardi Himal trek route. You can use a Nepali sim card to get access to the internet, but the connection may not be as strong and stable all the time.
A charging facility is also available at every tea house. You can charge your phones in the reception area as most of the charging points are in reception. You will also have to pay an extra USD 3-5 per device.
There is no ATM on the trail, so make sure that you withdraw enough cash required for the trip in Pokhara.
There are hot showers available for you to wash off your sweat. The heating system is powered by solar energy, so if it's windy and cold, you may not be able to take a hot shower. The majority of tea houses have hot showers but have to pay a few extra bucks to use the service.
