Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Overview
Maximum Altitude | 4,500m |
Trip Duration | 5 Days |
Group Size | 1 to 30 |
Best Time | Jan – May & Sept-Dec |
Difficulty Level | Moderate |
Trek Starts from | Kathmandu |
Ends In | Pokhara |
Activity | 6-7 hrs walking(Approx.) |
Nature of Trek | Teahouses, Lodge |

Highlights
In a short time span, this Mardi Route is getting huge tourist.
You know, Why?
Here are some highlights of Mardi Route
- You’ll have a stunning view of Fishtail mountain, which you can not see from another trekking route
- It’s a short and moderate adventure trek
- During March – April, you’ll see Rhododendron Blooming.
- Eye Catching mountain views such as Fishtail, Mardi Himal, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Gangapurna and many more peaks with close distance
- It’s a moderate difficulty and customizable trek which is near the Pokhara City
Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek Itinerary
Day | Itinerary | Altitude | Hour |
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Day 1 | Drive to Dhampus, trekking to Pothana | 1930m(6332ft) | 9 hr |
Day 2 | Trekking to Rest Camp | 2,600m(8530ft) | 7 hr |
Day 3 | Trekking to High Camp | 3560m (11680ft) | 5-6 hr |
Day 4 | Hike to the Mardi Himal Base Camp(4,500m) and back to Badal Danda | 3150m(10335ft) | 7-8 hr |
Day 5 | Trekking to Siwai and Drive to Pokhara | 830m(2723feet) | 8-9 hr |
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Mardi Himal Base Camp Short Trek Itinerary in Details
Day 1 – Drive to Dhampus and Trekking to Pothana
It takes approx 7 to 8 hours to reach Pokhara by Tourists Bus. On the way to Pokhara, you will see the Trsihuli river, Marsyandi, and Seti river.
Among them, the Trishuli river is popular for Rafting. Furthermore, if the weather permits, you will see the Annapurna mountains view on the way to Pokhara. Upon reaching Pokhara Tourist Buspark, we will again take a private Cab/Jeep(depending on group size) to drive to Dhampus. From Dhampus, we will walk around 1 hour to reach Pothana. We will stay overnight at Pothana.
- Drive duration: 8 to 9 hour
- Trek duration: 1 hour
- Guest House at Pothana
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 1930m(6362feet)
Day 2 Trekking to Rest Camp 2600m(8530ft)
Early morning, we can experience a magical sunrise view from Pothana. Upon that, we will leave that place upon having breakfast. On this day, we will make our walking up to REST CAMP. It does take around 7 to 8 hours to reach there and at Forest Camp, we’ll have lunch. From Rest Camp, we can see the Fishtail mountain view.
- 7 to 8 hours
- Guesthouse at Rest Camp
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 2,600m(8530feet)
Day 3 – Rest Camp to High Camp
It takes approx 5 to 6 hours to reach High Camp from Rest Camp. Mostly, we will walk through the thick forest, where most of the trees are rhododendrons and Juniper. If weather permits, we will have breathtaking views from Low Camp, Badal Danda, and High Camp.
- 5 to 6 hours
- Guesthouse at High Camp
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- 3560m (11,680feet)
Day 4 – Hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 m) and trek to Badal Danda (3,110)
Today, we will make wake up around 3:30 am to hike Base Camp. Because to get a sunrise view over the Himalayas from the viewpoint and to get Himalayas views we have to go early morning. Otherwise, we can miss the views of the mountains. We’ll hike to Mardi Himal Base Camp which takes around 5 hours and around 2 hours to get back to High Camp. Upon reaching High Camp, we will have Lunch and retrace to Badal Danda.
- 7-8 hours
- Lodge at Badal Dandaa
- B,L,D
- 3,150 m( 10,335 feet)
Day 5 – Trekking to Siwai and drive to Pokhara
This is the last day of our short trekking to Mardi Himal Base Camp Trekking. On this day, we will descend to Siwai and drive to Pokhara by Private Jeep. At Forest Camp, we will have Lunch.
- 8 to 9 hours
- Not INCLUDED
- Breakfast, Lunch
- 830 m (2723feet)
Cost Includes:
- Private transfers for your international flight 2 times (arrival/ departure).
- Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by Tourist bus transfer (upgrade to Both way Flight – $220 )
- Pokhara Tourist Buspark to Dhampus by Private Cab/Jeep
- Siwai to Pokhara Lakeside by Private Cab/Jeep
- Meals on Trekking Days( Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner)
- Best Available Guest House accommodation(double occupancy basic during trekking
- All required Trekking Permits
- An Experienced license holder local guide for Trekking Days
- All expenses of Guide and Porter
- An Oximeter to Check your Oxygen Level During Trip
- Seasonal fruits during the trek
- Government VAT, Taxes, and official charges.
Cost Excludes
- Porter to carry your luggage(available on request)
- Any types of Drinks and dessert foods
- Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
- Lunch and Dinner during the staying in Kathmandu and Pokhara city.
- ALL personal Nature Expenses.
- Personal trekking equipment and Clothing.
- Tips for the crew (Not compulsory but highly expected)
- Any other things which are not mentioned in Included.
Frquently Asked Questions
There are so many options to do Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek. If you want to join this trekking with Other popular trekking in Annapurna, we can make it longer 1 week to 3 weeks.
The maximum elevation that we accommodate for 1 night is 3,560m from sea level. And we’ll hike to Base Camp which is located at 4500m. But if you get difficult to hike up to Base Camp, we can make it easier to hike to Mardi View Point(4200m). That’s why according to elevation it’s easy to trek.
Mardi Himal Hiking is suitable for beginners hikers.
For the accommodation 2 nights, you will find a room with an attached toilet but for the remaining 3 nights, we should adjust with a basic teahouse. You shouldn’t go outside of the hotel for the bathroom, it’s inside the hotel. But you should share it with others.
For the food, every hotel on the Mardi route they have Menu. You’ll have delicious food on the Mardi trek.
Sure. You can hire an experienced expert guide to a basic guide from our BCH. If you wish to do the trek with an expert experienced guide, you should pay 30 USD per day for his salary. Likewise, if you want to have a basic English-speaking guide, it cost per day USD 25 per day.
The strong experienced porter can carry a backpack of 2 people ( maximum 25 kg)who can carry a max of 25 kg of a backpack. It cost 20 USD per porter per day.
The Rhododendron forest trail will be colorful during March and April time. So that March and April are the best seasons to explore Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Since the weather will be perfect from September to December, that time is also considered the best time to explore Mardi Himal.
Reviews
A lovely trek and helps that the company is great!
After contacting several trekking companies, Jayaram stood out as being sincere and knowledgeable about the Annapurna region. From the first point of contact, the communication was clear and organised. From the beginning, I was sure that I would not regret going with this company!
We went as an all ladies group, with different requirements, and I was amazed at the effort that Jayaram and his team put in to ensure that we were all safe and comfortable throughout the trek.
The trek itself was well organized and a beautiful experience! After completing the scenic Mardi Himal trail, we took an extra day and ended our trek at the quaint Jhinu Dhanda hot springs. I applaud the entire base camp hike team, including Dipendre and Bibek, for their charm and professionalism! Stay great guys! And I look forward to seeing you reach great new heights (pun intended!).
Package Name: Mardi Himal Base Camp
Price US$ 408
USD 388 P.P
No. of people | Price Per Person |
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1 pax | USD 527 |
2 paxes | USD 388 |
3 paxes | USD 345 |
4 paxes | USD 332 |
5 paxes | USD 327 |
6 paxes | USD 315 |
7 paxes | USD 308 |
8 paxes | USD 304 |
9 paxes | USD 303 |
10 paxes | USD 299 |
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