Itinerary

1. Day 1: Drive from Pokhara to Kande, Trek to Deurali (2100m)

   • Drive to Kande from Pokhara along the Mid-Hill highway, passing through Hemja, Phedi, and Naudanda. The drive takes about an hour.
   • Begin the trek at Phedi, walking through dense woods adorned with rhododendrons and terraced fields.
   • Enjoy a lunch stop at Pothana, then continue your ascent to Deurali.

2. Day 2: Trek from Deurali to Low Camp (2900m)

   • After breakfast, start your hike towards Forest Camp.
   • Trek through rhododendron forests and ascend steep slopes as you enter the alpine region.
   • Cross streams along the way and head to Low Camp, where you’ll be treated to stunning views of Mardi Himal.
   • The trek takes about 5-6 hours.

3. Day 3: Trek from Low Camp to High Camp (3550m)

   • Wake up to breathtaking views of Machhapuchare from Low Camp.
   • Trek along steep slopes through oak and maple forests.
   • Stop for lunch at Badal Danda and continue trekking along the ridge to reach High Camp.
   • This leg of the trek takes about 4 hours.

4. Day 4: High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp, then Descent to Badal Danda

   • Start early, 2 hours before sunrise, to catch the beautiful sunrise over the mountains.
   • Reach Mardi Himal Base Camp after a 3-hour trek, where you’ll enjoy close-up views of Mardi Himal, Annapurna, and Mt. Fishtail.
   • After exploring the Base Camp, return to High Camp and descend further to Badal Danda, which takes another 2 hours.
   • Badal Danda at 3210m offers one of the best vantage points on the Mardi Himal trek.

5. Day 5: Descent from Badal Danda to Siding (1800m), Drive to Pokhara (2 hours)

   • On the final day, trek downhill to Siding at 1,800m, enjoying scenic views of Machhapuchare along the way.
   • The descent takes about 4 hours.
   • From Siding, take a jeep and drive for 2 hours along rough roads back to Pokhara.