Nepal · Trekking

7-Day Mardi Himal Trek from Pokhara with Base Camp Views

7 Days Round trip from Pokhara Easy pace
Mount Fishtail, Nepal

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Enjoy the scenery from Mardi Himal Base Camp
  • 02 Experience close-range views of Mount Fishtail
  • 03 Spot the Tragopan, the national bird of Nepal, and see yaks en route
  • 04 Trek through the Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest conservation area in Nepal
  • 05 Visit local villages such as Pitam Deurali and Sidding

Explore the amazing 7-day Mardi Himal trek from Pokhara, one of the most popular newer attractions for national and international visitors within the Annapurna Conservation Area, the largest conservation area in Nepal. Experience beautiful landscapes along the mountain trail and enjoy close views of Mt. Fishtail and Mt. Hiunchuli. Along the way, make stops at local villages such as Pitam Deurali and Sidding before reaching Mardi Himal Base Camp.

If the weather permits, enjoy views of Fishtail, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 7 Days
Tour type Private
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Not included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1
Day 01

Trek from Pokhara to Pitam Deurali via Kande

  • After breakfast, drive to Kande and start walking.
  • The first 1-1.5 hours are uphill, followed by gentle slopes down to Pothana.
  • Stop for lunch while the guide helps with the permits.
  • Continue to Pitam Deurali, which is about an hour's walk from Pothana. Stay overnight at Pothana. If the weather permits, enjoy views of Fishtail, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and more.

Altitude: 2200 meters

Time: 3-4 hours

2
Day 02

Trek from Pitam Deurali to Rest Camp

  • Start the trek after breakfast and reach Dhanda.
  • Have lunch at a local tea shop in Danda.
  • After lunch, continue to Rest Camp, which is surrounded by beautiful scenery.

Altitude: 2650 meters

Time: 5-6 hours

3
Day 03

Trek through the forest to Badal Danda

  • Start the trek after breakfast and continue uphill all the way through the forest.
  • Stop for tea or coffee at Low Camp, then continue toward Badal Danda.
  • Stay overnight at Badal Danda and enjoy panoramic views of Fishtail and other mountains from here.

Altitude: 3200 meters

Time: 3-4 hours

4
Day 04

Trek from Badal Danda to High Camp

  • After breakfast, leave for High Camp and enjoy the scenic beauty along the trail from Badal Danda to High Camp.
  • After reaching High Camp, have lunch and then continue to Mardi Himal Base Camp.
  • No luggage is needed for this section, so pack some snacks and water.
  • Return to High Camp.

If tired, do the Mardi Himal Base Camp trek the next day.

Altitude: 3900 meters

Time: 2 hours

5
Day 05

Day trip to Mardi Himal Base Camp

  • After breakfast, head up to Mardi Himal Base Camp carrying a packed lunch.
  • While walking along the ridge, enjoy the scenery.
  • Return to High Camp and stay overnight.

Altitude: 4200 meters

Time: About 8 hours both ways

6
Day 06

Descend from High Camp to Sidding

  • After breakfast, start the trek to Sidding.
  • Stop for lunch at a lodge midway to Sidding village.
  • After lunch, descend to Sidding village and stay overnight.

Altitude: 1700 meters

Time: About 7 hours

7
Day 07

Return from Sidding to Pokhara

  • After breakfast, return to Pokhara by public bus or jeep.

Other option:

  • Walk from Sidding to Lumre or to Lwang village and connect to Dhampus.

From Sidding to Lwang: 5 hours.

From Lwang to Dhampus: 4 hours.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Pokhara 1 city · 7 Days

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • English-speaking Nepalese guide.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Pokhara, Nepal
Tour start
Pokhara, Nepal
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 7 days finish where they began, in Pokhara.

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