Nepal · Trekking

5-Day Mardi Himal Trek from Pokhara with Base Camp Sunrise Views

5 Days Round trip from Pokhara Moderate pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Enjoy stunning views of Machhapuchhare, Annapurna South, and Hiuchuli mountains
02 Trek through lush rhododendron and alpine forests with spectacular scenery
03 Reach Mardi Himal Base Camp at a challenging altitude of 4,500 meters
04 Experience diverse terrains from terraced fields to dense oak-maple woods

Embark on an unforgettable 5-day trek from Pokhara to Mardi Himal Base Camp, exploring beautiful villages like Kande, Deurali, Low Camp, and High Camp. Experience breathtaking views of Machhapuchare, Annapurna, and Mt. Fishtail as you hike through dense rhododendron forests, alpine meadows, and rugged mountain trails. Enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of traditional villages, scenic landscapes, and stunning sunrises along the way.

Start early, 2 hours before sunrise, to catch the beautiful sunrise over the mountains.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 5 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Kathmandu, Annapurna

Languages English, French, Hindi, Japanese, Spanish

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Drive to Kande and Trek to Deurali

Drive from Pokhara to Kande 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.

Day 02

Trek Through Forests to Low Camp

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.

Day 03

Ascend from Low Camp to High Camp

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.

Day 04

Sunrise Trek to Mardi Himal Base Camp and Descent

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.

Day 05

Descend to Siding and Drive Back to Pokhara

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.