Ultimate Guide For Mardi Himal Trek In 2023/2024

  • Mount Glory Team
  • Last Updated on Oct 9, 2023

The Epic Mardi Himal Trek is a famous trek that is a new destination, but unique trekkers collect lifetime memories of this amazing trek. This trekking destination which can be reached in two days from Pokhara is among the best alternatives for those not up to high difficulties, such as Everest Base Camp Trekking and Annapurna Base Camp Trekking or peak climbing such as Mera Peak Climbing. While not the easiest trekking, the Mardi Himal Trek is easier than the two we mentioned. That said, you can also our luxury trek package if you seek as well.  

During the Mardi Himal Trek, you will witness some of the best scenes of the Himachal range, South Annapurna, Annapurna Pratham, and other mountains.

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The location of the Mardi Himal Trek:

If you want to go on to the Mardi Himal Trek, you will need to travel to Pokhara. This is because this trekking route is one of many trekking routes in the Annapurna sanctuary region. That said, some of the other routes that you can find in this region are:

  • Annapurna Sanctuary Trek
  • Annapurna Circuit Trek
  • Poon Hill Trek
  • Khopra Ridge trek
  • Tilicho Lake Trek
  • Nar-Phu Trek
  • Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

In fact, Mardi Himal Trek is among the best alternative routes for the Trekking routes mentioned above.

The best Seasons for the Mardi Himal Trek?

As with every trek, the trekking season for Mardi Himal Trek is naturally the autumn and spring seasons. That said, unlike a lot of mountain treks, you can go on this trekking while doing a Nepal tour in winter as well! 

If you are specific about the months, the best trekking seasons in months are March to May and October to November.

 

What is the difficulty level of the Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is a route of medium difficulty. By this, we essentially mean that there are areas that are hard to trek, and at the same time, some of the areas within this route are extremely easy. 

That said, while the general difficulty of this Mardi Himal route is not that high, hikers and trekkers are still expected to be generally fit and have a decent trekking experience. 

 

What are the gears you require for Mardi Himal Trek?

Regardless of how short the hike/trek is, you need to have proper trekking gear if you want to be completely prepared during the journey. Being properly equipped with proper gear doesn't just mean internal satisfaction but overall security of your health and comfort. Some of the following is the list of all the trekking gear we recommend for the Mardi Himal trek.

  • Duffel Bag
  • Rainproof rucksack
  • Hiking Boots
  • Sandals for a comfortable night 
  • Trekking poles
  • Additional socks
  • Formal Coat
  • Waterproof Jacket
  • Sports bra for women
  • Hiking shorts 
  • Hiking Pants
  • First Aid Kit (including medicines for cold, upset stomach, and altitude sickness)

With these gears, you will be prepared for just about any challenges this trek will throw. At the same time, these gears that we mentioned here can be used for just about any mountain trek of low or medium difficulty. 

 

What is the cost of Mardi Himal Trek?

Whenever we talk about costs, the simplest answer will always be "It will depend on the individual and the trekking plan". That said, we have estimated that you can technically go on Mardi Himal Trek for as little as $213. However, to maintain this Mardi Himal trek cost, you will need to be extremely careful about your spending and only use the most basic of amenities. 

For an average person, the Mardi Himal trek costs between $500 and $700 per trek. This includes all costs ranging from meals, drinking water, accommodation, transport, daily necessities, trekking gear, guides, porters, visas, and permits for Mardi Himal Trek. 

That said, you will need to save a few amounts for personal spending as, depending on your Nepal tour package, the cost we mentioned here might barely cover all your expenses. 

What are the Trekking permits required for Mardi Himal Trek?

To traverse the Mardi Himal Trek, you must have a few trekking permits. You cannot access some areas within the Mardi Himal route without the said permits. 

The required permits for Mardi Himal treks are:

Trekker Information Management System (TIMS Card)

TIMS Card or Trekkers Information Management System card is a must-have trekking permit for Mardi Himal Trek. It can easily be obtained from the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu, and the process of obtaining this card can be done within half an hour to an hour, depending on the queue level. To have a TIMS card, you must have two passport-sized photographs and fill out the registration form at the Nepal Tourism Board. 

 

Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permit (ACAP)

Since the Mardi Himal Trek is within the Annapurna Sanctuary Region, you will need an Annapurna Conservation Area entry Permit (ACAP). To get ACAP, you can either go to the Nepal Tourism Board in Kathmandu or Annapurna Conservation Area in Pokhara to get ACAP, You just need to fill out the form paste your photo, and pay the fee. 

The total fee of these permits for the Mardi Himal trek will be slightly above $30. 

 

The Locals in Mardi Himal Trek Route:

The locals have a story of Mardi being famous. Around 1956, a Swiss citizen traveled to Mardi. Took photos and preached. He convinced people that it was beautiful. Then people started walking in Mardi. Camping started from 1980 onwards. It is now known as 'Mardi Trek.' People from all over the world meet here.

It takes only three hours to reach the base camp from the high camp. At around 3 in the morning, the passengers go to the mountains. People can reach the base camp and return before the wind blows and the wind blows. It is no less a pleasure to step on the heights by deceiving the mountain winds. Our team has been organizing this tour as it is popular among trekkers.

 

The Conclusion Of Mardi Himal Trek:

In the end, the conclusion is that Mardi Himal Trek is among the best trekking destinations in our Nepal Tour. This destination has all the perks of being a mountain trek without the difficulties and issues that come with a Peak Climb such as Mera Peak Climb or a trekking destination such asAnnapurna Base Camp Trek and Everest Base Camp Trek

That said, if you are looking for an alternative to this trekking destination, you can go to Everest Base Camp Trek, Annapurna Base Camp trekking routes, and Annapurna Circuit Trek if you are looking for a challenge. At the same time, you can also go on a Poon Hill trek or Lake Trek in Pokhara if you are looking for more relaxed trekking destinations. Along with this, you can always take a luxury trek or a forest camp for a relaxing trek filled with all the amenities.

We hope that you found this helpful. And as always, thank you for reading till the end!

If you want to explore the Mardi Himal Trek In the Annapurna Region Of Nepal in 2024/2025 we have different varieties of trek packages related to budget and time.

Trekkers want to do Mardi Himal Trek From Pokhara we have 5 Days Mardi Himal Trek or if Trekkers want to full board package we have a total of 10 Days Mardi Himal Trek From Kathmandu to Kathmandu.

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