Mardi Himal Trek

Lakeside PreludeFly or drive to Pokhara and feel city noise melt into lake breezes. As Machhapuchhre towers across Phewa Lake, you’ll settle into a cozy hotel with evening light dancing on the water. Over dinner, plans and stories flow like the gentle waves—your Himalayan tale begins here.

First Steps in Green
A jeep climb to Kande kicks off the trail, then you walk through pine and tea gardens to Australian Camp, where Annapurna South peeks through clouds. The air smells of damp earth and pine needles. By late afternoon you reach Pothana, a small teahouse tucked among waving bamboo, and rest as the forest settles around you.

Moss and Silence
Today’s path winds deeper into a mossy oak grove carpeted with ferns. Sunlight filters through emerald leaves, and the only sounds are dropping pine cones and distant bird calls. Forest Camp’s wood-stove hearth welcomes you in the early evening, and you drift to sleep to the forest’s hush.

Peak Tease
A steady climb brings you above the trees to Badal Danda’s ridge. Here, Machhapuchhre sits framed by sky, its fish-tail peak carved in cloud and moonlight. Afternoon tea at the ridge teahouse is a silent communion with the mountains—each sip warming you as winds whip prayer flags overhead.

Summit Reverie & Descent

The day begins before dawn with a determined climb from High Camp towards Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m). The air is thin and crisp, carrying an electric energy as the mighty peaks of the Annapurna range crowd the horizon, standing like silent sentinels. After soaking in the profound silence and the awe-inspiring views at Base Camp, you'll begin your descent, not just retracing your steps to High Camp, but continuing further down to the more sheltered and lower elevation of Low Camp. Your heart will be full of the sky and stone encountered at the summit, mixed with the quiet satisfaction of having achieved your high point for the trek.

Return and Reflection in Lakeside City

From Low Camp, your final descent continues, winding through the changing landscapes. You'll pass through charming terraced farms and the tranquil Gurung village of Siding, where the friendly villagers often offer waves from their stone-walled yards. Here, a waiting jeep will whisk you away, bringing you directly back to the vibrant and relaxing city of Pokhara. You'll settle into your accommodation (likely in the Lakeside area), allowing for a well-deserved rest and time to reflect on your incredible trek. Enjoy a celebratory lakeside dinner, savoring the peaceful ambiance and the stunning views of Phewa Lake and the surrounding mountains. Your trekking adventure concludes here, in the serene embrace of Pokhara.