Your guide will meet you at your hotel early in the morning at 06:30 and accompany you to the tourist bus station for the drive to Pokhara. The journey takes around six to seven hours, depending on traffic, following the Trishuli River with views of hills, rivers, and rural villages along the way.

Upon arrival in Pokhara, you will transfer to your hotel. The rest of the day is free to relax or explore the lakeside area at your own pace.

Accomadation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

After breakfast, a short 40-minute drive takes you from Pokhara to Dhampus Village at 1,650 m (5,413 ft), where the foothills begin to rise more distinctly toward the Annapurna range.

From Dhampus, the trail ascends steadily through a mix of forest and cultivated hillside, following a well-used path toward Pitam Deurali. You pass through Pothana, where permits are checked, before continuing along a ridge that gradually opens to wider views.

On clear days, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) reveals itself ahead, its sharp peak standing apart from the surrounding ridgelines.

The day involves a total elevation gain of approximately 1,308 m (4,291 ft), with only minor undulating sections along the route.

By the time you reach Pitam Deurali,  the air feels cooler and the setting more alpine, marking a steady and well-paced first day on the trail.

Accomadation: Guest House

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After breakfast, the trail leaves Deurali and slips into a quieter stretch of forest, where the path begins a steady, measured climb. Oak, maple, and rhododendron trees close in around the route, filtering the light and creating a cool, shaded atmosphere for much of the day.

The forest feels undisturbed, with only the sound of birds and the occasional movement of leaves marking your progress. The trail is well defined, rising gradually with a few short, steeper sections, though the overall pace remains comfortable.

As you gain elevation, the landscape becomes more secluded, and the sense of distance from the lower valleys becomes more apparent. By the time you reach Forest Camp at 2,600 m (8,530 ft), you will have gained approximately 470 m (1,542 ft) in elevation, with only minor undulating sections along the way.

Forest Camp itself sits in a small clearing within the trees, where a handful of simple lodges offer a quiet place to rest. The setting feels calm and contained, surrounded by forest, marking a gentle transition into the more remote sections of the Mardi Himal trail.

Accomadation: Guest House

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

After breakfast, the trail climbs steadily above Forest Camp through dense rhododendron and oak woodland, where the air remains cool and shaded as you gain height.

You reach Low Camp around midday, where the first wide views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) begin to emerge. From here, the route follows a narrowing ridge toward Badal Danda, a natural vantage point where Annapurna South and Hiunchuli come fully into view.

Beyond this point, the forest thins into alpine shrubland, and the landscape opens on both sides of the ridge. The final stretch to High Camp includes a few steeper sections as the terrain becomes more exposed.

By the time you arrive at High Camp at 3,550 m (11,647 ft), you will have gained around 950 m (3,117 ft) in elevation. Set on an open slope, it is one of the most striking viewpoints on the route, particularly as evening light settles across the peaks.

Accomadation: Guest House

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

The day begins before dawn, as you leave High Camp around 4:00 am and follow a narrow ridge lit by headlamps. The climb toward the Upper Viewpoint is steady, with sections of loose rock and short, sharp ascents that demand careful footing.

As first light approaches, the horizon begins to open. Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and the sharply defined summit of Machhapuchhre rise into view, their snow-covered faces catching the early sun. From around 4,200 m (13,780 ft), the shifting colours of sunrise unfold across the range in quiet succession.

After spending time at the viewpoint, you return to High Camp for breakfast before beginning the descent. The trail then follows the same ridge downward, moving through open alpine terrain with clear views extending across the valleys.

The route gradually drops to Badal Danda at 3,210 m (10,531 ft), with a total ascent of around 650 m (2,133 ft) followed by a descent of approximately 990 m (3,248 ft). Often sitting above a layer of cloud, Badal Danda feels elevated and still, offering a calm end to one of the most memorable days on the trail.

Accomadation: Guest House

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

The day begins with a steady descent from Badal Danda, as the open ridge gradually gives way to forested trails. The path winds through rhododendron and oak woodland, where the air grows warmer and the landscape feels softer with each step.

As you continue downward, the terrain opens into terraced fields and scattered hillside homes. The trail can be uneven in places, especially after rain, and passes through small settlements where daily village life unfolds along the route.

After several hours of descent, you arrive at Siding Village at 1,750 m (5,741 ft), a quiet Gurung settlement set among green hills and farmland. The total descent for the day is approximately 1,460 m (4,790 ft), with minimal ascent along the way.

From Siding, a scenic drive of around 2 to 3 hours brings you back to Pokhara. The road follows winding rural valleys before opening toward the lakeside city, marking a gentle return from the mountains.

Accomadation: Guest House

Meals: Breakfast Lunch Dinner

The return to Kathmandu follows the Trishuli River, winding through terraced hills and small roadside towns. As the journey unfolds, the landscape gradually shifts from high mountain terrain to the warmer, lower valleys.

On arrival in Kathmandu, you transfer to your hotel for an overnight stay, with time to rest after the long drive.

Accomadation: Hotel

Meals: Breakfast

Your remarkable Mardi Himal journey comes to a thoughtful close today. After breakfast, we will transfer you comfortably to Tribhuvan International Airport for your flight home. Our team ensures you arrive at least 3 hours before departure, giving you plenty of time to complete all check-in and security procedures without rushing.

As you prepare to leave Nepal, take a quiet moment to reflect on the experiences that shaped your trek—the misty forests above Dhampus, the golden sunrise illuminating Machhapuchhre, and the gentle rhythm of mountain life along the Mardi ridge. Every step carried you through breathtaking landscapes while guiding you toward a deeper connection with nature and yourself.

You leave with more than photographs or souvenirs. You carry the warmth of the people you met, the calm of high-altitude mornings, and the pride of standing beneath the mighty Himalayas. The Mardi Himal Trek becomes more than a journey; it becomes a memory woven into your heart, a story you will hold onto for years.

Until we meet again, Namaste—and safe travels.

Meals: Breakfast