Mardi Himal Trek (Long Route)

Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal Trek is a recently opened and less crowded trekking trail located in the Annapurna region, is ideal for those who have a two-week holiday in Nepal and want to do both Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing along with trekking to Mardi Himal near the Pokhara valley. While trekking to Mardi, you'll enjoy the scenic beauty of the majestic Himalayas, rich natural landscapes, blend of culture, and lifestyles of people living in the Mardi region. Nowadays, many tourists visiting Nepal prefer to indulge themselves in the beauty of Mardi Himal and the isolated trekking route through the dense forests.
The trail takes you away from the main trail to hidden areas of the Annapurna region. Initially, you'll walk through low warm rice-terraced fields to reach cooler alpine hills covered with thick dense forests of tall rhododendron-oaks-magnolia-pines and fir. The trail winds through thick rhododendron trees, past isolated communities, and narrow trails until it emerges at an elevation of around 3,300 meters. The trek offers a diversity of flora and fauna and you'll find basic teahouses or homestays for your meals and overnight stays. Moreover, you'll enjoy incredible glimpses of the Annapurna range of peaks with close views of Mardi, Himchuli, Annapurna South, Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Manaslu, and Machhapuchare Himal.
On your way back from Low Camp, you'll get an opportunity to visit the Ghandruk village, located about 32 km on the northwest side of Pokhara where most people belong to the Gurung community. You'll also come across other ethnic groups, including Magar, Thakali, etc. It will be fascinating to learn about their unique cultures and customs.
The best seasons for Mardi Himal Trek are spring and autumn, but it is also possible to do the trek if you're prepared for extreme cold temperatures and maybe snowfall in the winter months of December through January.