Mardi Himal Trek from Pokhara

Day 01: Drive to Pitam Deurali (2,142m), (2h) from Pokhara and trek to Forest Camp (Kokar) (2,600m), (7.5km), (5h)

Breakfast at the hotel and your trekking guide will pick you up from your hotel and together you will drive (roughly two hours) to Pitam Deurali. Pitam Deurali, or simply Deurali is the trail head of Mardi Himal Trek. From Pitam Deurali, you will hike to the Forest Camp located roughly 7.5 kilometers north-east of Deurali. The trail to Mardi Himal forks east from Annapurna Base Camp trail. Following the Mardi Himal Base Camp trail, you will start your journey to the Forest Camp. Most of today’s trail goes through the forest of Rhododendron, Oak, Birch and Hemlock. The trail is narrow, on the forest ridge and  mostly ascending with occasional descents. Therefore, make sure to choose to walk on the widest and what appears to be the mostly trodden trail. Be careful around the gnarled roots. After an approximately, 5 hour walk through this forest, you will reach the Forest Camp, where you will check into the lodge booked for you and spend the remaining day at leisure, enjoying the tranquility of the forest. You will either carry packed lunch or have lunch when you reach the Forest Camp. Overnight in a lodge in the Forest Camp.

  Meals: Lunch and Dinner   

Day 03: Trek to High Camp (3550m), (3.5km), (2-3h)

The High Camp, located roughly 3.5 kilometers north-east of Badal Danda is the destination of the day. After a good breakfast at the lodge in Badal Danda, your journey continues to High Camp. A leisurely hike on a well-laid stone step trail that gently ascends and descends will first bring you out of Badal Danda. Slowly leaving the treeline, following the exposed ridgeline, you will further continue toward the High Camp, enjoying the magnificent views of the green valleys to your left and Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal in front of you. Facing Mardi Himal, as you hike further north, Machhapuchhre towers right above Mardi Himal in front of you. Since you are above treeline, the only plant life that accompanies you are the small shrubs. Continue further and you will reach a small open pasture with a few lodge options (the High Camp), which is the last and the highest overnight stop of this trek. About 2-3 hours of  hike from Badal Danda will finally bring you to the High Camp. You will check into the lodge and spend the remainder of the time either at leisure or exploring the ridge taking pictures of the peaks that are towering right in front of you. Overnight in a lodge in the High Camp. 

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner   

Day 05: Trek to Siding (5-6h),(8.5km) and drive to Pokhara (2-3h)

Last day of the trek you will hike from the High Camp to Siding, before taking a road transportation to Pokhara. The hiking distance is about 8.5 kilometers and the average walking hour required to complete this distance is 5-7 hours. Like any other regular trekking day, you will start the journey after breakfast. Leaving the spectacular views of the mountains and the valley behind, you will retrace your steps down till the Low Camp. The hike time is about 1.5 to 2 hours. From the Low Camp, the trail to Siding Village branches south-east. The downhill walk is mostly through the lush forest. About 3 hours walk from the Low Camp will bring you to the village of Siding. The trek ends here. From here, you will take a vehicle (mostly jeep) back to Pokhara. The drive to Pokhara is very scenic  and full of views of  luring green hills and stunning mountains. Roughly 2 hours drive from Siding will bring you back to Pokhara. You will be dropped off at the hotel you have booked for yourself in Pokhara ending the trek with Amigo Treks and Expedition. 

Meals: Breakfast and Lunch