A quiet ridge walk straight into the face of Machapuchare
Overview
The Mardi Himal trek is the best-kept secret of the Annapurna region. A narrow ridge climbs out of the forest above Pokhara and leads you, day by day, straight towards the sheer face of Machapuchare, with Annapurna South and Hiunchuli beside it.
You walk from Kande through Australian Camp into moss-hung rhododendron forest, then up to Low Camp and High Camp, where the views open up. A pre-dawn hike takes you to Mardi Himal Base Camp at 4,500 m before you descend to the farming village of Siding.
It suits fit walkers with a week to spare who want real mountain views without the crowds. Teahouses are simpler than on the main routes.
Why book with us: guides who know the new ridge teahouses, small groups and an easy combination with Poon Hill or a Pokhara rest day.
5 to 7 hours a day with some steep sections. Suits active beginners.
Day By Day
Highest point reached each day, taken from the itinerary. Gradual gains give your body time to acclimatize.
Airport pickup and briefing.
Tourist bus to Pokhara; 7 hours.
Via Australian Camp into rhododendron forest; 5–6 hours.
Short forest climb with first views of Machapuchare; 3–4 hours.
Out of the trees onto the open ridge; 4 hours.
Early start for sunrise from the upper viewpoint and base camp; 7–8 hours return.
Steep descent to Siding village, then jeep to Pokhara.
Tourist bus back to Kathmandu.
Airport transfer.
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Not included
Best Time To Go
Recommended: Mar, Apr, May, Oct, Nov, Dec. We run this trek on the dates you choose. Tell us when you would like to go and we will check conditions for you.
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