Positioned just east of ABC trek, the Mardi Himal trek is a buried gem. A small number of hikers make their way to Mardi Himal Base Camp which is situated conveniently at the base of Mardi Himal & the picturesque Machapuchhre. The trekking route goes along tiny winding trails, via enthralling rhododendron woodlands until you ascend out of the woodland at a height about 3,300 meters. The scenery transforms rather unexpectedly into an uneven high-mountain terrain, with spectacular sights of Machapuchre, Mardi Himal, Hiunchuli and Annapurna South. Let's talk about some of the most interesting facts about Mardi Himal trek.
For how long trekkers have been hiking this route:
The Mardi Himal trail has been renowned with campers for approximately a decade. Over the last few years significant effort were put into practice to develop tea-houses along the route for those who did not wish to camp. In the year of 2011, Mardi Himal trek opened officially with tea houses accessible right from the beginning to high camp.
What mountains one can witness from the Mardi Himal?
The Annapurna mountain range is on full show from high camp on. At low camp Machhapuchhre is spectacular. The highlights of the entire trek include Machhapuchhre (also known as Fishtail, (6,993 m) Annapurna South (7,010 m), and Mount Hiunchuli (6,441 m). Tamang heritage trek can also combined with Mardi Himal if you are looking for more adventure.
Mardi Himal trek can be accomplished inside a week from Pokhra. You'll be touring to Pokhra from Nepal's capital Kathmandu either via traveler bus (seven hours of journey) or via plane (thirty minute flight) and your hiking begins next day when you reach Phedi following one hour of drive from Pokhra. The trekking routes guide trekkers to forest camp, Deurali, Mardi Himal base camp and High Camp and when you came back you'll be hiking down via diverse villages such as Lwang, Phedi and Sidhing to conclude the trekking. You're free following the hike either you stay 4 or 5 days more to relish the splendor of Pokhra city and you can come back to Kathmandu the next day.
Mardi Himal Trek is the perfect for those who are willing to trek in less crowed trekking with beautiful mountain scenery and culture. To make the most of your trek all you have to do is find a reliable trekking agency that have years of experience and expertise in the industry.
Martin Wynn
