Mardi Himal Trek

Arrive at Tribhuvan International Airport in Kathmandu. Your guide will meet you at the airport and transfer you to your hotel by private vehicle. The day is free for rest and acclimatisation. In the evening, your trek leader will conduct a briefing covering the full itinerary, gear requirements, permits, and safety guidelines. Dinner is included on the first night.

Explore Kathmandu's UNESCO World Heritage Sites with a licensed guide. Begin at Swayambhunath Stupa (Monkey Temple), a hilltop icon with sweeping city views. Continue to the magnificent Boudhanath Stupa, a heart of Tibetan Buddhism in Nepal. Visit the sacred Pashupatinath Temple on the Bagmati River, then end the day at Patan Durbar Square, renowned for its stunning Newari architecture and ancient courtyards.

Depart Kathmandu by tourist bus for the scenic 6–7 hour drive to Pokhara along the Prithvi Highway. On arrival, continue by private vehicle to Kande — the starting point of the Mardi Himal Trek. Begin trekking through local villages and forested trails for 2–3 hours before reaching Potana, where you spend your first night on the trail. Overnight at a teahouse.

After breakfast at Potana, the trail climbs steadily through dense rhododendron and oak forests toward Forest Camp, rewarding you with glimpses of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and the Annapurna range. The path continues upward through thickening forest and occasional clearings before reaching Mardi Low Camp, where panoramic Himalayan views open up for the first time. Overnight at a teahouse.

From Low Camp, the trail ascends through thinning forest and open ridgelines to Badal Danda — meaning "Cloud Hill" — where, on clear days, the views of Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre, and the Annapurna range are absolutely breathtaking. The path then continues along an exposed ridge with dramatic drops on either side before reaching Mardi High Camp, one of the finest viewpoints on the entire trek. Overnight at a teahouse.

Rise early and ascend from High Camp to the Mardi Himal View Point for jaw-dropping sunrise views of Mardi Himal, Machhapuchhre, and the Annapurna massif. Continue to Mardi Himal Base Camp — the highest point of the trek — surrounded by glaciers and towering peaks. After soaking in the scenery, retrace the trail back through High Camp and descend to Mardi Low Camp. Overnight at a teahouse.

Descend from Mardi Low Camp through lush rhododendron forests and terraced farmlands to Lumre village, marking the end of the Mardi Himal Trek. From Lumre, a short drive brings you to Pokhara Lakeside — the perfect place to unwind, reflect on the trek, and enjoy the stunning views of Phewa Lake with the Annapurna range as your backdrop. Overnight at a hotel.

Visit Devi's Fall and the sacred Gupteshwor Mahadev Cave beneath it, then head to Pumdikot for panoramic views of the Annapurna range and Phewa Lake from the towering Shiva statue. End the day at the ancient Bindabasini Temple, one of Pokhara's most revered Hindu shrines. Return to hotel in the evening.

Pokhara to Kathmandu – Departure: After breakfast, board a tourist bus for the return journey from Pokhara to Kathmandu, approximately 6–7 hours by road. On arrival in Kathmandu, a private vehicle transfers you to your hotel. The evening is free — use the time to explore Thamel, pick up souvenirs, or have a farewell dinner. This concludes your 9-day Mardi Himal Trek package.