Short but incredibly beautiful and spectacular trek in Nepal for both beginners and experienced hikers to the sacred Mount Machapuchare, home of Shiva! This is the only route that allows you to get so close to the sacred Machapuchare mountain!
Our path will run in the Annapurna region, along the ridge of Mardi Himal. The ridge nature of the route provides stunning panoramic views in all directions.
Maximum altitude: 4200 m
Difficulty level: Moderate
Trek itinerary:
Day 1:
After breakfast, transfer to the local airport. Early flight (08:30) Kathmandu – Pokhara (25 min). Arrival in Pokhara (830 m) and meeting with the local English-speaking guide at the airport. Transfer by jeep (2 hours) from the airport to the village of Pitam Deurali (2100 m). You can have lunch in the village, then trek (4 hours) through the Forest Camp (2600 m) to Rest Camp (2650 m). Overnight in a lodge at Rest Camp.
Day 2:
After breakfast, trek (2 hours) from Rest Camp to Low Camp (2970 m), then continue (1 hour) from Low Camp to Badal Dada (3280 m). Lunch at Badal Dada. After lunch, continue trekking (2 hours) to High Camp (3500 m). Rest and overnight at High Camp.
Day 3:
Early morning (03:00), you can hike (2 hours) up to the viewpoint “View Point” at 4200 m to watch the sunrise, or you can go there leisurely after breakfast. One of the best views of the Himalayas will open up: Mardi Himal (5587 m), Annapurna I (8091 m), Annapurna South (7219 m), Himchuli (6441 m), Bara Shikhar (Fang Peak) (7647 m), Tent Peak (5695 m), Singa Chuli (6501 m), Machapuchare (6993 m), and others. Return to High Camp. Lunch. Trek down (3 hours) to Low Camp (2970 m) via Badal Dada. Overnight at Low Camp.
Day 4:
After breakfast, trek down (3 hours) to the village of Siding (1700 m). Transfer from Siding by local jeep (2 hours) to Pokhara. Rest and overnight at a hotel in Pokhara.
Day 5:
Breakfast. Flight Pokhara – Kathmandu during the day. Transfer to the hotel. Overnight in Kathmandu.
Additional information on prices for shower, internet, phone charging, and mobile coverage at stops on the Mardi Himal trek:
- Internet (WiFi) in lodges: 200-300 NPR
- Shower: 200 NPR
- Mobile network Namaste (NTC): Works, but mobile internet is weak
- Charging batteries and mobile phones: 200 NPR per device
Note: Prices are approximate and can vary up or down. Sometimes some services may not work in certain lodges. Despite charging availability, it’s recommended to bring a power bank.
