May 8 - May 21, 2024 | Change
Mardi Himal
via Ghandruk and Chomrong, via Ghorepani (Poon Hill), and via Khopra Ridge (Danda)
trek
(14 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal
- With 3 Side Trips: via Ghandruk and Chomrong, via Ghorepani (Poon Hill), and via Khopra Ridge (Danda)
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Highlights:
Mardi Himal Base Camp, Ghandruk, Poon Hill, and Khopra Danda
Difficulty:
moderate
Teahouse lodging, food, & transportation paid separately.
Food & Lodging
In order to provide you with the best possible price and to get as much money as possible directly to the people who are actually doing the work, we do not charge you in advance for teahouse lodging and food. The guide will be able to book accommodation for the group in advance during high season. However, you will pay the teahouse owner directly for food and lodging. Budget at least $25 a day for food and lodging to be paid in cash directly to the teahouse. Estimated food & lodging for this trip $300.00 per person.
Transportation
For 'Guide & Permit Only' treks we do not include transportation to/from the trail head. Your guide will help you arrange transportation to the trail head in the case where public bus tickets or a hired private vehicle is required. In addition to your own fare, please pay the fare of your guide and porter (if you have hired one) for public buses and public jeeps. In the case of flights, a fee for the guides transportation is included in the price. You have the option of allowing us to also book your flight this ensures that your guide can be on the same flight. You are also free to book your own flight with the airlines directly if you wish please let us know your flight information if you book your own tickets. If you are on trek in which multiple trekkers have joined we will provide you with the contacts of other members of your trek so that you can arrange your transportation together.Currently you have 0 guests trekking with you.
- Permits ACAP and TIMS Card
- Guide Guide's wages, food, lodging, and insurance
- VAT Tax 13% Nepal Government Tax
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Porter
Each porter may carry no more than 20 kg (44 lb). One porter is usually enough for 2 people's gear.
Government required insurance covers the porter in case of an accident while on the trip.
$20 per day per porter
+ $30 per porter for porter's insurance
+ $2.21 per day per porter for vat tax (porter)
This trip has optional side trips. Would you like to see the options?
Would you like to request a specific guide?
If you do not specify a guide, a request will be sent to all available guides (once a payment is made and the trek is confirmed). Once confirmed, you can choose from the guides who indicated that they would like to lead your trek, or ask us to recommend a guide.
We will try to respond within 24 hours.
The route was opened for trekking as recently as 2012 and now has lodges along the trail, so it can be done as a teahouse trek. The trek has the advantage of drawing far fewer trekkers than the more well-known destinations like Poon Hill and Annapurna Basecamp. The trail ascends the ridge beneath Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peak and boasts some of the best views anywhere of this picturesque mountain.
Side trip via Ghandruk and Chomrong: Return via the picturesque villages of Ghandruk and Chomrong
Side trip via Ghorepani (Poon Hill): A moderate hike in the Annapurna region for those who want a taste of trekking without the high altitude. While relatively easy by Nepal standards, this trek still packs a punch, with some steep climbs and awesome views, including the famed Himalayan panorama from atop Poon Hill.
Side trip via Khopra Ridge (Danda): This route climbs up the Khopra Ridge for magnificent panoramas of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and other Himalayan peaks. An overnight at Khopra Danda (3640 m, 11,942 ft) lets you wake to this spectacular view just outside your room, at what must be one of the best lodge locations in the region.
Weather Conditions in May
change startMay is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons. At high altitudes, the precipitation can turn to snow, although at trekking elevations the accumulation does not usually get too deep. May is also the season when many 8000 m peaks are climbed so base camps of these mountains will be busy with activity.
At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in
May. The highest point on the trek is
Mardi Himal Base Camp at
4500 m. During
May, expect high temperatures of around
10.4°C (51°F)
and lows down to
-2.6°C (27°F)
at Mardi Himal Base Camp.
Mardi Himal
via Ghandruk and Chomrong, via Ghorepani (Poon Hill), and via Khopra Ridge (Danda)
Trek
(Elevation Profile)
Itinerary (14 days)
- 3 Side Trips: via Ghandruk and Chomrong, via Ghorepani (Poon Hill), and via Khopra Ridge (Danda)
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Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.
| Wed May 8 (day 1) |
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in May. |
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Public bus from Pokhara to Dhampus Phedi
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
Estimated cost:
$15.00
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Dhampus Phedi (1130 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.6°C (87°F) and lows of about 17.6°C (64°F) in May. |
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Dhampus (1650 m)
About 1.5 to 2 hours from Phedi (trail climbs steeply through forest and then paddy fields) |
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Pothana (1890 m)
About 1.5 hours from Dhampus (trail follows the ridge from Dhampus) Overnight |
| Thu May 9 (day 2) |
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Deurali, Kaski (2100 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.8°C (77°F) and lows of about 11.8°C (53°F) in May. |
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Forest Camp (Kokar) (3050 m)
About 5-6 hours from Pothana (trail climbs the Kali Danda Ridge through rhododendron and magnolia forest) Overnight |
| Fri May 10 (day 3) |
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Low Camp (3050 m)
About 3-4 hours from Forest Camp (trail continues to climb through forest to Low Camp) Overnight |
| Sat May 11 (day 4) |
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High Camp (Mardi Himal) (3900 m)
About 4-5 hours from Low Camp (trail climbs out of the forest revealing the impressive mountain peaks including Fishtail) Overnight |
| Sun May 12 (day 5) |
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Mardi Himal Base Camp (4500 m)
About 6-7 hours round trip from High Camp |
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High Camp (Mardi Himal) (3900 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 14.0°C (57°F) and lows of about 1.0°C (34°F) in May. Overnight |
| Mon May 13 (day 6) |
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Forest Camp (Kokar) (3050 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.1°C (66°F) and lows of about 6.1°C (43°F) in May. Overnight |
| Tue May 14 (day 7) |
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Landruk (1565 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 28.0°C (82°F) and lows of about 15.0°C (59°F) in May. Overnight |
| Wed May 15 (day 8) |
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Chomrong (2210 m)
About 5-6 hours from Landruk Overnight |
| Thu May 16 (day 9) |
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Ghandruk (2000 m)
About 3-4 hours from Landruk (trail descends steeply towards the river for an hour then after crossing the river there is a steep ascent for about 2-3 hours with Himalayan views passing through several small villages) Overnight |
| Fri May 17 (day 10) |
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Tadapani (2590 m)
About 3-4 hours from Ghandruk (trail climbs through forest) |
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Ghorepani (2874 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.2°C (68°F) and lows of about 7.2°C (45°F) in May. Overnight |
| Sat May 18 (day 11) |
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Poon Hill (3210 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.1°C (65°F) and lows of about 5.1°C (41°F) in May. |
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Swanta (2350 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.3°C (74°F) and lows of about 10.3°C (51°F) in May. |
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Chistibung (3000 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 19.4°C (67°F) and lows of about 6.4°C (44°F) in May. Overnight |
| Sun May 19 (day 12) |
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Khopra Danda (3640 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 15.6°C (60°F) and lows of about 2.6°C (37°F) in May. Overnight |
| Mon May 20 (day 13) |
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Tatopani (1190 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 30.3°C (87°F) and lows of about 17.3°C (63°F) in May. Overnight |
| Tue May 21 (day 14) |
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Public bus from Tatopani to Beni
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$2.00
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Beni (830 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in May. |
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Public bus from Beni to Pokhara
(Not Included)
Estimated cost:
$4.00
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Pokhara (827 m) Expect typical high termperatures of about 32.4°C (90°F) and lows of about 19.4°C (67°F) in May. |
Mardi Himal Itinerary Reviews
by Nicholas (Singapore) on Mar 25, 2019
Mardi Himal led by Nirmala Subedi
The trail provides stunning views of the Annapurna range. For a short and moderate trek, it offers very rewarding views. Just a note, the tea houses are rather basic.
by Sumeer (India) on Dec 23, 2018
Mardi Himal led by Pasang Dawa Sherpa
Mardi Himal is just out of the world, I feel I am in a position to do a comparison between ABC and Himal Mardi, I would say from the overall trek (journey) perspective I would always rate Mardi Himal higher than ABC. Poonhill is only exceptional place on ABC trek where I would like to visit again someday. Thanks for reading
by Lara (Australia) on Dec 12, 2018
Mardi Himal led by Pema Futi Sherpa
It is said that this is a moderate hike... but moderate in Nepal means something different! A little bit of rock scrambling, a few steep sections... but the views are stunning. We loved it!
by Shane (Australia ) on May 26, 2018
Mardi Himal led by Ang Pemba Sherpa
If you want very little tourist this is your trek
via Ghandruk and Chomrong Itinerary Reviews
