Mardi Himal trekking route was opened in 2012 for the trekkers which is one of the shortest treks. It can be completed in 5 days. This trek is located in the Annapurna Region and even average fitness level trekkers can complete it. Mardi Himal trek is a short trek but during the trek, you must trek through high altitude so BE CAREFUL THERE! The highest altitude you will be reaching is 4500 m. Guys! be prepared for trekking through different UP’S and DOWN’S.
You will get the lovely chance to see the snowy caved mountains such as Mount Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Machhapuchhre that will mingle with your mood and refresh you. Along the way, you will get the chance to spectate the natural beauty along with traditional Gurung villages.
This is the perfect trekking plan for those who lack time. Within 5 days, you will reach there. Be ready to walk your ass off!!!!
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5 Days Plan For Mardi Himal Trek:-
Day 01: You need to drive to Kande and start trekking for Deurali [maximum-altitude:- 2,125m]
Day 02: Early in the morning have breakfast and start trekking to Lower Camp. Take rest during your night at ower Camp. [maximum-altitude 3,150m].
Day 03: Early in the morning start your trek to High Camp. Be alert as its hight in altitude. (maximum-altitude 3,700m)
Day 04: Reach to Mardi basecamp. Snap some photos. The scenery is beautiful. After some time start ascending to Mardi Base Camp and Descend to Siding. (maximum altitude 4,500m)
Day 05: This day is your day to choose either to go to Kathmandu or to go towards
5 days Mardi Himal Trek Best Season
Well, the best time for Mardi Himal Trek is during Autumn and Spring seasons that lie in September, October, November, March, April, and May respectively. Trekking during these months has a lot of benefits due to which these seasons are considered as the peak times for Mardi Trek.
As it lies in the Annapurna region the average temperature is 20 – 23 degrees Celcius that is in the spring season. Weather is stable but for morning and night get your jackets ready as its chilly outside.
Trekking Permits for 5 days Mardi Himal Trek
If you are a foreigner you will need to have a permit that is issued by the Department of Immigration, Nepal. But if you are Nepalese then you don’t need any permit.
Trekker’s Information Management System (TIMS) and Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) are the two permits required for the foreigners.
TIMS Card
It costs NPR 1000 if you have a huge group. If not NPR 2000 for individual trekkers. But if you are from the SAARC country then NPR 300 fro group of trekkers but single individual costs NPR 600.
ACAP Permit
This is the permit that is required for entering the Annapurna Region and it cost NPR 2000 for foreginers. But for SAARC countries it cost NPR 200.
Mardi Himal Trek Cost for 5 Days
The overall cost of the trek that is of 5 days is around NPR 10,000-15,000. Just to be safe carry NPR 15,000. Which is very affordable for the tourist.
