The 6 Best Mardi Himal Treks in Pokhara

1.4-Day Mardi Himal Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 59 reviews · 4 days · from $139Our pick

Hike from Pokhara through Gurung and Magar villages, rhododendron forests, and alpine trails to Mardi Himal Viewpoint. A private English or Hindi-speaking guide such as Kaji, Ramit, Lalit, or Prabit handles the route and logistics. Expect long stair climbs, basic tea houses, and a superb sunrise over Fishtail and Annapurna.

“Fantastic trek up to Mardi Himal viewpoint. From the start the communication with Bijay from MTA trekking was efficient and friendly and made the planning stage of the trip a breeze. Our guide, Ramit, was excellent and we really enjoyed his company for the 4 days, especially learning about his local area and even meeting members of his family at some of the camps! He truly helped to make the whole experience feel authentic. The trek itself is challenging, even with a reasonable level of fitness, but incredibly rewarding - the views from the viewpoint are simply too breathtaking to put into words. I would recommend taking on the Mardi…”

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2.Private Mardi Himal Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 42 reviews · from $399Top rated

Trek from Pokhara through Deurali, Forest Camp, Low Camp, High Camp, and Mardi Himal Base Camp with a private English-speaking guide, porter, permits, meals, lodge stays, poles, and a sleeping bag included. The trip costs $399 and highlights Machhapuchhre, Annapurna South, and local mountain villages.

“If you’re thinking about doing the Mardi Himal Trek, just book it with Wilderness Trekking! We just finished our 5-day adventure and we are still buzzing.”

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3.4-Day Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 31 reviews · 4 days · from $138Best value

Take a private four-day trek from Pokhara through rhododendron and oak forests to High Camp, Mardi Himal Viewpoint, and, if conditions and fitness allow, Base Camp. English, Hindi, and Nepali-speaking guides such as Anil, Santosh, Bala, and Tanka lead the route, with teahouse stays and optional porter service.

“I did the 4 day Mardi Himal trek, and would 100% recommend it to other travelers – it was truly an unforgettable experience. The scenery was so beautiful, and the guide (Anil) was an amazing person to walk with. If you are visiting Nepal, this is a can't-miss trek. The company did a great job organizing the tour. I only booked this 2 days in advance, but they had no problem arranging my permits and transportation. Overall a perfect experience”

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4.Mardi Himal Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 30 reviews · from $399

Trek from Pokhara through Dhampus, forest camps, Low Camp, High Camp, and Landruk toward Mardi Himal View Point or Base Camp. A licensed guide, porter support, private transport, lodging, and trekking meals are included. Guides have included Lama and Navaraj Nepal, while Jayaram handles trip planning and support.

“We really wanted to take a moment to thank you and your team for making our dream come true. We had been planning this trip for months, and you always helped us with every question and doubt we had. You’ve always been so kind, and that made me trust you and Read more”

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5.5-Day Mardi Himal Base Camp Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · 5 days · from $181

You’ll trek privately from Pokhara through Australian Camp, Pothana, Low Camp, and High Camp to Mardi Himal Base Camp, with close views of Machapuchre and Annapurna. Guides such as Santosh may help with pacing, trail choices, and local insight. Expect simple tea houses, changing temperatures, and a demanding high-altitude walk.

“Our group had a great time trekking the Mardi Himal trail. Our guide, Santosh, and our porters, Mayal and Mayal, were very helpful and made sure that we had everything we needed during the trek. I would highly recommend our team for any future treks. They kept us smiling and were fun to spend five days with!”

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6.Majestic Mardi Base Camp Guided Trek with HotSpring

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 days · from $183

You’ll trek from Pokhara through rhododendron forest to Mardi Himal High Camp and a 4,300-meter viewpoint, with views of Fishtail, Annapurna South, and Hiunchuli. The route then drops to Jhinu Village and its riverside natural hot spring. A private English or Hindi-speaking guide, permits, gear, meals on the full package, and transport are included.

“Had the most amazing experience in this 5 day trek. Got picked up at the hotel in Pokhara, right on time. We requested a porter last minute and were luckily able to have another guide join us at such short notice (30mins!). Santosh (our assigned guide) and Prakash (also a licensed guide whom we requested) were absolute gems of human beings. They were so personable, caring, very knowledgeable and experienced, knew virtually everyone at the different stops we made. They were so resourceful, it made our trek significantly more enjoyable as a result. When we needed some things due to an emergency, they were able to facilitate it through their…”

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