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Things to Do in Mardi Himal

Mardi Himal is a short scenic Annapurna trek with steep ridges and Machhapuchhre views — popular 4–6 days from Pokhara when you lack time for full ABC.

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Plan your Mardi Himal trip

Budget calculator

This is a teahouse trek route. Food and daily costs run roughly 1.5× normal-city rates because supplies are carried in by porter or mule.

Estimated trip budget Rs 25,800 1 traveller(s) · 3 day(s)
Teahouse / lodge room / nightfrom Rs 2,200 × 1 room(s)
Food / person / dayfrom Rs 2,400
Trek support / person / day from Rs 500
Applied for every traveller and trek day.
Trail / gateway logistics / group / dayfrom Rs 3,500
Lodge subtotalRs 6,600
Food subtotalRs 7,200
Trek support subtotalRs 1,500
Trail logistics subtotalRs 10,500

Planning estimate for Mardi Himal based on published Nepal trek rates (2026 guides). Lodge is per room (usually 2 guests), food and selected trek support are per person/day, and trail/gateway logistics are per group/day. Flights, permits, insurance and full agency packages are separate. Verify live prices and inclusions.

Mardi Himal price references

Last researched: 17 July 2026. Rates are planning benchmarks, not live quotes.

Best time to visit

Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.

SeasonConditionsBest for
Mar–May Mild days, cold nights
Carry layers; weather changes quickly.
Trekking and mountain views
Sep–Nov Clear, stable conditions
Peak permits and accommodation demand.
Trekking, photography
Dec–Feb Cold; snow at altitude
High passes may close.
Lower-elevation routes
Jun–Aug Monsoon; rain-shadow varies
Flights and roads can be disrupted.
Mustang rain-shadow trips

3-day Mardi Himal itinerary

Day 1 Arrival & highlights
  • Mardi High Camp views
  • Forest trails
  • Try: Dal bhat
Day 2 Activities & local culture
  • Machhapuchhre vistas
  • Pokhara access
  • Sightseeing
Day 3 Scenic side trip
  • Mardi High Camp views
  • Forest trails
  • Optional side trip: Kathmandu

Planning Mardi Himal — FAQ

What is the best time to visit Mardi Himal?

Oct–Nov, Mar–Apr.

How much budget do I need for Mardi Himal?

A mid-range planning estimate is around Rs 8,600 per person per day for lodge, food, trail/gateway logistics and the selected daily trek-support tier — excluding flights, permits, insurance and full agency packages.

How many days are enough for Mardi Himal?

Two to three days suit the main highlights in Mardi Himal; add extra days for nearby trips, trekking or weather delays.