Since opening this trekking trail popular trekking route in the Annapurna region. This is a short and sweet off-beaten, virgin trekking trail in Nepal. Among the trekkers prefer these trekking routes because of the easy and short duration easily assessable trekking routes from the popular beauty city Pokhara.
The Mardi Himal trekking trail leads you to the lap of Mount Machhapuchre (Fish Tail, 6,996m). So you enjoy the beauty of the snowcapped mountain. While you are trekking you enjoy the natural beauty, the trekking trail passing through the dense forest Like Rhododendron, pine, Magnolia, and many more. This is where you have an opportunity to explore the diversity of flora and fauna.
Mardi Himal trek could do all around the year because of the lower altitude trek. Not only that it is an easy and moderate trekking trail, but any age group could also take part in this route. You don’t need any physical training and experience. The beginner can do this trek.
Best time for this trek is the autumn (September, October, and November) and spring (March, April, and May) season. In this season weather will be moderate and calm temperature. During trek neither too cold nor too hot. If we trek in spring the trekking trail will be much more colorful because of the Rhododendron blooming along the trekking trail. So, you have to choose the best trekking time to explore the beauty of nature.
The highest altitude of the trek is the Mardi Himal base camp 4500m from sea level. Trekking trail gradually ascends towards your destination. Thus you could pass the trekking trail easily, without any hindrance. That’s why you need to select the best trekking seasons for the Mardi Himal base camp trek.
Highlight of the Trek
- Trek begin from famous naturally decorated city Pokhara
- Trekking trail leads you through beautiful villages, where you could experience the culture and the lifestyle of different cast people.
- Explore diversity of flora and fauna in Annapurna region trek.
- Enjoy an off-beaten trekking trail through the dense Rhododendron forest.
- Stunning beauty of Annapurna Himalayan range.
- You get the sunrise views from High camp, upper camp, and Mardi Himal base camp over the high altitude snowcapped mountains like Annapurna I, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machhapuchre, Mardi Himal, and so on.
- Clean and clear views of mountains as well as beautiful Pokhara valley along the trekking trail.
Best Trekking Seasons
In Nepal can be divided season can divided four such as spring, summer, autumn, and Spring. But best trekking seasons are spring and autumn. This seasons offers clean and clear skies. It means you enjoy the beauty of nature. Because of the moderate weather and stable temperature could do the higher altitude trek without any problem? So we choose these trekking season for the trek. Here, we describe more about these best trekking season.
Autumn season (September, October, and November)
Autumn is the one of ideal trekking seasons for the Mardi Himal trekking. This trekking season offers you mesmerizing weather that can get outstanding views of Mountains as well as natural surroundings. Because of stable weather we don’t have any hindrance along the trekking trail. Skies will be clean and clear. Mostly days will be sunny and higher elevation trek weather offers cool and calm while walking.
Morning sunrise views became spectacular, you got heavenly views of nature during the autumn season. However, if you travel first of week September, you might be encounter rainfall but you have to bring protective equipment for the rainy season. Also, in late November, you might encounter snow along the trek. Don’t forget to bring warm clothes to save from the cold weather. Thus you need to prepare as per the trekking season.
In Nepal, the autumn season celebrated the two greatest Hindu festivals Dashain and Tihar. Both festivals celebrated victory good deeds over evil things. These are the lights festive. On the occasion of the festival, people get together and share their happiness. It means you had an opportunity to experience such culture, it makes your journey more adventurous and memorable.
Spring season (March, April, and May)
Spring is another ideal trekking season in Nepal. Thus most of the trekkers choose the main trekking season. This season falls after the winter and ends with the summer season in Nepal. Starting days of the spring season the mountains are covered with snow which was really amazing views for the traveler. In spring weather will be clean and clear, it offers mesmerizing views of nature as well as high-altitude snowcapped mountains.
During spring there are low chances of bad weather and you can trek without any kind of suffering. You can trek in lightweight trekking clothes. The lower elevation of the trek is sunny and hot along the trekking trail. But as you trek in higher elevation weather will be moderate and walk cool and calm. Therefore we highly recommend the spring season for the best trekking time to Mardi Himal base camp.
Besides, this is the flowering season of Rhododendron and you enjoy the colorful forest along the trek.
Difficulty of Mardi Himal Trek
This is the main trekking season and there was a crowed of trekking trails. Many trekkers along the way. Sometime you might not find an accommodation service. So you have to pre-book accommodation for comfortable travel. If you do not book in advance you have to share accommodation with another traveler. Mardi Himal trekking trail few tea houses for the trekkers. Plus, you have to wait for the food because of the crowed trekking trail.
Mardi Himal trek is a higher altitude trekking trail. However, you don’t need to worry about the trekking trail. Because this is a moderate level of trekking trail and it leads you to gradually lower elevation to higher elevation. Above 3000m trekking, trail travel can get altitude problems. But this trekking trail you dint find such a problem. However, you need to be aware of the altitude problem. Drink sufficient water, healthy and energy food during the trek. Walk at your own pace.
The trekking trail is not that hard so you can do it easily. Mostly trekking trail leads you through the forest and the hilly ridge until you reach Mardi Himal base camp. Be careful while you walk through the ridge of the hill. Otherwise, you make such a trip easily and comfortably.
Advantage of high season trek to Mardi Himal
Clean and clear views of snowcapped mountain
Sunny days with warm weather
Experience of cultural beauty in Nepal
Travel with many more trekkers
Stable and moderate weather
Blooming wildflower as well as Rhododendron
Experience diversity of flora and fauna etc.
Trekking Routes to Mardi Himal Trek
We can provide various trekking routes to reach the Mardi Himal trek. It will depend upon your time frame. This is an easy trekking trail and you can do it at your own pace. However, you have to be careful while trekking to higher elevations. Here we provide a general trekking itinerary. For more details, you can visit our website or contact us.
Day 01, Drive to Kade and trek to Australian Camp (2060m), 45 minutes’ drive, 3-hour walk
Day 02, Australian camp to Daurali (2100m), 4-5 hour walk
Day 03, Daurali to Forest camp (2600m), 5-hour walk
Day 04, Forest camp to High Camp (3700m), 5-hour walk
Day 05, Explore day, Mardi Himal Base camp (4500m) hike, morning sunrise views, 4-5 hour walk
Day 06, Trek back to Siding (1700m) via Low Camp (3150m), 5-hour walk
Day 07, Drive back to Pokhara, 1-hour drive
Tips for Mardi Himal Trek
- Prepared trekking clothes and equipment as per the trekking season.
- Having energy and healthy food.
- Take a time to explore the beauty of nature.
- Wear comfortable trekking boats
- Pre-book accommodation and food.
- Bring some energy bar and chocolates to eat during the walk
- Take sufficient cash for the treks you will not get ATM service along the trekking trail.
- Don’t drink alcohol and smoke while trekking to higher altitude
- Be aware of altitude sickness and flow some precautions during the trek.
- Trek with a guide and porter, they will help you to make your journey more comfortable and adventurous.
Conclusion
Mardi Himal trek is a newly opened famous trekking trail in Nepal. This is a short and easy trekking trail. It will be the best trekking route for inexperienced trekkers. Spring and autumn are the best trekking season for the trek but they can be done all over the year. Trekking season offers the best weather and perfect views of nature. Thus we have to choose the best trekking season for the Himalayan region trek. Plus, it will be more enjoyable and adventurous for the lifetime journey.