Close-up views of Machhapuchhre on a quiet ridge trail
A short, uncrowded teahouse trek from Pokhara through rhododendron forest to the Mardi Himal viewpoint, right below the fishtail peak of Machhapuchhre.
The Mardi Himal trek is one of the Annapurna region's quieter routes. It climbs a narrow ridge east of the busy Annapurna Base Camp trail. In just a few days you go from Pokhara's lakeside to High Camp (3,580 m) and the Upper Viewpoint (4,200 m / 13,780 ft). From there, Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli fill the sky.
Nights are spent in simple, cosy teahouses. The trail passes dense rhododendron forest (in bloom in March–April) and opens onto alpine ridges above Low Camp. It suits trekkers with some experience, or fit first-timers who are ready for one long summit day.
Day by day
7 days
Starting from
₹27,999 / person
Meet the team at Lakeside by 2 PM. Permit check, gear check and trek briefing. Free evening by Phewa Lake.
Price for selected batch
+ 5% GST
Meeting point: Our team meets you at Lakeside, Pokhara on Day 1 by 2 PM.
By air: Fly to Kathmandu (KTM), then take a 25-minute flight or a 6–7 hr tourist bus to Pokhara. Pokhara International Airport (PKR) also has some direct international flights.
By road from India: Cross the border at Sunauli (from Gorakhpur) and take a bus or jeep to Pokhara (about 8 hrs).
Documents: Indian citizens need a valid passport or Voter ID. Other nationalities need a Nepal visa (on arrival).
Trek essentials
Cancel 30+ days before departure for a full refund minus 5% processing. 15–29 days: 50% refund. Under 15 days: trek voucher for 50% value. No-shows are non-refundable.
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