Mardi Himal High Ridge Trek
Kande / Kaski
- Duration
- 120h
- Difficulty
- moderate
- Group size
- Up to 10
- Min age
- 8+
About this experience
A quick 5-day ridge trek offering front-row views of Fishtail Mountain (Machhapuchhre) and Mount Annapurna South with peaceful teahouses.
What's included
- ✓Pokhara ground transport
- ✓Lodge accommodations
- ✓English speaking guide
- ✓ACAP permit
What to bring
- ✓Light down jacket
- ✓Hiking boots
- ✓Headlamp
Itinerary
Day 1
Drive Pokhara to Kande, trek to Forest Camp
Short drive to Kande, climb past Australian Camp and Pothana, then a long forest traverse to Forest Camp (2,550m).
Day 2
Forest Camp to Low Camp
Steady climb through moss-draped rhododendron forest, breaking out of the trees at Low Camp (2,970m) with Machhapuchhre ahead.
Day 3
Low Camp to High Camp
Walk the exposed ridge above the treeline with Annapurna South and Hiunchuli on the left to High Camp (3,580m).
Day 4
High Camp to View Point, descend to Low Camp
Dawn climb along the narrow ridge to the Mardi Himal View Point (4,200m) beneath the Machhapuchhre face, then a long descent to Low Camp.
Day 5
Low Camp to Sidhing, drive Pokhara
Descend the quiet eastern trail through Sidhing village to the road head at Lwang and drive back to Pokhara.
Things to know
- ✓Ideal short trek suitable for intermediate walkers
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