Tour Details

The Mardi Himal with Poon Hill Trek is a perfect blend of adventure, culture, and breathtaking Himalayan views. This unique trail combines the peaceful off-the-beaten-path journey to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m) with the classic sunrise viewpoint of Poon Hill (3,210m).

On this trek, you’ll pass through rhododendron forests, charming Gurung and Magar villages, and terraced farmlands while enjoying close-up views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, and Dhaulagiri. The highlight is watching the golden sunrise over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Poon Hill and experiencing the serenity of the high ridges on the way to Mardi Himal.

This trek is ideal for trekkers looking for a moderate adventure that combines cultural encounters with stunning mountain scenery, without the heavy crowds of other popular routes.

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Departure & Return Location

LAKESIDE POKHARA (Google Map)

Price Includes

TRANSPORTATION
PERMIT
ACCOMODATION DURING THE TREK
FOOD(BREAKFAST, LUNCH, DINNER) DURING TREK
1 PORTER PER 2 GUESTS

Price Excludes

Alcoholic beverages, hot and cold drinks (tea, coffee, bottled water), hot showers, and hot water are at your own expense.
Personal costs such as Wi-Fi, bar bills, battery charging, chocolates, and desserts are not covered.
Travel insurance must include coverage for both medical emergencies and rescue operations.
Personal trekking gear can be rented or purchased in Pokhara.
Tips for the trekking crew, guides, and drivers are not included.
Any other expenses not mentioned under “Price Includes” are excluded.

Itinerary

Day 1Pokhara to Deurali

Your Mardi Himal adventure starts with a scenic 50-minute drive from Pokhara to Kande. The trek begins along a quiet mountain road, where you’ll cross dusty trails often used by mountain bikers. As you climb the stone staircases, glimpses of Australian Camp appear high above the ridge—an area home to Brahmin, Chhetri, and a few Gurung communities.

Throughout the trek, you’ll enjoy beautiful views of the Annapurna and Manaslu ranges. The stone steps add excitement to the journey, and the landscapes make your overnight stay in Deurali peaceful and memorable.

Drive: 50 minutes
Trek: 4–5 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
Altitude: 2,100m

Day 2Deurali to Forest Camp

Enjoy your first mountain breakfast with stunning Himalayan scenery. Today’s trek—about 6 hours—takes you through enchanting forests of birch, rhododendron, oak, maple, hemlock, and daphne. After a rewarding walk through this dense, magical woodland, you’ll relax for the evening in a cozy local guest house.

Walking: 6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
Altitude: 2,520m

Day 3Day 03: Forest Camp to High Camp

After breakfast, continue your ascent toward Low Camp, located at 3,150m. The trail offers beautiful rhododendron forests and impressive views of the majestic Machhapuchhre (Fishtail Mountain). As the trek climbs higher, you enter the cloud forest filled with mosses, lichen, orchids, and tree ferns.

Enjoy breathtaking views of Mt. Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, and the Annapurna range right from your room. Low Camp has only a few lodges, but they provide excellent amenities like Wi-Fi and hot showers.

Walking: 5–6 hours
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Guest House
Altitude: 3550m

Day 4High Camp to Viewpoint and Back Down to Sidhing

Start early to catch a beautiful sunrise as you ascend toward Mardi Himal Base Camp. The trail follows a grassy ridge with a few steep sections but is manageable. Watch for dzokpos (yak–cow hybrids), Danphe pheasants, and herders’ huts along the way.

After enjoying the breathtaking mountain views at the base camp, begin a long descent through forests, terraced fields, and charming rural landscapes. Follow the Mardi Khola past suspension bridges and traditional farms until you reach the quiet village of Siding for an overnight stay.

Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
Accommodation: Teahouse
Altitude: 1,700m

Day 5Siding to Lumre, Drive to Pokhara

After breakfast, walk through several small villages as you leave the mountains behind. First, you reach Kalimati, home mostly to Brahmin communities, followed by Ghalel, a mixed Brahmin–Gurung settlement. Continue trekking to Lumre, where a jeep will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara. Your Mardi Himal trek concludes here.

Meals: Breakfast
End of Trek

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