This is the short version of the Mardi Himal trek, designed for travellers who want the ridge and the mountain views without committing a fortnight. Five days from Pokhara takes you up a forested spur to High Camp at 3,580m, directly beneath the south face of Machhapuchhre.
Mardi Himal only opened as a teahouse route in 2012, and it remains far quieter than the neighbouring Annapurna Sanctuary trail.
Trip Highlights
- Close-range views of Machhapuchhre (6,993m), the sacred Fishtail
- A high ridge walk rather than a valley approach
- Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Mardi Himal from High Camp
- Dense rhododendron and moss forest on the lower ridge
- Noticeably quieter than the main Annapurna trails
- Starts and finishes within an hour of Pokhara
Overview
This is the short version of the Mardi Himal trek, designed for travellers who want the ridge and the mountain views without committing a fortnight. Five days from Pokhara takes you up a forested spur to High Camp at 3,580m, directly beneath the south face of Machhapuchhre.
Mardi Himal only opened as a teahouse route in 2012, and it remains far quieter than the neighbouring Annapurna Sanctuary trail.
Trip Highlights
- Close-range views of Machhapuchhre (6,993m), the sacred Fishtail
- A high ridge walk rather than a valley approach
- Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Mardi Himal from High Camp
- Dense rhododendron and moss forest on the lower ridge
- Noticeably quieter than the main Annapurna trails
- Starts and finishes within an hour of Pokhara
