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A compact 4-day trek from Pokhara that climbs to Mardi Himal Base Camp (≈4,500 m) through rhododendron forests and high alpine ridges. Expect teahouse nights, steep rocky sections, and unforgettable sunrise views of the Annapurna massif.
A compact 4-day trek from Pokhara that climbs to Mardi Himal Base Camp (≈4,500 m) through rhododendron forests and high alpine ridges. Expect teahouse nights, steep rocky sections, and unforgettable sunrise views of the Annapurna massif.
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Operated by Nomad Mountain Club - NMC · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
A cold dawn breaks over terraced fields as the jeep drops you at the trailhead and the ridge ahead slices the sky. The first steps climb through rhododendron and oak, bird calls punctuating the quiet; by late afternoon you’re in a simple teahouse eating dal bhat while snow crowns the distant massif. The atmosphere is immediate — raw mountain air, narrow ridgelines, and a steady vertical gain that pushes the body and clears the mind.
moderate.
4 days.
Good aerobic fitness plus experience with day hikes and uneven terrain; ability to handle repetitive ascents/descents.
Yes—trekkers must carry an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) and a TIMS card; guides typically arrange these before departure.
Temperatures at 4,500 m can drop well below freezing, especially at night and dawn—bring a warm sleeping layer and insulated jacket.
Teahouses provide basic private or shared rooms, simple hot meals, and charging for electronics (often for a fee); expect rustic but warm lodgings.
It’s suitable for fit beginners with prior day-hike experience if they go slowly, hire a guide, and monitor altitude symptoms closely.
The trail passes villages of Gurung and Magar communities whose mountain agriculture and teahouse hospitality grew in tandem with trekking in the Annapurna region over the last century.
The route lies inside the Annapurna Conservation Area—stick to marked trails, avoid single-use plastics, and respect local water and fuel resources to reduce impact.
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