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A compact 10-day trek from Pokhara that climbs through Gurung villages, rhododendron forests, and high ridgelines to Mardi Himal Base Camp (≈4,500 m). Expect steep sections, teahouse nights, and panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare.
A compact 10-day trek from Pokhara that climbs through Gurung villages, rhododendron forests, and high ridgelines to Mardi Himal Base Camp (≈4,500 m). Expect steep sections, teahouse nights, and panoramic views of Annapurna and Machapuchare.
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Operated by Boundless Adventure · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
A cold dawn unrolls over the Annapurna massif as you step off a jeep at Kande and shoulder your pack. The trail climbs through terraced farms and rhododendron forests, the air thinning as village roofs shrink below and Fishtail’s jagged silhouette grows sharper. Mardi Himal’s approach is a steady negotiation of ridgelines — forested, then heathered, then wind-scoured — until the high camp exposes the raw, glaciated buttress of the Annapurna range.
challenging.
10 days.
Best for hikers with good aerobic fitness and experience on multi-day ascents; able to carry a daypack and walk 5–7 hours daily.
Yes — a TIMS card and an Annapurna Conservation Area Permit (ACAP) are required and typically arranged before or at the trailhead in Pokhara/Kande.
Spring (March–May) and autumn (Sept–Nov) offer the most stable weather and clear mountain views; late autumn has cooler nights and fewer crowds.
The final ascent is steep, exposed, and at high altitude (≈4,500 m) but not technical; expect loose rock, narrow ridges, and significant elevation gain in a short period.
Yes — nightly teahouse accommodation is standard from Pritam Deurali through High Camp; services are basic but provide meals, a bed, and hot drinks.
The trail passes long-inhabited Gurung and Magar communities that have traded, farmed, and shepherded these slopes for centuries; the Annapurna Conservation Area was established to protect both biodiversity and local livelihoods.
Permits fund conservation and local communities; stick to marked trails, pack out plastic where possible, and use teahouse water treatment or boil to reduce single-use bottles.
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