Day 1
Kande to Forest Camp
5 hrs / 10 km / sleep 2,600 m
Drive from Pokhara to Kande (1 hr). Trek through lush rhododendron forests past Australian Camp viewpoint to Forest Camp nestled in dense woodland.
Annapurna
Mardi Himal Trek
A spectacular ridgeline trek offering intimate views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Mardi Himal. The trail follows a narrow ridge with dramatic drop-offs on both sides, culminating at Base Camp (4,500m).
Moderate5 days4,500 mMar–May, Sep–Nov
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Trek overview
Long-form route context for planning, pacing, and realistic expectations.
A spectacular ridgeline trek offering intimate views of Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), Annapurna South, and Mardi Himal. The trail follows a narrow ridge with dramatic drop-offs on both sides, culminating at Base Camp (4,500m).
This itinerary is synced from TrekGuard mobile app data and includes 5 planned days, 50 km of walking, and 3,300 m of total elevation gain.
Highlights include Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m), Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) close-up, Dramatic ridgeline walking, Annapurna South & Hiunchuli views.
Itinerary
Daily route plan
Day 2
Forest Camp to Low Camp
4 hrs / 7 km / sleep 2,970 m
Continue through bamboo and rhododendron forest with first views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South emerging through the canopy.
Day 3
Low Camp to High Camp
5 hrs / 8 km / sleep 3,580 m
Ascend above the treeline onto the open Mardi ridge. The landscape transforms to alpine meadows with increasingly spectacular mountain views.
Day 4
High Camp to Low Camp
7 hrs / 15 km / sleep 2,970 m
Early morning ascent to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500m) along a dramatic, narrow ridgeline. 360° panorama at sunrise includes Annapurna I, South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and Machhapuchhre. Descend to Low Camp.
Day 5
Low Camp to Sidhing
6 hrs / 12 km / sleep 1,700 m
Descend through forests and traditional villages to Sidhing. Drive back to Pokhara (3–4 hours).
Altitude profile
How high you sleep, night by night
The single biggest safety factor on a high trek is how fast your sleeping altitude rises. Here's the shape of this itinerary.
1,770 m
Start
3,580 m
Highest sleep
4,500 m
Max altitude
5
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- Duration
- 5 days
- Altitude
- 4,500 m
- Updated
- 2026
Route files are planning references only. Always follow current trail conditions, local notices, and guide advice.
Packing checklist
Use a mobile-friendly checklist for clothing, electronics, medicine, documents, and trail gear.
Altitude and safety
Prepare before pushing higher.
Climb gradually and take acclimatization seriously.
Check weather, wind, and daylight before long days.
Descend and seek help if altitude symptoms worsen.
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