Physical Requirements
Good stamina; ability to hike along narrow, steep ridge lines at higher elevations.
Pokhara Departure
Mardi Himal Ridge
Stunning, uncrowded ridge walking with face-to-face views of Mount Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal.
6 Days
Duration
4,500 m
Max Altitude
Moderate
Difficulty
Teahouse
Lodging
Year-round
Best Season
Highlights
Stunning, uncrowded ridge walking with face-to-face views of Mount Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal.
Expedition Brief
Day-by-Day Itinerary
Day 1
1,950m
Kande to Pothana
Short drive to Kande, then a steady hike through forests to Pothana.
Day 2
2,550m
Pothana to Forest Camp
Leave the main highways for a quiet walk deep into rhododendron and oak woodlands.
Day 3
2,970m
Forest Camp to Low Camp
Climb steadily along the ridge with peek-a-boo views of Fishtail.
Day 4
3,580m
Low Camp to High Camp
Transition above the tree line into alpine shrub pastures with wide mountain vistas.
Day 5
Mardi Upper Viewpoint (4,500m) to Badal Danda
Pre-dawn push to the high viewpoint for sunrise, then descend to Badal Danda.
Day 6
Badal Danda to Siding & Jeep to Pokhara
Steep descent through trees to Siding village, then jeep back to Pokhara.
Pre-Trek Medical & Safety Prep
For any multi-day trek in Nepal—especially those exceeding 3,000 meters—it is highly recommended to get a baseline health check, confirm your physical fitness levels, and secure proper altitude sickness guidance or necessary travel vaccinations before departure.
Trail Logistics
What's Included
- Permits (ACAP/TIMS)
- professional mountain guide
- porters
- teahouse lodging
- all transfers
What's Not Included
- High-altitude gear rentals
- snacks
- bottled water
- hot showers
- tips
What to Bring
Down jacket
thermal base layers
sturdy boots with good grip
sunglasses
warm beanie
The Green Forest Standard
cottageVerified teahouses
medical_servicesFirst-Aid certified guides
languageJP · EN · HI
monitor_heartOximeters & satellite comms
home_pinPokhara start & end
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