Mardi Himal Trek

Mardi Himal sits on the same Annapurna massif as the main Sanctuary trek, but the trail up to its base camp at 4,500m stays quieter throughout, climbing through rhododendron and oak forest before opening onto a narrow alpine ridge with Machhapuchhre filling the skyline at close range.

At seven days from Pokhara and back, it suits a traveller who wants a real Himalayan trek and a genuine high viewpoint without committing to the length or crowds of Annapurna Base Camp.