When you have limited time but still want to see and reach the higher elevation to see the beautiful mountain peaks in Nepal. The Rugged Trails Nepal 3 Day Short Mardi Himal Trek itinerary is designed for those travelers who don't have enough time to trek in the Himalayas. For the pro hiker during the summer season, this trek can be organized for 2 days, but a gentle, normal, and easy trip is for 3 days from Pokhara.
3 Days Mardi Himal Trek
- Day: 1
Pokhara Drive to Kalimati and Trek to (Forest Camp) Rest Camp
3 Days Trekking Route to Mardi Himal Viewpoint from Sidding Village is another best option for those people who want to be on top of Mardi Himal.
Our guide will come to your hotel or given address around 8.30 in the morning. We will drive from Pokhara to Kalimati village,. The road trip is quite mixed, paved, and bumpy in some places, but the local drivers are experienced on these roads (we only use local vehicles in these kinds of places because they know every section and corner of the roads). After reaching Kalimati, we will have lunch. Mount Fishtail is clearly visible from here, and the green landscape are beautiful. After having lunch, we will hike towards Rest Camp. Rest Camp is one step ahead of Forest Camp (Forest Camp doesn't have good views, so we will hike 45 minutes more to Rest Camp,). Enjoy the beautiful landscapes as well as Pokhara. Overnight in Rest Camp.Total walking distance: 5 km - Day: 2
Rest Camp Trek to High Camp
Wake up with Mount Fishtail just in front and the beautiful sunrise. Enjoy your morning breakfast (pick from the menu) and trek towards High Camp. The hike up to Badal Danda or Middle Camp will be inside The forest, but after Badal, Danda, the trail goes above the tree line and offers magnificent views of Mount Annapurna, Heuchuli, Mount Fishtail, and amazing greenery grasslands. We will have lunch here in Badal Danda and then trek to our last spot, High Camp. We will walk around and get some beautiful landscape pictures and, of course, the mountain views. Sleep early for the next morning's wakeup call.
Rest Camp to High Camp Trek distance: 8 KM
- Day: 3
High Camp - Mardi View Point - Trek to Sidding
This morning, we will wake up early to catch the sunrise from Mardi Himal Viewpoint. The morning hike will be 2 to 3 hours ascending. You might feel breathing difficulties, but slowly, slowly, we will hike to Mardi viewpoint, which is the last spot of the trek where you can see the best views of the entire trip. Get some amazing pictures, and don't forget to pose something fun and crazy that makes your picture more beautiful.
After exploring around Mardi Himal Viewpoint, hike back to Mardi High Camp and have some tea and breakfast, and hike to Siding village. Lunch will be somewhere before reaching Siding.
Pokhara Hotel is on your own, our guide will transfer to your hotel. Enjoy the rest of the evening on your own with walking around, massages, and drinks. If you need a company to make further plans and to explore around, let your guide know or us anytime.