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ModerateAnnapurna, Nepal
Mardi Himal Trek
Nepal's best-kept short trek secret — a dramatic ridgeline walk with close-up views of Machapuchare and Annapurna South, perfect for trekkers with limited time.
Quick Answer
The Mardi Himal trek takes 5–7 days, reaches a maximum altitude of 4,500m, and costs $400–$800 total (permits included). It is rated moderate and best done in spring or fall or winter.
Duration
5–7
days
Max Altitude
4,500m
14,764 ft
Total Cost
$400–$800
USD per person
Best Seasons
spring
fall, winter
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Trek Highlights
- Mardi Himal viewpoint (4500m)
- Machapuchare panorama
- Untouched ridgeline trail
- Rhododendron forests
- Fewer crowds than ABC
Permits & Documents Required
TIMS Card
$20 (individual) / $10 (group)Trekkers' Information Management System card
Nepal Tourism Board, PokharaProcessing: Same day
ACAP Permit
$30 (Foreigner) / $10 (SAARC)Annapurna Conservation Area permit
ACAP office in PokharaProcessing: Same day
Tip: Get your TIMS card and permits from the Nepal Tourism Board office in Kathmandu or Pokhara before starting your trek. Bring passport-sized photos and a copy of your passport.
Complete Equipment Checklist
🧥Clothing(11 items)
- Moisture-wicking base layers
- Fleece mid-layer jacket
- Waterproof shell jacket
- Trekking trousers (zip-off)
- Thermal underwear
- Warm hat & sun hat
- Gloves (liner + insulated)
- Wool/synthetic hiking socks (4+ pairs)
- Gaiters
- Light down jacket
- Comfortable trekking boots (broken in)
🎒Gear(6 items)
- 60–70L trekking backpack
- Sleeping bag (-10C rated)
- Trekking poles (collapsible)
- Headlamp + spare batteries
- Water bottles (2× 1L)
- Waterproof stuff sacks
🩺Essentials(7 items)
- Passport + permit photocopies
- First aid kit
- Diamox (altitude sickness prevention)
- Sunscreen SPF50+ & lip balm
- Water purification tablets
- Snacks (energy bars, trail mix)
- Cash in NPR (ATMs unreliable on trail)
📷Optional(7 items)
- Kindle / book
- Playing cards
- Binoculars
- Journal & pen
- Portable charger (10000mAh+)
- Camera
- Lightweight tripod
📖 In-depth guide available
Read our complete day-by-day Mardi Himal guide with permit costs, teahouse tips, and altitude acclimatization advice.
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