The recently opened trekking trail of Mardi Himal Trek is another hidden gem inside the Annapurna
region. Covering the spectacular natural beauty of Annapurna and the cultural immersion of the ethnic
community, this trekking trail became a sensational trail in a short period after its opening for outsiders.
The Mardi Himal trek for 9 days is an incredible journey that includes the breathtaking beauty of the
Himalayas, along with unspoiled nature for travelers. Being in the proper Himalayan geography and
unspoiled by the outer influence, Mardi Himal offers the proper blend of traveling aspects.
The Mardi Himal is also home to the rare and endangered animals inhabiting the region. The wildlife life,
including the Himalayan Monal, Musk deer, Himalayan Thar, langurs, foxes, and other animals, which
are only seen or can be encountered in the Himalayas, makes the Mardi Himal trek an immersive
journey.
The scenic beauty of this trail is also another reason that makes it a sensational choice among trekkers
and travel enthusiasts. The breathtaking mountain views, which include snow-capped peaks such as
Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna South, Dhaulagiri, Dhaulagiri II, and other peaks,
offer you a refreshing walk throughout the journey.
The culture and the tradition of the Himalayan people add more flavour to the journey. The cultural
lifestyle and the traditional practices, preserved from centuries back, are immersed in the natural
journey. Such a diverse trekking journey makes Mardi Himal Trek an ultimate experience in the
Himalayas.
So, in this itinerary of 9 days for the Mardi Himal Trek, you will get a properly managed trekking itinerary
that offers you an incredible escape into the Himalayas. Every day itinerary of this trek provides a
comfortable and managed journey and accommodations for you to make this trekking journey a once-
in-a-lifetime experience for you.

• Scenic journey along with snow-capped mountain peaks
• Magnificent view of Annapurna Massif, Macchapucchre, and Mardi range
• Wildlife encounters of rare and endangered species of animals and birds
• Easier trek with features equal to longer treks like Everest and Annapurna
• Cultural and traditional immersion of ethnic communities of the Himalayas
• Taste of local foods and cuisines

Best Time for Mardi Himal Trek
The best time for the Mardi Himla trek is not that tricky to pick. During the seasons of Spring and
Autumn, it is considered the best season or time to explore not only Mardi but also the whole of the
Himalayas. Due to the features such as mild temperature, stable weather, clear visibility, and features
that each season offers, Spring and Autumn are the best times to trek in the Mardi Himla trek.
During the time of Spring, you will get blossoming landscapes, making Mardi trail a scenic journey to
have, the weather will be more stable than most seasons of the year. The visibility also gets clearer as
well, refreshing due to the pre-monsoon rain. Overall, you will get a refreshing as well as scenic journey
if you choose to trek Mardi Himal during the season of Spring.
During the time of Autumn, you will get a colorful trail due to the falling season of dry leafs. It also
makes the journey and the trail mesmerizing to walk through. The weather is at its most stable stage.
The visibility will be finest as well you will get a picturesque journey. So, overall, you will get a refreshing
and picturesque journey on the Mardi Himal Trail if you choose to do a trekking journey during the time
of Autumn.

Accommodation, Foods and Drinks
The accommodation facilities during the Mardi Himla trek are basic. All the basic logistics will be covered
during the trek, with basic services and needs.
The meals will be provided with a structured breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The menu mostly consists of
local dishes such as Dal Bhat Tarkari, Mo ; Mo, Chau mein, Thukpa, and other local cuisines. You can also
enjoy your Western dishes during your stay in Pokhara or in Kathmandu.
The accommodations will be managed mostly in teahouses and guesthouses. Most of them are run by
local families or communities and provide basic services. But it comes with clean rooms, shared
bathrooms, and great hospitality. Also, do not compare services with what you will get during your stay
in Kathmandu or in Pokhara. These teahouses and guesthouses run with limited resources in remote
locations, so services can be more basic than your expectations. So, recommend adjusting basic services
along with the prices of goods, as you may find it becoming a bit expensive as the altitude gets higher.

But it is an experience in itself to have a teahouse experience, and it is also now an authentic Himalayan
experience, which you can have once in a lifetime.
All of the basic logistics will be covered, and expenses as mentioned in this itinerary will be provided.
Any expenses or cost which are not part of this package or the itinerary will not be paid or covered. It
includes services like, bars, beverages, ice cream, desserts, sweets, or any other services which are not
part of this package or which are the expenses from personal interest. You can look for the cost section
for better insights.

Preparation and Fitness
Mardi Himal Trek is a more popular Hinlayan trekking journey, which covers a proper 9-day journey in
mountain terrains. So, proper preparation is necessary to do the trek properly and comfortably. As well
as some fitness aspects are also required to do your trekking journey more efficiently.
Prepare with the clothes. Pack and keep enough clothes which can cover your whole journey of 9 days.
Mostly include warm clothes and which can cover your body properly as well which are comfortable to
you. Comfortable clothing is a necessary step to make your journey enhanced without any external
issues, which often can ruin your whole experience.
Prepare for your trekking essentials with gears, and equipment. Include necessary trekking gear such as
trekking poles, trekking shoes, gloves, glasses, caps, a water bottle, or anything else you think you will
need during your journey. But do not include any essential items that you will not be going to use during
your journey. It just increases the weight of your backpacking and can ruin your whole experience
sometimes.
Also, do not forget to keep first aid with you. Ardi Himal Trek is a proper terrain journey that also covers
remote locations and cliffs. So, in such geography, unfortunate incidents can happen. In such cases, first
aid or basic medical support can be very helpful for you.
For fitness, having a good shape obviously helps you a lot. You can also do some basic physical exercise
for 30 days prior to your journey, and you can also do some basic breathing exercises for better results.

Permits and Regulations
Mardi Himal Trek lies inside the Annapurna Region, which is a protected area by the government. It is a
preserved area to protect the natural and cultural aspects of the region. So, you need to have some
permits to work before you enter the region and do outdoor activities like trekking. You will need,

• ACAEP (Annapurna Conservation Area Entry Permits)
• TIMS (Trekkers Information and Management System)

So, above are the permits which you need to have during your journey in the Mardi Himal Trekking trail
or to have access inside the region for trekking. All the permits should be filled with proper legal
information of trekkers. Without permits, accessing the regions to do outdoor activities like trekking is

prohibited. Usually, these permit works are managed by trekking agencies. You can contact them before
you depart for your journey. Also, keep your legal documents with you, like ID, Passport, etc., to avoid
any minor issues during your travel.