A Short Mardi Himal Trek for 3 days from Pokhara is the fastest itinerary from Pokhara to Pokhara. It is for the usual hiker who can walk quickly and for long hours. We recommend our regular trekking package for Mardi Himal, which is more relaxed for beginners, families, and elderlies.
Our short trekking trip to Mardi Himal is the best mountain trip for those who lack time but love to go close to the high mountains. From Mardi viewpoint, you can see the nearest view of the most charming mountain Fishtail in the Annapurna Himalayas, Annapurna South, Hiuchuli, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, Annapurna IV, Manaslu, and more. Also, you can see an unblocked sunset, a zenith view of green hills, evening lights of Pokhara city, captivating landscapes, and more from Badal Danda and High Camp.
You will enjoy walking inside green forests most of the time before you reach Badal Danda. You may see wild animals and beautiful birds walking inside the jungle trails. This short Mardi Himal trip is an alternative to Poon Hill, but the elevation you will reach is higher than the Poon Hill in Mardi.
This short 3-day Mardi Himal Trekking begins with a short drive from Pokhara to Kande in the morning. Then, it goes to Forest Camp or Rest Camp through Australian Camp and Pitam Deurali on the first day. You reach Mardi High Camp on the second day, the last place you can spend a night at a high altitude on this trip. On the third early morning, you hike to the viewpoint and then return to High Camp for breakfast. After breakfast, the journey descends towards Sidding to catch a drive to Pokhara via Badal Danda and Low Camp.
What to Expect from a 3-Day Mardi Himal Trek?
First, our 3-day Mardi Himal Trek is a budget-friendly mountain trip in Nepal, which you can do at a low cost. It is a short Himalayan tour so that time-bound people can enjoy breathtaking mountain views from a close distance in a short holiday.
You can see unreal views of Annapurna and Manaslu Himalayas from Badal Danda, High Camp, and Mardi Viewpoint. Also, the zenith view of green hills, captivating landscapes, flora, and fauna with traditional local lifestyle amaze you on this trek.
Blooming Himalayan cherry blossoms in autumn and rhododendrons in spring are another attraction of this rapid Mardi Trek. Besides the natural highlights, remember long walking camps in a day and prepare to walk more than seven hours daily.
Short Mardi Himal Trek – Is it possible to complete in 3 days?
A short Mardi Himal Trek is a rapid walking trip. Completing this trip in 3 days is possible, but you must be an experienced hiker. Altitude also matters, so people who have not visited high altitudes above two thousand meters will suffer breathing. Still, everyone can finish the Mardi Himal short trek in three days if they are ready to walk 7-8 hours each day on up and down hills trails.
3 Days Itinerary of Mardi Himal Trek
The rapid 3-day Mardi Himal Trek walking camps are long. On this trip, you walk 7-8 hours each day. Walking from Kande, you will pass the Australian Camp, Deurali, and Forest Camp. Usually, trekkers on a relaxed itinerary stay in Deurali on the first day.
After spending the first night in Rest Camp, you trek to High Camp via Low Camp and Badal Danda. It is 6-7 hours walking today and gains around one thousand one hundred meters altitude. On the third day, You start walking early in the morning with a flashlight to Mardi Viewpoint, which takes around two hours and then trek to Siding via High Camp, Badal, Danda, and Low Camp. It is a long descending day and takes around five hours. You drive to Pokhara from Sidding for 2-3 hours to complete a 3-day short Mardi Himal Trek Itinerary.
Is 3-Day Quickest Mardi Himal Trek Good for Family?
This 3-day Quickest Mardi Himal Trek may only suit some families who plan to travel to the mountain briefly with their kids. If the children are usual walkers, they can do this. Still, we recommend our Regular Mardi Himal Itinerary for other families who are unusual hikers.
Do I Need Practice for Short Mardi Trek?
If you are a runner or a regular hiker, this 3-day short Mardi Trek is easy. But if you do not run often or are not a regular hiker, walking for many hours in the high altitudes of Mardi Himal will be hard. So, we suggest running daily for a few kilometers or several days up and down hills hikes to be well-practiced for this rapid mountain trip.
You can also go to an indoor gym for muscle training and cardio exercise. While you train in the fitness center, focus on training your leg muscles more, which will prevent thigh pain from a long descending trail.
Things to Pack for the Trek
You can carry a bit of trekking gear for this short trip. The packing list for the Mardi Himal and Poon Hill are the same so that you can check Poon Hill trekking equipment list for this short 3-day Mardi Trek.
Best Time for Short Mardi Trek
You can go on a rapid 3-day short Mardi Trek in all seasons except summer. But October, November, and December are the best months for this trip. The weather in these months is the best of the year so that you can see bright mountains and almost no possibility of rain.
Spring is also a perfect time for the short Mardi Trip. March to May is the spring season in Nepal, during which you can see beautifully blooming rhododendrons in the forest of the Mardi Himal Region.
Winter in January and February also offers clear mountain views. Still, the temperature will be colder compared to the other months. There is less crowded in winter on this trail, so if you love to hike in a quiet environment, you can choose the winter season for a 3-day Mardi Trip.
Choose the Best Company for a 3-Day Short Mardi Himal Trekking.
Frolic Adventure has been operating Mountain Treks and a 3-day short trek to Mardi Himal since 2016. You can book an all-inclusive trip or hire a guide with us for this mountain trip. We operate the tour by providing experienced government license-holder Guides. Our guides are friendly, informative, and knowledgeable about the route. So, remember us for the best cost and safety mountain trip and make a memorable Nepal visit.
