Poon Hill and Mardi Trek covers two different short trekking routes in the Annapurna Region, making its own itinerary and offering stunning close-up views of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayas by walking for 7 days from Pokhara, plus another two days to drive from Kathmandu to Kathmandu, one cultural heritage tour in Kathmandu, and two days for arrival and departure. It means you need to have12 days total in Nepal, and it costs 800-1050 USD per person according to the trekkers in a group that includes hotel accommodations, including breakfast, 3 nights in Kathmandu and two nights in Pokhara, all meals and guesthouse accommodations in the mountains, trek permits, tourist bus and private transportation, and a guide. The trek takes you to the maximum elevation of 4,200 meters at the Mardi viewpoint.
Poon Hill and Mardi Trek
A Quick Glimpse
- Trip Duration: 13 Days
- Trekking Duration: 8 Days
- Starting Point: Kathmandu
- Ending Point: Kathmandu
- Maximum Elevation: 4,200 meters (13,779 feet)
- Difficulty Level: Moderate
- Best Seasons: September to May
- Key Highlights: Mountain views, sunrise, lush forests, blooming flowers, layered hills, deep river valley, wildlife, yaks, traditional villages with typical architectural houses, waterfalls, rivers, and more
- Mountain Views: Dhaulagiri, Tukuche, Nilgiri, Annapurna Fang, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Annapurna I, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Fishtail (Machhapuchchhre), Mardi Himal, Manaslu, and more
- Customizable: Yes
Poon Hill and Mardi Trek route is one of the best treks in the Annapurna region. It is in the Annapurna Conservation Area. From this trek, you will enjoy the best panoramic view of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri Himalayan ranges. Annapurna View Trek combines two short, easy trekking trails in the Annapurna region. Gurung and Magar culture, Scenic mountains, terraces, valleys, green forests, green hills, waterfalls, hot springs, wildlife, and rivers are the major attractions of this trek. You can see colorful rhododendrons on this trek in spring and cherry blossoms in autumn. Beautiful, large Gurung villages are fantastic in this region. The Annapurna View Trek lasts about two weeks. The trek starts after driving from Pokhara to Nayapul for about 2 hrs, then trekking to Tikhedhunda on the first day.
The trail leads to Ghorepani, which is a lovely Magar village. After spending the night here, you will see the beautiful sunrise and many big, attractive snow-capped mountains from Poonhill. You will depart from Ghorepani for Tadapani on the third day, with many beautiful sights along the way. There is a lovely warm hot spring during the Annapurna View from Poon Hill and Mardi Himal, where you can enjoy swimming. After visiting the hot spring, the second part of the trail starts on the Mardi Himal side of the Poon Hill plus Mardi Himal. Today, you will be in the friendly Gurung village of Landruk. After Landruk, you will be climbing to rest camp. Here, you will be on the ridge of the Mardi trail. You will love walking along this ridge, enjoying the best views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range and the green forest. Walking to Badal Danda is one of the life experiences of the Annapurna view trek. After spending the night in Badal Danda, you will head to Mardi High Camp. You will visit Mardi Viewpoint today and come back to high camp. You will see yaks around this trail. After Mardi High Camp, the trek descends to Dhampus, and you will trek for about two hours to Phedi, then drive back to Pokhara.
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Poon Hill and Mardi Trek Itinerary
Arrive in Kathmandu (1,350 m.)
Pick-up from the airport by private car/Jeep/Van and transfer to the Hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
Pre-Trip Meeting and Trek Preparation Day (Optional, Kathmandu Cultural Heritage Tour)
You have a short meeting with our manager to talk about the trip then you are free for the whole day, so we suggest doing Kathmandu Cultural Tour and it is worth doing to know about ancient Nepalese history, culture, lifestyle, ethinic groups, religion art, architectures, and present political changes, progress, and deplovment with geographical structure of the country from tour guide while visiting four UNESCO Cultural World Heritage Sites Kathmandu Durbar Square (Hanuman Dhoka Palace), Swayambhunath (Monkey Temple), Pashupatinath (Open Cremation), and Bouddhanath. Overnight stay at the hotel after arranging essential trek gear and packing.
Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (820 m) 6-7 Hrs.
Drive to Pokhara by tourist Bus. It takes 6- 7 hours. You will see a pleasant valley, terraces, rivers, and traditional villages on the drive to Pokhara, and stay at a hotel overnight.
Drive from Pokhara to Birethanti - 2 Hrs. and Trek to Ulleri (2,050 m) 5-7 Hours
Today, you drive for about 2 hours from Pokhara to Birethanti, with views of the valley, green hills, rice fields, and the long-range Annapurna massif, and start walking on a gradually ascending trail to Tikhedhunga, following the Bhurungdi River, and stop for lunch. You will pass several traditional Gurung villages today, reach the large Magar village of Ulleri after ascending 3,000+ stone steps, and stay overnight in a guesthouse.
Trek from Ulleri to Ghorepani (2,850m.) 5-6 hrs.
You will start the day walking on a gradually ascending trail throughout the village, which takes around an hour and a half to Banthanti, then enter the dense forest of rhododendron and pine trees. Walking another hour and a half to two hours, you reach Nangethanti and stop for lunch, then walk another two hours to Ghorepani through the forest and stay overnight in a guesthouse in Ghorepani.
Hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) and Trek to Tadapani (2,630 m.) 5-7 hrs.
You will visit Poonhill early in the morning to see the sunrise at 3,210 m. Then return for breakfast at the guest house. You will see a lovely sunrise with the long Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayan ranges from Poon Hill. After breakfast, you will trek to Tadapani. You will love the trail to Tadapani, with lots of attractions. Overnight at the guest house.
Trek from Tadapani to Landruk (1,565 m) 5-6 Hours
You will enjoy beautiful sunrise and mountain views of Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, and more white mountains in the morning, then have a warm breakfast. After breakfast, you start walking on a descending trail through the rhododendron forest towards Ghandruk (one of the biggest Gurung villages) and walk another hour down to Kyumi and stop for lunch. After lunch, you cross a suspension bridge, then ascend for an hour to Landruk and stay overnight in a guesthouse.
Trek from Landruk to Low Camp (2,970 m) 6-7 Hrs.
You have an ascending trail, with the altitude rising to around 1,405 Meters (4,609 feet) and reaching 2,970 Meters (9,744 feet) at Mardi Low Camp. After breakfast, you start ascending towards the Forest Camp with magnificent views of Ghandruk Village, Modi River Valley, and stunning mountains. Once you reach Forest Camp, the mountains disappear and appear again when you reach Rest Camp and Low Camp. Overnight in a guesthouse in Low Camp.
Trek from Low Camp to High Camp (3,550 m) 3-5 Hrs.
After enjoying the morning view of Mt. Fishtail and breakfast, you start ascending towards Badal Danda, walking through the Rhododendron forest. Once you reach Badal Danda, you see open views of layered green hills, Modi River Valley, Ghandruk, Landruk, and other big villages, with the mountains Annapurna South, Himchuli, Fishtail, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, and more. Enjoying stunning views, you walk from Badal Danda to Mardi High Camp with unobstructed views and stay overnight in a guesthouse at the High Camp.
Hike to Mardi Viewpoint (4,200 m) 2-3 Hrs. and Trek back to Low Camp (2,970)
Today, you hike early in the morning with a flashlight to Mardi Viewpoint to see the sunrise and the mountain views, which takes 2-3 hours. There is a tea shop at the Mardi Viewpoint, and you can enjoy the views with a hot drink, then hike back to the High Camp, which takes an hour to an hour and a half to return on the descending trail. Here at the High Camp, you have breakfast, pack your stuff, and trek down for two more hours to Low Camp and rest the whole day, enjoying nature from an early wake-up and a walk in the dark. Overnight in a guesthouse in Low Camp.
Trek from Low Camp to Siding (1,600 m) 4-5 hours and drive to Pokhara (820 m) 3 hours
After breakfast in Low Camp, you start walking on a steeply descending trail to Siding Village through a dense forest, which takes around 4-5 hours. Here, you have lunch and drive in a jeep to Pokhara for another two hours, and stay overnight in a 3-star hotel near Phewa Lake.
Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu and farewell dinner.
You will drive back to Kathmandu by tourist Bus from Pokhara. The company will invite you to a farewell dinner this evening. Overnight at the guest house.
Departure to the International Airport for your final flight.
Frolic Adventure provides private transport to the international airport and says goodbye until the next time Nepal visits.
13-day Poon Hill plus Mardi combined trekking itinerary with 8 days of walking in the mountains is a beautiful walking trip that covers two different viewpoints, Poon Hill and Mardi Viewpoint, and offers unobstructed sunrises and breathtaking views. The trip itinerary begins with picking up trekkers from Kathmandu International Airport on the first day, includes a Kathmandu Cultural Heritage sites tour on the second day, and then drives to Pokhara on the third day. The actual trek begins from the fourth day to the eleventh day.
Route Map & Altitude Chart
Trip Cost Details
- Airport pick-up and drop-off by private car/van/bus.
- 3 nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Kathmandu, including breakfast as per the above itinerary, on a twin-sharing basis.
- 2 nights' accommodation in a 3-star hotel in Pokhara, including breakfast as per the above itinerary, on a twin-sharing basis
- All the ground transportation during the trip.
- Your standard meal BLD during the trek, with a cup of hot tea/coffee for breakfast
- Fresh fruit after every dinner in the mountains
- All necessary paperwork, conservation area entry permits, TIMS cards, and monument entrance fees.
- All accommodations in lodges/tea houses during the treks.
- An experienced, helpful, and friendly guide, porters (1 porter for 2 people).
- Guide and porter salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transportation, and insurance.
- Arrangement of Emergency rescue, paid by your travel insurance company (if needed).
- First Aid kit.
- Certificate of achievement.
- Frolic Adventure invites you to a farewell dinner last night.
- All government taxes (GST) and Stationery expenses.
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