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Mardi Himal Trek

Nepal · Annapurna

moderate

A less-trodden gem near Pokhara that takes you to the Mardi Himal Base Camp with spectacular close-up views of Machapuchare (Fish Tail) and Annapurna South.

⛰Trailhead:1,800m
🏔Summit:4,500m
📅Duration:5 days
🌍Country:Nepal

Generating AI safety verdict…

Trailhead Conditions

Annapurna, Nepal · 1800m

Friday, November 6 at 11:25 AM

14°C

Feels like 14°C

Mainly clear

Humidity

96%

Wind

2 km/h ESE

Gusts

2 km/h

Pressure

1020 hPa

Dew Point

9°C

Cloud Cover

21.1%

Visibility

10.0 km

Precip

0 mm

48-Hour Forecast

14-Day Forecast

Today
14°/ 9°
Sat, Nov 7
17°/ 8°
Sun, Nov 8
17°/ 7°
Mon, Nov 9
17°/ 7°
Tue, Nov 10
17°/ 7°
Wed, Nov 11
15°/ 8°
Thu, Nov 12
13°/ 10°
Fri, Nov 13
15°/ 9°
Sat, Nov 14
14°/ 10°
Sun, Nov 15
13°/ 10°
Mon, Nov 16
8°/ 8°

Is Mardi Himal Trek safe to hike right now?

The AI safety verdict above is updated every 4 hours using live weather data from MET Norway at both the trailhead (1,800m) and the summit (4,500m). A GO verdict means current conditions are suitable for the trek. CAUTION means proceed with awareness of specific risk factors shown above. NO-GO means conditions are currently inadvisable — check back after the weather window passes.

How difficult is Mardi Himal Trek?

Mardi Himal Trek is rated moderate. It requires a reasonable level of fitness and some prior hiking experience. Expect sustained ascents and variable terrain. The typical completion time is 5 days for a multi-day trek.

What is the elevation of Mardi Himal Trek?

The trailhead starts at 1,800 metres above sea level in Annapurna, Nepal. The summit or highest point reaches 4,500 metres — a net elevation gain of 2,700 metres. At this altitude, altitude sickness (AMS) is possible — ascend gradually and rest if symptoms appear.

What gear do I need for Mardi Himal Trek?

The packing list in the AI verdict above is tailored to the current forecast. As a baseline for Mardi Himal Trek in Nepal: layer for extreme cold (summit temperatures can drop well below freezing even in summer), bring sun protection for high UV at altitude, and carry a detailed map.

Weather data: MET Norway Locationforecast 2.0 (CC BY 4.0) · AI verdicts by Anthropic Claude