Ghorepani - Mardi Himal Trek

"Ghorepani Poon Hill – Mardi Himal combined trek"

The Ghorepani Poon Hill – Mardi Himal combined trek is a stunning journey through Nepal’s Annapurna region that blends two iconic trails into one unforgettable adventure. Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, famous for its panoramic sunrise views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges. The early morning hike to Poon Hill (3,210 m) rewards with golden light spilling over snow-capped peaks. Along the way, pass through charming Gurung and Magar villages, rhododendron forests, and terraced hillsides. The route transitions into the Mardi Himal trek, a quieter, more off-the-beaten-path trail. "Experience the best of Nepal’s Annapurna region with the Ghorepani - Poon Hill – Mardi Himal Trek. Witness breathtaking sunrises over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna, explore rhododendron forests, Magar and Gurung villages, and reach the serene Mardi Himal Base Camp for close-up views of Machhapuchhre. A perfect blend of culture, nature, and adventure in one unforgettable journey.”"Mardi Himal Base Camp," "Annapurna Himalaya views," "Rhododendron forest trek," "Gurung and Magar villages," "Short treks in Nepal," "Moderate treks Nepal," "Trekking in Pokhara," "Best treks in Annapurna," "Fishtail Mountain view," and "Off-the-beaten-path Nepal trek." This section takes through serene forests, alpine meadows, and dramatic ridgelines, culminating at Mardi Himal View Point (4,200 m) with close-up views of Machapuchare (Fishtail Mountain) and the Annapurna range. This combined trek typically takes 12 days. It's rated moderate, suitable for both beginners and experienced trekkers. It offers a rich mix of natural beauty, cultural encounters and diverse landscapes—from subtropical forests to high alpine terrain.

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Itinerary:

Day 01, Kathmandu arrival and stay overnight at hotel with bed and breakfast basis.

Day 02, Kathmandu trip preparations day. It’s also a nice day to look around Swahembhu Nath, Baudha Nath, Pashupati Nath Temples and Kathmandu Durbar Square sightseeing and stay at hotel.

Day 03, Kathmandu to Pokhara flight and trek to Tikhedhunga 1480m for overnight. It’s good to have breakfast around 06:30 Am and transfer to Domestic airport to fly Pokhara around 08:45 or 09AM. It’s really short flight to Pokhara and we continue to Nayapul, Birethanty by Car for hour and half and then start trek to Tikhedhunga easy walk up for 3 hours after lunch. It’s a beautiful day to see part of Pokhara valley, High Mountain views, Farm lands, hilly lands, people and their activities.

Day 04, Tikhedhunga trek to Ghorepani 2860m for overnight. Its day needs to walk 5 to 6 hours depends on walking capacity to 7 hours. But such a beautiful part to see types of ethnic people’s village, theirs living styles, culture and to the pure nature parts to see water fall, river, jungle, Rhododendron Forest, bamboo forest etc. Some really good places are there for lunch and coffee, tea break before Ghorepani. Ghorepani is a best place to see Mt. Dhaulagiri and many other peaks. Such good hotels are around there.

Day 05, Ghorepani – Poon Hill 3193m for Sunrise View – Ghorepani for breakfast and Trek to Tadapani 2630m for overnight. It’s day we need to weak up early morning to the Poon Hill viewpoints. We come back to hotel for breakfast and then start to Tadapani. Banthanti is a good place to have lunch. Tadapani is another nice place to see sunrise view from the hotel rooms and garden with cup of hot coffee. It’s such a beautiful day to have many different natures experience. It’s not big day but makes feel Havey due to weak up early to Poon Hill.

Day 06, Tadapani trek to Jhino Danda (Hot Spring) 1780m: It’s nice trail all the way to descend. Most of parts are easy descend. Such a long suspension bridge hanging nearby Jhino Danda which decorated by natural things around including Hot Spring Pools, ringing river, Jungle and Mountain view.

Day 07, Jhino Danda trek to Landruk village Top 1900m: It’s not big day but beautiful. We can have lunch in Landruk and around hour more walk up to Top for overnight.

Day 08, Landruk village Top trek to Low Camp 3050m for overnight.: It’s day all the way ascends. It’s not long distanced but elevations increased fast due to steep up. There are different places to make well stop for tea, coffee and lunch before camp.

Day 09, Low Camp trek to Mardi Himal High Camp 3900m.: It’s also not big day but trail goes continue up and up. Badal Danda is good place to have tea break and continue to High Camp for lunch and camp in same place. Rhododendrons are great around to see. Big mountain views and sunrise are great as well.

Day 10, Mardi Himal High Camp to Mardi View point 4500m early Morning and then Trek return to High Camp for breakfast, Low Camp for Lunch and return to Siding village Top for overnight. It’s good to start early for sunrise and Mountain views. Normally weather stay good and clear around the morning time. It’s nice to Siding slowly descend for overnight.

Day 11, Siding trek to Luwang village for the home stay experience.: It’s types of ethnic people village. We can see many different things around such as farms, village, people and theirs living style.

Day 12, Visit Luwang village, tea garden and drive to Pokhara for overnight. It’s good to be around village, tea garden in the morning and drive to Pokhara to visit Lake side in Pokhara.

Day 13, Pokhara free day: It’s good day to hike up to Peace Pagoda, Shibha Statu, Devid fall, Cave and to the lake side for rest of time.

Day 14, Drive or Fly return to Kathmandu

Day 15, Kathmandu free day

Day 16, Departure to home