Mardi Himal Trekking in Nepal Himalaya
July 27, 2024 admin
‘on an elusive and hidden trails’ around high hills and ridges of Mt. Annapurna to Mardi Himal’
Mardi Himal although a small peak of above 5,587m well hidden below towering virgin and magnificent Machhapuchare ‘Fish Tail’ peak, where this amazing walk leads you on an elusive trail away from mainstream trekking routes.
The most wonderful aspect of Mardi Himal trekking is its complete tranquility. This tranquility is found in the shadow of the giant peaks of the entire Annapurna Himalaya range, which extends towards the Lamjung and Manaslu mountains.
Mardi Himal Trekking takes you to undisturbed and unspoiled areas. Here, you can encounter few trekkers. The reason is that travelers have hardly heard of or noticed these hidden and enchanting areas. The trek leads you into complete wilderness for a few days.
The Mardi Himal Trek was first noticed by early pioneers and explorer around mid-1970’s as a different peak but close to Machhapuchare Himal where the southern flanks of Fish Tail touch the rocky ridges of Mardi Himal.
Mardi Himal Trekking starts and ends in beautiful Pokhara. Pokhara is located in a verdant valley. Green rolling hills surround it. These hills dot the landscape with rural farm villages. Beyond the hills lies the massive Annapurna range. The towering Machhapuchare is part of this range. On a clear day, one can view Mardi Himal from Pokhara. It is located beneath the Fish Tail peak.
Walk leads you towards the outskirt of Pokhara where the path rises towards high scenic ridges of Dhampus and Potana village with ever present of snow capped peaks on daily walks towards Mardi Himal.
At first trek leads through human settlement and villages habituated by the hill tribe the Gurung people of Tibetan Buddhism religion origin and with colorful culture, as the walk progress leaving the main trails behind for complete wilderness in the harmony of nature and high Mountains.As the walk enters into
As the walk enters the cool alpine woodland, you will find tall rhododendron, pines, oaks, magnolia, and fir tree lines. Additionally, you will pass several cattle herders’ shades and grazing meadows. Moreover, you’ll spend nights in simple and cozy mountain lodges. These lodges offer rooms with a view.
Mardi Himal trekking finally reaches at high ridges below towering South Face of Machhapuchare and Mardi Himal, the highest spot of the adventure at 5,106 m high overlooking range of peaks from Dhaulagiri-Annapurna towards Manaslu Himalaya in the eastern horizon, truly a magnificent place to be in complete serene environment.
The trek to Mardi Himal offers several routes to reach its base camp. One route is from the southeast. The other route is from the southwest. Both directions provide complete wilderness on high ridges and hills. Dense forests of rhododendron, magnolia, oaks, pines, and fir trees cover these areas. Additionally, the forests create a rich and diverse environment. As the altitude increases, the forest soon disappears. The higher areas of Mardi Hill are covered with short bushes.
Mardi Himal can be trekked all year round except the months of June to mid-September which is the wet monsoon months, for flowers and nature lovers springtime will be perfect when wildflowers like magnolia and rhododendron covers the forest with riots of colors.
Mardi Himal Trekking finally concludes with downhill walk to a road head for short drive back to scenic Pokhara by its serene Phewa Lake.
