Mardi Himal Trek, 5 Days from Pokhara

From US$4605 DaysUpdated Oct 5, 2026

At a glance: cost

A fully guided Mardi Himal Trek, 5 Days from Pokhara with The Everest Holiday costs $460 (Budget), $770 (Standard), or $1,445 (Premium) per person for the 5-Days trip. Budget about $20/day for personal expenses; travel insurance is arranged separately.

Mardi Himal Trek, 5 Days from Pokhara price by tier
TierPrice (per person)
Budget$460
Standard$770
Premium$1,445

Book with a 10% deposit; balance payable in Kathmandu. Full inclusions and group-discount tiers are below.

Quick Overview
Duration5 Days
Trip GradeModerate
CountryNepal
Maximum Altitude4,500 m / 14,764 ft (Mardi Himal Base Camp)
Group Size1-20
StartsPokhara
EndsPokhara
ActivitiesShort trek with a guide
Best TimeMar to May and Oct to Nov

This is the Mardi Himal Base Camp trek shortened to five days for guests who are already in Pokhara. You climb from Kande through forest to Forest Camp, follow the ridge to High Camp under Machhapuchhre, walk to Mardi Himal Base Camp at 4,500 m, and descend to Siding.

If you would rather start in Kathmandu, with the drives and Pokhara nights included, see our 7-day Mardi Himal Base Camp trek. The route on the hill is the same.

Why Book This Trek With The Everest Holiday

Three Generations of Family Guides

Family-run since 2016 with three generations of guiding heritage. Not an agency — the family that runs the company leads your trek personally.

Private Group — No Strangers

Every trek we run is private. Your group only. We never combine bookings or add strangers to your party. If you book solo, you walk with a guide; if you book as four friends, your group stays four.

Nagarjun Learning Center Giveback

A fixed share of every booking funds the Nagarjun Learning Center — 70 children, 7 community centres, 3 full-time teachers, 600+ medical interventions, 275+ women supported. You see the impact at the centre on day 1.

Government Registered, TAAN Member

Govt Regd. No. 147653/072/073. Trekking Agency Licence 2090/072, Travel Agency Licence 2838/072. TAAN Member #1586. Over 300 reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Trustpilot. We are a real, audited Nepal company — not a booking-platform middleman.

Itinerary

Day 01: Drive to Kande and trek to Forest Camp
Max Altitude: Forest Camp 2,520 m / 8,268 ft
Day 02: Forest Camp to High Camp
Max Altitude: High Camp 3,580 m / 11,745 ft
Day 03: Mardi Himal Base Camp and back to High Camp
Max Altitude: Mardi Himal Base Camp 4,500 m / 14,764 ft; night at High Camp 3,580 m / 11,745 ft
Day 04: High Camp to Siding
Max Altitude: Siding 1,885 m / 6,184 ft
Day 05: Drive from Siding to Pokhara
Max Altitude: Pokhara 820 m / 2,690 ft
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Pricing & What's Included

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Price per person
1 pax
US$795
2 - 4 pax
US$460
5 - 8 pax
US$320
9 - 12 pax
US$285
13 - 20 pax
US$265

Discounts are determined exclusively by the size of your group. We do not add additional members to your group.

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Cost Includes

Guide and porters

  • Licensed trekking guide (English-speaking)
  • No porter: you carry your own bag (a day pack and a small bag is all you need on this short route)

Accommodation

  • Simple lodges, shared rooms

Permits, transport and fees

  • Annapurna Conservation Area permit and TIMS card
  • Private vehicle from Pokhara to Kande at the start and from Siding back to Pokhara at the end
  • Government taxes and our service charge

Medical assistance

  • First aid kit with pulse oximeter
  • Arranging rescue operations in an emergency (funded by your travel insurance)

Complimentary

  • Bottled water in the vehicle
Cost Excludes

Not included

  • Meals and drinks on the trek
  • Hotel nights in Kathmandu or Pokhara
  • International and domestic flights
  • Travel insurance (buy at home)
  • Tips for the guide and porters
  • Personal expenses, laundry and charging
  • An extra porter, if you want one (USD 25 per day plus 13% VAT and 3.5% bank charge)

Dates & Booking

Your trek, your choice, your price

Choose the style that suits you. Book a private departure on any date with just your party, or join a fixed group departure and trek with fellow adventurers from around the world. Same routes, same guides, same quality — 3 comfort tiers on both options. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size (a couple pays less per pax than a solo trekker, 5+ pays less again) — the same tiers apply on both booking types.

Private Departure

  • Any date you choose
  • Just your party + dedicated guide
  • 3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
  • Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size

Fixed Group Departure

  • Scheduled dates (see below)
  • Join other trekkers from around the world
  • 3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
  • Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size (same tier as Private)
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Peak season (Sep–Nov) — our guides book up fast. Get in touch 6–8 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates.

Fixed Group Departures

Join one of our scheduled fixed departures and share the trail with other trekkers on the same dates. Choose your preferred tier (Budget, Standard, or Luxury) when booking. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size — a couple pays less per person than a solo trekker, and a party of 5+ pays less again. The same tiers apply on private departures too.

Need a different date? Extra departure dates are available on request. Contact us or message Shreejan on WhatsApp.

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Fixed departures are dates we have already committed to run. Your party still treks as its own private group with its own guide; we never merge bookings or add strangers, and solo trekkers are welcome on any date. Private departures on any other date you choose are also available. On both, the per-person price is set by the size of your own party.

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Essential Information

Before you go

  • Altitude: you sleep at 3,580 m at High Camp and walk to 4,500 m on day 3. Walk slowly, drink plenty of water and tell your guide at once if you get a headache or feel unwell.
  • Insurance: your policy should cover trekking to 5,000 m, including helicopter rescue.
  • Fitness: you need to be able to walk for several hours a day on steps and uneven ground. No technical skill is needed.
  • Packing: a day pack, warm layers for the evenings, good walking shoes, a rain jacket and a head torch. We send a full packing list when you book.
  • Hotel nights before and after the trek are not included, so we can fit them to your own dates. We can book them for you.
  • Documents: bring your passport.

FAQs

The route on the hill is the same. This version starts and ends in Pokhara and does not include the Kathmandu to Pokhara drives or the hotel nights, so it is shorter and cheaper. The 7-day trek starts in Kathmandu.
It is a moderate trek. The days are long and steady, and the climb from Forest Camp to High Camp gains about 1,060 m. The base camp day reaches 4,500 m, so you need to be fit and to walk slowly.
An Annapurna Conservation Area permit and a TIMS card. We arrange both and the cost is in your price.
Yes. Your guide, and your porters on Standard and Luxury, are for your party only. We never add strangers to a private booking.
The route is the same. Budget gives you a guide, simple lodges with shared rooms and the permits and transport, with no porter and no meals. Standard adds one porter for every two trekkers, a private room where the lodge has one and all meals. Luxury gives each trekker a dedicated porter, the best rooms available and all meals with fruit, nuts and unlimited soft drinks.
If we cannot run your trip, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent on your behalf, or move you to another date. If you cancel yourself, the deposit is not refundable, but you can reschedule free to any date within one year with at least 72 hours' notice.
Yes. Buy travel insurance at home, before you travel, and check that it covers trekking to 5,000 m, medical care, emergency helicopter rescue and the dates of your trip. Your cover should include trekking to 5,000 m. We do not recommend insurance bought in Nepal.