Mardi Himal is the most southerly mountain of the Annapurna range and the lowest and perhaps least-climbed or visited of all trekking peaks in Nepal.
Rising above the Annapurna Sanctuary and less than 20kms from Pokhara, Mardi Himal is the most southerly mountain of the Annapurna range and the lowest and perhaps least-climbed or visited of all trekking peaks in Nepal.
The mountain is a continuation of the south-west ridge of Machhapuchhare, from which it is separated by a col. The first ascent was made in 1961 by Colonel Jimmy Roberts who, together with two Sherpas, reached the summit via the eastern flank. This line of ascent remains the only recorded route to date.
Mardi Himal is best seen from the south. The southwest face of the mountain has three well-defined ridges rising from rock buttresses and separated by hanging glaciers. Its east face is separated from the Machhapuchhare ridge by a col at 5,200m. The normal climbing route to the summit of Mardi Himal passes through this col from a glaciated amphitheatre that rises above a hidden plateau. The summit offers spectacular views of the Annapurna Range and sacred Machhapuchhare, commonly known as ‘Fishtail’.
Although lower than other trekking peaks, Mardi Himal does require a reasonable standard of climbing ability and would appeal to those interested in small-scale exploratory mountaineering expeditions.
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03 Fly to Pokhara; trek to Mardi Pul (1,050m)
Day 04 Trek to Odane Hill (2,513m)
Day 05 Trek to Kumai (3,245m)
Day 06 Trek to Khorchon (3,682m)
Day 07 Trek to Base Camp (4,120m)
Day 08 Climb to summit of Mardi Himal (5,587m);return to BC
Day 09 Trek to Kumai (3,245m)
Day 10 Trek to Ghachok (1,067m)
Day 11 Trek to Pokhara
Day 12 Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 13 Depart Kathmandu
Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu
Day 02 Sightseeing in Kathmandu
Day 03 Fly to Pokhara; trek to Mardi Pul (1,050m)
Day 04 Trek to Odane Hill (2,513m)
Day 05 Trek to Kumai (3,245m)
Day 06 Trek to Khorchon (3,682m)
Day 07 Trek to Base Camp (4,120m)
Day 08 Climb to summit of Mardi Himal (5,587m);return to BC
Day 09 Trek to Kumai (3,245m)
Day 10 Trek to Ghachok (1,067m)
Day 11 Trek to Pokhara
Day 12 Fly from Pokhara to Kathmandu
Day 13 Depart Kathmandu
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