GUNUNG · Nepal

Mardi Himal

मार्दी हिमाल (Mardi Himal)

Pemandangan di sepanjang jalur Trek Mardi Himal, kawasan Annapurna — foto kawasan trek, bukan puncak spesifik 5.587 m.. Photo: source

Information

Elevation: 5.587 m
Country: Nepal (NP)
Location / Range: Annapurna Himal, Himalaya
Mountain type: Puncak orogenik Himalaya (non-vulkanik)
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 28.4736, 83.9276
Difficulty: Trek teahouse moderat (non-teknis) ke Viewpoint/Base Camp; puncak utama 5.587 m bersifat teknis (mountaineering)
Best Season: Musim gugur (Oktober–November) & musim semi (Maret–April)
Permits & Rules: Permit Kawasan Konservasi Annapurna (ACAP) + kartu TIMS
Hazards: Mountain sickness (AMS) di High Camp & Upper Viewpoint, jalur punggungan licin saat hujan/salju, kabut & cuaca berubah cepat

Description

Mardi Himal is a 5,587-metre peak standing beneath the far more prominent Machapuchare in the Annapurna region of Nepal, from which it is separated by a roughly 5,200-metre col. The summit was first climbed in 1961 by Basil Goodfellow. What has made the name famous among travellers, however, is the Mardi Himal Trek — a teahouse trail formally opened in 2012 that has become one of Nepal's most popular short treks. It starts from Kande near Pokhara and climbs gradually through Forest Camp, Low Camp, and High Camp to the Upper Viewpoint and Mardi Himal Base Camp (~4,500 m), offering close-up panoramas of Machapuchare (Fishtail) and the Annapurna range above the treeline. The route is moderate and non-technical but relentlessly uphill, making it well suited to fit beginners who allow for acclimatisation.

Gallery

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Routes

Jalur keluar via Sidhing (turun berbeda dari jalur naik)

Moderat; penurunan panjang dan curam, licin saat basah

Etape turun ±1 hari dari High Camp ke Sidhing

Instead of retracing the ascent to Kande, many trekkers exit via Sidhing to make a one-way loop. From High Camp (~3,580 m) the trail drops past Badal Danda (Cloud Hill) — a viewpoint — then through rhododendron forest and terraced fields to the traditional village of Sidhing (~1,850 m), a descent of about 1,730 m. After a teahouse/homestay night in Sidhing, it is a short walk to the road for a drive back to Pokhara. The route offers a different side: quiet rural Himalayan life and a gentle transition from altitude, while avoiding backtracking. The long, often slippery descent makes trekking poles strongly advisable.

Route Segments

1

High Camp → Badal Danda (Cloud Hill)

3.210 mdpl

Viewpoint tambahan sebelum masuk zona hutan rhododendron.
2

Badal Danda → Desa Sidhing

1.850 mdpl

Turun melalui hutan rhododendron dan ladang berterasering ke desa Sidhing; menginap di teahouse/homestay.
3

Sidhing → titik jalan → Pokhara

Berjalan singkat ke titik jalan lalu berkendara kembali ke Pokhara.

Source

Trek Mardi Himal (Kande → Mardi Himal Base Camp / Upper Viewpoint)

Moderat (trek teahouse, non-teknis)

Sekitar 4–6 hari

A popular Annapurna-region teahouse trek opened in 2012, starting from Kande near Pokhara and climbing gradually through Forest Camp, Low Camp, and High Camp to the Upper Viewpoint and Mardi Himal Base Camp (~4,500 m). The trail is non-technical but relentlessly uphill above the treeline, offering close-up panoramas of Machapuchare and the Annapurna range. It suits fit beginners who allow for acclimatisation.

Route Segments

1

Kande → Forest Camp

2.520 mdpl

Naik via Australian Camp/Deurali menembus hutan rhododendron dan ek.
2

Forest Camp → Low Camp

2.990 mdpl

Pemandangan pertama puncak bersalju mulai terbuka.
3

Low Camp → High Camp

3.900 mdpl

Punggungan menanjak; kamp tertinggi sebelum viewpoint.
4

High Camp → Upper Viewpoint

4.200 mdpl

Etape summit menanjak tajam, sering ditempuh dini hari (2–3 jam).
5

Mardi Himal Base Camp

4.500 mdpl

Titik tertinggi trek; panorama Mardi Himal, Machapuchare, dan Annapurna.

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Climbing Experiences

The Mardi Himal Trek is one of the shortest and most popular teahouse treks in the Annapurna region — climbing from rhododendron forest near Pokhara to High Camp and the Upper Viewpoint/Base Camp (~4,500 m) at the foot of Machapuchare. The videos and trip reports below document the real daily stages: Forest/Low/High Camp, the decisive push to the viewpoint, and independent guide-free trekking with GPS tracks. All links have been verified live.

References

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