Mardi Himal in the Annapurna region has become a popular trekking destination in recent years. With the establishment of teahouses, more trekkers have been trekking to Mardi these days. Trekking to the base camp of Mardi Himal just below Machhapuchhre or Mt. Fishtail is a beautiful short adventure. This article gives you some of the reasons to do Mardi Himal Trek.
Mardi Himal Trek is undoubtedly one of the short trekking adventures not only in the Annapurna but also in the entire Himalayas. Although a short trekking trip, you are going to experience a wonderful Himalayan trekking adventure that offers a stunning view of the mountains.
5 Reasons to do Mardi Himal Trek
You must question yourself about why Mardi Himal while there are so many other beautiful adventures. Here, let us give you a few reasons to do Mardi Himal Trek.
1. Short Trekking Adventure
If you love to trek but want to keep it short and yet beautiful, you should certainly do the Mardi Himal trek. You will get a wonderful Himalayan trekking experience just in the 5-day trek. Whether you want to go on a short trek or you have less time to go on a long trek, Mardi Himal can be your trekking destination.
We are not recommending this trek not only because it is a short trek but also because it offers you an incredible experience.
2. Beautiful Nature Walk
The trekking adventure to Mardi Himal goes on the trail covered in beautiful forests. As soon as you start the trek, you can walk through green and peaceful forests that offer you a wonderful experience of a nature walk. You will have three days of a beautiful walk through dense forest in the lower elevation of the trail.
While you trek below 3,000 meters above sea level, you will walk through the beautiful forest. But once you reach above 3,000 meters from sea level, the vegetation and landscapes change. The trail goes through bushes and grassy pastures. Either way, the trail brings wonderful natural surroundings making the trek a beautiful nature walk.
3. Unparalleled Views of the Mountains
Short treks in the Himalayas are normally the lower altitude treks but Mardi Himal is a different story. Although the Mardi Himal trekking duration is short, it takes you to the high altitudes of the Himalayas. Trekking to the higher elevation means getting a closer and unblocked view of the mountains.
When you are on a trek to Mardi Himal, you can get an unreal view of the Annapurna range. From the third day of the trek, you can enjoy a spectacular panoramic view of the mountain peaks in the range.
4. Amazing Elevation Gain
The trek takes you up to 4,500 meters above sea level when you reach the base camp. It is about 2,600 meters of elevation gain from day one to day four of the trek. Although the elevation change is huge for the trek, you do not feel it. You realize that you have come up so high when you look at the Annapurna Base Camp far below from where you are standing at the Mardi Himal Base Camp.
5. Moderate Trek to Accomplish
This trekking adventure is a moderately challenging trip in the Annapurna region. The first couple of days of easier than the third and the fourth days. The latter days are more challenging as you trek uphill and gain elevation towards the base camp. However, it is comparatively an easy trek for any other long Himalayan treks.
You will enjoy the experience of witnessing the beautiful mountains and trekking despite the challenge.
These five reasons to do Mardi Himal Trek give you enough idea of what the trek is like. But, more than these reasons, the entire experience of trekking is of more importance. You will love the experience that you go through during the trek.
Let us know if you want to know more about the trek.
