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A compact 5-day circuit from Pokhara to Mardi Base Camp that moves quickly from village trails to alpine ridgelines. Expect steep climbs, panoramic Annapurna faces and lodge-based nights on room-sharing terms.
A compact 5-day circuit from Pokhara to Mardi Base Camp that moves quickly from village trails to alpine ridgelines. Expect steep climbs, panoramic Annapurna faces and lodge-based nights on room-sharing terms.
Early morning fog over Phewa Lake parts as the boat deposits you at Phedi; the valley exhales and the trail climbs. You move from terraced rice fields and Gurung villages into fir forest, cross the tree line on a knife-edge ridge and arrive at camps that trade city noise for crunching soot and Himalayan silence. By the fourth day the massif of Annapurna looms in front of you — a cold, layered wall of snow and rock that seems to lean toward the ridge.
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Operated by Trekking Guide in Pokhara · Pokhara, Gandaki Province
Early morning fog over Phewa Lake parts as the boat deposits you at Phedi; the valley exhales and the trail climbs. You move from terraced rice fields and Gurung villages into fir forest, cross the tree line on a knife-edge ridge and arrive at camps that trade city noise for crunching soot and Himalayan silence. By the fourth day the massif of Annapurna looms in front of you — a cold, layered wall of snow and rock that seems to lean toward the ridge.
Geology here is active: the Annapurna range is young fold-and-thrust terrain carved by uplift and glaciation, producing steep ridgelines, scree slopes and short, sharp elevation gains. Culturally the route threads Gurung settlements — Dhampus and Sidhing — where stone houses, terraced farms and local teashops reflect centuries of mountain life and Kiranti/Brahmin-Gurung traditions. The trek is compact: roughly 5 days, beginning at Phedi (≈1,175 m) and reaching Mardi Base Camp (~4,210 m) with daily hiking from 3–7 hours and lodges on a room-sharing basis.
Practical guidance: carry layers for sub-zero nights, use sturdy hiking boots and trekking poles for steep scree and ridge sections, and allow at least one slow day for altitude adaptation and hydration. Bring passport photos and passport details for TIMS and permits (included in the advertised price); porters and Kathmandu–Pokhara transport are not included. Weather can swing fast — mornings often deliver cloud inversions and afternoons clear to panoramic Himalayan views — so plan early starts, conservative pacing and a light, efficient pack.
Yes — the advertised price includes trekking permits and a TIMS card but you must provide passport details and two passport-size photos ahead of departure.
The 5-day schedule includes gradual altitude gain but offers limited extra acclimatization time; consider adding a buffer day in Pokhara or requesting a slower pace if sensitive to altitude.
Porters are not included in the package price; you can arrange porters locally in Pokhara for an additional fee to carry heavier bags.
The final push to base camp is steep and above 3,500 m; expect thin air, exposed ridgelines and 3–5 hours of sustained hiking from High Camp.
Trekking Guide in Pokhara operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
Early morning fog over Phewa Lake parts as the boat deposits you at Phedi; the valley exhales and the trail climbs. You move from terraced rice fields and Gurung villages into fir forest, cross the tree line on a knife-edge ridge and arrive at camps that trade city noise for crunching soot and Himalayan silence. By the fourth day the massif of Annapurna looms in front of you — a cold, layered wall of snow and rock that seems to lean toward the ridge.
Early morning fog over Phewa Lake parts as the boat deposits you at Phedi; the valley exhales and the trail climbs. You move from terraced rice fields and Gurung villages into fir forest, cross the tree line on a knife-edge ridge and arrive at camps that trade city noise for crunching soot and Himalayan silence. By the fourth day the massif of Annapurna looms in front of you — a cold, layered wall of snow and rock that seems to lean toward the ridge.
Geology here is active: the Annapurna range is young fold-and-thrust terrain carved by uplift and glaciation, producing steep ridgelines, scree slopes and short, sharp elevation gains. Culturally the route threads Gurung settlements — Dhampus and Sidhing — where stone houses, terraced farms and local teashops reflect centuries of mountain life and Kiranti/Brahmin-Gurung traditions. The trek is compact: roughly 5 days, beginning at Phedi (≈1,175 m) and reaching Mardi Base Camp (~4,210 m) with daily hiking from 3–7 hours and lodges on a room-sharing basis.
Practical guidance: carry layers for sub-zero nights, use sturdy hiking boots and trekking poles for steep scree and ridge sections, and allow at least one slow day for altitude adaptation and hydration. Bring passport photos and passport details for TIMS and permits (included in the advertised price); porters and Kathmandu–Pokhara transport are not included. Weather can swing fast — mornings often deliver cloud inversions and afternoons clear to panoramic Himalayan views — so plan early starts, conservative pacing and a light, efficient pack.