Adding a Rest Day to Your Mardi Himal Itinerary
A single rest day can transform a Mardi Himal trek, easing acclimatization and protecting your Base Camp sunrise from bad weather. Here is where to put it, what to do with it and when you can skip it.
Mardi Himal is a trekking peak standing at 5,587 metres (18,330 ft) in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
Mardi Himal is a trekking peak standing at 5,587 metres (18,330 ft) in the Annapurna region of Nepal.
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A single rest day can transform a Mardi Himal trek, easing acclimatization and protecting your Base Camp sunrise from bad weather. Here is where to put it, what to do with it and when you can skip it.
Living in Kathmandu or Pokhara? Mardi Himal is one of the best long-weekend treks in Nepal. Here is a practical 3-day plan, how to get there, permits and tips for making the most of a short break.
Bandipur, a car-free hilltop town of Newar houses and Himalayan views, sits just off the road between Kathmandu and Pokhara. Here is how to add it to your Mardi Himal trip, what to see and practical tips.
After walking the Mardi Himal ridge, see the same mountains from the air on a tandem paragliding flight over Pokhara. Here is what the flight is like, when to go, safety tips and how to fit it into your trip.
Pair the mountains of Mardi Himal with the peace of Lumbini, birthplace of the Buddha. Here is how to travel between them, what to see in Lumbini, a sample itinerary and tips for visiting respectfully.
Before or after the Mardi Himal Trek, a day or two in Kathmandu's heritage sites adds history and culture to your mountain trip. Here are the sites to see, a sample itinerary and tips.