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A complete pre-departure checklist for the Mardi Himal Trek, covering bookings, documents, insurance, health, fitness, gear, money, apps and the final checks in Pokhara the day before you start walking.

Practical, experience-based tips for first-time trekkers on Mardi Himal: how to pace yourself, handle altitude, pack smart, get along in tea houses, manage money and make the most of the Base Camp morning.

Where you will sleep on the Mardi Himal Trek, stop by stop. This guide describes the tea houses at each camp, what the rooms and facilities are like, which stops have the best views and how to choose.

Mardi Himal Base Camp, at around 4,500 meters, is the high point of the trek. Here is everything you need for the visit: the hike from High Camp, timing, what you see, weather, safety and what to carry.

Winter on Mardi Himal means empty trails, crystal-clear skies and snow-covered peaks, but also ice above High Camp and bitter nights. Here is what to expect and how to trek safely from December to February.

Trekking Mardi Himal from June to August means rain, mist and leeches, but also lush forest, wildflowers, empty trails and rare, magical breaks in the cloud. Here is an honest look at whether the monsoon is worth it.