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A step-by-step preparation plan for the Mardi Himal Trek, from three months out to the morning you start walking: booking, training, insurance, health, gear, documents, money and the pre-trek briefing.

The hills around Mardi Himal are home to the Gurung people, whose villages, food, festivals and Gurkha heritage shape the trek. Here is an introduction to Gurung culture and how to experience it respectfully.

Straight answers to the questions trekkers ask most about Mardi Himal, from how long it takes and how hard it is to permits, guides, tea houses, weather, money and safety.

The Mardi Himal Trek is safe for well-prepared trekkers, but it has specific hazards: fast altitude gain, an exposed ridge, winter ice and rough roads. This guide explains each risk and how to manage it, whether you trek solo or in a group.

The Mardi Himal Trek climbs through several ecosystems in just a few days. Here is what grows and lives along the trail, from rhododendron forests and wild orchids to Himalayan monals, tahr and soaring vultures.

How fit do you need to be for the Mardi Himal Trek, and how should you train? This guide covers the demands of the trail, the key types of training, a simple weekly plan and how to test your readiness.