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In under a week, the Mardi Himal Trek takes you from Pokhara's lakeside through rhododendron forest to a high ridge beneath Machapuchare. Here is why so many trekkers and guides rank it as the best short trek in Nepal, and who it suits.

All the essential facts and figures about the Mardi Himal Trek in one place: where it is, how high it goes, how long it takes, how hard it is, what permits you need and when to go, each explained in plain language.

From the first glimpse of Machapuchare at Australian Camp to sunrise at the Upper View Point and a hot shower back in Pokhara, here are the 15 moments that make the Mardi Himal Trek unforgettable.

For centuries, the Mardi Himal ridge was the preserve of herders and their animals. Here is the story of how this hidden spur beneath Machapuchare became one of Nepal's favorite short treks, and what its name means.

The upper Mardi Himal Trek has three overnight options: Low Camp, Badal Danda and High Camp. Where you sleep on the way up and down shapes your acclimatization, comfort and summit day. Here is how they compare and which to choose.

Staying hydrated is one of the most important things you can do on the Mardi Himal Trek, but water sources thin out as you climb. Here is where to refill, how much to carry on each section, and how to make water safe to drink.