Forest Camp to Low Camp: Climbing Through the Cloud Forest
The climb from Forest Camp to Low Camp takes you through the moss-draped upper forest to the trek's first great view of Machapuchare. Here is what to expect on this short but steady section.
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.
Discover trekking insights, travel tips, and stories from the Himalayas.
The climb from Forest Camp to Low Camp takes you through the moss-draped upper forest to the trek's first great view of Machapuchare. Here is what to expect on this short but steady section.
Rest Camp is a small, quiet lodge stop in the forest between Forest Camp and Low Camp. Here is what it offers, when it makes sense to stop or stay, and how it fits into the Mardi Himal route.
Forest Camp is a quiet clearing deep in the Mardi Himal rhododendron forest, the overnight stop on longer itineraries. Here is what the lodges, facilities and atmosphere are like and how to make the most of your stay.
The walk from Pitam Deurali to Forest Camp takes you deep into the Mardi Himal rhododendron forest. Here is what to expect: walking time, gradient, lunch, nature, seasons and tips for this peaceful but long climb.
Pitam Deurali is where most Mardi Himal trekkers spend their first night, at the junction where the Mardi Himal route leaves the Landruk trail. Here is what to expect: lodges, facilities, views and tips for the evening.
Pothana is a small forest settlement just beyond Australian Camp where Mardi Himal trekkers pass the Annapurna Conservation Area checkpoint. Here is what to expect, from permits and lodges to views and the walk onward.