Less than fifteen miles north of Pokhara, as the crow flies, this mountain is the most southerly of the Annapurna range. From some viewpoints it seems little more than an outlier on the south-west flank of Machhapuchhare. Mardi Himal (5587m) is the lowest and perhaps least climbed or visited of the trekking peaks.

Once again it was Col. Jimmy Roberts who, with two Sherpas, climbed to the summit by a route on its East Flank in 1961. The normal route of ascent reaches a col from a glaciated amphitheatre that rises above a hidden plateau; the 'Other Sanctuary', as Roberts calls it. Although another route has been made on the south West Face, Roberts' route is the only recorded line and the one used on most subsequent ascents.

Obviously, the peak has commanding view of the Annapurna ranges and undoubtedly a spectacular one of Machhapuchhare the "Himalayan Matterhorn," better known as Fish Tail Peak. Few westerners visit the valleys and ridges south of Mardi Himal. They are steep sided and heavily wooded with bamboo and rhododendron. Above the forest high alpine pastures provide good grazing and a habitat for undisturbed wildlife. Despite it lowly altitude the mountain obviously has a great deal of potential for those interested in small-scale exploratory mountaineering and the ridges, already mentioned, present obvious climbing challenges at a reasonable standard.

Itinerary:

Day 01 Arrival in Kathmandu, transfer to hotel, day at leisure. (D)
Day 02 Day at leisure/ Hotel. (B)
Day 03 Drive or fly to Pokhara (850m). Hotel (B)
Day 04 Pokhara to Phedi by car, Phedi to Dhampus trek (1600m) (B, L, D)
Day 05 Dhampus to Machhapuchre forest (B, L, D)
Day 06 Camp at 2250m (B, L, D)
Day 07 Camp at 3400m (B, L, D)
Day 08 Camp at 4100m (B, L, D)
Day 09 Camp at 4600 m (B, L, D)
Day 10 To summit at (5587m) & back to low camp (4100m) (B, L, D)
Day 11 Camp at Near to Mardi River (2800m) (B, L, D)
Day 12 Trek to PKR, drive to hotel/ Hotel (B, L, D)
Day 13 Drive or fly to Kathmandu (1350m)/ Hotel (B)
Day 14 Free day at Kathmandu/ farewell dinner/ Hotel (B, D)
Day 15 Drive to Airport for Return flight (B)

Cost include:
- International airport pickup and drop service
- Hotel accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara category in 3 star in
  double occupancy
- Welcome and farewell dinner
- Bus transport as per mention in the itinerary
- Trekking conservation permit
- Trekking Register Certificate
- Equipped and insured trekking porter (one porter in between 2 person)
- Experienced and first aid trained license holder trekking guide
- Tea House or and Tented accommodation during the trek in double
  occupancy
- All meals during the trek (B=breakfast, L=Lunch, D= Dinner)
- Breakfast will be served with tea
- The required number of trekking staff and Porters to carry your luggage
  during the trek
- Food, accommodation, salary, insurance, equipment, medicine for all
  trekking staff
- Mardi Peak Permit fees
- Garbage Deposit Fee
- General Climbing equipment such as Rope, Ice Screw, Snow Bar etc.
- Duffel/kit bag by Trekking Team Nepal (which needs to be returned
  after the trek.)
- All our government taxes
- Official expanse

Does not include:
- Lunch and dinner whilst in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Your travel insurance (compulsory)
- Nepal entry visa fee (US$ 30 per person) you obtain a visa easily upon
  your arrival at Tribhuwan International  Airport Kathmandu for 60
  days from date of issue. You require 2 passport size photos.
- Items of a personal nature such as alcoholic drinks, cold drinks, laundry
- Personal trekking and Climbing Equipment
- Tips for trekking staff and driver. (Tipping is expected)
- Any others expenses which are not mentioned on Price Includes section