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Mardi Himal Trek is a 5-day trek in the Annapurna region of Nepal that climbs to 4,500 m. Foreign trekkers can find a partner for it on FindTrekkingPartner by posting a trip with their dates, budget and pace. Matches stay private until both trekkers agree, and the service is free. At mid-range rates a licensed guide costs about USD 31 per person over 5 days when four trekkers share, against USD 125 for one trekker alone. The best seasons are Mar–May, Oct–Nov. A licensed guide is required in practice here: the Nepal Tourism Board April 2023 rule is reported by 2026 operators to be enforced at checkpoints in national parks and conservation areas, with Langtang the strictest and Annapurna checking too (checked 19 October 2026). Hire a guide through a registered agency and confirm with them. Last verified: October 21, 2026. Sources: Nepal Tourism Board, DNPWC, Department of Immigration.

Sources:Department of Immigration, NepalNepal Tourism BoardDepartment of National Parks and Wildlife Conservation

5 days · up to 4,500 m · from Pokhara. Share a licensed guide and split the costs with trekkers on your dates.

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Mardi Himal Trek
Days
5
Highest point
4,500 m
Starts from
Pokhara
Minimum group
No minimum
Licensed guide
Required for foreigners
Best seasons
Mar–May · Oct–Nov

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Open departures for Mardi Himal Trek, grouped by month. Exact dates and names are shared after you join.

Cost per person: November 2026

Per-person estimate for a group of 5

Licensed guideNPR 16,750 shared by 5
NPR 3,350
Room and food
NPR 19,000
Transport (shared)
NPR 3,300
Permits
NPR 5,000
Buffer (10%)
NPR 3,065
Per person
NPR 33,715

Saves NPR 14,740 (30%) compared with going alone (NPR 48,455).

Assumes 5 trekkers, a licensed guide, no porter and a 10% buffer. Estimates only; fees change.

November 2026NPR 33,715 · 10 spots left
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How much do you save with partners?
Mardi Himal Trek, 5 days, mid-range. Change the route or your group size.

You save per person, with a group of 4

NPR 21,381≈ $160

That's 34% less than going solo: guide, porters, transport, permits and a 10% buffer, same as the cost calculator.

Per person, group of 4

NPR 42,199

Shared with the group (÷ 4)

  • Licensed guideNPR 16,750
  • 2 porters × NPR 13,750NPR 27,500

NPR 44,250 ÷ 4 people = NPR 11,063 eachNPR 11,063

Your own costs

  • Room and foodNPR 19,000
  • Transport (return, per person)NPR 3,300
  • PermitsNPR 5,000
  • 10% bufferNPR 3,836

= Total per personNPR 42,199

  • Licensed guideNPR 16,750 → NPR 4,188
  • 2 porters × NPR 13,750NPR 13,750 → NPR 6,875

Estimate from our region cost data (mid-range). Prices vary — the platform handles no money.

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Best months to find a partner

Usual trekking seasons for this route. Months with a link open the departures board at that month.

Cost per person when 2, 3 or 4 share a guide on Mardi Himal Trek

Guide cost per person for 5 days at the mid-range daily rate of USD 25. Estimates from our cost data; agencies set their own prices.

Group sizeGuide per personSaving vs aloneGuide, room and food per person
1 trekker (alone)USD 125—USD 267
2 trekkersUSD 63USD 63USD 204
3 trekkersUSD 42USD 83USD 183
4 trekkersUSD 31USD 94USD 173

Guide share plus teahouse room and food at the low mid-range rate; excludes permits, flights, porters, gear and tips.

Cost data last verified October 21, 2026.

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Partner tips for Mardi Himal Trek

  • A licensed guide is required in practice on this route (Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023, enforced at checkpoints), so budget for one and share the cost. Decide as a group before you buy permits.
  • Match on the start day before anything else: on Mardi Himal Trek a one-day difference at the start changes every lodge booking and acclimatisation stop.
  • Agree the pace for the longest days and the highest nights, not for the easy start. Ask partners how they handled their last trek above 3,000 m.
  • Put the guide fee, porter share and tip split in writing before you book. The three-line template in our guide takes five minutes.
  • Decide now what happens if someone turns back: who keeps the guide, and how costs are split for the days walked.
The route at a glance
Highest point: 4,500 m
  1. Day 1Pokhara → Forest Camp2,500 m
  2. Day 2Forest Camp → Low Camp2,970 m
  3. Day 3Low Camp → High Camp3,550 m
  4. Day 5High Camp → Pokhara820 m
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Mardi Himal Trek: questions trekkers ask

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Yes, the rule applies in Annapurna: a licensed guide through a registered agency is part of the permit (Department of Immigration). National parks and conservation areas: the Nepal Tourism Board rule of April 2023 requires a licensed guide. Local practice differs: 2026 operator reports say checkpoints check for a guide in Annapurna and Langtang, while Khumbu (Everest) uses a municipal trek card instead. Follow the rule: trek with a licensed guide through a registered agency in every region. Most solo trekkers hire a guide and then pay for it alone; with partners you split that cost.

With 4 trekkers the licensed guide works out at about NPR 4,188 each instead of NPR 16,750 alone (estimate, mid-range, 5 days). Jeeps and porters split the same way.

Best seasons: Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Open trips show the month and duration — sign in to see exact dates and hosts.

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Figures are estimates and change by season and agency. Always confirm permits, fees and rules with your registered trekking agency, the Nepal Tourism Board and the Department of Immigration.

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