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Start datesA short ridge trek from Pokhara that gets you remarkably close to Machapuchare (6,993 m), the sacred fishtail peak. The trail climbs through quiet rhododendron and oak forest, then out onto an open grassy ridge to High Camp and the Mardi Himal viewpoints. Lodges are simple and the route sees far fewer trekkers than Annapurna Base Camp. The summit day to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m) is long, so a good level of fitness helps.
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6 days
Day 1
A one-hour drive from Pokhara to Kande, then a climb to Australian Camp (2,060 m) for views of Annapurna South and on through Pothana to Deurali (2,100 m).
Day 2
Leave the main trail and follow a quiet path through dense rhododendron and oak forest to Forest Camp (2,550 m).
Day 3
Climb through moss-covered forest to Low Camp (2,970 m), where Machapuchare first appears, and on to the ridge lodge at Badal Danda (3,210 m).
Day 4
Above the tree line now, follow the grassy ridge to High Camp (3,580 m). Afternoon rest and sunset over Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
Day 5
Start before dawn to reach the Upper Viewpoint (about 4,200 m) at sunrise, continue to Mardi Himal Base Camp (4,500 m), then return along the ridge to Low Camp.
Day 6
Descend steeply through forest and terraced fields to the village of Siding (1,750 m) and drive back to Pokhara.
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