The Mardi Himal trek is a challenging and beautiful week-long journey into the Annapurna Sanctuary. The trek ascends and descends from a subtropical forest to alpine terrain, with spectacular views around every curve. This legendary expedition begins in Pokhara, where adventurers make their way through the enormous mountain ranges to Mardi Himal Base Camp for a stunning view of the Annapurna range. While the Machhapuchhare mountain (or Fishtail) is considered sacred by locals and is off-limits for climbers, the Mardi Himal Base Camp is effectively on the ridge of Machhapuchhare, which allows for a unique view of it up close!