Mardi Himal sits in a busy corner of the Annapurna region, ringed by quieter ridges and bigger routes. If you want a quiet ridge, a longer remote walk, or a way to link Mardi onto Annapurna Base Camp, here is how the nearby treks compare, with the altitudes laid out side by side.
Korchon Hill (Korchon Danda) is the quiet, low-key neighbour of Mardi Himal, reached via the Lwang and Korchon villages northwest of Pokhara on the Myagdi and Kaski border. It is best treated as an emerging, quiet route rather than a developed one.
Korchon is a shorter, lower, quieter alternative ridge trek, around three days, with sunrise views of Mardi Himal, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhre. It has less teahouse infrastructure than Mardi, so come prepared for a more basic route.
Korchon's height is not well documented. Operator sites report anywhere from around 3,680 to 3,900 m, with no authoritative survey figure, so we describe it as around 3,700 m and flag the spread rather than quoting a single precise number.
Khopra Ridge (Khopra Danda) sits at around 3,660 m, a similar altitude band to the Mardi viewpoints, but it is a longer and more remote community-lodge route through a less-trodden part of the Annapurna region.
Roughly 7 to 10 days, more remote than Mardi, and far quieter. The ridge looks out on Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri, staying on community lodges through a part of the region most trekkers skip.
A side hike climbs to the sacred Khayer Lake at around 4,660 m (sources spread from about 4,500 to 4,750 m). The nearby Mulde, or Muldai, viewpoint sits at around 3,637 to 3,660 m, above Dobato.
There is no single dedicated high-ridge trail linking Mardi Himal straight across to Annapurna Base Camp. The connection is made by descending the Mardi trail and rejoining the standard ABC trail lower down, so be wary of copy that implies a direct ridge traverse.
Descend the Mardi trail to Sidhing or Low Camp, cross to Landruk and Ghandruk, then climb the standard ABC trail via Chhomrong, Deurali, and Machhapuchhre Base Camp up to Annapurna Base Camp. The link villages are Sidhing, Lwang, Landruk, Ghandruk, and Chhomrong.
A combined Mardi plus ABC trek runs roughly 10 to 12 days, depending heavily on your start and end points and how many rest days you build in. It packs two of the region's best routes into one trip.
How the nearby treks stack up against Mardi Himal and the wider Annapurna region. For the trek itself, see the Mardi Himal trek page, and for direct comparisons, our ABC vs Mardi and Khopra Danda vs Mardi guides.
Korchon's altitude is unsourced and the figure shown is approximate. The Mardi viewpoint and base-camp heights are listed for context alongside the comparison treks.
Korchon Hill (Korchon Danda) is a shorter, lower, quieter ridge near Mardi Himal, reached via the Lwang and Korchon villages northwest of Pokhara, on the Myagdi and Kaski border. It offers sunrise views of Mardi Himal, Annapurna, and Machhapuchhre. It is around a three-day route with less teahouse infrastructure than Mardi, so treat it as an emerging, quiet alternative. Its altitude is unsourced, reported anywhere from around 3,680 to 3,900 m, so we describe it as around 3,700 m.
Khopra Ridge (Khopra Danda) sits at around 3,660 m, a similar altitude band to the Mardi viewpoints, but it is a longer (roughly 7 to 10 days), more remote, community-lodge route with fewer trekkers. It looks out on Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, and Nilgiri, and a side hike reaches the sacred Khayer Lake at around 4,660 m. The nearby Mulde (or Muldai) viewpoint is around 3,637 to 3,660 m.
Yes, but not on a single dedicated high ridge. The connection is made by descending the Mardi trail to Sidhing or Low Camp, crossing to Landruk and Ghandruk, then climbing the standard Annapurna Base Camp trail via Chhomrong, Deurali, and Machhapuchhre Base Camp to ABC. A combined Mardi plus ABC trek runs roughly 10 to 12 days, depending on your start and end points and rest days.
Annapurna Base Camp sits at 4,130 m on the Annapurna Sanctuary plateau, while Machhapuchhre Base Camp on the same trail is around 3,700 m. The Mardi Himal trail tops out higher at its viewpoints (around 4,200 m) and base camp (around 4,500 m), though Mardi is a shorter route overall.
Korchon Hill is the quietest and least developed of the routes near Mardi Himal, with little teahouse infrastructure, which makes it an emerging option rather than a polished one. Khopra Ridge is also far quieter than the busy Poon Hill and Annapurna Base Camp trails, but it is longer and more remote than Mardi.
Mardi Himal sits between the two. Poon Hill (3,210 m) is a short, easy sunrise trek at lower altitude. The Annapurna Circuit crosses the Thorong La pass at 5,416 m, far higher and longer than Mardi. Mardi's viewpoints (around 4,200 m) and base camp (around 4,500 m) make it a moderate trek: higher than Poon Hill, much lower and shorter than the full circuit.
The 6 reviews below are all Mardi Himal treks, each rated 5 out of 5. Every one is on TripAdvisor or Google and links back to the original. Quotes are shortened excerpts; names, dates and trek lengths are taken from the source. Counts as of April 2026.
Our recent trip to Nepal and trek to Mardi Himal turned out to be one of the most memorable adventures of my life. Our guide Max was friendly, knowledgeable, and incredibly supportive, especially during the steep sections. The views along the route were breathtaking.
We had an excellent five-day trek on the Mardi Himal trail. It is frequented primarily by Nepali tourists. The views are incredible all along the trail, and many guest houses have spectacular views. Our guide was a joy to be with.
We were considering trekking to Annapurna Base Camp, but changed to the Mardi Himal based on Raj's advice. This was probably the best advice we got in Nepal. Mountains were fully covered in snow, the lower fields were green, and the rhododendron trees were flourishing.
Prakash was our trekking guide for the Mardi Himal trek. Even when we arrived feeling unwell, he showed immediate sympathy and organised a range of Pokhara-based activities for us. We can't recommend him enough. Prakash has completed over 500 trips on this route.
Our Mardi Himal trekking experience was great because of this team. Our guide Gautam was so professional, cordial and hospitable. We enjoyed it a lot. Looking forward to our next adventure with them.
Truly exceeded our expectations and made our trip to the Himalayas absolutely memorable. From the moment we inquired until the day we returned, their professionalism and attention to detail were outstanding.
We run scheduled departures from Pokhara, September to May. Most weeks the 5-day itinerary leaves on a Sunday and the 6-day on a Thursday, plus extra dates as groups form. Every other trip on this site runs privately, on your own dates. A 20 % deposit holds your place, and the balance is paid in Kathmandu before the trip starts.
