You’ll leave Pokhara in the morning with a short drive to Kande, the starting point of the trek. From there, you begin hiking uphill through beautiful forests and small villages until you reach Forest Camp. The walk is peaceful, shaded by rhododendron and oak trees.

Today’s trail continues through dense forests but slowly opens up as you gain altitude. Low Camp is where the forest starts thinning out, and you may start catching glimpses of Machapuchare through the clouds. The night is colder and quieter, with stars filling the sky.

The trail to High Camp is one of the most scenic, following a narrow ridge line with increasing views of the Annapurna range. The forest gives way to alpine shrubs and open landscapes. High Camp is perched on a grassy ridge and offers jaw-dropping sunsets.

You wake up early for the big push to Mardi Himal Base Camp. The trail is steep and can be snowy, but the reward is worth it. From the base camp, you're face-to-face with Mardi Himal, Annapurna South, and the dramatic face of Machapuchare. After some time soaking it in, you return to High Camp.

You descend through a different trail, passing through traditional Gurung villages and terraced fields. The lower you go, the greener it gets again. You reach Siding by late afternoon, a peaceful village where you stay the night and enjoy local hospitality.

After breakfast, you hop on a jeep or bus back to Pokhara. It’s a bumpy but scenic ride that brings you back to lakeside comforts. The rest of the day is yours to relax, explore, or celebrate your successful trek.