Mardi Himal: Better than EBC
I’m 66yo. Having just finished both Langtang and EBC, my bones were looking for something a bit less strenuous. Mardi Himal was exactly what I was looking for! Five days were just enough, but if I was younger, I’d do a lot more here.
Annapurna is a great area to trek. After you finish with the incessantly annoying helicopters of the EBC trek, Pokhara is far more natural and restoring. I chilled by the lake, and met lots of other more experienced hikers who came to the region.
But the most important factor that made Mardi Himal so great was North Nepal Trekking. First of all was the degree of service and help I got from the office staff. They looked after me way better than I thought should be expected. Staff there also had a HUGE amount of knowledge about the area, the experience, and how to deal with a demanding client like me.
Critical to the fun and enjoyment of my trek up Mardi Himal was my guide: Rajkumar. This unassuming guy made the day fun as he pointed out various pieces of trivia all day long, and lifted my spirits with the occasional gag or joke. What a great attitude Raj has, and I hope some day I can do more hiking with him. Raj made my trip – he’s a prince!
Hope to see you guys again!







