The Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return is a 9-day luxury trekking package in Nepal’s Annapurna region. The journey includes a guided trek through Australian Camp, Pritam Deurali, Forest Camp and High Camp, followed by a hike to the Mardi Himal Base Camp viewpoint at approximately 4,500 metres and a sharing helicopter flight back to Pokhara.
Peace Nepal Treks offers the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return for travelers who want to experience the natural beauty of the Annapurna Himalayas in a short time. The trek takes you through rhododendron forests, peaceful ridgelines, traditional villages, and high viewpoints with stunning views of Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, and the Annapurna range.
The highlight of this trip is reaching Mardi Himal Base Camp viewpoint and returning by helicopter to Pokhara. Instead of walking back down the same trail, you will enjoy a beautiful aerial view of mountains, valleys, forests, and villages. This makes the journey easier, faster, and more special.
The trip cost depends on the number of people in the group. A larger group receives a lower price per person.
| Group Size | Cost Per Person |
|---|---|
| 1 person | USD 2,685 |
| 2 people | USD 2,235 |
| 3 people | USD 2,050 |
| 5 people | USD 1,925 |
The Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return is a perfect trek for travelers who have limited time but still want a real Himalayan experience. The walking route is shorter than many other treks in Nepal, but the mountain views are outstanding.
This trek is peaceful, scenic, and less crowded compared to other popular routes in the Annapurna Region Trek You walk through quiet forests, high ridges, and beautiful viewpoints where the mountains feel very close. The view of Machhapuchhre, also known as Fishtail Mountain, is one of the best parts of the journey.
The helicopter return makes the trip more comfortable and exciting. After completing the trek and enjoying the best mountain views, you fly back to Pokhara by helicopter. This saves time, avoids long downhill walking, and gives you a luxury-style ending to the trek.
The Mardi Himal Heli Return Trek is ideal for couples, families, friends, senior travelers, photographers, honeymoon travelers, and adventure lovers who want a short but unforgettable trek in Nepal.
The Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return is a short trek, but the scenery is very powerful. The trail gradually takes you from green hills and forests to high mountain viewpoints. As you walk higher, the mountains become closer and more dramatic.
One of the most beautiful mountains seen during this trek is Machhapuchhre, the famous Fishtail Mountain. This sacred mountain stands tall and sharp above the valley and gives one of the most impressive views in the Annapurna region.
From the higher parts of the trail, you can enjoy views of Mardi Himal, Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Gangapurna, and the Annapurna range. On a clear day, the sunrise view over the Himalayas is unforgettable.
This trek is a great choice for travelers who want amazing mountain views without doing a very long or very difficult trek.
The helicopter return is the most special part of this journey. After completing the trek and enjoying the best views around Mardi Himal, you will take a helicopter flight back to Pokhara.
The flight gives you a beautiful bird’s-eye view of the Annapurna region. You can see forest ridges, deep valleys, small villages, rivers, terraced fields, and snow-covered peaks from the sky. It is a short flight, but it becomes one of the most memorable parts of the trip.
The Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return to Pokhara is especially good for travelers who want to save time, avoid walking back on the same trail, and enjoy a comfortable finish after trekking.
Please note that helicopter flights in the mountains depend on weather conditions, visibility, wind, and aviation safety rules. Peace Nepal Treks always coordinates carefully with the helicopter company and trekking guide for the safest possible flight.
The Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return is suitable for many types of travelers. You do not need climbing experience, but you should be able to walk for several hours each day on mountain trails.
This trek is good for:
The trek is considered easy to moderate. Some sections are uphill and can feel tiring, but with a slow walking pace and proper guide support, most healthy travelers can complete the trek.
For the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return, trekkers need the necessary Annapurna region permits. These usually include:
Peace Nepal Treks arranges the required permits for guests. You will need to provide passport details and a passport copy for permit arrangements.
The Mardi Himal route is inside the Annapurna Conservation Area, one of Nepal’s most beautiful protected regions. The permit helps support conservation, trail management, and local communities.
Safety is always the first priority for Peace Nepal Treks. For the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return, we provide an experienced local trekking guide who knows the route, lodges, weather conditions, viewpoints, and safety situation.
Your guide will help with walking pace, meals, accommodation, health checks, mountain information, and helicopter coordination. Porter service can also be arranged to carry your main luggage.
Peace Nepal Treks provides basic safety support such as first-aid kit, Diamox if needed, and emergency rescue assistance. We recommend walking slowly, drinking enough water, and following your guide’s advice during the trek.
Peace Nepal Treks is a trusted local trekking company based in Kathmandu, Nepal. We have many years of experience organizing trekking, tours, peak climbing, helicopter trips, and adventure holidays across Nepal.
When you book the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return with Peace Nepal Treks, our team takes care of your full journey from arrival to departure. We arrange guide, porter, permits, transport, accommodation, meals, helicopter coordination, and safety support.
We focus on personal care, honest service, flexible planning, and memorable travel experiences. Whether you are a first-time trekker, a couple, a family, or a small group, we will do our best to make your Mardi Himal adventure safe, comfortable, and unforgettable.
The Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return is one of the best short treks in Nepal for travelers who want beautiful mountain views, peaceful trails, and a comfortable helicopter return. It gives you a real Himalayan trekking experience without needing many days.
You will walk through forests, villages, and ridges, enjoy close views of Machhapuchhre and Annapurna, and fly back to Pokhara by helicopter after completing the trek.
For travelers looking for a short, scenic, and comfortable Annapurna trek, the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return to Pokhara is an excellent choice.
Peace Nepal Treks warmly welcomes you to join this special journey and enjoy the beauty of the Annapurna Himalayas with a trusted local team.
Peace Nepal Treks representative will welcome you at Tribhuvan International Airport and transfer you to the hotel by private vehicle. Rest after your flight and attend a short trek briefing.
Height: Kathmandu 1,400 m | Distance: About 6 km | Driving time: 30–45 minutes.
Enjoy a scenic journey beside rivers, green hills, terraced farms, villages and local towns. After reaching Pokhara, check in and relax around Lakeside.
Height: Pokhara 822 m | Distance: About 200 km | Driving time: 6–7 hours.
Begin walking from Kande and climb to Australian Camp for beautiful views of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre. Continue through peaceful forests and village trails to Pritam Deurali.
Height: Kande 1,770 m, Australian Camp 2,060 m and Pritam Deurali 2,100 m | Driving distance: About 30 km, 1–1.5 hours | Trekking distance: About 6–8 km, 3–4 hours.
Walk through quiet rhododendron, oak and maple forests. Enjoy fresh mountain air, birdsong and the peaceful atmosphere of this less-crowded trail.
Height: Forest Camp 2,520 m | Distance: About 7–9 km | Walking time: 4–5 hours.
Climb gradually through Low Camp and Badal Danda. As the forest becomes thinner, enjoy open ridge walking and close views of Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli.
Height: High Camp 3,580 m | Distance: About 8–10 km | Walking time: 5–6 hours.
Start early and follow the high ridge to the viewpoint. Enjoy sunrise and close Himalayan views, return to High Camp and take a shared helicopter flight to Pokhara.
Height: Mardi Himal viewpoint about 4,500 m and Pokhara 822 m | Hiking distance: About 8–10 km round trip | Walking time: 5–6 hours | Helicopter flight: 15–25 minutes.
Visit the World Peace Pagoda, Pumdikot Shiva Statue and Phewa Lake. Depending on available time, you may also visit Davis Falls or Gupteshwar Cave before flying to Kathmandu.
Height: Pokhara 822 m and Kathmandu 1,350 m | Sightseeing: About 20–30 km, 4–5 hours | Flight time: About 25 minutes.
Kathmandu heritage sightseeing. Visit important cultural and religious sites such as Swayambhunath Stupa, Boudhanath Stupa, Pashupatinath Temple and Kathmandu Durbar Square.
Height: Kathmandu 1,350 m | Distance: About 20–25 km | Sightseeing duration: 6–7 hours.
After breakfast, transfer by private vehicle to Tribhuvan International Airport according to your international flight schedule.
Height: Kathmandu 1,350 m | Distance: About 6 km | Driving time: 30–45 minutes.
Kathmandu / Pokhara Hotel and Trek Accommodation
Meals on Trek (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Transportation During the Trip
Sharing Helicopter Flight from Mardi Himal Base Camp
Kathmandu and Pokhara Sightseeing
Trekking Permits for Trek
Experienced Guide and Porter Services
Trekking Equipment Provided if Needed
The following items can be provided and must be returned after the trek:
Safety and Support
Drinking Water and Snacks
Light snacks such as cookies or energy bars at higher places when available.
Meals Not Included
Personal Expenses
Extra Hotel and Transport
Travel Insurance and Rescue
International Flight and Nepal Visa
Personal Trekking Gear
Tips
Other Services
The Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return is a short and scenic trek in Nepal’s Annapurna region. You walk through traditional villages, rhododendron forests and beautiful mountain ridges before reaching the higher Mardi Himal viewpoints. After completing the trek, you return to Pokhara by helicopter instead of walking back along the same route.
The Mardi Himal Heli Trek is considered an easy-to-moderate trekking journey. The trail includes uphill walking, stone steps, forest paths and some narrow ridges near High Camp. Previous climbing experience is not required, but trekkers should be physically fit and comfortable walking for several hours each day.
The best seasons are spring, from March to May, and autumn, from September to November. These months generally offer clearer skies, pleasant trekking conditions and excellen t views of Machhapuchhre, Mardi Himal, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Winter trekking is possible with warm clothing, while monsoon weather may affect the trail and helicopter flight.
Peace Nepal Treks arranges the necessary road transportation according to the confirmed itinerary. The journey normally includes transportation to Pokhara and a private vehicle from Pokhara to the trekking starting point. After completing the trek, the helicopter returns guests from the Mardi Himal area to Pokhara.
After reaching the planned Mardi Himal viewpoint and completing the trekking program, guests board a helicopter for a scenic flight to Pokhara. The flight offers aerial views of Himalayan peaks, forests, valleys, rivers, terraced farms and mountain villages. The exact departure point and flight time depend on weather, visibility and aviation safety conditions.
Mountain helicopter flights depend on clear visibility, suitable wind conditions and aviation approval. If the helicopter cannot operate safely, the flight may be delayed, rescheduled or replaced with an alternative return plan. Keeping an additional flexible day in Nepal is recommended in case of weather-related changes.
Trekkers need Mardi Himal Base Camp Area Permit. Permit and any other trekking documents required at the time of travel. Peace Nepal Treks arranges the necessary permits before the trek. Guests must provide a clear passport copy and the required personal information for the permit process.
An experienced local guide is strongly recommended for navigation, lodge arrangements, safety, health checks and helicopter coordination. Porter service can also be arranged to carry the main trekking luggage. Every guest should have travel insurance covering high-altitude trekking, medical treatment, accidents, trip delays and emergency helicopter evacuation. The planned helicopter return is not the same as an emergency rescue flight.
Accommodation is provided in local tea houses or mountain lodges along the Mardi Himal trail. Rooms are simple, clean and normally arranged on a twin-sharing basis. Lodges in the lower villages may offer better facilities, while accommodation around High Camp is more basic because of the remote mountain location.
Some lower-altitude lodges may provide attached bathrooms, charging facilities, hot showers and Wi-Fi. At higher locations, rooms usually have shared toilets and limited facilities. Electricity, device charging, hot showers and internet access may require an additional payment and can be affected by weather or local power availability.
Tea houses provide a selection of simple and freshly prepared trekking meals. Common choices include Nepali dal bhat, noodles, soup, fried rice, pasta, potatoes, momos, eggs, pancakes, tea and coffee. At higher elevations, warm and simple meals are recommended because they are easier to digest and provide energy for trekking.
Vegetarian meals are widely available throughout the Mardi Himal Trek. Vegan, gluten-free and other special dietary requests can usually be managed with advance notice, although food choices become more limited at higher lodges. Guests should inform Peace Nepal Treks about any allergies or dietary requirements before beginning the journey.
The best time for the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return is during spring and autumn.
Spring, from March to May, is one of the most beautiful times for this trek. The weather is warmer, the forest is colorful with rhododendron flowers, and the mountain views are often clear. This season is perfect for nature lovers and photographers.
Autumn, from September to November, is another best season. The sky is usually clear, the weather is stable, and the mountain views are sharp and beautiful. This is a great time for both trekking and helicopter flights.
Winter, from December to February, is also possible, but it can be cold at higher elevations. The sky can be very clear, and the trail is quieter. Warm clothing is very important during this season.
Monsoon, from June to August, brings rain, clouds, slippery trails, and leeches in lower areas. Helicopter flights can also be delayed due to poor visibility. This season is possible for flexible travelers, but it is not the best season for helicopter return trekking.
For the best experience, Peace Nepal Treks recommends March to May and September to November for the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return.
The Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return is an easy to moderate trek. It is shorter than many classic treks in Nepal, but the route still includes uphill walking, forest trails, stone steps, and high ridgelines. The higher section near High Camp and Mardi Himal viewpoint can be colder and more challenging. The trail may be narrow in some places, so walking carefully with your guide is important. Because the return is by helicopter, the overall trek becomes easier and shorter. You do not need to walk back down for several days, which helps reduce tiredness and saves time. Good fitness, comfortable trekking shoes, warm clothing, and a positive mindset will help you enjoy the trek better.
During the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return, accommodation is in local mountain tea houses or lodges. These lodges are simple but comfortable for trekkers. Peace Nepal Treks always tries to arrange the best available lodge accommodation along the route. Rooms are usually on a twin-sharing basis. In lower villages, lodges may have better facilities, but at higher places such as High Camp, accommodation is more basic because of the remote location. The tea houses provide warm dining rooms, simple bedrooms, and local hospitality. Staying in mountain lodges is part of the real trekking experience in Nepal.
Food is available at local tea houses during the trek. You can enjoy common trekking meals such as Nepali Dal Bhat, noodles, soup, fried rice, pasta, potatoes, eggs, pancakes, tea, coffee, and other simple meals. Dal Bhat is one of the best meals for trekking because it gives good energy for walking. It usually includes rice, lentil soup, vegetables, pickle, and sometimes curry. Peace Nepal Treks recommends eating enough food and drinking enough water during the trek. At higher places, it is better to eat warm and simple food to stay healthy and strong.
Travel insurance is important for the Mardi Himal Trek with Helicopter Return. Even though this is not a technical climbing trip, the trek reaches high altitude and passes through remote mountain areas. Your travel insurance should cover: • Trekking in Nepal • Altitude sickness • Trekking accidents • Emergency medical treatment • Helicopter rescue or evacuation • Ambulance service • Hospital costs • Trip cancellation or delay, if possible The included helicopter return is part of the package itinerary. It is not an emergency rescue flight. If emergency evacuation is needed due to illness, injury, or altitude sickness, the cost must be covered by your travel insurance. Peace Nepal Treks will fully assist with rescue arrangements if needed
Pack light but prepare for cold mornings, changing weather, forest trails, and high-altitude conditions at Mardi Himal High Camp.
Use several clothing layers so you can easily adjust to changing temperatures. Keep your main luggage light and carry only daily essentials, such as water, snacks, a warm jacket, camera, documents, and rain gear, in your daypack.
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