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Annapurna, NepalMardi Himal Ridge Trek
A short, steep ridge walk above the cloud line with Machhapuchhre looming close enough to touch — the best short trek in the Annapurna region.
Max altitude
4,500 m
Duration
7 days
Best season
Mar–May · Sep–Dec
Trip price
$690
Book this expedition
Join a fixed departure with other trekkers. Best value, shared guide and porter team.
Group size
22–4 trekkers
- 1 trekkerlist price
- 2–4 trekkers-5%
- 5–8 trekkers-10%
- 9+ trekkers-15%
- Per person
- $656
- Group saving
- -$68
- Total
- $1,312
Smart gear recommendation
Required kit for this expedition
Auto-matched to 4,500 m · moderate grade · rentals priced for 9 days.
Gear budget
$261
+ $425 refundable deposits
Buy everything
$1,724
Rent everything
$468
Your mix
$261
Base Layer
- Merino Thermal Base TopEssentialRidgeline
Warm Outer Layer
- Grid Fleece MidlayerEssentialRidgeline
- 3-Layer Storm HardshellEssentialSummit Forge
- 800-Fill Expedition Down JacketOptionalSummit Forge
Footwear
- Waterproof Trekking BootsEssentialTraverse
Technical Hardware
- Carbon Trekking Poles (Pair)EssentialTraverse
Sleeping
- -20°C Down Sleeping BagOptionalSummit Forge
Accessories
- 400lm Rechargeable HeadlampEssentialIcefall
6 of 8 items selected
Clothing recommendation
What to wear on Mardi Himal Ridge Trek — included in the downloadable PDF.
- Layer system: merino base + insulating midlayer + windproof shell. Avoid cotton entirely.
- Pack 2 base-layer tops and 2 pairs of trekking socks; wash and rotate on rest days.
- Sun is intense at altitude — long sleeves, brimmed hat, buff, SPF 50 and UV-rated eyewear.
- Above 4,000 m expect night temperatures of -10 °C to -20 °C: a down jacket and thermal leggings are non-negotiable.
- Carry liner gloves plus insulated over-mitts; fingers are the first thing to go on pass mornings.