Forest Camp to Badal Danda on the Mardi Himal trek covers 2 stages, via Low Camp. It goes from about 2,520 m to about 3,210 m, a net gain of roughly 690 m. Total walking time is about 3.5 to 5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Forest Camp, about 2,520 m
- End: Badal Danda, about 3,210 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 690 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 3.5 to 5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Forest Camp to Low Camp: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Low Camp to Badal Danda: 1.5 to 2 hours (moderate)
How to split it
A fit walker could cover it in one long day, but most trekkers split it across stages. The route passes through Low Camp. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,210 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Badal Danda to Forest Camp is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Forest Camp to Badal Danda? Total walking time is about 3.5 to 5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Forest Camp to Badal Danda? The route passes Low Camp.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Mardi Himal trek guides.
