Forest Camp to High Camp on the Mardi Himal trek covers 3 stages, via Low Camp and Badal Danda. It goes from about 2,520 m to about 3,580 m, a net gain of roughly 1,060 m. Total walking time is about 5 to 7.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Forest Camp, about 2,520 m
- End: High Camp, about 3,580 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,060 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 5 to 7.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Forest Camp to Low Camp: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Low Camp to Badal Danda: 1.5 to 2 hours (moderate)
- Badal Danda to High Camp: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate to hard)
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 and Badal Danda. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,580 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 High Camp 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 High Camp? Total walking time is about 5 to 7.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Forest Camp to High Camp? The route passes Low Camp and Badal Danda.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Mardi Himal trek guides.
