Kande to Badal Danda on the Mardi Himal trek covers 4 stages, via Australian Camp, Forest Camp and Low Camp. It goes from about 1,770 m to about 3,210 m, a net gain of roughly 1,440 m. Total walking time is about 9 to 12.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Kande, about 1,770 m
- End: Badal Danda, about 3,210 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,440 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 9 to 12.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Kande to Australian Camp: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (easy to moderate)
- Australian Camp to Forest Camp: 4 to 5 hours (moderate)
- 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
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Australian Camp, Forest Camp and 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 Kande 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 Kande to Badal Danda? Total walking time is about 9 to 12.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Kande to Badal Danda? The route passes Australian Camp, Forest Camp and Low Camp.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Mardi Himal trek guides.
