Kande to Forest Camp on the Mardi Himal trek covers 2 stages, via Australian Camp. It goes from about 1,770 m to about 2,520 m, a net gain of roughly 750 m. Total walking time is about 5.5 to 7.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Kande, about 1,770 m
- End: Forest Camp, about 2,520 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 750 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: about 5.5 to 7.5 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)
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 Australian Camp. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Forest Camp 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 Forest Camp? Total walking time is about 5.5 to 7.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Kande to Forest Camp? The route passes Australian Camp.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Mardi Himal trek guides.
