Kande to Low Camp on the Mardi Himal trek covers 3 stages, via Australian Camp and Forest Camp. It goes from about 1,770 m to about 2,970 m, a net gain of roughly 1,200 m. Total walking time is about 7.5 to 10.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Kande, about 1,770 m
- End: Low Camp, about 2,970 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,200 m
- Stages: 3
- Total time: about 7.5 to 10.5 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)
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 and Forest 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 Low 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 Low Camp? Total walking time is about 7.5 to 10.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Kande to Low Camp? The route passes Australian Camp and Forest Camp.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Mardi Himal trek guides.
