Pokhara to Low Camp on the Mardi Himal trek covers 4 stages, via Kande, Australian Camp and Forest Camp. It goes from about 820 m to about 2,970 m, a net gain of roughly 2,150 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Pokhara, about 820 m
- End: Low Camp, about 2,970 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 2,150 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: moderate
Stage by stage
- Pokhara to Kande: 1 to 1.5 hours by road (easy)
- 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
Some stages are road journeys or multi-day, so treat the stage list below as the guide. The route passes through Kande, 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 Pokhara 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 Pokhara to Low Camp? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Pokhara to Low Camp? The route passes Kande, Australian Camp and Forest Camp.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Mardi Himal trek guides.
