Mardi Himal

Mardi Himal is a 5,587-metre (18,330 ft) peak beneath the much more prominent Machapuchare in the Annapurna region of Nepal, from which it is separated by a 5,200 metres (17,060 ft) col.[1] It was first summited in 1961 by Basil Goodfellow.[1]

Mardi Himal
Highest point
Elevation5,587 m (18,330 ft)[1]
ListingMountains of Nepal
Coordinates28°28′N 83°55′E[2]
Geography
Mardi Himal
Location in Nepal
CountryNepal
Parent rangeAnnapurna Himal, Himalayas
Climbing
First ascent1961 by Basil Goodfellow[1]

In 2012, the Mardi Himal Trek was opened, following a ridge towards the summit, with lodges and teahouses open to an elevation of 3,550m,[3] with a further climb to "Base Camp" at 4,500m.[4] The peak itself is classified by the Nepalese government as a "trekking peak" and is offered by many expedition companies.

References

  1. "Mardi Himal Trekking Peak". Boundless Himalayas Trekking & Expedition (P.) LTD. Retrieved 2020-07-27.
  2. Annapurna; Tilicho & Naar-Phu (Map). 1:125,000. Cartography by Himalayan Maphouse Pvt Ltd. Nepa Maps. August 2009. § C4. ISBN 99933-2-307-1.
  3. "Mardi Himal – Travel guide at Wikivoyage". en.wikivoyage.org. Retrieved 2019-12-03.
  4. "The Mardi Himal trek - complete guide and itinerary". Stingy Nomads. 2019-05-06. Retrieved 2019-12-04.


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