When people think about big mountains, two names come to mind fast: Everest and Annapurna. And sometimes the heart says, Why not do both vibes together and feel one crazy combined journey?. So this story is about the Everest Three Pass Trek and the Mardi Himal Trek mixing energy, feelings, dreams, and a little wild style that make the whole trip look more raw, more real, and more touching. And also talking little about the Annapurna Circuit Trek, because this region shows its own beauty and helps travelers understand the big picture of the Nepal trekking world.
This combined idea feels a little strange but also very fresh. You get a super high pass from the Everest region, then you drop into the peaceful forest line of Mardi Himal. Short paragraph. Then sometimes my mind becomes emotional because both treks give different tastes. Longer paragraph: The Everest Three Pass Trek gives you a huge landscape—massive glacier, long windy valley, tough climb, long day walking, and feeling like the sky is very close. But Mardi Himal gives soft forest, green ridge, small teahouse, and slow gentle happiness. When these two are combined, it makes the trekker feel a full adventure in both strong and soft ways, like a balance between power and peace.
Even though this article’s main focus is not the Annapurna Circuit Trek , we talk little because this classic route gives a strong base about how the Annapurna side feels. The Annapurna Circuit Trek is a big circle walk around the whole mountain range with a dry desert side, lush green jungle, and windy Thorong La pass. Short sentence. Many trekkers say this trek feels like the whole of Nepal in a single trail. Medium sentence. And sometimes people combine ideas from the Annapurna side and the Mardi side to feel a different ecosystem. Long sentence: The Annapurna Circuit Trek also teaches trekkers about local culture, small village life, and simple tea house moments that make travelers understand why Nepal treks always feel special even when the body is tired and breath is fast.
This is a heart-punching part of the Everest region. Short sentence. Hard but beautiful. Medium sentence. The Everest Three Pass Trek includes three big passes: Kongma La, Cho La, and Renjo La, and each pass gives a different feeling of height, wind, snow, cold, and big dreams. Larger sentence: When you walk this trail, you feel a huge glacier like Khumbu Glacier under your feet shaking a bit, and you look up and see Ama Dablam shining, and you realize that every struggle is worth it. And sometimes trekkers cry a little bit when they reach the top because the sky looks so wide, and they don’t mind saying thank you to themselves. This trek also passes through beautiful places like Chhukung, Lobuche, and Gokyo and gives stunning views of Gokyo Lakes, Everest, Lhotse, Makalu, and many more peaks.
It feels tough because the altitude is very high. Short sentence. My body gets slow. Medium sentence. Weather changes super fast, and sometimes wind almost pushes you back. Large sentence: But the magic thing is, when you stand on those passes, even though your legs hurt and you are breathing like you are running in a dream, still the view hits your heart so hard you forget every pain, and you stand there like you are part of the mountains for a long time.
Sherpa culture has warm, friendly smiles, stone walls, little chortens, prayer flags flying everywhere, and deep silence above tree lines. Short sentence. Foods simple but comforting like dal bhat. Medium sentence. And tea houses feel simple but very homely, which gives you comfort after a long day.
Mardi Himal Trek is the opposite feeling from Three Pass. Short sentence. Soft and calm. Medium sentence. The Mardi Himal Trek is located in the Annapurna region and is famous for its ridge walk and forest walk and seeing Machhapuchhre very close, like face-to-face. Long sentence: The trail starts from a low, warm forest, crosses a rhododendron jungle with red and pink flowers during spring, and then slowly climbs up to High Camp, and then you stand on a narrow ridge with clouds dancing around and your foot touching small alpine bushes, and the whole world below looks tiny.
It is short but gives a big reward. Short sentence. Trail peaceful. Medium sentence. And the mountain views are extremely close, almost like you can touch them. Large sentence: Also, Mardi Himal Trek is best for trekkers who want a quiet vibe but still want an excellent view of Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre, and the whole ridge shining in the morning sun.
Cozy teahouse, local Nepali food, small group vibe, gentle walking. Short sentence. The air is fresh. Medium sentence. And local people’s smiles make you feel at home even if you are far away from your real home. Larger sentence: Many trekkers say Mardi Himal feels like a dreamland because every hour the trail changes from forest to ridge to cloud zone to clear sky and again to forest, and you feel you are walking inside nature’s mood swings.
Mixing these two treks feels like mixing fire and water. Short sentence. Everest’s side is hard and sharp. Mardi is soft and calm. Medium sentence. When you combine them, your body feels the full power of the journey, and your heart feels full peace also. Large sentence: After doing the Everest Three Pass Trek, the body becomes strong and the mind becomes brave, and then when you enter the Mardi Himal side, suddenly everything feels soft and you walk easily, you enjoy the forest, you breathe fresh air, and the mountains look kind and friendly, which makes the final part of the journey very emotional and balanced.
People who want both challenge and peace. Short sentence. People who love mountain life. Medium sentence. And people who want to push the limit on Everest but then relax and smile more on the Mardi Himal side. Large sentence: Even though the combination sounds long, many trekkers do it because both regions of Nepal are full of magic, and when you do them together, you feel like you complete the whole story of Himalayan travel in one big journey.
Spring and autumn. Short sentence. March to May. Medium sentence. And September to November gives clear skies, stable weather, and warm enough temperatures for both the high pass of Everest and the gentle ridge of Mardi Himal. Larger sentence: Winter is very cold and risky at high passes, and monsoon brings too much rain and clouds on the Mardi Himal side, so most trekkers follow spring or autumn.
Everest Three Pass is very hard. Short sentence. Mardi Himal is moderate. Medium sentence. Combined, the total challenge becomes high but nice. Large paragraph: The passes like Kongma La and Cho La need early morning starts, crampons sometimes, and very strong stamina. But Mardi Himal gives an easy slope and a simple walk. So after the hard Everest section, your body recovers quickly during the Mardi side, and you feel the journey smoother again.
Tea houses are basic but warm. Short sentence. On Everest, food is a little expensive and simple. Medium sentence. On the Mardi side, food is more homemade and the rooms are cozy. Larger sentence: Dal bhat, noodle soup, tea, fried rice, chapati, and potato dishes become your best friend on the trail and give energy for long days of trekking.
Sherpa culture in Everest is very rich, full of monasteries, prayer wheels, chortens, and old traditions. Short sentence. On the Mardi side, Gurung and Magar communities welcome trekkers. Medium sentence. Their houses, smiles, and lifestyle show real mountain life in a soft and simple way. Larger sentence: With this combined trail, you learn how Nepal mountain people live different styles in different regions but still show the same warm heart to travelers.
This combined trekking journey feels like a big book with two different chapters. Short sentence. One chapter is hard and cold and powerful. Medium sentence. The second chapter is soft, warm, and full of green and calm feelings. Large sentence: When you finish the Everest Three Pass Trek and Mardi Himal Trek together, you feel like you discover both faces of the Himalaya—one that tests your strength and one that hugs your heart—and this complete feeling stays inside your memory for a very long time and maybe forever.
It is very difficult because the altitude is high and the passes are steep.
Yes, it is moderate and much easier than Everest.
Not recommended; better to have some trekking experience.
Spring and autumn for clear views and safe weather.
Around 25–30 days depending on pace and acclimatization.
Contact Details
Company address: Everest Trekking Routes Pvt. Ltd.
16 Khumbu, Nayabazaar, Kathmandu, Nepal
Mobile: +977-9843467921 (Rabin)
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