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Mardi Himal (Nepali: मार्दी हिमाल) 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
Elevation	5,587 m (18,330 ft)[1]
Listing	Mountains of Nepal
Coordinates	28°28′N 83°55′E[2]
Geography
Mardi Himal Location in Nepal
Country	Nepal
Parent range	Annapurna Himal, Himalayas
Climbing
First ascent	1961 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.

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