Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 5 days

Name: Annapurna Base Camp Trek - 5 days
Brand: Destination Himalaya Treks
Price: 499 USD
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Duration5 Days

Trip GradeModerate

Maximum Altitude4130 meters

ActivitiesTrekking

Group SizeAny

EndsPokhara

Best TimePokhara

Just imagine being surrounded by the heavenly Annapurna range, where the sunrise over mountains and glaciers are aligned to welcome you. Sounds dream come true right? But you might be stepping back due to a limited timeframe. Well, what if we say, it's possible to stand in the shadow of glorious peaks just within 5 days?

If you are craving to explore the western Himalayas with a touch of mini mountaineering experience in Nepal, then this Short Annapurna Base Camp trek fits perfectly for you. The good news is! we offer this package with family and group discounted prices.

Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Highlights

Walk 5-6 hrs daily passing through the high suspension bridge, stunning waterfalls, and small villages
Befriend some of the heavenly mountains such as Annapurna, Machapuchare, Dhaulagiri, Nilgiri, and many other surrounding peaks throughout the trail
Right from the start, Step your foot on the (Annapurna Conservation Area) and get a chance to witness wildlife diversity including the elusive Red Panda
Experience the heartwarming hospitality of locals and their culture preserved in the western Himalayas
Feel a lively connection with the Gurung and Magar communities while staying in Chhomrong
Soak yourself in the natural hot spring, Jhinu Dada- said to cure skin diseases
Push your limits and get to the Annapurna Base Camp- 4130 m where countless Himalayan peaks are aligned to welcome you

Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The 5 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek is the fastest version anyone could ever get to the legendary base camp. Even though the trek might sound like a less-day trekking expedition, From the dense rhododendron forests, cascading waterfalls, and heartwarming villages welcoming you with a red-cheeked smile to the views of almighty snowcapped peaks, you’ll get to witness throughout the journey never disappoint you.

The journey to the mountains itself is a big achievement. Just imagining a journey to the base camp of the eighth-highest peak seems like a thrilling experience. Not everyone can conquer it! Standing in the Annapurna Base Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that stands out amongst all of the other trekking experiences. Wondering why? Well, just take a moment and firstly, think about being in the shadow of the Annapurna range such as Annapurna I, Annapurna South, and many other peaks showing their panoramic views from every side.

Secondly, just visualize reaching the legendary foothill in just 5 days by pushing your limits and challenging yourself. Those who have guts and want to see the reflection of their strength can only achieve it. In short, this Annapurna base camp Trekking is a roller coaster ride finding inner peace and self-profound connection far away from busy life and the modern world through hiking in the Himalayas.

Thirdly, the trail of Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) itself is an expedition filled with joy, cheerfulness, and memorable moments. Every little moment that you capture, whether with your group or solo, peacefully enjoying local foods, interacting with locals, and crossing long suspension bridges while making jokes and swaying the bridges remains in your heart forever.

Although walking for straight 6-7 hours per day at the pace of meeting the route of a regularAnnapurna Base Camp Trek may sound a little bit challenging, a kick of feeling a sense of accomplishment that leaves within us forever makes every step on this trail worth it!

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Route

If you have already arrived in Pokhara then, This 5-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary starts right from Pokhara if not then, we have transportation facility options from Kathmandu to get here. From Pokhara, we'll take a jeep and drive for a few hours to Shiwai (New Bridge) and start our first day hiking towards Chhomrong.

On the second day, from Chhomrong, we’ll have a few hours of hiking toward the Himalaya Lodge, stay a night over there to adjust the acclimatization for ABC, and reach the destination Annapurna Base Camp passing by the Machhapuchhre Base Camp on the third day and have a wonderful night at the lap of the Annapurna, we’ll descent for Bamboo for a few hours on the next day and the last day, we’ll conclude the trek by moving from bamboo via New Bridge to Pokhara.

Transportation facilities: If you are in Kathmandu (what to do if you haven't reached Pokhara yet)?

Haven't arrived at Pokhara yet for this trek to Annapurna Sanctuary? Well, in that case, we have two options available for you. Either you take a tourist standard deluxe bus from Kathmandu and drive to Pokhara which costs around just $10 per person or take a flight of 25 minutes. Please note that the fastest option to go is by flight as the road construction is currently going on the highway to Pokhara, so the drive may take about 8-9 hours due to the road construction. The tickets of the flight depend on a seasonal basis. So, we can arrange it for you at the cheapest price possible.

Let us know your arrival date, Destination Himalaya Treks and Expedition will arrange tickets for you on your behalf easily.

Benefits of Booking 5 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Destination Himalaya Treks and Expedition

Free airport pickup and drop-off service (Airport shuttle)
Easy and secure payment system
100% fixed departure
10% off for family (offering family package) must be more than 2
Basic Medical Kit including the oximeter to check the oxygen level
Company Tshirts, Caps, duffle bags
Sleeping bag (if you want one for the trip)
Multi-communication facilities via Viber, Imo, Insta, Facebook, Whatsapp, Email, Zoom
Excess luggage or essential storage at our office (Destination Himalaya Treks and Expedition)

Mountain views during Short ABC Trek

Being regarded as one of the most famous destinations across the globe, this Annapurna Base Camp Trek has so much to offer you. Starting from the journey, the spectacular views of Mt.Machhapucchre welcome you to the trail of ABC in the shape of a fishtail. Throughout the journey, several mountains such as Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Nilgiri, Mt. Dhaulagiri, and Mt. Gangapurna accompany you. Reaching the base camp itself, the 360-degree views surrounding you seem like something out of the world. The mountains and glaciers just under the golden aroma of sunrise make the long day of hiking worth every sweat making us feel like we've conquered something in the Himalayas.

Diverse cultural encounters

Apart from offering magical views of several snowy mountains and landscapes, this short ABC trek of 5 days stands out to soak into the rich cultural diversity of locals with distinct ethnic communities. The route of Annapurna Base Camp is filled with Gurung, Magar, Tamang, and Sherpa people. From the very beginning to the end, we get to live their lifestyle and indulge in their local foods. All the lodges that we’ll be staying at throughout the trek are run by these kind-hearted people. Here, we get to see, experience, and get to live in the present moments with them.

Diverse ecosystems and landscapes

As we navigate through this Annapurna region, the diverse wildlife such as Himalayan thar and Langur monkeys including rare birds mind-blowingly excitingly surprise us. This is not it! Crossing suspension bridges, terraced fields, and cascading riverfalls adds a thrilling adventure to our trek.

This trail leads us through the Annapurna Conservation Area where may get a lucky chance to see rare animals like Red Panda and other Himalayan species. Sounds amazing, right? As we ascend higher, these lush forests turn into alpine meadows, glacier rivers, and snowy mountain views that show the diversity and variety of this region making our Annapurna Base Camp short trek truly special.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5 days Cost

The cost of a short 5-day Annapurna base camp trek starts from $299 to $499. That includes all your accommodation, meals, permits, and guide charges throughout the trip. Just visit the include/exclude section for more details. The good news is! we offer 10% off for families (must be 3 members) for the years 2025 and 2026.

No. of Pax Price

1 499

2-2 449

3-3 399

4-4 379

5-5 350

Note: If you are more than 12 in a group we have a special discount. For more details please contact us.

Itinerary

Trip PlanExpand all

Day 01:

Drive from Pokhara (900 m) to Siwai and Trek to Chhomrong (2170 m)

If you have already reached Pokhara, then your guide and porter will come to pick you up by private jeep. Right after breakfast, we’ll shortly start our 2-3 hours drive towards Siwai. Passing by terraced fields, green hills, and suspension bridges along the Modi Khola River side by side, we’ll reach Jhinu Dada.

This village is one of the popular spots for its natural hot springs located amid the Himalayas. It is said that if you soak up in here/take a bath in this hot spring then, the skin disease is cured. We’ll take a short break here to enjoy our lunch with the view of the breathtaking mountains such as Mt. Fishtail, and Himchuli. Afterwards, ascending along the several stone staircase we’ll finally reach our destination for today, Chhomrong village.

Max Altitude: 2170 m/ 7118 ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tea houseDuration: 2 hours drive, 3 hours trek

Day 02:

Trek from Chhomrong (2170 m) to Himalaya (2920 m)

The morning begins with a perfect sunrise glimpse over the mountains, after having breakfast we’ll start descending to Chhomrong Khola. Crossing a long suspension bridge, we start ascending towards Sinuwa passing through the lush green hills.

Navigating our trails through several villages of Bamboo, Dovan with the heavenly peaks of Mt.Macchapucchre right on the front side. We’ll finally reach Lodge Himalaya, where we’ll see a transformation from greenery to alpine valleys dotted near the snowy peaks. Here, we might feel a little effect of rising altitude as we are not so far from reaching ABC. So, take time to gradually adapt to the changing altitude and also drink plenty of fluids.

Max Altitude: 2920 m/ 9580 ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Himalaya LodgeDistance: 6-7 hours

Day 03:

Trek to Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3700 m) and Annapurna Base Camp (4130 m)

Today, the most exciting day lies ahead of us! As we head towards ABC ascending through the Hinku Cave and Deurali. Walking uphill and downhill along the view of spectacular landscape and snowcapped peaks, we’ll reach MBC the base camp of Mt. Fishtail.

Here, pay a little attention passing by the narrow trails as it is a landslide-prone area. Just stay behind along with the guide. After climbing for a while from MBC, the panoramic views of Annapurna South, Annapurna III, Gangapurna, and Himchuli welcome us rising highly in the blue sky making our long hike completely worth it. This is not the end! Today, we’ll be staying here in the lap of Mt. Annapurna immersing ourselves in the home of a gigantic mountain.

Max Altitude: 4130 m/ 13545 ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tea houseDuration: 8-9 hours

Day 04:

Trek from Annapurna Base Camp ABC (4130 m) to Sinuwa (2340 m)

Today, we’ll retrace our step back through the same route as before. Descending from the dense forest, we’ll reach Bamboo enjoying the greenery surroundings. The hike might be physically exhausting as it’s all downhill but not to worry! Remember that, we came across the lap of the deadliest mountain yesterday. Keeping this in our mindset, the trek will be much easier. After 7-8 hours of long hike, we’ll finally reach Sinuwa where we’ll be staying tonight.

Max Altitude: 2340 m/ 7677 ft Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tea houseDuration: 7-8 hours

Day 05:

Trek from Sinuwa (2340 m) to Siwai (1500 m) and Drive back to Pokhara (900 m)

Abiding a bye to this holy grail region of Annapurna Descending back through a stone staircase to Chhomrong after crossing the long suspension bridge of Chhomrong Khola one last time, our trek leads us to Siwai. After resting for a while here, we’ll catch a private jeep and make our way back to Pokhara, passing by the lush forests and terraced fields along the same route, remembering the beginning of our journey.

Max Altitude: 900 m Meals: Breakfast, Lunch and DinnerAccommodation: Tea houseDuration: 7 hours drive

Cost Details

Includes

All land transportation that is required for the trip
1 professional trekking guide
All Required permits (ACAP and TIMS Card)
Accommodation during the trek
Meals on the mountain (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
Professional English speaking fluency guide
No Booking fee
Private Jeep transportation (Pokhara-Siwai-Pokhara)
Seasonal fruits and water-purifying tablets
Company Tshirt and Cap
All allowances for guide (salary, Insurance, food, equipment)
Emergency evacuation service if needed

Excludes

Personal trekking gear
Personal expenses such as alcohol and hot showers, Wifi, charging costs, telephone calls, juice, and other extra personal expenses.
International Flight tickets

Essential Information

Best Time to do Annapurna Base Camp Trek

The best thing regarding this trekking to Annapurna Base Camp is, it can be done in any season of the year. Might be wondering, why? Well, unlike any other remote trekking trails in Nepal, the Annapurna region stands out being one of the most maintained trails in terms of amenities and paths. So, this expedition can be done in any season of the year. However, the Autumn (September-November) and Spring (March-May) are the best seasons as they serve a perfect touch of adventure along with the best sightseeing experience for trekkers.

Mainly, the most preferable and loved season by trekkers is Autumn. Along the breathtaking views of mountains due to the clear skies, the temperature is quite warm during this time making hikers walk in a chill way without worrying about high humidity. On top of that, the main festivals of Nepal fall right between the Sep and October providing a meaningful insight into the rich diversity of culture.

Spring is another peak/best season for this trek as the blooming flowers of rhododendrons along the views of snowcapped peaks accompany you throughout the trails. Not only that, there is less chance of rainfall during this time as this season happens to be right after monsoon making the hike enjoyable without worrying much about heavy rainfall.

How hard is it to trek to Annapurna Base Camp?

The 5-day ABC Trek is quite the fastest version of this trail anyone could ever reach to the Annapurna Sanctuary, so some challenges are quite expected if proper preparations aren't done beforehand. Walking for straight 6-7 hours each day, by matching up the pace of a regular route with a rapidly changing high altitude isn't an easy task that can be completed in the blink of an eye.

However, the trails are well maintained apart from some of the steep rugged sections making the trek moderate. If you are someone who has prior experience then this trek then the long day hiking wouldn't be a big deal. But, don't overlook the trekking trail as it is both mentally and physically tiring. Just make sure that you are not feeling any effect of altitude sickness, by checking the oxygen level with an oximeter every single day.

While referring to the challenging sections, thinking that this trek is just for pro hikers and not beginners is a myth. This Short Annapurna base camp trek can be done by anyone even beginners. Being prepared by engaging in some physical exercises like walking with some loads, swimming, yoga (for mental focus) or even going up and down by staircase would be a great help if you haven't hiked before.

In short, This trek suits anyone, you just need to have great patience and perseverance level. Just keep four words in mind "I can do it", with this mindset this expedition becomes 90% easier.

Accommodation

There’s no doubt that the trails of Annapurna Base Camp navigate through the route of several tea houses and lodges. The authenticity of each homestay offers something unique and a touch of rawness as they are operated by none other than the locals.

Don't expect some lavish room infrastructure, it is quite basic and cozy enough made out of wood and white stones. As much as we ascend higher, we have limited options to choose rooms from. During your stay, blankets, pillows, single bedroom will be provided.

In fact, getting a room is a huge deal during peak season but, don’t worry everything will be arranged before the trip starts there won’t be any compromise on your comfort and safety throughout your trek.

Foods

Almost every tea house on the route to Annapurna Base Camp serves top-notch quality foods with a wide variety of menus to choose from. From Western, continental, and Asian to local cuisines you’ll get everything whatever you are looking for without compromising your taste buds.

Just make sure to order a day before (dinner time) for the early morning breakfast, so you can have the breakfast as soon as possible without any waiting. You’ll be provided a menu given by the tea house, just order it and then it will be freshly cooked within a few minutes.

Meal options: Tibetan bread, French toast served with butter and jam, Chapati (roti) with curry, Omelette, pizza, burger, sandwich, pasta, vegetable, any type of curry (veg or non-veg), Nepali noodles, momos and "the ultimate Dal Bhat".

Note: If you are vegan, lactose intolerant, or allergic to some foods, please say it beforehand to make sure that the meals are prepared accordingly.

Travel Insurance

Although this trek is short and doesn't even exceed a week to week. But, hiking on such a high altitude day isn't an easy task. There is always some kind of risk circulating the mountains. There are no such major accidents that have happened in the Annapurna Sanctuary, however, just to make sure that everything goes right and to make you hike tension-free. Travel insurance is highly recommended and It will be best if you do the insurance in your home country. Please make sure that it covers cases like thefts, evacuations, and medical insurance.

Last minute Booking

Even though it is quite hard for us to book the trip at the last minute, Destination Himalaya Treks and Expedition will arrange it for you to make your Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5 days possible even during peak season without any problem. But to confirm the last-minute booking for the trek, you must pay 100% and there will be no refund as we must pay for a guide, porters, and accommodation before the trek just to make the trip sure. For more details make sure to WhatsApp or Viber (+977 9851016814) or mail us directly at info(a)destinationhimalayatreks.com

FAQs

Q1What are the required trekking permits for ABC Trek?

For this trip, you’ll need 2 permits: Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) and TIMS Card. The good thing is! We’ll arrange these permits on behalf of our clients before the trek starts.

Q2What type of trekking gear do I need to pack for the short ABC Trek?

Well, the essentials packing list is quite basic. Firstly remember to carry warm clothes like dry-fit t-shirts, hiking pants, trekking boots, sunscreen high SPF, one slipper, socks, warming caps, and jackets. These are basic, please add another packing list as per your choice.

Q3What type of drinking facilities to expect along the Annapurna Base Camp route?

Drinking water is easily available at every teahouse where you can simply buy a mineral water bottle but make sure to do proper disposal of plastic bottles and can also fill boiled water at teahouses paying extra charges. Always carry a water bottle and water purification medicine to prevent unwanted health issues.

Q4How difficult is Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek?

The trek to the Annapurna Sanctuary is considered moderately difficult neither too hard nor easy. Although the hike isn’t hard proper physical fitness, stamina, and endurance power of hiking 5-6 hours per day are necessary as it reaches an altitude level of 4,131 meters that could cause altitude sickness to some people. The hiking route is slightly narrow and rocky paths might be difficult above all the weather is completely unpredictable and the temperature can be decreased where the

Q5Is 5 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek suitable for all age groups?

The Annapurna Base Camp trek is an easy-track adventure where different groups of people whether solo, family, or friends are welcomed and this wonderful journey can be completed by people of any age having a positive perspective, and a clear mindset. It is not necessarily important to be an experienced trekker but you’ll require a professional trekking agency that provides amazing guidance along with a porter and guide.

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