Trip Introduction: Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5 Days
Annapurna Base Camp trek is an adventure for trekkers that takes you to new heights in a short time while still experiencing the excitement of trekking in the Himalayas. The trek begins in the bustling city of Pokhara, and in no time, the trek begins, and you have transitioned into the beautiful landscapes of the Annapurna area. The trek begins with a short drive to Jhinu Danda, and before you know it, you will be part of a great trekking adventure.
The Annapurna Base Camp Short Hiking 5 Days passes through beautiful rhododendron forests, terraced farms, and traditional villages, providing not only a great mix of landscape but a great mix of culture as well. Trekkers will also pass through the valleys and get to see awesome views of the well-known peaks: Machapuchare (Fishtail), Annapurna South and Hiunchuli. Awesome views in every direction during this trek will ensure a great adventure.
The trek is a hard but satisfying journey consisting of clear ascent and descent trails through various climatic zones, all within the same day, from the thick tropical rainforest to the alpine region of Annapurna Base Camp. The Rapid Annapurna Base Camp Trek passes through notable villages - Chhomrong, Sinuwa, Deurali, etc. - and has cultural influences from both Gurung and Magar tribes along the way. We can accommodate comfortable tea houses with decent meals and the feature of meeting and interacting with other trekkers to feel some sort of community in the mountains that you didn't think possible.
Reaching Annapurna Base Camp at 4130m is certainly the highlight of the Trekking to Annapurna Base 5 Days. Trekking in an amphitheatre surrounded by massive peaks, trekkers are able to see the colours of the sunrise and sunset casting golden illumination onto the mountains. What a great experience! Before long, trekkers will be heading back down the same way, but able to see this same scenery from a different perspective.
The ABC Trekking and Hiking Tour Nepal provides a really nice balance of adventure, culture and fantastic scenery and arguably, one of the most fun short treks in Nepal making it an ideal short but complete Himalayan experience for every trekker.
Highlights of the Rapid ABC Trekking
- Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) can be achieved in just 5 days of trekking for an unforgettable adventure in the Himalayas.
- Spectacular views of Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre and many more surrounding peaks.
- Walk through rhododendrons, bamboo forests, and fertile alpine meadows!
- Visit Chhomrong and Sinuwa villages and experience the Gurung and Magar culture!
- Relax in natural hot springs in Jhinu Danda.
- Witness awe-inspiring sunrises over snow-capped mountains!
- Experience the glacial basin of the Annapurna Sanctuary.
- Encounter varied plant and animal life and a few Himalayan species, too!
- There are suspension bridge crossings and waterfalls along the way.
Fully Guided 5 Days Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp With MRT
A Fully Guided 5-day Annapurna Base Camp trek from Mountain Rock Trek starts and ends in Pokhara. This is not a Kathmandu trek. These trekkers drive from Pokhara to a local trailhead (wherever possible), maybe Jhinu or Samrung, before going on foot toward Annapurna Base Camp, 4170 m, through quaint villages and forests.
These trekkers will see phenomenal views of mountain peaks, Annapurna I, and Machhapuchhre. After sleeping at base camp, the trekkers come back to where the Rapid Annapurna Base Camp Trek started and then drive back to Pokhara. As a 5-day trek for fit trekkers who would like to compactly experience the Annapurna region without starting from Kathmandu, as most longer treks are structured.
Customizable Annapurna Himalaya Trek 5 Days From Kathmandu
We are very happy to offer a customizable Annapurna Base Camp Short Hiking 5 Days, and we guarantee you will have an incredible time whilst you are here. Once you arrive in Kathmandu, we will start with the airport pickup and coordinate your hotel transfer.
Then, you can choose to either get on a bus or jeep to go to Pokhara (additional cost) or fly to Pokhara (additional cost). Your guide will be experienced and provide safety and interpretations throughout your hikes in a breathtaking Himalayas atmosphere with wonderful forest vegetation, wonderful villages, and spectacular mountain views.
5 Days Escorted Trek to the ABC in 2025, 2026
An Escorted Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) for 5 days in 2025 or 2026 will be a totally managed holiday. An escorted trek is a managed trek where a professional tour guide will accompany your group the entire trek. Escorted trekking is an effectively managed venture because you have someone taking care of everything for you.
On an escorted ABC Trekking and Hiking Tour Nepal, everything is managed in advance by the tour operator for you, including transport, accommodation, meals, and each day's itinerary. Your tour guide takes care of everything and enhances your Trekking to Annapurna Base 5 Days Trip by informing you of their local knowledge and cultures, as well as your safety while on the trail.
An escorted trek allows you to enjoy the incredible landscapes and people and enjoy the popular Annapurna Base Camp Trek without having to worry about the planning or navigation. The escorted trek begins and ends in Pokhara, making this trip a unique Himalayan adventure.
Is This Trip Right for You? - Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5 Days
- This Mount Annapurna Base Camp Guided Trek 5 Days is specifically designed for experienced and fit trekkers who have already taken previous hikes between 4,000 to 5,000 meters and who engage in serious physical exercise like walking or trekking for extended distances on a regular basis.
- The Annapurna Base Camp Trail is demanding, involving walking for up to 7–8 hours a day on uneven and steep ground and gaining height rapidly to over 4,000 meters. Rapid elevation gain doubles the risk of developing altitude sickness, and therefore, previous experience of high-level walking is greatly preferred.
- Good physical condition and fitness are crucial. You will need to condition and train yourself beforehand to take full advantage of chances to complete the trek comfortably and safely.
- Accommodation is in simple trekking lodges (teahouses) with very limited facilities. Hot showers and charging facilities for equipment may be scarce and at extra expense, and Wi-Fi unobtainable or patchy in some locations.
- Seasonally dependent gear, appropriate for cold, wet, or variable mountain weather. Take only what is essential to make it bearable to carry.
- Annapurna Base Camp trek has extremely well-beaten paths, and you will encounter plenty of other travellers, especially in lodges as well as on major trekking routes. In case you do not enjoy-cluttered trekking experience, employ other paths to trekking locations in Nepal.
- The Himalayan weather is unpredictable. The itinerary can be changed for safety if there is bad weather.
Shorter Duration ABC Trek but With the Same Highlights in Less Than a Week
Opting for a shorter Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on the highlights that put the Annapurna region on the map. A shorter trek will get you the best parts of the trek in a week and still allow you to experience the amazing view of the Himalayan giants, local culture, and special features of the landscape.
Pokhara (Before and After the Trek)
You will start your Express trek to Annapurna Base Camp 5 Days in Pokhara, Nepal's stunning lakeside city, and end your trek in Pokhara. Pokhara is a great place to pick up any last minute gear before your trek.
It also gives you a chance to enjoy the relaxing small town atmosphere of Lake Town before your trek. It is a nice place to take it easy and relax at Phewa Lake and reflect on your trek in the Himalayas after you are done.
Jhinu Danda
With Mount Annapurna Base Camp Guided Trek 5 Days You actually walk through Jhinu Danda on the way to base camp. It is famous for its natural hot springs. The hot springs of Jhinu provide a good resting place for trekkers to unwind and ease their sore muscles .
Machhapuchhre Base Camp (MBC)
On the trek you will spend the night or have a stop at Machhapuchhre Base Camp (3,700m) where the panorama and close ups of the revered Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) peak and other surrounding peaks, is dramatic. The view changes from lush forests to a rocky high-altitude sanctuary.
Annapurna Base Camp (ABC)
The Express trek to Annapurna Base Camp 5 Days' achievement is allowed at Last as you reach the Annapurna Base Camp at the height of 4,130 meters.
The suspension of disbelief comes to full view as you depart the serenity of the trees in the valley below, and the giants, a full 360-degree mountain landscape with views of the majestic Annapurna I, Annapurna South and Hiunchuli, entirely surround you. Sunrises and sunsets will be dazzling and remain firmly in your memory.
Trekking into the Annapurna Conservation Area
The trail leads into Nepal's largest protected area - the Annapurna Conservation Area. The trails traverse rhododendron and bamboo forests with many views of suspension bridges, wildlife, etc. The amount of plant and animal biodiversity seems endless.
Culture and Wildlife on Annapurna Base Camp Trek
People and Culture
The Short Annapurna Sanctuary Trek takes you into the very heart of Nepal’s cultural vibrancy. By passing through traditional Gurung and Magar villages, such as Ghandruk and Chhomrong, you will see their contemporary lives shaped by deeply-rooted centuries of tradition, cultural customs and heritage, agrarian societies, and spiritual ideologies.
The Gurung people of the region are also renowned for their hospitality, hence welcoming trekkers into their midst not only with their local festivals but also traditional dance and warm “Namaste” or equivalent welcomes. Sharing a meal, particularly dal bhat and gundruk, is part of the fun and flavour of the authentic Himalayan culinary experience.
Along the way you will also meet Magar, Tamang, Thakali, Brahmin, and Chhetri communities, each with their language, festivals and cultural traditions.
Spiritual Heritage and Sacred Sites
The Quick Annapurna Base Camp Trek is culturally spiritually meaningful, with small chortens, monasteries and prayer flags dotted amongst the route.
Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) has sacred meaning to both Hindus and Buddhists, and many local legends refer to gods and treasures, both valued and ancient, that are allegedly hidden away in the sanctuary.
People on the trail are noted to partake in rituals to appease mountain spirits, and trekkers are frequently reminded they must be respectful of how the local people believe and practice.
Wildlife and Biodiversity
The Annapurna Conservation Area is the largest protected area in Nepal and an area of high biodiversity with over 1200 species of flowering plants, 105 mammals, and 518 species of birds.
As you track through rhododendron forests, bamboo forests, and alpine meadows, it is definitely advisable to keep your eyes peeled for the Himalayan flora and fauna, which include Himalayan black bears, thars, musk deer, barking deer, and, if you are lucky, possibly a red panda or even a snow leopard at higher elevations. That being said, the colourful flora and fauna certainly mean being on the trail is an exciting proposition every day.
Is The Rapid ABC Trek Distance the same as Long Annapurna Base Himalaya Trek Distance?
The Rapid Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek is less distance overall as you are walking approximately 50 total km, as you are following the shortest path right to ABC, starting in Jhinu Danda, and usually not making the additional stops.
A longer ABC trek is further away by the distance travelled to ABC, usually not a direct route and going through places such as Ghorepani, and Poon Hill, among others, and is usually 75-85 total km.
In order to give you a better idea of the distance difference:
- Shortened ABC Trek: ~50 km, travelling a direct route to ABC.
- Long ABC Trek (to include Ghorepani/Poon Hill): ~75-85 km, travelling additional scenic/cultural stops.
Both treks end up at the same base camp, but the longer trek has more km in comparison, and you have more highlights as you travel to ABC. Another popular short trek to Annapurna Base Camp Trek is 7 days Annapurna Base Camp Trek.
5 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trekking Itinerary
The Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 5 Days Trek is designed for experienced trekkers who desire a fast-paced ABC Trekking schedule in the Himalayas. The trek and the route starting and ending in Pokhara are best suited for trekkers who can deal with long trekking days, big elevation gain and loss, and fast pace.
This trek is not suited for a beginner trekker as a result of the range of motion and pace of the trek and the considerable elevation gain and loss.
Day 1: Pokhara (827 m) – Drive to Jhinu Danda (1,780 m) – Trek to Chhomrong (2,170 m) – Trek to Sinuwa (2,340 m)
Day 2: Sinuwa (2,340 m) – Trek to Deurali (3,230 m)
Day 3: Deurali (3,230 m) – Trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) (4,130 m)
Day 4: ABC (4,130 m) – Trek down to Bamboo (2,310 m)
Day 5: Bamboo (2,310 m) – Trek to Jhinu Danda (1,780 m) – Drive back to Pokhara (827 m)
Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5 days Cost
The price of theAnnapurna Base Camp (ABC) trek will depend extensively on the size of your group and the services received, as nearly all of the packages you will encounter will be all-inclusive packages.
For a solo trekker, the absolute cost would vary according to service but is typically around USD 400 to 450, including an experienced guide, a porter, required permits, complete food and accommodation, and travel to and from Pokhara to Jhinu Danda (the first day of the trek).
Group Size | Price per Person (USD) | Contact Us |
1 | $410 | Contact Us |
2–3 | $370 | Contact Us |
4–6 | $320 | Contact Us |
7–10 | $290 | Contact Us |
ABC Trek Altitude Sickness Risk: 5-Day Rapid Itinerary
Altitude Profile and Risk Table
Day | Route & Key Locations | Highest Altitude (approx.) | Altitude Sickness Risk | Notes |
1 | Pokhara – Jhinu Danda – Chhomrong – Sinuwa | Sinuwa (2,340m) | Low to Moderate | Quick ascent; mild symptoms may be felt at higher than 2500m |
2 | Sinuwa – Deurali | Deurali (3,200m) | Moderate to High | High altitude gain; risk increases above 3000m |
3 | Deurali – Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) | ABC (4,130m) | High | Major altitude gain; high risk due to fast ascent, not acclimatized |
4 | ABC – Bamboo | Bamboo (2,310m) | Decreasing | Going down, symptoms should improve. Monitor for further problems. |
5 | Bamboo – Jhinu Danda – Pokhara | Jhinu Danda (1,780m) | Low | Further down, very low risk of altitude sickness. |
The Annapurna Base Camp Short Hiking is a fast 5-day trek, with quickly increasing elevation gains (especially from Deurali to ABC, especially on Day 3 when you reach 4,130 meters) and limited acclimatization time. The fast trek works to increase your likelihood of altitude sickness, which can primarily occur above 3,000 meters.
Some symptoms of High Altitude Sickness can be headaches, nausea, dizziness, and fatigue. In order to decrease and avoid altitude sickness, go very slow, stay hydrated, monitor your symptoms, and if your symptoms do worsen, descend quickly.
This Quick Annapurna Base Camp Trek itinerary is ideal for experienced trekkers that feel confident with high altitude conditions since the risk of altitude sickness is much significantly greater in this condensed time.
