Kathmandu/Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek
A 5-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m), starting from Pokhara or Kathmandu with a short domestic flight. Daily walks of 10-14 km (4-8 hours) pass through forest, waterfalls, hot springs and Gurung villages.
Trip Highlights
- Reach Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) in just 5 days
- Sunrise view of Machhapuchhre from Annapurna Base Camp
- Trek through the Annapurna Sanctuary's changing vegetation, from bamboo valleys to icy ridges
- Soak in the natural hot springs of Jhinu Danda
- Pass through Gurung villages and their terraced farmland
- Licensed, experienced local guide included
- Price from USD 1000
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
We collect you from your hotel; travelers from Kathmandu take a scenic 30-minute flight to Pokhara, then a 2–3 hour drive via Nayapul to Simrung, where the trek starts. You'll trek 10–11 km (5–6 hrs), climbing through terraced farmland and hillside villages to reach Sinuwa (2,340m) for your first night in the mountains. Expect gentle valley scenery, your first glimpse of the peaks, and a warm welcome at a local guesthouse.
The valley narrows and the forest deepens as you trek 10–11 km (5–6 hrs) to Deurali (3,230m) via the tiny teahouse settlement of Himalaya. You'll pass tumbling waterfalls and mossy cliffs as the air grows cool and thin, the trail climbing steadily through dense rhododendron forest. Overnight at a Deurali guesthouse, already high inside the Annapurna Sanctuary.
The big day. You trek 10–11 km (5–6 hrs) to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130m) via Machhapuchhre Base Camp, where the Sanctuary suddenly opens wide and the giants close in around you. Standing at base camp, with Annapurna I (8,091m) towering directly overhead and a 360° amphitheatre of peaks in every direction, is a personal triumph that stays with you. Overnight at a base-camp teahouse beneath the stars.
Wake early for a Himalayan sunrise that ignites the peaks one by one — the trip's most photographed moment. After breakfast with a view, you'll begin the long descent, trekking 12–14 km (7–8 hrs) back down to Bamboo/Sinuwa (2,340m) via Deurali and Dobhan. Expect dramatic, ever-changing scenery as you drop from alpine ridges into green forest, and a well-earned rest at your guesthouse.
A final trek of 7–8 km (4–5 hrs) to Simrung via Jhinu Danda, where you can soak tired legs in natural riverside hot springs — the perfect reward after base camp. From Simrung, a 2–3 hour drive returns you to Pokhara, arriving at your hotel by 17:00. Travelers on the return-flight option are dropped at Pokhara Airport for the flight to Kathmandu, then transferred onward as needed.
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I booked my tour of Nepal from the UK. It was seamless and I was collected from the airport and a quick transfer to the hotel. The tour was amazing, spending time in Kathmandu, Pokhara and Sarangkot before returning to Kathmandu for my last night. As I wa…
Read moreAmazing views and our guide tiakaram was very helpful and funny 5 stars for him !! , amazing time I had . Me and my friend loved every bit of it
On our trek, we met the guide (Tikaram). He was accompanying a very nice Indian family in three generations were doing the trek. The oldest member of the family was 80 years old! An incredible achievement. I'm writing this review because we found Tikaram to be…
Read moreDuring my trek to Annapurna Base Camp, our guide stood out in the most unexpected and heartwarming ways. He wasn’t just leading us through rocky trails and snow-laced paths — he was quietly looking out for everyone. He’d carry people’s bags without being asked…
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