5-Day ABC Trek Quick Facts
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Teahouse
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March–May and late September–November
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Pokhara
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Subject to confirmation
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Guided
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English
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4,130 m / 13,549 ft
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Breakfast, lunch and dinner during trekking days
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VISA, AMEX, MASTERCARD
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Available on request
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Jeep and trekking
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Approximately 4–8 hours; longest days may be longer
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5 Days
5-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek Overview
5-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara
This short, active itinerary is designed for travelers who are already in Pokhara and want to reach Annapurna Base Camp in five days. The route passes through the Annapurna Sanctuary and reaches 4,130 m before returning to Pokhara.
The shorter schedule uses road access from Pokhara to the lower trailhead and omits Kathmandu, Poon Hill, and a dedicated acclimatization day. You should be comfortable with consecutive walking days, stone steps, steady elevation gain, and a longer descent.
Who this trek is for
This itinerary suits reasonably fit travelers who can manage several consecutive days on the trail. Previous high-altitude trekking is helpful but not essential. Your guide will monitor the group’s pace and wellbeing and may adjust the plan when weather, trail conditions, lodge availability, road access, or health require it.
Choose the right Annapurna itinerary
If you have more time and prefer the Poon Hill approach, compare our full Annapurna Base Camp Trek. You can also compare routes in our Annapurna trekking guide or send your dates and fitness level for route advice.
5-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek Highlights
- Reach Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 m in five days from Pokhara
- Walk through the Modi Khola valley and Annapurna Sanctuary
- Visit Machhapuchhre Base Camp
- See the mountain amphitheater from ABC, weather permitting
- Travel with local guide and porter support
- Finish with a return drive to Pokhara
