If you're seeking a short trek from Pokhara, the 5-day Annapurna Base Camp Trek should be your top choice. As there is road access nowadays, you can complete the Annapurna Base Camp Trek in 5 days, which is the shortest form, but you need to be physically fit to cope with 6 to 7 hours of walking in the high mountains with endless ups and downs. This trek takes you to the foot of the world's tenth-highest mountain, Mt. Annapurna I. Located amidst Mt. Annapurna, Annapurna South, Mt. Hiunchuli, and Mt. Machhapuchhre, Annapurna Base Camp is a dream destination for hundreds of travelers around the globe. Every year, an uncountable number of travel lovers traverse this region to witness the spectacular beauty of the Annapurna Himalayas and its gorgeous landscape.
The 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara Itinerary is designed as a way to present you with the diverse vegetation and culture of the region in the shortest time from Pokhara. The trail passes by several villages and dense forests, where you will get to see a giant range of flora and playful animals. You will also hike through Nepal's most beautiful villages, where you can experience local culture and traditions. The locals here are extremely friendly, kind, and welcoming. They love to interact with tourists and show them around. People mainly from Gurung and Magar communities reside in this area.
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokharagoes through beautiful forests of rhododendron, oak, and other wildflowers. You will reach the Annapurna Base Camp in a 3-day walk from Pokhara. The trail will include several ascents and descents; however, it is not as tough as other trekking trails in Nepal. You have a multilane view from Sinuwa and Chhommrong; it seems the painting master spent all his life creating such a landscape. Sometimes the Annapurna Base Camp Trek is known as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Multiland.
The 5-day Annapurna Base Camp trek starts with a drive from Pokhara to Samrong Khola (1790 m) near Jhinudanda via Nayapul, which is shorter. The Annapurna Base Camp Trek route is additionally known among the short trek routes as Short Annapurna Base Camp 6 Days from Kathmandu. The trip begins at Jhinudanda after three and a half to four hours of driving from Pokhara and goes through the beautiful Chhommrong Village, Sinuwa, Bambo, Dobhan, Himalaya, Deurali, and Machhapuchre Base Camp. Finally, you reach the gate of the Annapurna Sanctuary, where you can pass between the spectacular peaks of Hiunchuli and Machhapuchhre. You will enjoy a mesmerizing view of the mountains, including Annapurna I (8,091 m), Hiunchuli (6,441 m), South Annapurna (7,219 m), Tent Peak (5,695 m), Singa Chuli (6,501 m), Gangapurna (7,544 m), Annapurna III (7,937 m), Machhapuchhre/Fishtail (6,643 m), etc., at sunrise and sunset with golden color.
We, Nepal Mother House Treks, have been running a 5-day ABC Trek Package for years according to your requirements and time schedules. We will provide a professional guide to assist you throughout the trek, as well as an experienced porter. Likewise, we also provide an Annapurna Base Camp Trek Map that will help you during the trekking in Annapurna Base Camp. For further information regarding the cost of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek or any other queries, please feel free to contact us anytime. This trek can extend up to 13 days combined with Ghorepani Poon Hill as the Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill.
Is the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Suitable for Beginners?
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5 Days package is carefully designed to suit every trekker so that it can cater to anyone with or without prior trekking experience, but they need to be physically fit and mentally well prepared to cope with 7 to 8 hours (for some) to reach their destination at an elevation of 4130 meters. Plus, we will give you a highly experienced guide and porter who will accompany you during the trek, along with a lovely Annapurna Base Camp Trek map to help you find the route. As per our years of experience and expertise, if you have a strong team leader and a properly designed itinerary, then no matter if you are a beginner or a pro, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be a memorable and adventurous journey. If you are looking for ABC Trek assistance, we at Nepal Mother House are glad to help according to your requirements.
Accommodation in ABC Especially above the Chhomrong—mostly the Dormitory room
During the Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5 Days, you will mostly stay in the lodge up to Chhomrong. There are common bathrooms and attached bathrooms available until Chhomrong. If you would like to attach a bathroom, then the cost of the Annapurna Base Camp Trek will be raised. Above this village will be mostly dormitory-style rooms controlled by the Annapurna Conservation Area Project. Whatever the case, the rooms will be small and on a twin-sharing basis, with a not-so-comfortable bed and probably a few pieces of furniture. The bathroom will be common. Yes, a private bathroom at high altitude is not a thing. Even if you find one somewhere, then you are lucky because that's an exceptional case.
Can we start Annapurna Base Camp in Pokhara?
From Pokhara, you will drive for around 3 to 4 hours to the Samrong Khola (1790 m) near Jhinudanda via Nayapul and Birethanti. It is the starting point of ABC Trek. From here, you will trek toward Chhomrong. Further, the trail will go through the beautiful villages of Sinuwa, Dovan, Himalaya, and Deurali and take you to Annapurna Base Camp. But nowadays, the road has expanded to Samrong Khola (1790 m) near Hotspring at Jhinudanda via Nayapul, which is also drivable. Before reaching ABC, you will pass by Machhapuchhre Base Camp. The journey back to Jhinu Danda will be via bamboo after you have spent the night at Annapurna Sanctuary. Nowadays, the Annapurna Base Camp Trek can be done in 5 days from Pokhara, and it can be minimized to 6 days as a Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Kathmandu due to the road access. You will get to enjoy the hot spring in Jhinu Danda. The trail then drops down to the Syauli Bazar, from where you will drive back to Pokhara.
What is the best time for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek?
Spring and autumn are the perfect times to go on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. March to May is spring in Nepal, whereas September to November is known as autumn. These are both the prime times of In spring, the region blooms with lovely rhododendron flowers, and the air exudes divine freshness.owers in spring, and the air carries divine freshness in it. Compared to the two seasons, autumn is the best time for the Annapurna Base Camp Trek due to the favorable weather after just a bit of rainfall. Everyone can see lush greenery everywhere; the weather is neither hot nor cold, and there is a crystal-clear sky with breathtaking mountain views. Autumn is one of the best times to undertake the Annapurna Base Camp Trek between the two sessions.
Monsoon and winter are not preferable times of the year to go on the Annapurna Base Camp Trek. Rainfall makes the trail slippery and full of bugs, especially leeches. Likewise, heavy snowfall and cold weather make the journey more challenging during the winter. So, if you are looking for the shortest Annapurna Base Camp Trek, the best seasons are spring and autumn.
Why does the Annapurna Base Camp Trek Package start from Pokhara?
Pokhara is a naturally blessed, beautiful city near the Annapurna Himalayan Range. Most of the trekkers arrive in Kathmandu and depart for adventure activities in the Himalayas to escape the hustle and bustle of busy life and get into nature. Indeed, if there is paradise in this universe, then Pokhara is paradise on Earth. After arriving in Nepal, you have more time to explore by yourself before joining the Annapurna Base Camp Trek from Pokhara. This helps to make you free to do your thing and save some money by not taking it at the airport. While organizing this trip from Pokhara, the trekking days counted while starting the trek. Similarly, the beginning of 2024 saw the opening of a regional airport that will operate international flights directly from Pokhara. Comparatively, flying directly to Pokhara may increase your trek costs, saving precious time as well.
7D 6N Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill from Kathmandu
If you are enthusiastic to explore the Annapurna Base Camp Trek via Poon Hill from Kathmandu in the shortest time, then the ABC Trek via Poon Hill can be completed in 7D 6N, flying from Kathmandu to Pokhara and back to Kathmandu. We are glad to organize a tailor-made holiday according to your requirements. Here is the itinerary for the 7 Days, 6 Nights Annapurna Base Camp Trek through Ghorepani Poon Hill:
7 Days 6 Nights Annapurna Base Camp Trek with Poon Hill Suggested Itinerary
Day 00: Arrival in Kathmandu, trekking preparation, and permit paperwork day.
Day 01: Fly Kathmandu to Pokhara (950 m)—25 minutes—(950 m1,960 m)/Tikhedhunga)—25 to 30 minutes, then drive Pokhara tom)/Ulleri Hile (1,960m)/ m)/Banthanti Tikhedhunga (1,160 m)/m)—3 Ulleri (2,020m)/Banthanti (2,210 m) via Nahours—yapul (1,010 m) – 3 t o 4 hours and trek to Ghorepani (2,840 m) – 3 to 4 hours
Day 02: Hike up Ghorepani to Poon Hill (3,210 m) - 45 minutes—to Tadapani (2,520 m)—4 (2,520 m)—4 to 5 hours
Day 03: Trek Tadapani to Sinuwa (2,340 m) via Chommrong (2,1406 to 7 hours
Day 04: Trek Sinuwa to Deurali (3,230 m) via Himalaya (2,920 m)—6m)—6 to 7 hours
Day 05: Trek Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp (4,130 m) via Machhapuchre Base Camp (3,700-4 to 5 hours
Day 06: Trek back Annapurna Base Camp to Sinuwa (2,3409 to 10 hours
Day 07: Trek Sinuwa to Jhinu Danda (hot spring) (1,780 m)—2 (1,780 m)—2 to 3 hours & Drive Samrong Khola (1,790 m) at Jhinu Danda (Hot spring) to Pokhara (950 m) - 2½ to 3 hours & Fly to Kathmandu from Pokhara—25 to 30 minutes
Day 00: Then your destination.
**Note: (If you wish to make changes to the itinerary during the trek, you are free to talk with your guide.).guide.). The itinerary is flexible according to your requirements.
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