The 3 Best 5-Day Experiences in Kathmandu

1.Annapurna base camp trek 5 Days

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 252 reviews · from $699Our pick

This six-day small-group trek takes you from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then on foot through Chhomrong, Sinuwa, and the Annapurna Sanctuary to Base Camp. An English-speaking guide handles permits, lodges, meals, and transport. Expect a maximum of 12 people, tea houses, mountain views, and moderate hiking.

“Totally disappointed with the whole trip experience: 1. Before the trip, it’s clearly stated that the team would provide enough tablet to purify tapped water, however the tour guide forgot to bring and not willing to buy/correct his mistake.”

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2.Kathmandu to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) 5-Day Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $99Best value

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, drive to Simrung, and hike through rhododendron forest to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. A licensed guide leads the private trip, with names such as Om Raj, Raj, Smile, and Nilakantha praised for care and support. The route returns through Jhinu hot springs.

“Highly recommended trip! I am female solo traveller and I felt safe throughout the entire trip under the care of Oham Raj Tamang and Narayan. They took care of me well during the trip and always checking if I needed help with anything.”

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3.5 Day Private Guided Trekking in Annapurna Base Camp

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · from $225

Trek privately from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp with a guide such as Sirjan, passing forests, waterfalls, Gurung villages, Machapuchare Base Camp, and alpine terrain. The $225 package includes permits, transport, a guide, and four days of meals, with a hot-spring stop advertised at Jhinu Danda.

“The trip with Bold Himalaya was an amazing experience for our first venture into Nepal - the Annapurna region was beautiful and the trek was so much fun! We were well taken care of by our guide Sirjan and our 3 porters, who made”

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