The 8 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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4.5-Day Sunrise Tour in Kathmandu Near Everest

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $370

Spend four nights in Kathmandu and Nagarkot with private vehicle transfers, an English-speaking guide, breakfast, airport pickup, and a welcome dinner. See Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan, and Bhaktapur, then rise early for Himalayan views from Nagarkot. Groups are capped at seven.

“The driver , Mr Victory was excellent, well spoken, explained some of the history , had a great sense of humour . The food was very good and value for money.”

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5.5 Days Hiking, Tour, Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $586

Spend four nights at Nepal Yoga Home near Kathmandu, with morning yoga, evening meditation, most meals, and guided visits to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Patan, Bhaktapur, and nearby hiking areas. The group is capped at 15, with instructors including Manoj and local support from Tirtha and Mynos.

“It was enlightening 5 days in kathmandu. I was looking for yoga with some trip aroud Kathmandu i got this amazing place with full of love and care. The money i spent is nothing what i got here. morning and evening yoga classes and on the day amazing places to visit was incredible. If you have few days in Kathmandu here you can go.”

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6.5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · 5 days · from $136

Trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters in five days with a private English-speaking guide. You’ll pass rice terraces, forests, Gurung villages, Machhapuchhre Base Camp, and Jhinu’s hot springs. Guides including Santosh, Prabit, and Ramit have been praised for careful pacing and support.

“Wonderful trek to discover the base camp of Annapurna with MTA trekking. The organization was perfect and our guide Ramit was very good and super helpful. A really special and caring person. Ramit was able to guide us in these 5 days of trekking explaining and illustrating the natural beauty and curiosities of the place. Plus, he managed perfectly travel times and rest along the route. We slept in very nice lodges and ate very well. The overall trekking was beautiful and we had a unique experience. The sunrise at base camp, in front of the south face of Annapurna, was an indescribable experience that we will never forget. We…”

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7.5-Day Gosaikunda Lake Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 days · from $179

You’ll hike from Dhunche to 4,380-meter Gosaikunda Lake through Langtang National Park, with guides such as Raj, Terence, or Ohm. Expect steep climbs, guesthouse nights, Himalayan views, local culture, and a long bus ride from Kathmandu. Gear, permits, and pickup are included.

“I had a good trek with the guide, Raj. He was informative about the regions and communicated well about the trek and plans ahead. During the trek, I had a chance to explore part of the national park and see beautiful views.”

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8.Everest 5-Day Trek from Kathmandu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,200

Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla, hike through Phakding and Namche Bazaar, and walk to Hotel Everest View at 3,880 meters. This private trek includes flights, permits, guide, porter, meals, mountain lodging, and equipment loans. Guides such as Prakash and Anil are named in past trip arrangements.

“Everything about this trek was amazing. Such helpful guides and Porter's. Above and beyond to help make the trek so... Successful. I could not have done it without them.”

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