5 Days Annapurna Base Camp Trek Overview
The Annapurna Base Camp Trek (5 days) is a very engrossing and enthralling trek that is located in the lap of the great Himalayas of Nepal. This five-day adventure is one of the best and most comprehensive ones for those who like hiking, admiring views of impressive nature, and meeting new people.
The first day is going to be the most tiresome one, as we start early with a drive from your hotel to Jhinudada and then trek to Sinuwa. And as can be seen, you climb from 7000 feet to 7300 feet, passing by the beautiful forests and pretty villages, thus preparing for the upcoming days on the trail.
Day 2 is Sinuwa to Deurali, and you gain 1,110 vertical meters (3,630 feet) at a maximum altitude of 3,230 meters (10,597 feet). This part of the trek is more challenging and is famous for high-altitude rhododendron forests, waterfalls, and excellent vistas of snow-covered mountains.
On the third day, we step into the most exciting part of our journey: a six- to seven-hour hike from Deurali to the Annapurna Base Camp, at 4130 meters (13550 feet). This leads to the area known as the Annapurna Sanctuary, a natural bowl shaped by the soaring mountains; the views of the peaks, which are stupendous and unchanging, make the challenging trek worthwhile.
By the fourth day, we reversed our direction and moved back to Sinuwa, coming down from the dizzying heights of the base camp above. This is a perfect time to look at the other side of the landscape, which could be fascinating and tranquil in equal measure.
Finally, on the 5th day, we complete our trek by traveling to Simrung and upon reaching there, we arrange for a private vehicle to drop us off at Pokhara. It is very refreshing to see the lowland vegetation after climbing up and down high mountains and reaching 830 meters (2,723 feet) successfully.
Trip Highlights
- Reach Annapurna Base Camp at 4130 meters above sea level.
- Explore the beauty of Sinuwa, Doban, and Machhapuchhre Base Camp.
- Have 360 degree views of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Massif, like Annapurna I, II, III, IV, Himchuli, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, and more.
- Explore the culturally rich settlements of the Tamang and Gurung communities.
- Explore Pokhara and visit Mahendra Gufa, Phewa Lake, Sarangkot Hill, and Davis Falls.
