Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5-Days

Private Trip

We Offer Group Discount

No. of Persons	Price per Person
1 Pax	450
2-4 Pax	350
4-6 Pax	320
6-8 Pax	300
8-30 Pax	280

Destination

Nepal

Accomodation

Lodge/ Tea House

Walking Distance

Jhinu-ABC-Jhinu 56 km

Duration

4 N 5 D

Max. Elevation

4200 m

Meals Included

Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Best Season

Spring and Autumn

Grade

Moderately Challenging

Overview

The Short Annapurna Base Camp trek - 5 days should definitely be on your trekking wishlist. This short route takes you to the Annapurna Base Camp at a 4,130-meter elevation, which is perfect for those with limited days to spare. You may have just got back from another trek, you finished touring the cities of Nepal, or you are visiting a friend in Pokhara, and you just do not have the weeks to spend on a trek. This is where the 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek comes into play.

This ABC short trek takes you to Jhinudanda on a jeep and trek to Sinuwa on your first day of the trek. On the second day, you will trek to Deurali following a beautiful trail that is easy as well. Following that, you will reach ABC on the third day. This is the main highlight of the trek and you will be stunned viewing the scenes that the place offers.

Back in the day, you had to trek to Jhinudanda, it was not accessible by road. But, at present, you can take a Jeep up to the Jhinudanda hanging bridge, cutting the trek short. This is good for the village community as now they are connected to the city of Pokhara, making things like hospital services and other modern services easily available. However, this also means that the overall experience of the trek has diminished to some extent.

Normally, you would experience the village trail, its culture, and its local lifestyle, but since the road takes you to Jhinudanda directly, you no longer experience these things. This Annapurna Base Camp short trek is good for those with very little time to spare; but not for everyone.

Hightlights of 5 Days Short ABC Trek

Ascend to an impressive altitude of 4,130 meters within 5 days and behold the breathtaking beauty of the Annapurna valley.
Be amazed by the majestic Annapurna range - Annapurna I, Machhapuchre, Hiunchuli, and Gangapurna proudly towering above the horizon.
Explore the vibrant Gurung culture in Chhomrong, and their captivating tradition.
Experience the genuine warmth of Himalayan hospitality as you stay in locally-owned teahouses throughout your journey.
Experience the breathtaking beauty of a Himalayan sunrise, where the peaks are bathed in a mesmerizing golden light.
Relax and rejuvenate your weary muscles in the serene hot springs, a well-deserved treat following your amazing hike.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Difficulty Level

The 5-day Annapurna Base Camp trek is a condensed but moderately challenging adventure, ideal for those with a good fitness level and some trekking experience. The trek involves long days with significant elevation gains, particularly on steep stone steps that can be physically demanding. At an altitude of 4,130 meters (13,549 feet), the base camp's height can still pose a risk of altitude sickness, even with the shorter trek. It’s crucial to pace yourself and be vigilant for any symptoms.

For those trekking to Annapurna Base Camp for the first time, we highly recommend opting for the 7-day itinerary instead. The longer trek allows for a more gradual ascent, which means less daily elevation gain and more time for your body to adjust to the altitude. This slower pace significantly reduces the risk of altitude sickness and makes the trek more manageable overall. Additionally, you’ll have more time to enjoy the stunning scenery and immerse yourself in the local culture.

In either case, your safety is our top priority, and we are always prepared with helicopter rescue services if needed, ensuring you’re in safe hands throughout your journey. Whether you choose the 5-day- or 7-day trek, the Annapurna Base Camp trek promises a rewarding and unforgettable experience with the right preparation and support.

Annapurna Base Camp Altitude Facts

You might have heard that the recommended elevation gain per day is 500–800 meters, but since this trek mostly covers the lower hills (below 3500 meters), it’s not a big deal. You will reach 3200 meters (Chhomrong village) on the third day of the trek on your way to ABC from Deurali. However, it could turn out to be a big deal for first-timers and beginners alike, as it can be difficult to adjust if you have never been to the hills of Nepal. In some cases, Beginners might feel tired and lose their appetite, which is not a good sign.

A 5-day short ABC trek itinerary involves daily elevation gain slightly exceeding the recommended limit, but the effects of it are trivial given that you are a seasoned hiker. The maximum altitude we will reach is 4130 meters above sea level at the base camp, however, side hikes are a thing at ABC and you can climb as high as 4300 meters. This side hike is impossible in winter and spring as heavy snow keeps you from hiking up from the camp.

Altitude sickness is not rare in Annapurna trek, but the effects are trivial as we are not in the danger zone. Altitude sickness starts to get complicated once you reach 5000 meters above sea level, which is not a height you will reach in this Annapurna Base Camp 5- days short trek.

How to Identify and Avoid Altitude Sickness While Trekking to Annapurna Base Camp?

The maximum altitude you will trek to is 4130 meters. At this height, altitude sickness can get you, but the aftermath will not be of grave danger. You might feel a bit dizzy and nauseous, and you might have a slight headache, that is the extent of altitude sickness in this region. If you experience these symptoms, please make sure that you let the trek guide know about it. Our guide will take you down to a safe height, where you will hopefully recover from the effects of altitude sickness.

A trekker rarely has to be evacuated from this trek following altitude sickness, but the chances are never zero. In such an emergency, we will contact emergency helicopter services to get you out of the hills and to the nearest medical facility.

Annapurna Base Camp Weather in Different Seasons

Autumn Trekking at ABC: November Weather Insights

Autumn (September to mid-November) is the main trekking season. It is also the festive season in Nepal, meaning you can join in on the celebration for a cultural immersion. This season offers almost very minimal rainfall, the clouds steer clear of the views, and the trekking trails are somewhat dry.

Spring Trekking at ABC: April Weather Insights

The next best season to do this Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek is the season of spring (March to May). This season offers clear views much like autumn but with occasional rainfall and snowfall. You will also experience the rhododendron flowers blooming along the trail.

Winter Trekking at ABC: December Weather Insights

From mid-November to February, it is winter season in Nepal, and it is also one of the best times for the Short Annapurna Base Camp trek. However, trekkers should be prepared to traverse snowy trails from Deurali to the base camp and back. Anticipate encountering refreshing mountain chill, with temperatures dropping to as low as -15 degrees in the morning and evening. Despite the challenging conditions, the snow-covered landscape offers a captivating allure, contingent upon favorable weather conditions.

Summer Trekking at ABC: July Weather Insights

During the summer season, trekking in the Annapurna region is wonderful. You'll get to witness the farming period, see wildflowers blooming along the trail, and experience fast-flowing rivers, waterfalls, and lush greenery. In summer, there's also an increased chance of encountering wild creatures as they are more active. However, it's important to note that from June to September, the monsoon season brings heavy rainfall to the region, which may reduce visibility and hinder views of the mountains from the Base camp and along the trails. On the upside, the temperature is pleasant during this time, so you won't need to carry a heavy backpack, and the risk of altitude sickness is lower compared to the spring and winter seasons.

Hotels/ Tea House in Annapurna Base Camp

This is a tea house trail, you will find a few tea houses en route. Staying in tea houses is the best way to experience the Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek as they are owned and operated by the locals of the villages. These tea houses offer insights into the daily lives of the locals and befriend you with the locals as well.

Our first stop at Sinuwa offers us a great range of accommodations, from lodges and guest houses to tea houses. You will also get to choose from a number of different dishes, including international and local dishes. There are recently constructed lodges that offer attached bathrooms, but for the rest of the trek, you will not find any.

Tea House in Annapurna base camp

Also, the rooms are designed twin-sharing basis, meaning you will share one bedroom with one of the trekkers in your group. Finding a single room is not a luxury in Annapurna regions, but you might just get one during the winter season. At the Annapurna Base Camp, you will get to stay in much bigger tea houses, in terms of space.

Since this is a well-developed and accessible trekking trail, you will get to taste a bunch of different dishes during your Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek. You will get to have foods that you are used to, including pizzas, pasta, sandwiches, pancakes, spaghetti, etc., and also local dishes including, Dhindo, Dal Bhat, flatbread, Sel roti, Gurung bread, Gundruk, etc. We recommend you try the local dishes and find out if it is to your liking, it might even turn out to be one of your favorite dishes.

One thing to remember is, that once you cross the village of Bamboo, you are not allowed to have any meat dishes. You will see a big sign on the way out of Bamboo stating that you are not permitted to have meat moving forward. The local communities treat the Annapurna Peak as the god/giver of food, which is why the locals believe in keeping the region free of meat, as they are considered impure food.

Chomrong Village History

According to locals, Chomrong village is famous for the honey-hunting in June & July. The village name is also named after Honey hunting materials. In the Gurung ethnic language "Cho" means rope & " Mrong" means terrace farm fields. Traditionally, Honey hunter use around 100-meter-long rope to reach the beehive on cliffs. Because of the wider field in Chomrong compairing to the other places, they prepare the rope for hunting. This is the reason the village got its name 'Chomrong'. This beautiful Gurung village is the gateway to the Annapurna Base Camp, 4130 m.

Sinuwa Village History

According to locals, Sinuwa village used to be almost empty in earlier days. The name of the village is derived from the Nepalese word “Sino” which means a dead body. The story of this village is something you should know about. There were small shepherd houses used as temporary houses by shepherds while they were out, grazing their cattle.

That place used to be famous for its sheep ranch but in the winter, many animals used to die due to the cold. It used to be difficult to manage the dead bodies of sheep and goats so they used to throw them off the steep mountain. This attracted many vultures and eagles as they would feast on those dead animals. That is how the village got its name 'Sinuwa'.

Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5-Days Photo

A group of six people, having completed the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek with North Nepal Trek Pvt Ltd, are proudly posing with flags and banners against the snow-covered backdrop of Annapurna Base Camp in the Himalayas.

Two women carrying large baskets of crops on their backs walk uphill on a dirt path through Sinwa, a small village on the way to ABC trek.

A stone paved ghandruk village which is also known as a large Gurung settlement in Nepal on the way to a short Annapurna base camp trek route

Scenic view of a snow-dusted mountain range from Deurali teahouse, part of the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek by North Nepal Trek Pvt Ltd.

A bright moon illuminates the snowy peaks of Annapurna base camp, with Fishtail mountain majestically in the background.

Guests enjoy meals outside at Machhapuchhre Base Camp, surrounded by stunning snow-covered mountains, highlighting the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek.

A group of trekkers navigating a snowy mountain path on the Short Annapurna Base Camp Trek, between Deurali and Machhapurchhre.

Colorful prayer flags flutter on a mountainside, with Annapurna I towering in the background during a Short ABC summer trek.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek 5-Days Itinerary

day 1

Pokhara to Jhinudanda Jeep ride & Trek to Sinuwa

Driving Hours	3 hrs
Highest Altitude	2,340 m \| 7,677 ft
Trek Duration	5 - 6 hrs

The ride to Jhinudanda from Pokhara takes around 3 hours in total. First, we will get to Birethanti, about 1.5 hours away from Pokhara, and check our permits at the Annapurna Conservation area checkpost. From there, the ride to Jhinudanda is about 1.5 hours.

View of the Jhinu Suspension Bridge, a 287-meter-long and 135-meter-high bridge connecting Matque to Jhinu Dada on the Annapurna Base Camp trail

Once we are at Jhinudanda, we will get out of the Jeep, gather our luggage, and get on the trail to Sinuwa. From Jhinudanda, we will first get to Chhomrong, a small Gurung village, trekking an ascending trail. After a leisurely lunch break at Chhomrong, the trail goes down a stone-paved path, taking us to the lower Chhomrong village.

Following that, we will stop by Bhunuwa which follows a descending trail. A tiny suspension bridge comes up next followed by a set of stone steps which gains us 400 meters in altitude. As we reach 2340 meters elevation following the ascend, we will reach the village of Sinuwa.

                                    
                                            Overnight Stay at a Lodge

                                            Includes Lunch and Dinner

day 2

Trek from Sinuwa to Deurali

Highest Altitude	3200 m
Trek Duration	6-7 hrs
Trek Distance	11 km

From Sinuwa, we start our day trek with a steep trail to get out of the village. As we leave Sinuwa behind, the path gets wavy with frequent ups and downs, eventually taking us to Bamboo Village. We will stop there for a quick break, rest our legs, grab a drink or two, and head to Dovan. The trail then ascends once more till we get to Dovan.

Dovan is a great place to stay for lunch and a beautiful village offering great views, but since we are in sort of a hurry, we will get to Upper Dovan for lunch. Following a filling lunch, the trek then takes us to Himalaya village in about 1.5 hours. From Himalaya, we will gain 300 meters of altitude, trekking a steep trail, and passing the Hinku Cave.

Scenic view of a snow-covered riverbed surrounded by rugged mountain cliffs under a clear blue sky at Deurali on the Annapurna Base Camp short trek route

An additional 1.5 hours of trek will take us to the destination of the day, Deurali. We will stay there for the night.

                                    
                                            Overnight stay at Lodge

                                            Include Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

day 3

Trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp

Highest Altitude	4,130 m
Trek Duration	4 - 5 hrs
Trek Distance	7.7 km

The trek from Deurali to Annapurna Base Camp is a scenic trek, to put it plainly. It takes around 4 to 5 hours to reach the base camp traversing a steep trail covering a distance of almost 8 kilometers in the process. The trail follows the Modi River upstream where you will find stone cairns frequently on the side of the road.

The trail takes you through an alpine setting paired with a couple of ice caves as we ascend the tiring path to ABC. But before we reach ABC, we will first reach the Machhapuchre Base Camp (MBC) at an altitude of 3700 meters above sea level. We will spend some time at MBC before continuing the trek to ABC which is 2 hours away. Once you reach the Annapurna Base Camp, views of the Annapurna Himalayan range including, Khangsar Kang, Gangapurna, Gandharva Chuli, Himalchuli, Singhu Chuli, Machhapuchre, and others. We will stay the night at ABC.

                                    
                                            Overnight stay at Lodge

                                            Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

day 4

Trek from Annapurna Base Camp to Sinuwa

Highest Altitude	4,130 m
Trek Duration	6 hrs
Trek Distance	19 km

Waking up to the chilly air of the Annapurna Base Camp, you will notice that the air has a fresh flavor as the cold breeze flows everywhere. One of the best things to do at ABC is to experience the sunrise; it’s unlike anything you will ever see. We will wake up at the break of dawn and get out of the cozy tea house to look at the sunrise as the first sun rays break over the horizon in the distance. This is the best morning you will experience in the Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek.
A peaceful lodge at Annapurna Base Camp, surrounded by snow and offering a breathtaking view of a sunlit mountain peak, making it a perfect spot on the Annapurna Base Camp short trek

Following the sunrise-watching experience, we will have our breakfast at the tea house we stayed in. The lodges and tea houses in the remote regions do not charge trekkers much, they keep it very minimal so it's affordable for everyone. Their main point of profit is the food they provide, so we must have food at the very establishment we stay in. This is kind of an unspoken rule.

Following the Modi Khola, we will descend the same path we traveled on the way up. Today is the longest day of the Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek, we will be covering a total distance of 12 kilometers. We will get to Sinuwa in about 7 to 8 hours.

                                    
                                            Overnight stay at Lodge

                                            Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

day 5

Sinuwa to Jhinudanda & Drive to Pokhara

Driving Hours	3 hrs
Trek Duration	6 hrs
Trek Distance	21 km

Tracing back our steps, we will get to Jhinudanda, passing the village of Chhomrong. Before arriving at Chhomrong, we will get to the Chhomrong River and descend steeply to Jhinudanda.

Beautiful view of Mt. Fishtail from Chhomrong on the way to Annapurna base camp trek.

At Jhinudanda, it’s time for you to take a relaxing bath in the hot spring located beside the Modi Khola. This hot spring is the major attraction of the Jhinudanda. Today’s trek will last for about 6 hours.

                                    
                                            Overnight stay at Lodgesinuwa to

                                            Includes Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

ABC Trek Map.

Annapurna Base Camp Trek Package Includes

Transportation to the trekking starting point and back to Pokhara by Jeep.
4 nights of twin-sharing accommodation in cozy teahouses during the trek.
3 meals a day during the trek (including breakfast, lunch, and dinner) along with seasonal fruits.
Purified drinking water.
Experienced, friendly, first-aid trained, government-licensed English-speaking guide from North Nepal, along with his/her meals, gear, and insurance.
ACAP permit and TIMS ( Trekker's information management system)
All administrative expenses, VAT, and tourist taxes.
A farewell dinner on the last day of the trek.

Price Excludes

Extra night accommodations due to changes in itinerary.
Supporter/porter to carry your luggage during the trekking.
Personal expenses before the trek such as (renting sleeping bags, buying trekking shoes, and so on), during the trek (any shopping, boiled water, cold drinks, alcoholic beverages, hot showers, telephone call, Wifi, cell-phone, camera battery recharges and so on).
Travel insurance covers high-altitude helicopter rescue and evacuation along with medical costs.
Tips and gratuities for guides and porters.

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Frequently Asked Question

Yes, it is a good idea to do the Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek in 5 days but there are some conditions. You must be a seasoned hiker to do this trek as this Annapurna Base Camp Short Trek itinerary requires you to gain more than the recommended altitude per day. This is not a grave risk that we are taking but it can be unsettling to beginners and first timers.

Preparation for the Annapurna base camp short trek includes hiking hills or exercising on the ladder machine in the gym. The point is to familiarize yourself with the physical demands of the trek. This trek is not a challenging one but you still have to have the right physique to enjoy the trek rather than huffing and puffing all the way up.

This trek is a relatively easy one, but it can be a little too much for beginners as this is a rushed trek and requires significant elevation gain and long trekking hours per day. If you possess an average fitness level, you should not join this 5 day trek, you should instead go for the 7 days Annapurna Base Camp trek.

The cost of the Annapurna Base Camp trek for Indians typically includes around INR 3,000 for permits (TIMS and ACAP). For those trekking independently, total expenses, including accommodation, food, and transportation, generally range from INR 30,000 to INR 55,000. This gives a more accurate estimate for budgeting your trek.