The 6 Best Five-Day Trips from Kathmandu

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 102 reviews · from $99Our pick

Fly from Kathmandu to Pokhara, then trek with a licensed guide through the Annapurna Conservation Area to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters. The five-day route includes mountain guesthouses, rhododendron forest, a sunrise at base camp, and a stop at Jhinu hot spring. Guides named in past accounts include Om Raj Tamang, Raj, and Smile Ghale, though your assigned guide may differ.

“We recently completed a 5-day trek to Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) organized by Cordial Trek and had an amazing time in the mountains. I'm very thankful that our guide, Nilakantha, was arranged for us. He was outstanding: not only higRead more”

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2.5-Day Sunrise Tour in Kathmandu Near Everest

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

Spend five days exploring Kathmandu Valley by private vehicle with an English-speaking guide, including Swayambhunath, Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Patan and Bhaktapur. Four hotel nights, breakfast, airport transfers and a welcome dinner are included. You’ll also stay in Nagarkot for a chance to see the Himalaya at sunrise; Mount Everest is visible only when the weather is clear.

“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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3.5 Days Hiking, Tour, Meditation and Yoga Retreat in Kathmandu, Nepal

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

Spend five days based at Nepal Yoga Home, with morning yoga, scheduled breathing and meditation, and guided visits to Pashupatinath, Boudhanath, Swayambhunath, Budhanilkantha, Patan, and Bhaktapur. The group is capped at 15, and the package includes four hotel nights and most meals. Ask The Trek Nepal to confirm which hikes are included.

“Oh it’s truly enjoyable 5 days with yoga meditation and tour around kathmandu. If you are in kathmandu want to do something new with life transformation yoga and meditation this is the place. I really enjoy all the package of tour, some trek and morning and evening yoga and meditation sessions.”

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4.5-Day Annapurna Base Camp (ABC) Trek

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

Hike from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters on a five-day private trek with an English-speaking guide. The route passes terraced fields, forest, Gurung villages and Machhapuchhre Base Camp, with tea-house nights and an optional stop at Jhinu’s hot springs. Guides have included Santosh, Prabit and Ramit.

“Awesome service, we had a trekking guide Santosh, who was kind, understandble and great person overall.”

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5.5-Day Gosaikunda Lake Trek

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

Travel by bus from Kathmandu to Dhunche, then hike through Langtang National Park to Gosaikunda Lake at 4,380 meters. The five-day guided trek includes guesthouse stays, permits and trekking gear to borrow. Guides named on past trips include Ohm, Terence and Raj. Expect steep climbs, a high-altitude lake visit and a long return drive.

“Me and my partner had such a lovely time and saw some amazing views during the Gosaikunda Lake trek. What made our trip even more spectacular was our wonderful and informative guide Ohm who cheered us on and kept us engaged throughout the 5 days with many interesting facts, fun videography and his happy demeanour. We were saved by the sleeping bags and hiking gear they loaned to us and found the trip all around quite comfortable- getting private rooms the entire time. I would highly recommend booking with Cordial if you want to see breathtaking views, wildlife and learn about Nepalese culture. 11/10!”

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6.Everest 5-Day Trek from Kathmandu

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

This private five-day trek flies from Kathmandu to Lukla, then follows the trail through Phakding and Namche Bazaar to Hotel Everest View at 3,880 meters. A guide and porter, meals, guesthouse stays, permits, and return flights are included. Guides Prakash and Anil have led trips, though your assigned guide may differ.

“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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