3 5-Day Experiences Worth Getting Wet For

1.Pokhara: 5 Day Annapurna Base Camp Trek & Natural Hot Spring

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 44 reviews · 5 days · from $171Our pick

Travel privately from Lakeside Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp with a registered English-speaking guide. Walk through rice terraces, forests, Gurung villages, and high mountain country, then soak at Jhinu’s natural hot spring. Guides such as Deepak, Paras, Hari, and Narayan are praised for careful pacing and support.

“The trek to the Annapurna base camp was an amazing experience to do whilst in Pokhara. The highlight of the trek however was our wonderful guide Deepak. He looked after us wonderfully throughout the whole trek, made sure we felt comfortable and looked after in the lodges and on the trails. His kindness and compassion is like no other, when one of us felt ill he was quick to help us, giving us altitude sickness tablets, paracetamol, offering to carry the heavier backpack. He was constantly smiling which was incredibly encouraging as the trail itself is rather difficult and challenging at times. We would love to come back to Nepal…”

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2.From Pokhara: 5-Day Annapurna Basecamp Trek with Hot Springs

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 26 reviews · 5 days · from $155

This private five-day trek takes you from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp at 4,130 meters, with guides such as Anil, Santosh, Uttam, and Bishnu available through the operator. Expect forest paths, Gurung and Magar villages, basic tea houses, cold high-altitude nights, and a hot spring at Jhinu Danda.

“I had the pleasure of trekking to Annapurna Base Camp with Anil as my guide, and I couldn’t have asked for a better experience. As a beginner trekker, I was nervous about the journey, but Anil’s patience and calm guidance made all the difference. He never rushed me, always checked in to make sure I was comfortable, and encouraged me at every step. What stood out most was his deep knowledge of the hills and trails. He explained the terrain, local culture, and even small details about the plants and landscapes we passed, which made the trek feel richer and more meaningful. His expertise gave me confidence, and his friendly…”

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3.Pkr/Kathmandu: 5-Day Annapurna Base Camp & Hot spring Trek

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · 5 days · from $60Best value

Trek from Pokhara to Annapurna Base Camp with a private guide over five days, passing forests, waterfalls, Gurung villages, and Machhapuchhre Base Camp. Guides such as Sagar, Raj, Shiva, and Nareen have earned strong praise for pacing and care. Finish with an optional hot spring stop at Jhinu Danda.

“Efficient and perfect itinerary. Got very lucky with weather. Guide Shiva was awesome!”

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