5 days treks in Nepal are an excellent trip for somebody looking for a short vacation trek in Nepal. These treks offer beautiful mountain views & hiking in the mountains for those who are tiny on holiday and funds.
There are various trekking trials in Nepal, which can be finished on just five days. Some of these treks are done fastening for long best treks to finish fast. However, some of them are slowing the trials to make it longer.
Due to the enhanced transportation facilities, it’s possible to do many best treks in Nepal at a short time nowadays. But still, we recommend doing it on a Long holiday if you have proper time, to decrease the chance of high altitude sickness & enjoy it properly.
Depending on your physical fitness and the previous experience on trekking in the Himalayas, you can choose your 5-day treks in Nepal. On this post, I am going to list down possible treks that can be done in 5 days in total either from Kathmandu or from Pokhara. Here is the list of the 10 best 5 days trek in Nepal.
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1. Ghorepani Poon Hill Trek
Ghorepani Poonhill trek is the best trek from Pokhara in Annapurna region. This trek is an excellent opportunity for the peoples looking for 5 Days Treks in Nepal. The best part is you can finish this trek in 5 days from Kathmandu also, but if you choose to do it in 5 days from Pokhara, It would be best for trekkers trekking with kids or old aged or peoples having less experience on several hours of walking.
On this scenic trek, you will move through the grand mountain views along with beautiful green hills, local villages and forests. It is also the most famous destination to see sunrise and sunset over the white Himalayas from a lower elevation.
5 days Itinerary from Kathmandu
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara | 900 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 02 | Drive to Kyumi and trek to Tadapani | 2,630 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 03 | Trek to Ghorepani | 2,840 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 04 | Hike up to Poon Hill, trek to Hile and drive to Pokhara | 1,400 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 05 | Drive back to Kathmandu | 1,400 m | 7 hrs |
2. Pikey Peak Trek
Pikey Peak Trek is one of most fascinating trekking path of Everest area. The another best 5 days treks in Nepal, Pikey Peak trekking is the best choices to see the beauty of Mount Everest from a close point. The trek offers not only the magnificent view of Mount Everest but also equally provides a great view of other Himalayan range such as Kanchenjunga, Makalu, Annapurna and Manaslu.
This is the shortest and cheapest trek in Everest region which can be easily assessable by drive without taking a flight. Trekking is suitable for all level trekkers who have a dream to see Mount Everest at a limited holiday time & low budget cost.
5 days Itinerary from Kathmandu
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Dhap, Trek to Japre | 2,915 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 02 | Trek from Japre to Pikey Base Camp | 3,640 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 03 | Trek to Chaulakharka via Pikey Peak | 2,920 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 04 | Trek from Chaulakharka to Shivalaya | 2,840 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 05 | Drive from Shivalaya to Kathmandu | 1,400 m | 12 hrs |
3. Chisapani Nagarkot Trek
Sundarijal Chisapani and Nagarkot Trek, our award-winning best-sold trekking packages is a three days trek. As you are looking for 5 days treks in Nepal, there is no trek which can match the beauty of this trek. No doubt the leading destination of this trek is Nagarkot, but we made the trek longer by adding further trek to Dhulikhel and Navo Budhha village rather than taking driver after reaching Nagarkot.
The highest altitude of this trek is 2,135 m thus suitable for everyone having no experience of trekking as well as kids & old aged travellers. You pass the beautiful small villages of Mulkharka, Chisapani, Nagarkot, Dhulikhel and Navo Budhha on this trek.
Nagarkot is the perfect place to see sunrise and sunset over mountains near Kathmandu valley. On clear weather, you can also see Mount Everest from there. Beautiful streams, exotic species of flora and fauna, majestic mountain views, forest & countryside village walk, are the main attraction of this trek. The trek offer view of Annapurna, Manaslu, Buddha Himal, Ganesh Himal and other mountains including Langtang ranges.
5 days Itinerary from Kathmandu
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Sundarijal and hike to Chisapani | 2,150 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 02 | Hike to Nagarkot | 2,163 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 03 | Hike to Dhulikhel | 1,550 m | 5 hrs |
| Day 04 | Hike to Namo Budhha | 1,750 m | 4 hrs |
| Day 05 | Hike to Panauti & Drive to Kathmandu | 1,400 m | 5 hrs |
4. Annapurna Base Camp Trek
Annapurna Base Camp trek the popular trek of Nepal is also doable in 5 days nowadays from Pokhara. But to finish this trek in 5 days, you need to have previous trekking experience and already had done more adventurous than this one. Kids and old aged peoples, as well as beginner trekkers, need to spend at least ten days from Kathmandu to Kathmandu to finish this trek so not recommended for them in 5 days.
But if you have reasonable Budget and ready to spend money on worth destinations then walk 5 days to reach Annapurna base camp and take a helicopter flight to come down, best for family holiday trips including children and everyone.
Within this quick tour, you will observe the beautiful mountain view of peaks of all the Annapurna region. Furthermore, the trek also offers a glance into the various flora, and fauna, local traditional culture & villages of the Annapurna region.
5 days Itinerary from Pokhara
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Siwai and trek to Chhomrong | 2,170 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 02 | Chhomrong - Himalaya | 2,840 m | 8 hrs |
| Day 03 | Himalaya - Annapurna Base Camp | 4,130 m | 8 hrs |
| Day 04 | Annapurna Base Camp - Dovan -Bamboo | 3,110 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 05 | Bamboo - Motkyu and Drive to Pokhara | 900 m | 6 hrs |
5. Mardi Himal Trek
The 5 days trek to Mardi Himal from Pokhara is an easy short trek, but it takes you to high altitude. Incredible views of Mt. Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and a closer Machhapuchhre Himal is the main attraction of this trek.
This 5-day trek is suitable for all kinds of age group. Local tradition and warm hospitality of local villagers will make you fall in love with this trek route. This incredible adventure takes you to 4,500 meters to showcase the spectacular scenes of white Himalayas too closer.
5 days Itinerary from Pokhara
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Kade & Trek to Forest Camp | 2,554 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 02 | Trek to High Camp | 3,980 m | 8 hrs |
| Day 03 | Trek to Viewpoint & Rest at high / Low Camp | 4,500 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 04 | Trek to Siding / Lumre | 1,700 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 05 | Drive to back Pokhara | 1,400 m | 5 hrs |
6. Langtang Valley Trek
The short Langtang valley trek is famous for extraordinary Himalayas landscape and warmness sense of the Tamang Indigenous ethnic, traditional Buddhist beliefs and typical villages lifestyle and Culture.
The trek takes you through rugged farmlands and thick subtropical jungle, several sorcery waterfalls, beautiful Langtang village, brilliant mountains Himalayas views, nearest peaks of Yala, Langtang Ri, Langtang Lirung and Motomori peak.
5 days Itinerary from Kathmandu
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Syabrubesi and trek to Rimche | 2,445 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 02 | Trek to Langtang village | 3,430 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 03 | Trek to Kyanjin Gompa | 3,870 m | 4 hrs |
| Day 04 | Hike Kyanjin Ri & Trek back to Rimche | 2,445 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 05 | Trek Syabrubesi & Drive back to Kathmandu | 1,400 m | 7 hrs |
7. Gosaikunda Trek
This 5 days trek in Nepal is one of the best small treks. The trek gives you a sight into the different panorama, history, and naturistic view and beautiful Gosaikunda Lake. The lake is located at an altitude of 4380m. Gosaikunda lake is a holy site for both the Hindus and Buddhists.
The trek allows you to experience high altitude trek within a short duration easily and faster, suitable and doable by all kinds of travellers. The trek presents you including spectacular views of the snow-capped mountain peaks of Langtang region and nearest other mountains.
5 days Itinerary from Kathmandu
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Dhunche | 2,000 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 02 | Trek to Chandanwari | 3,580 m | 5 hrs |
| Day 03 | Trek to Gosaikunda | 4,380 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 04 | Trek back to Dhunche | 2,000 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 05 | Drive back to Kathmandu | 1,400 m | 6 hrs |
8. Helambu Trek
Trekking in Helambu, Langtang region is closest and a best short trek from Kathmandu. The trek provides a typical glimpse of village life of Nepal. The trek is on lower altitude exploring villages with mountain views. So the perfect trek for travellers wanted to visit the less explored place and peaceful environment. Dai;y sunrise and sunset view are fantastic during the trek.
Furthermore, the trek is mostly inside the forest walk & local villages hike. The trek provides a fantastic view of nearest peaks Langtang Lirung, Ganesh Himal, and much other snow-capped mountains.
5 days Itinerary from Kathmandu
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Drive to Sundarijal, trek to Chisapani | 2,300 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 02 | Trek to Kutumsang | 2,450 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 03 | Trek to Thadepati | 3,650 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 04 | Trek to Tarke Ghyang | 2,560 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 05 | Trek to Timbu, Drive back to Kathmandu | 1,400 m | 6 hrs |
9. Everest View Trek
I will start by saying the best trek for beginner trekker but not recommended if you have just five days of holiday. However, it’s possible to finish it in 5 days from Kathmandu, but in case of bad weather you may need to take a helicopter to came back Kathmandu after trek finished.
But I have highly recommended trek if you have a reasonable budget and want to see Mount Everest view from possible closer low altitude destination. Furthermore also a highly recommended if you have just 6/7 days holiday which is not enough for Everest base camp trek.
The trek allows you to explore Sherpa villages of famous Everest region and experience their most loved hospitality as well as the best view of tallest peaks including Mount Everest.
5 days Itinerary from Kathmandu
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Fly from Kathmandu to Lukla and Trek to Phakding | 2,651 m | 4 hrs |
| Day 02 | Phakding to Namche Bazaar | 3,440 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 03 | Acclimatization day, Day trip to Khumjung and Everest View Hotel | 3,700 m | 8 hrs |
| Day 04 | Namche Bazaar to Lukla | 2,860 m | 7 hrs |
| Day 05 | Fly back to Kathmandu | 1,400 m | 40 min |
10. Panchase Trek
Panchase Trek offers majestic representations of the white mountain peaks. The trail takes you through the beautiful Rhododendron woods and charming villages.
The trek is comfortable and perfectly trek-able for children and retired persons.
Himalaya peaks, including Machhapuchhre, Himchuli, Dhaulagiri, Lamjung, Nilgiri, Thapa Peak, Tukche and Manaslu can be seen during the trek.
5 days Itinerary from Pokhara
| DAYS | ITINERARY | ALTITUDE | TIME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day 01 | Boat trip across Phewa Lake, Trek to Bumdi | 1,520 m | 4 hrs |
| Day 02 | Trek to Panchase Bhanjyang | 2,065 m | 4 hrs |
| Day 03 | Trek to Bhadaure | 1,670 m | 3 hrs |
| Day 04 | Trek to Australian Camp | 2,250 m | 6 hrs |
| Day 05 | Trek down to Phedi and Drive to Pokhara | 900 m | 4 hrs |
