Can I finish Annapurna Base Camp in 5 days from Pokhara?
Short answer
Yes but it is aggressive. The standard itinerary is 7–8 days. Cut it to 5 only if you arrive fit and acclimatized.
— Detail
A 5-day ABC means very long days (8+ hours) with limited time to recognize early signs of altitude sickness. Take Jhinu Danda hot springs out of the plan; start from Siwai by jeep to skip lowland sections. Bring rescue insurance — a faster ascent profile increases the chance of needing a helicopter evacuation from Chhomrong.
Sources
TrailSathi itinerary templatesLocal agency averages