Australian Camp Day Hike: 1-Day Trip From Pokhara

Destination
Nepal
Activity
Trekking
Accomodation
Hotel, Lodge and Tea house
Distance
7-8 km
Start / End Point
Pokhara/Phedi
Max. Altitude
2000 m
Meals Included
Lunch
Group Size
1-50
Best Season
March-May and August-November
Trip Code
ACAP-AC
Duration
6-7 hrs
Transporation
JEEP OR CAR

Overview

The Australian camp Day hike is a single-day trip around Pokhara. It is one of the easiest treks that is feasible for people of all ages who are seeking quality adventure weekend trips. It is the most popular short trek which boasts some fantastic sunset and sunrise views. Moreover, the magnificent views of the Himalayan Mountains and the gorgeous view of the Pokhara Valley add more beauty to the experience.

Other attractive sceneries of this trek include the beautiful Australian Camp, the hill of Sarangkot and the quaint village of Dhampus. Interestingly, the Australian Camp was named so due to the mispronunciation by the local people. The camp was, in fact, supposed to be an Austrian Camp.

TRIP HIGHLIGHTS.
    • You can experience mesmerizing sunset and sunrise views.
    • Australian Camp and the Dhampus are the main attraction of this day hike
    • You can see the majestic view of the snow-covered high mountains in the world like Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Himchuli, Mt. Machhapuchhre, Manaslu range and many more.
    • The Australian camp trek is one of the most popular and convenient treks around Pokhara for the perfect weekend.
What to Expect on This Hike?

Australian Camp Nepal trek is a fairly smooth trek in the stunning foothills of the Annapurna range. The trip gives appropriate views of the Annapurna Mountain range including Annapurna South (7219m), Annapurna III(7575m), Annapurna IV(7535m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) as well as Hiunchuli(6441m) and so on.

 The terraces of rice fields, the feeling of a fresh cool breeze as well as the proximity to the mountains make this trek an extraordinary one. Additionally, Australian Camp Nepal is located in a place of Annapurna region where there is a lot of rainfall during summer. This results in verdant green forests with lichen growing on the trunks. The sunrise from there is quite a sight to behold.

More About This Trek

This trek is a 1-day trip if we start from Pokhara but other have to travel from Kathmandu to Pokhara first. This hike passes through Dhampus Village, one of the famed villages of Annapurna Sanctuary. So, we get to peek at the cultural and traditional livelihood of the village. Also, sometimes it is also known as Dhampus Village Trek.

Moreover, this is one of the shortest hikes of the whole Annapurna Circuit on the outskirts of Pokhara. Moreover, we aren't charged with the Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) permit cost. The majority of the hikers opt for this trek as a recreation from their hectic busy life as they can commence their trek on weekend getaways. Furthermore, this place is a perfect spot for spending a night in a tent.

The Australian camp is often used by schools and colleges as a picnic spot. However, they have to certain toll fee for that. This place is one of the popular picnic spots because it is the perfect combination of green forests, panoramic views of mountains, and culturally enriched villages.

we also have an alternative choice after the completion of this trek. We can hike around Pokhara valley, do boating in Phewa Lake as well as visit some of the nearby lakes of the Kaski district such as Begnas Lake and Rupa Lake.

Australian Camp Day Hike: 1-Day Trip From Pokhara Photo

Australian Camp Day Hike: 1-Day Trip From Pokhara

  1. day 1

    Hike to Australian Base Camp And Back to Pokhara

    Trek Distance 8 KM ~
    Highest Altitude 2000 m
    Trek Duration 6-7 HOURS

    We begin our journey from Pokhara and it takes 45 minutes to drive to Kande. Then, we start our hike to the Australian Camp Nepal. We trail through the forest uphill for about two hours until we reach our destination.

    We’ll then relax and have lunch while enjoying the view. Then we hike towards the village of Dhampus. The duration of the hike is 1.5 hours with lush vegetation and beautiful scenery along the way.

    Also, the community of Dhampus itself is quite gorgeous, and the residents are simply wonderful. We can spend the night in an Australian Base Camp in a tent.

    We then descend to Dhampus Phedi which takes us about 2 hours. There, we get in our private car and drive back to Pokhara which takes about half an hour.

WHAT’S INCLUDED

    • Experience local trekking guide.
    • Lunch
    • All transportation  by private luxury  car
    • Local Entry fees
    • Government tax, vat, service charges

WHAT'S EXCLUDED

    • Tips & gratuities
    • Drinks & beverages
    • Personal expenses
    • Other expenses except those mentioned above

You can also extend this Day Hike:

If you want to extend the trip to two days overnight at Australian Camp Nepal, we recommend you try Sarangkot Australian Camp, to Dhamous Hike. Moreover, you can also consider the Panchase Trek as another fun two-day trip.

Food and Accommodation during the trek

We will manage all the needs for food and accommodation during the trek. We will provide the best facility for food, lodging, and accommodation in the Dhampus Australian camp considering your comfort. Also, we can manage all the gear and tools required for camping. Moreover, we can provide you with a transportation facility

Australian Camp Day Hike: 1-Day Trip From Pokhara Company Reviews

2023-01-10

Hike to Australian camp

We had a wonderful and memorable trip to Australian camp organised by North Nepal treks organised at a short notice. Yagya was our guide. He shared a lot about local culture and customs. He went out of his way to show us places along the way and explained their history. He made sure we had wonderful time. The sunset and sunrise views over the Himalayas from Australian camp was magnificent and would remember it for ever. Thank you North Nepal team and Yagya for such a wonderful experience.

Manjula

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