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Australian Camp Hike – Hiking Around Pokhara

Australian Camp Hike – Hiking Around Pokhara

Australian Camp Hike – Hiking Around Pokhara

Australian Camp Hike – Hiking Around Pokhara

Australian Camp Hike – Hiking Around Pokhara

Australian Camp Hike – Hiking Around Pokhara

Australian Camp Hike – Hiking Around Pokhara

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Australian Camp Hike – Hiking Around Pokhara

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Trip Overview

Australian Camp Hike is the best short hike nearby Pokhara. Situated on a beautiful hilltop at an altitude of 2060 meters, one can enjoy an unobstructed jaw-dropping view of the Annapurna Range and Mt. Dhaulagiri. Its real name is “Thulo Kharka” which means big pasture.

A neighbor to the local Dhampus village, Australian Camp is also one of the key gateways to many famous treks in the Annapurna Region. Through the camp, you can go for the Mardi Himal Trek, Ghandruk Poonhill Trek, Annapurna Base Camp, and Mohare Danda Trek.

For people looking for a quick escape from the city and its urban humdrum, the Australian Camp is perfect for a short hike around Pokhara. The magnificent golden rays of the sun kissing the snowy white Annapurna range during the sunset and the beautiful horizon leaping over the sky is a moment that can move anyone.

Weather at the Australian Camp 

The Australian Camp is on top of a hill making nights cool and cold because of the breeze carried by the northern Annapurna Range. The days are warm but not humid.

 

Trip Highlights

  • Hike to Australian Camp, a popular viewpoint near Pokhara
  • Majestic views of snow-covered high mountains including Mt. Dhaulagiri, Mt. Annapurna, Mt. Himchuli, Mt. Machhapuchhre, Manaslu range.

Itinerary

Drive from Pokhara to Kande. Hike to Australian Camp Hike. Drive Back to Pokhara. 

After an early breakfast drive to Kande by a private vehicle. Once you reach Kande, your 2 hours hiking trail starts from there. First, you will be walking downhill and then uphill until you reach Australian Base Camp. The trail is a steep stone-paved surrounded by forests. You will see the silent Pokhara valley resting peacefully in the lap of green hills.

There is nice walking trail from Kande to Australian Camp, a beautiful village best known for its incredible views. On a clear day you can see an unobstructed view of the Himalayan Mountains of Annapurna range, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu range and also beautiful green hills.

From Australian Camp, we will trek to Dhampus through the jungle trail. Dhampus is a typical Nepali village where we will have lunch. 

Now, you trek from Dhampus to Phedi along an age-old trail of stone steps. At Phedi your driver will be waiting to take you back to Pokhara.

Notes:
  • Pick up time: 08:00 AM
  • Drive Duration: 1 hour approx
  • Hike Duration: 3 hours approx
  • Altitude: 2200 meters

Services Included

  • Private transfer from Pokhara to kande and Phedi to Pokhara
  • English Speaking Hiking Guide

Services Excluded

  • Lunch during Hike
  • Travel and medical insurance including evacuation and cancellation
  • Tips and gratuities
  • Expenses arising from unforeseen circumstances beyond the control of Royal Mountain Travel

Impact Footprints

  • This Australian Camp hike focuses on four UN Sustainable Development Goals:
    • Partnership for the Goals (SDG17): Lunch will be at a local tea-house that boosts the local economy and community of the rural part of Nepal. Still, many households of the rural population of Nepal are deprived even of basic needs. So, Royal mountain travel, a sustainable tour operator in Nepal has been continuously trying its best to partner with communities and improve their standard of living.
    • Life on Land (SDG 15): Permits for Annapurna Conservation Areas to curtail overexploitation and maintain authenticity. This fully supports the preservation of the forest and wildlife. Annapurna Region is home to various species of wildlife and plants.
    • Climate Action (SDG 13): Nature doesn’t need us, we need nature. So, it’s our responsibility to protect the nature and environment. As a responsible tour operator in Nepal, a key focus we have is to avoid single-use plastics in all our ventures and tours.
    • Decent Work (SDG 8): The local involvement for the betterment of their economic condition via sustainable income and productive employment opportunities, we have managed to provide decent work for all. As culture and traditions are the two main aesthetics of Nepal, locals are happier to fully utilize them to open doors of opportunities for the community.

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FAQs
Australian Camp Nepal elevates at the altitude of 2055m. From there you can see the pristine Annapurna Range including Mt. Machhapuchhre and Dhaulagiri.
The height of the Australian base camp is 2055m. Australian Camp Hike is a short and easy day tour/trek around Pokhara. From there you can see the closed view of Annapurna range, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu Range.
It takes an hour to hike from Kande to Australian Base Camp Hike. It has a nice uphill walking trail from where you can witness Pokhara City and surrounding neighboring villages.
As per the history of Australian Camp, People from Austria found it so beautiful and peaceful and they used to spend several days camping there. Since then, people started calling it Austrian Camp. The Nepalese locals were unable to pronounce it and so they became accustomed to the mispronunciation of Australian Camp.
Australian Camp Hike starts from Kande. It takes an hour drive from Pokhara to Kande and then another 1 hour hike from Kande to Australian Camp.
During Summer (June to August) the temperature of the Australian Camp trek is 20 to 25 degree centigrade. In September and November (autumn), the maximum temperature of Australian camp hike is 20 degrees and 12 degrees respectively. In winter ( December to February) the temperature is around 8 degree centigrade. In Spring (March to May), the temperature during day time is 12 degree centigrade. And often goes up to 15-16 degrees.
Pokhara to Australian Base Camp distance is around 38km.
Australian Camp is around 26km far from Pokhara city. You can either drive to Dhampus village or Kande and hike to reach Australian Camp.
There is two hiking trails that connect to Annapurna Camp from Pokhara. One is Dhampus Village, and the other is Kande Village. Reaching Australian Camp from Dhampus village: Traveling to the Australian Base Camp from Dhampus village is perhaps the most popular hike around Pokhara. It takes an hour to drive from Pokhara to Dhampus. You will then walk one more hour to reach the actual Australian Camp. The hiking trail is stone-paved, passing beautiful rhododendron forests, and filled with mountain views. Reaching Australian Camp from Kande: Hiking to the Australian Camp from Kande is less common and thus less crowded than other routes. It takes an hour-long drive to reach Kande from Pokhara. Then a two-hour walk that first goes downhill and then uphill.