Australian Camp Trek neither takes you to Australia nor any base camp. Instead, it brings you to the Thulo Kharka(Australian Camp) of Dhampus Village, which lies on the outskirts of the Annapurna Region.
In the late 80s, people from Austria came here and camped in this beautiful plain pasture. They started to visit this place regularly to watch the panoramic mountains of the region. For that reason, the locals named it Austrian Camp. But then, later, it became Australian Camp. The locals found the last name more common and easy to pronounce. This is how it got popular as Australian Camp.
So Australian Base Camp is a comfortable trek to Dhampus Village, a picturesque village in the region. It is a four days long trip, out of which two days are for trekking. The journey starts from Kathmandu with a scenic drive to Pokhara, the city of natural beauty. Next, the trip leads you to the Kande, the starting point of the trek. Kande is only one and half hours away from Pokhara.
The hike begins through the terraced fields full of paddy, forested land, and several suspension bridges to Dhampus Village(1,650m). Then the trek takes you to the center of the Dhampus Jungle, where the Australian Camp(2,060m) lies. While on this trek, you will come across the lovely people of the region and their iconic villages. Pothana, Kande, and Dhampus are the scenic villages you pass on this trek.
Likewise, you’ll find the peaks such as Macchapuchre, Hiunchuli, Annapurna South, and other mountains in the backdrop. That is why it is a short and sweet hike for nature lovers. You will briefly know what is so special about the Annapurna Region, the home of famous treks.
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Highlights
Breathtaking sunsets and sunrises in the Annapurna Region.
Enjoy a great panorama of Macchapuchre, Annapurna, and other peaks of the region.
Reach Dhampus Village and then Australian Base Camp.
Interact with the lovely locals in their traditional settlements.
Hike via scenic farm fields, paddy fields, forests, and hanging bridges.
Drive out of Pokhara to Kande.
Spend a happening evening and morning in Pokhara, the city of lakes with mountain views.
Commence with a lovely drive to Pokhara from Kathmandu.
Outline Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara | 7 hours
Day 2: Drive from Pokhara to Kande and then hike to Australian Camp | 1 hr drive & 2 hrs trek
Day 3: Trek back to Dhampus and Drive to Pokhara
Day 4: Drive back to Kathmandu
Itinerary
Day 1: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara | 7 hours
We will start the Australian Camp Trek with a drive out of Kathmandu to Pokhara. It will be a scenic drive of 7 hours on Prithivi Highway. We will watch villages, rivers, forests, and markets passing by through our windows. After the drive, we’ll arrive in Pokhara, the tourist’s favorite city in Nepal. Heading to our hotel for check-ins, we’ll rest for a while. After the rest, we’ll explore the lakeside of Phewa Lake. Overnight in Pokhara.
Day 2: Drive from Pokhara to Kande and then hike to Australian Camp | 1 hr drive & 2 hrs trek
We’ll wake up to a pleasant morning in Pokhara. After breakfast, we’ll leave Pokhara for Kande, the beginning point of the trek. One hour of drive out of Pokhara is enough to reach Kande. We’ll see Mt Fishtail and other peaks all the way. After reaching Kande, we begin a short hike of 2 hours towards Dhampus Village. En route, we’ll traverse through scenic paddy fields, lush vegetations, and iconic settlements. The locals will greet us with a warm welcome in their villages. And throughout the walk, we’ll enjoy the views of the Annapurna Region’s peaks and hills. In this way, we’ll reach Dhampus village at first and then Australian Camp. Overnight in the camp after a lovely evening view.
Day 3: Trek back to Dhampus and Drive to Pokhara
We’ll wake up early to catch a breathtaking sunrise from the camp. The whole region looks sublime during sunrise. We’ll experience every bit of this moment. Later, we’ll explore the surrounding area more by walking around. After the exploration and breakfast, we’ll leave for Dhampus for a tasty lunch. We’ll explore the village for a while before doing a downhill hike to Phedi. It will be a trek of around 2 hours. From Phedi, we’ll join a jeep drive back to Pokhara. Another evening in Pokhara.
Day 4: Drive back to Kathmandu
Now it is time to return to Kathmandu. We will have a short morning stay in Pokhara before we join a drive back to Kathmandu. The drive will happen on the same road for 7 hours. Once we reach Kathmandu, we’ll return to our hotel. And this will be the completion of a short Australian Camp Trek.
Includes/Excludes
What's included
Airport pickup and drop
Accommodation in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Trek permits and other trek arrangements
3 times meals during trek
Comfortable bus ride facility to travel Kathmandu-Pokhara-Kathmandu
Government tax and VAT
What's excluded
Extra meals during trek
Client's personal insurance and expenses for rescue service if required
Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
Expenses made for any unforeseen situations
Bar bills
Nepal Visa fees
Reviews
Based on 3 reviews
Philip
Dec-2022
Chitwan Jungle Safari was a great experience with good value for money. We hired the Car from Kathmandu and stayed for 02 Nights. Our trip was well organized with good service on time. It was rainy and animals were scarce but the driver and Guide worked hard to spot them for us. 01-hour canoeing ride in the middle of hundreds of Crocodiles & Gharial followed by Elephant Breeding Center was an amazing experience. Our Jeep Safari of 04 hrs of continuous rides on the main Jungle was quite a good experience. The excitement level goes up when any kind of Wildlife creature is spotted. We saw Peacock, One Horn Rhino, and different species of Birds but with no luck Royal Bengal Tiger missed out. Overall it was a lovely and memorable experience with good Food and will highly recommend this tour. The best season would be in Winter with good Nature.
Steve Smith
“I had a lot of fun on this trek. We had a seven days trek to Langtang from Kathmandu. My guide Sabin karki was super awesome. He was motivating, fun, and the perfect companion for the given situation. I am more than happy with the service provided on this trip. They organized the whole trek in a way that allowed me to both acclimatize progressively and enjoy the Langtang valley beauty. I had a blast and had the time of my life. Thank you so much, Sabbatical Explore Nepal, and Sabin karki for making this trip possible :).”
Sarah Green
Sabbatical Explore Nepal's team planned this excursion, which went excellent and was exceptionally well planned. We had the best guide on this trip who was friendly, humorous, and professional. He made us feel easy throughout the excursion. He was always there to explain the new things of the journey from the unique hanging bridges to the rapid Dudh Koshi River. The entire team for the journey was great. I can say the trip to Everest Base Camp is a trip for my lifetime. Thanks a lot to the entire team of Sabbatical!
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