Scape from busy town of Pokhara and treat yourself to a peaceful mountain environment that provides nature walking in tranquility just in 2-day short hiking trip
Australian Camp Trek - Best 2 Days Hike from Pokhara
Duration
2 Days
Trip Grade
Easy
Maximum Altitude
2100 Meter
Group Size
Min 2 Persons
Activities
Trekking
Starts
Pokhara
Ends
Pokhara
Best Time
Mar-May, Sep-Nov
A short introduction to the 2-Days Australian Camp Trek
An amazing 2-day hike to a famous Australian camp from Pokhara rewards you with some of the best short trek experiences with nature and an aerobic walk through forests and villages. Australian Camp is some 38 km from the busy town of Pokhara and offers mesmerizing mountain vistas and spectacular panorama views from Australian Camp. The mountain views of Mt. Annapurna I, Machhapuchhre, Hiuchuli, Annapurna South, Mt. Manaslu, and many more. A short hike from Pokhara to an Australian camp also offers a rich insight into the lives, history, culture, and religion, together with the picturesque views.
Wilderness Excursion organizes private hiking trips for our clients anytime throughout the year. This short trek can also be combined with the Mardi Himal Trek, Annapurna Base Camp Trek, Ghandruk Trek and Poon Hill Trek in Annapurna, depending on your choice and interest. We can combine this trip with sunrise views from Sarangkot. In that case, we will have to get up before dawn and drive to Sarangkot to catch the sunrise and after a nice breakfast at Sarangkot, we further drive to Kande, from where, at an elevation of 1700 meters, we start our trek to the Australian camp, then walk back to Pokhara through white sandal and rhododendron forests, terraced farmlands and villages the next day.
What to bring?
- A small backpack of 25 L as per your need
- Water bottle (bottled water is available on the way)
- Camera/mobile for taking photos
- Toiletries, sun hat, sun cream, sun glass
- Walking poles if you have sore knees while going down.
- Some hiking clothes for 2-day hike
- Basic medicines, e.g., paracetamol, aspirin, ibuprofen, etc as per your need
- Don’t forget prescribed medicines if you are taking any.
- Don’t forget liquid if you use eyeglasses.
- Rain gear if you are trekking in the rainy season.
- Some extra rupees for personal expenses.
Key Highlights of the Australian Camp Trek from Pokhara:
- A short 2-day hike that provides insight into Nepal's rural life.
- 180-degree panoramic view on sunny days
- 1 night stay at Angels Heaven Guest House with stunning scenery.
- Meals are included in the Australian camp.
- Away from the bustling city of Pokhara and feel nature.
- Experience the Nepal trekking in just 2 days.
- Very suitable for short-time visitors and comfortable hiking keens.
Itinerary
Expand allEscort from your hotel in Pokhara around 8:30 AM, then drive to famous Sarangkot, and we have a tea break at Bhanjyang Village Lodge and Restaurant for an astonishing mountain view. After enjoying the view and capturing some photos, we drive further to Kande at an elevation of 1700 meters above sea level and then hike to an Australian camp. It will take some 1.5 to 2 hours, depending on your walking pace and fitness. Take a nice lunch with a view and stroll around after meals. Overnight in Australian camp, aka Thulo Kharka
Wake up with birds chirping sounds and an amazing view with a nicely cooked leisure breakfast, and then check out, then walk down to Dhampus village through farmlands and local villages. Finally, we get to Phedi and drive back to Pokhara. Transfer to your hotel, and the trip ends with a wilderness excursion.
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Cost Details
Includes
- Private car transfer from and to your Hotel in Pokhara.
- 1 Nights en-suite room at Australian camp
- Meals: 1 Breakfast, 1 Lunch and 1 Dinner.
- One experience local hiking guide for 2 days Australian camp trek.
- Guide fee and all his / her expenses.
- All local taxes and office service charges.
Excludes
- Bar and beverage drinks during the trip.
- Porter and horse drive if needed.
- Pre-trek and post-trek lodgings in Pokhara
- Sightseeing and monuments entrance fees in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
- Rescue operation in case of emergency.
- Tips for guide /driver.
Dates & Availability
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Essential Information
Itinerary Reminder
- The timetable is subject to modify depending on traffic and weather conditions on your activity date
Who can join?
- Children aged 0-3 can join this activity with their parents free of charge
- Children 4 to 9 will be charged 50% of total value per person
- Children aged 10+ will be charged the same rate as adults
Additional Information
- The activity is unable to accommodate for allergies, gluten intolerance, or other dietary needs except vegetarian diets
Prohibitions & Limitations
- This activity is not suggested for anyone with impaired physical mobility
- This activity is not recommended for anyone with certain medical conditions such as high blood pressure, epilepsy, etc.
Accessibility
- This activity is not stroller and wheelchair-accessible
Pick Up Information
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off facilities are available
- We will reconfirm your pick-up time in advance
- Arrive at the hotel lobby 10 minutes before your selected pick up time.
- Enter your hotel name and address at the checkout page.
- No refunds will be issued for late arrivals and/or no-shows once the activity starts
Pick up time: 08:00 or can be discussed with tour arranger
Australian Camp Trek - Best 2 Days Hike from Pokhara FAQs
Australian Camp is great weekend escape place and also a day hike is possible from Pokahra. So It is a 1 Nights 2 Days leisure trek. It is some 40 kilometers to north of Lake City of Pokhara. One can see close view of Annapurna range that is some 55 massive long.
The Australian camp is about 2100 meter above sea level to the north Pokhara in Annapurna region of Nepal. Located on the top of a hillock and offers sweeping views of the valleys and spectacular views of the Annapurna Mountains.
It is actually Australian Camp; the real Nepali name is “Thulo Kharka” meaning – big pasture for season herding place in former time now famous for 1 nights holiday place some 40 km north-west of Pokhara located on the Mardi Himalaya trekking route can be reach by hiking from Kande or either from Phedi via Dhampus village.
What Our Clients are Saying?
based on 3 reviews
2 Days hike to Australian Camp
My Hike to Australian Camp (starting from Kande, ending in Phedi) was a rewarding experience full of wonderful nature. Due to weather situation (wet, rainy and foggy due to Monsoon season) the sometimes very steep ascents and descents were very...
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Hans Amstutz- Switzerland
September 11, 2022A great short trek to Australian camp!
This short but excellent 2 days hike was great. Pradip is an outstanding guide and the agency is really serious arrange the trip. We spent a night at Australian Base Camp and we did hike down to Phedi via Dhampus...
Gloria Fortunato- Italy
December 31, 2019Had an excellent time!
As we only had a short time to try some trekking and this walk was just one night away and a few hours walk each day which suited us perfectly. We had great views of the mountains for both sunrise...
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Dr. Phillip Rendle- New Zealand
February 11, 2019Adventures Tailored for You
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