Australian Camp/Dhampus Village
A refreshing and beautiful Australian Camp is a short day hike nearest to Pokhara, which is located in the stunning foothills of the Annapurna. The place is blessed by the majestic Himalayan glory, which shows the perfect view during sunrise and sunset. Hike to the Australian camp at 2000 meters is the easiest hike that is suitable for all ages of travelers.
A nice walk from the Kande passes through the dense green forest in the mountains along with the beautiful side scene until we reach to the Australian camp. Your hike will take about two hours at uphill along with one and a half walk on a straight unpaved off-road track. During your hike, you will also get the opportunity to see the spectacular panoramic view of mountains Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South (7219m), Machhapuchhre (699m) and Manaslu range.
In addition, a thrilling hike will continue from the Australian camp to the beautiful Dhampus village. The village itself is blessed with the breathtaking view of the Annapurna Mountains, along with the unique culture of typical Nepali people. Your hike will become more exciting when you see the village covered with old Nepali slate-roofed houses. Besides that, you can experience the unique terraces of the rice field in the Dhampus village, which you have never seen anywhere around the world.
How difficult is the Australian camp hike?
Australian camp hike is the perfect hike to travelers because it is one of the easiest hikes in Nepal. However, some obstacles can arise during your hike due to weather conditions.
Australian camp is situated in the hills, so there is a high chance of rainfall during summer. So you can find a more beautiful green forest with birds chirping sound along with lichen. Sometimes, you can find a little bit of a problem because of these lichen while hiking to the Australian camp. So you have to wear proper hiking clothes such as hiking boots, trousers, and a jacket. But you don’t have to worry about the lichen in the camp because the Australian camp is fully free of lichen.
Best time for the Australian camp/ Dhampus village
Australian camp hiking can be experienced throughout the years to see the beautiful scenery which will never get old. However, the ideal time for the Australian camp/ Dhampus village is from September to May. At this time, you can experience the best weather, which is just perfect for making your hiking even more enjoyable.
Itineraries:
Drive 1 hrs from Pokhara to Kande Village. Hike 1.5 hrs to Australian Camp.Have lunch at Australian Camp & around 2 Hrs Hike to Dhampus Village and drive to Pokhara around 1.5 hrs.
Total Durations: 7-8 Hrs
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