Australian Camp Trek Details From Pokhara

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Australian Camp (2,100 m)

Two weeks back, on the month of November, I traveled to Australian Camp. As it was an unplanned trip, I had not collected much information. All I knew was that it was on the same route to Mardi Himal and it was just 1.5 hours of trek from Dhampus. We were a group of six with three bikes. The road trip began from Pokhara and trekking began from Dhampus. In this article, I have put down the researched information along with the information I collected with my visit to the place. Feel free to write me at: [email protected]

 

Introduction

Australian Camp is located on the top of a beautiful hill. The outstanding weather of the place and views of panoramic mountain ranges like Annapurna South (7219 m), Hounchuli (6440 m), Machhapuchhre (6993 m), and Lamjung Himal make this place lovable. The trail from Dhampus to Australian Camp is full of greenery, jungle, and all you can hear is chirping birds. Depending upon your speed, 1 to 2 hours of trek will take you to the hilltop. The road to Dhampus from Pokhara (25 km) is not bad. Two wheelers and four wheelers can easily make it to Dhampus within 1.5 hours. You can go on a public vehicle like jeep or take a taxi.

History

Initially Australian Camp was recognized as Thulo Kharka which means big pasture. Locals from villages used to bring their buffalo and cow for grazing. In the late 80s, it is said that the place was visited and camped by trekkers from Austria as they found it beautiful and peaceful. It was then named as Austrian Camp by the locals but due to difficulty in pronouncing it by Nepalese, the name was modified as Australian Camp.

Facilities / Services

You can find comfortable lodges with facilities like clean beds, attached bathroom, wifi, and good mobile reception. Mainly the place is popular for camping so it is visited by people in groups. It is one of the common weekend destinations for people in Pokhara and near there.

Cost Details:

• Bike Parking for a day at Dhampus: NPR 100
• Lodge (two beds) one room: NPR 1,200 to NPR 1,500 (per day)
• Lunch / Dinner (daal – bhaat): NPR 450 (vegetarian)
• Firewood (for camping): NPR 1,000

Specialty:

• Perfect weekend destination from Pokhara
• Outstanding weather
• Camping facility
• Easy trail