Hike to Dhampus- Australian Base Camp

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2 Days
Availability : All year
Tribhuvan International Airport
Tribhuvan International Airport
Min Age : 10+
Max People : 10
Tour Details

Hike to Dhampus- Australian Base Camp trail located in the northwest direction just beside the Pokhara Valley. Though the hiking period is not long, the views and experience it provides are not less compared to other trekking trails. With the beautiful landscape you will be walking through and the spectacular views you will be seeing, you will surely agree with our earlier mentioned statement. 

Hike to Dhampus- Australian Base Camp features beautiful countryside villages, lush forests, and farming terraces along with the splendid Machhapuchhare and Annapurna range. The trail also passes through the rural areas of ethnic groups where one gets the opportunity to explore the culture and its activities. Besides from Annapurna range and Machhapuchre range, you’ll also be able to see the 7th highest peak Dhaulagiri, 8th highest peak Manaslu and others such as Himchuli, Lamjung Himal, and Ganesh Himal.

Price Includes

  • All land transportation by private vehicle.
  • All necessary paperwork and permits.
  • All porter (one porter can carry 18 kilo of luggage and share between two clients. So both clients are suggested to bring 9 kilo of luggage each).
  • An experienced, English-speaking and government-licensed holder tour guide.
  • Staff costs including their salary, insurance, equipment and accommodation.
  • First aid kit.

Price Excludes

  • Food, Drinks/ Beverage bills.
  • Tipping (Tips).
  • Travel Insurance.
  • Your personal expenses.
  • International Flights.
  • Extras cost for upgrading rooms and services at hotels.
  • Donation in temples, schools, monasteries, etc.
  • Personal Hiking gear, personal kits.
  • Emergency rescue evacuation insurance of any kind.
  • Any other items not mentioned in includes section.
Itinerary

Day 1Drive to Phedi & trek to Australian base camp (2163 m) via Dhampus (1650 m), driving duration: 40 minutes hiking duration: 6-7 hours

In the morning, you’ll be driven to Phedi which is 40 minutes away from Pokhara. Phedi is the starting point of our hike to Dhampus. Climbing the stone staircase to Dhampus passing through the rhododendron forest and reaching the beautiful village of Dhampus. From Dhampus, one can view the peaks of the Annapurna massif with other snow-capped mountains like Machhapuchhre and Lamjung Himal. Leaving Dhampus village, we have a gentle ascend through the rhododendron and oak forest till we reach Pothana.

The stone staircase starts again and after a short climb, we reach the Australian Base Camp. From here, one can see the Annapurna massif, Fishtail Mountain, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Himchuli, and others. In the evening, you can roam the jungles surrounding the camp.

Accommodation: Overnight in camp/lodge.

Day 2Australian base camp to Kande (1770 m) & drive to Pokhara, hiking duration: 2 hours driving duration: 1 hour

In the early morning, enjoy the beautiful sunrise over the Himalayas from your tent. Later, descend through the rocky trail until we reach Kande village. From here, you will be driven back to your hotel at Pokhara in our private vehicle.

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