Dhampus and Australian Camp Trek
A short three-day trek from Pokhara through Gurung villages and Australian Camp to Sarangkot, with close-up views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
Per person from$220
Check dates & book- Duration
- 3 days
- Grade
- Moderate
- Where
- Annapurna region
- Group
- Private, up to 12
About this tour
- Australian Camp viewpoint
- Gurung village of Dhampus
- Sunrise from Sarangkot
- Only 3 days
If you only have a few days, this is the best short trek near Pokhara. In three days you walk from the end of the road at Kande up to Australian Camp, on to the Gurung village of Dhampus and then to Sarangkot, with Annapurna South, Hiunchuli, Machhapuchhre and Mardi Himal in view for much of the way.
The walking is moderate, about four to five hours a day, and you spend the nights in simple village lodges. It's a wonderful first taste of trekking in Nepal, or a fine trip in its own right when time is short.
Along the trail you'll meet Gurung, Magar and Brahmin families and see village life up close. Then, as a finale, you watch the sunrise from Sarangkot before walking down into Pokhara.
- Duration
- 3 days / 2 nights
- Start and end
- Pokhara
- Grade
- Moderate
- Max altitude
- About 2,000 m (Australian Camp)
- Walking
- 4–5 hours a day
- Accommodation
- Teahouse lodges
- Best season
- September–December, March–May
Itinerary
Day 1 — Drive to Kande, trek to Dhampus via Australian Camp
- Pickup from your hotel and a one-hour drive to Kande.
- Climb to Australian Camp (about 2,000 m) for big views of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre.
- Walk on to Dhampus village; overnight in a lodge (4–5 hours of walking).
Day 2 — Dhampus to Sarangkot
- A trail through villages and forest, with the Annapurnas behind you.
- Arrive at Sarangkot (1,600 m) in time for sunset over Pokhara; overnight in a lodge (4–5 hours).
Day 3 — Sunrise and walk down to Pokhara
- Sunrise from the Sarangkot viewpoint.
- Walk down to Pokhara and transfer to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Private vehicle from Pokhara to Kande
- English-speaking trekking guide
- Annapurna Conservation Area permit and Sarangkot entry
- Lodge rooms on the trek
- Breakfast, lunch and dinner on the trek
Not included
- Personal travel insurance that covers trekking
- Drinks, snacks, and extra hot showers or battery charging at the lodges
- Tips for your guide and porter
- Extra costs caused by landslides, flight delays, bad weather or illness
Pickup and policies
- Pickup
- We pick you up from your hotel in Lakeside or anywhere else in Pokhara. Just let us know where you're staying when you book.
- Cancellation
- A 25% deposit confirms your booking. If you cancel 10 or more days before your trip, we refund half of the deposit; within 10 days, the deposit is kept. If we have to cancel because of the weather or for safety reasons, you get your money back in full. Booking terms
- Good to know
- Bring your passport, as the permit is checked on the trail.