Australian Camp Trek
One of the easiest and most rewarding short treks near Pokhara — a wide meadow with panoramic Annapurna and Machhapuchhre views.
Know before you go
Trip readiness
Best timing
October-November, March-May
Treat this as the first planning window, then verify local trail and weather conditions.
Time needed
5h
Include acclimatization and transport buffers for mountain routes.
Permit status
Permit required
TIMS card and ACAP permit required (Annapurna Conservation Area)
Difficulty
Easy
Pokhara route. Match this to fitness, altitude experience, and daily walking hours.
Live conditions
Trail weather available
Use the weather card before starting, especially during monsoon and winter windows.
Australian Camp is one of the easiest and most rewarding short treks near Pokhara, offering a magnificent Himalayan panorama for minimal effort. Named because it was a popular camping spot for Australian trekkers in the 1970s-80s, the wide open meadow at 2,060m provides panoramic views of Annapurna South, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail), and Hiunchuli.
The trail from Kande (30 minutes drive from Pokhara) passes through rhododendron and oak forest, opening to a broad grassy ridge with teahouses. The rhododendron forests are spectacular in spring (March-April).
The trek can be extended to Dhampus for a satisfying loop, and serves as the first stop on the popular Poon Hill trek route. It works well as both a day hike and an overnight trip.
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