Highlights

• A very wonderful short mountain trek right next to Pokhara

• Gorgeous views of the Annapurna mountain ranges from Australian Camp

• Trek through the dense forests, hillsides, rice fields and the mountain panorama

• Typical Nepali cultures, traditions and lifestyles can be seen throughout the trail

Dhampus Australian Camp trek is one of the most famous and the shortest trekking journeys in the Annapurna region of the Himalayan nation, Nepal. Three days walking in the Dhampus Australian camp trail takes you through the deep valleys, dense forests, the mesmerizing waterfalls, the thundering rivers and so on. This short trek mainly offers you the panoramic mountain views from different corners of the trek especially when you get to the Australian Camp, your view will top the chart and will blow your mind for sure.

You will go through different ethnic communities like Magar, Gurung, Brahmin, etc. and have a chance to have insights into their cultures and traditions. Similarly, you will see people from different religions living in harmony doing their own sorts of occupations like agriculture, animal husbandry, tourism jobs, military personnel, etc. Australian camp trek with Dhampus is created exclusively by Nature Lovers Treks and Tours for all the travelers who has short time in Nepal, who has bad knees or weak health and also who wishes to see the cultural aspects of Nepal within a short time. This short Annapurna trek can be combined with many other trekking packages in Annapurna region easily for your comfort. So, let’s learn more about Dhampus Australian Camp trek in details since lately, this has been the topmost trending short trek in Nepal.

Dhampus Australian Camp trek outline itinerary

Day 01: Drive from Pokhara to Kande (1,710 m) and trek to Australian Camp (2,000 m), BLD, Teahouse

Day 02: Trek from Australian Camp to Dhampus (1,650 m), BLD, Teahouse

Day 03: Trek from Dhampus to Phedi and drive to Pokhara, Breakfast.

Annapurna Dhampus Australian Camp trek detailed itinerary 

BLD denotes Breakfast Lunch Dinner

Day 01:Drive from Pokhara to Kande (1,710 m) and trek to Australian Camp (2,000 m), BLD, Teahouse

On our very first day of the Annapurna journey, we will drive towards the main highlight Australian Camp straight. Drive for an hour or so to Kande first then start the trek. As we go uphill, we will enter the refreshing forest of rhododendron and sandalwoods. Continue for few hours to get to Thula Kharka aka Australian Camp for the night stop. The breath taking vista of the Annapurnas, Mount Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, Machapuchare and other peaks along with the picturesque Pokhara valley is what defines the Australian camp. Explore around for the rest of the day.

Day 02:Trek from Australian Camp to Dhampus (1,650 m), BLD, Teahouse

Today we will trek to another extraordinary village called Dhampus which is equally as popular as Australian camp, that’s also within mere 3 hours walk. One can have the marvellous views of the Himalayan landscapes and the Himalayas itself. Moreover, the typical villages with the terraced fields where grow varieties of crops, fruits and the vegetables add more flavour to Dhampus Australian camp trek. 

Day 03:Trek from Dhampus to Phedi and drive to Pokhara, Breakfast.

We have already come to the final day of our trek which is to trek from Dhampus towards Pokhara. Let’s get up for a striking sunrise view over the panoramic Himalayas and feast our eyes to the fullest. After finishing the view, we will grab our breakfast, buckle up one last time and start a short descending trek towards Phedi from where we take our ride to the hotel in Pokhara lakeside.

Cost for 1 PAX: $410 /-

Cost for 2 or more PAX: $380 per person

Note: Trip cost varies with the group sizes.

Annapurna Dhampus Australian Camp trek Cost Breakdown

Cost Include

• All ground transfers

• Full sightseeing during trekking

• Teahouse accommodations at mountain

• Full board meals; breakfast, lunch, dinner and tea / coffee in cups

• Clean drinking water everyday

• Trekking permit

• TIMS Card (Trekkers Information management system)

• An experienced English speaking trekking guide and his expenses, insurance

• Porter service (1 for 2 trekkers) and their expenses, insurances

• First Aid kit Bag

• Company t-shirt/ Certificate of appreciation

• Government tax and Vat

Cost Exclude

• Extra drinks as alcoholic and non-alcoholic

• Personal expenses 

• Extra accommodation and meals behind schedule

• Travel and emergency rescue insurance

• Gratuities to the staffs (mandatory)

• Sleeping bag, down jacket, walking stick and duffel bag (provided if required but to be returned after)

Dhampus Australian Camp Trek Useful Information

Customized Trips and Trip departure

Dhampus Australian Camp Trek departs from Pokhara as per our fixed departure dates. You can join any available fixed departure groups if you are a solo or small group travelers if you wish to, when the trips cannot be customized.

But if you are in a private group, fixed departure dates are not suitable for you and so you need to choose your own dates and packages, when you can customize the trek as per your travel needs. For further information, please kindly contact your own friendly neighbor, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours.

Accommodations during trek

You will be staying in the teahouse lodges or guesthouses during the trek.

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best accommodation arrangement for you from the beginning to the end. We believe after the tough walking day, everyone deserves the proper rest and the right ambience to relax and chill. Therefore, our choice of accommodation is the best when it comes to the trekking days. The rooms will be clean and comfy. Our entire accommodations will be on twin-sharing basis as you can see, so you have to let us know if others; let’s say if you want triple or quadruple sharing or if you want a double bed, etc. There will be extra charge for the single supplement.

Route Map and Company T-shirt

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers you a complimentary trekking map and the company t-shirts.

Safe Drinking Water during Dhampus Australian Camp Trek

Hydrating yourself is the most important thing to do during the trek. You should drink at least 3 liters of water every day or more. The main reason is to avoid the altitude sickness and to avoid other health issues. Nature Lovers Treks and Tours provides you water purification tablets or liquids to purify the water in the mountains. You can even buy mineral water or boiled water on extra cost.

Your trekking guides and porters

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours has the best guides and porters in the whole tourism industry. We can guarantee you on that. Ask yourselves a question. What do you look for in a guide and a porter? Are they fully insured and are they paid well? Well, they are the staffs of Nature Lovers Treks and Tours so they are hundred percent happy with their treatment by the company. They are experienced, licensed and knowledgeable in the field. They are well paid and fully insured for their journey as well as for the medicals.

Now, let’s talk about our backbones. The leader or a guide should have a significant knowledge in the climbing and trekking so that he can wonderfully and safely lead you, clearing any obstacles on the way. We, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours can proudly say that our guides (climbing, assistant, trekking guide) are highly qualified for the role. They are fully trained, experienced and licensed. They have undergone through a whole lot of training to make themselves useful in various situations and to make your journey a smooth and pleasant one.

Our guide knows the local areas, the cultures, the traditions and the lifestyles much more than anyone do. Some of the things he tells you, might even be hard to find in the travel guide books. Depending upon the situations and weather conditions, the daily plans might change slightly which when happens, he will inform you beforehand. You should always be flexibly ready to accommodate to your guides’ instructions. Let him know if you have any health problems as well since he will act accordingly to the situation. Depending upon the group size, we will also provide you assistant guides and extra Sherpas if needed.

Our porters are always fully equipped with the gears they need and as per the company policy, they are always insured and completely looked after. They are our backbone. We allow maximum weight of 25/30 kg to be carried by one porter. They are the strongest in our group with less communication skills. We also closely work with IPPG {International Porter Protection Group} and follow their ethics and guidelines.

Your safety

Nature Lovers Treks and Tours puts your safety as the top priority. We provide you our own comprehensive first aid medical kit bag along with the professional team of guides and porters. We are always in communication with our field team members to keep track of your safety and concerns. Your entire journey will be monitored by us and we make sure you enjoy your journey in full scale. We are available 24/7 for your health and safety checks during Dhampus Australian Camp Trek.

Dhampus Australian Camp Trek Frequently Asked Questions

How much does the Dhampus Australian Camp Trek cost?

The cost of the Dhampus Australian Camp Trek varies from $250-$500 depending upon the number of days you choose to trek. The longer the trek, more expensive it will become. Similarly, the price will differ with the accommodation choices and group sizes also. Normally, Nature Lovers Treks and Tours offers a comprehensive package which is inclusive of all the cost and expenses for the entire journey. However, you could also choose to buy only service-based package from us when we will be providing you only the supporting field staffs plus trekking permits and you have to arrange the rest by yourselves.

How is the Accommodation during the Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

In Dhampus Australian Camp Trek, we will provide you the teahouse accommodations. A teahouse is typically a mountain lodge which is a combination of a lodge or a guest house and a restaurant or a café with basic furniture and interiors suitable for the social hangout. Some teahouses even have attached bathrooms and the central heating furnace. Some of the teahouses provide the European toilets these days while Asian style of toilets are available in every teahouses. Hot showers are available but on extra cost. Sleeping blankets are usually provided but we recommend you to carry your own sleeping bags for the hygienic purpose {can be arranged on request}. At the same time, it’s better to carry your own toiletries including the towels.

What are the permits that I need for Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

For Dhampus Australian Camp Trek, you will need to make two permits: ACAP permit (Annapurna Conservation Area Project) and TIMS Card (Trekkers' Information Management System).

How does this tipping system in Nepal works and do I have to tip?

Tipping is not compulsory for Dhampus Australian Camp Trek however tipping is all about showing your gratitude and appreciation. We care about our staffs in the fields so we expect you to look after them in return for them looking after you throughout your journey. They are your closest friend in the remotest parts and also your protector whenever anything seems to happen to you. So tipping is highly expected and we’ve made it mandatory too. The amount of gratuities can be determined by yourselves. Normally, a guide expects around $5 or more per day per person while a porter expects $4 or more per day per person.

Can I charge my phones, batteries or other electronic devices in Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

You can easily charge your electronic devices during Dhampus Australian Camp Trek. Don’t forget to buy a plug adapter or socket fittings before you leave Pokhara.

Is there WiFi and mobile signal on the Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

Dhampus Australian Camp Trek route has good mobile network coverage, thanks to the Nepalese telecommunication companies called Ncell and NTC. You can buy one of these Sim cards from any local phone shops in Kathmandu or Pokhara. It is wiser to buy a sim card with around 4 GB data in Kathmandu or Pokhara and use the mobile data in the trek to avoid paying extra by buying WiFi on the trek.

WiFi is available on the teahouses in Dhampus Australian Camp Trek route. However, the signal varies from place to place and please don’t expect to receive the fast data coverage in the trek.

When is the best time to trek to Dhampus Australian Camp?

Dhampus Australian Camp Trek can be done throughout the year. However in average, Spring {March, April and May} and Autumn {September, October and November} are the best times or seasons to trek in Dhampus Australian Camp. Spring and Autumn are known as the Peak season or Busy season in Nepal. It’s because the temperature is moderate during these seasons and the best panoramic mountain views are guaranteed while during other Summer {June, July and August} and Winter {December, January and February} season, the clear weather is not guaranteed. But if you are an explorer, a photographer and a peace lover, less busy season can also be the right time to do Dhampus Australian Camp Trek.

Do I have to worry about the altitude sickness in Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

No. You don't have to worry about the altitude sickness at all in this trek.

Do I need to be healthy and physically fit for Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

When it comes to trekking in the mountains, health and fitness of a person plays a vital role. If you are a healthy person without any serious medical problems, Dhampus Australian Camp Trek is for you but if you have any sorts of medical issues, please consult to your doctor before coming to Nepal for the trek.

Now when it comes to the fitness level required, Dhampus Australian Camp Trek demands normal physical fitness. The trekking includes daily walks of about 4-8 hours and involves some ascents and descents which means you need at least some practices before you start the trekking journey. If you do not have the previous trekking experience, that’s fine but obviously if you have previous experiences, it will be lot easier. For those not having previous trekking experiences, please exercise regularly for at least few weeks prior to your trekking departure. Go for the morning walks, do some jogging as you get time, participate in some cycling activities, etc. This way, you will be good to go for trekking to Dhampus Australian Camp.

What kind of food items or meals can I eat on Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

Full board meals or full meals are included during the trek. Tea and coffee will also be provided during the entire trip. During the trek, you will have your breakfast and dinner in the same teahouse where you spend the night while the lunch will be served en route towards the next destination of the day. There are a varieties of choices to choose from; Nepalese, Tibetan, Indian, Continental, etc.

The most common and the highly recommended food during the Dhampus Australian Camp Trek is typical Nepali Dal Bhat {rice and lentil}. You can also eat other food items such as seasonal vegetables, noodles and spaghetti, pastas, pizzas and French fries, soups, etc. depending upon the availability. For the beverage, you can either choose warm, hot or cold beverages; soft drinks, beer and hard drinks. For the breakfast, you can order cereals, breads, noodle soups, egg dishes, etc.

Do I need a travel insurance for Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

It is better to have a travel insurance to cover your losses occurred in rare case of urgent medical issues or in theft or stolen cases.

What gears and equipment do I need to pack for Dhampus Australian Camp Trek?

Choosing the right gear and equipment is important as well for the successful trek to Dhampus Australian Camp. Pack the right gears and equipment but remember, packing as light as possible is the best way to go when trekking to Dhampus Australian Camp. You should read this What to take for travel to get all the details on what you need to pack or carry.