Mar 31 - Apr 1, 2024 | Change

Australian Camp Out and Back side trek (2 days)
Annapurna Region, Nepal

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Highlights: Australian Camp

Difficulty: easy
Australian Camp Out and Back

An option with a more gradual start to go to Australian Camp but requires an out and back over the same trail from Pothana. This small clearing At 2165 m (7,103 ft) offers a spectacular panorama of the Annapurna Range. An overnight here will deliver a sunrise to remember.

Weather Conditions in March

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March is the start of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures begin to rise from their winter lows. By the end of March, temperatures are significantly warmer at lower elevations and hot air from the valleys tend to create clouds in the mountains during the afternoons. Mornings are generally clear, with the clearest weather coming just after sunrise.

At a glance
On average there are 4 days with precipitation in March. The highest point on the trek is Australian Camp at 2165 m. During March, expect high temperatures of around 20.4°C (69°F) and lows down to 3.4°C (38°F) at Australian Camp.

Australian Camp Out and Back Side trek
(Elevation Profile)

Extra rest days and overnights can be added once the itinerary is created. However any side trips must be added in this step before the itinerary is created.

Sun Mar 31 (day 1)

Pothana (1890 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 22.1°C (72°F) and lows of about 5.1°C (41°F) in March.

Australian Camp (2165 m)

About 1-2 hours from Pothana
Expect typical high termperatures of about 20.4°C (69°F) and lows of about 3.4°C (38°F) in March.

Australian Camp
Nirmala Subedi
Mon Apr 1 (day 2)

Pothana (1890 m)

About 1 hour from Australian Camp
Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.1°C (77°F) and lows of about 9.1°C (48°F) in April.

by Michael (United Kingdom) on Dec 8, 2018

Ghandruk Loop Australian Camp Out and Back and via Ghorepani (Poon Hill) led by Samikshya Chaudhary

Australian Camp is worth the detour for the excellent views of Annapurna South and Machapuchare (Fish Tail).