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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 September

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Mid-September marks the start of the ‘Fall Season’ historically the monsoon would end in mid-September, however in recent years the monsoon has officially withdrawn in early October. While there is a good chance of precipitation, clear skies and lush, rice paddy terraced hills are your spectacular when it is not raining. The chance of rain decreases as the month progresses.

At a glance
On average there are 15 days with precipitation in September. The highest point on the trek is Australian Camp at 2165 m. During September, expect high temperatures of around 23.4°C (74°F) and lows down to 13.4°C (56°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.

Wed Sep 17 (day 1)

Pothana (1890 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.1°C (77°F) and lows of about 15.1°C (59°F) in September.

Australian Camp (2165 m)

About 1-2 hours from Pothana
Expect typical high termperatures of about 23.4°C (74°F) and lows of about 13.4°C (56°F) in September.

Australian Camp
Nirmala Subedi
Thu Sep 18 (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 15.1°C (59°F) in September.

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).