Feb 5 - Feb 6, 2026 | 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 February

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February has a slightly higher chance of precipitation than January and a slight increase in the chance of clouds, but in general it is typically a very dry month. While there is little rain, skies in the hills and valleys further from the high mountains can be hazy from dust and pollution.

At a glance
On average there are 3 days with precipitation in February. The highest point on the trek is Australian Camp at 2165 m. During February, expect high temperatures of around 16.4°C (62°F) and lows down to -0.6°C (31°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.

Thu Feb 5 (day 1)

Pothana (1890 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.1°C (65°F) and lows of about 1.1°C (34°F) in February.

Australian Camp (2165 m)

About 1-2 hours from Pothana
Expect typical high termperatures of about 16.4°C (62°F) and lows of about -0.6°C (31°F) in February.

Australian Camp
Nirmala Subedi
Fri Feb 6 (day 2)

Pothana (1890 m)

About 1 hour from Australian Camp
Expect typical high termperatures of about 18.1°C (65°F) and lows of about 1.1°C (34°F) in February.

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).