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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 August

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The peak of the monsoon is in early August and marks the wettest time of year. Be prepared for lots of rain and wet trails

At a glance
On average there are 22 days with precipitation in August. The highest point on the trek is Australian Camp at 2165 m. During August, expect high temperatures of around 24.4°C (76°F) and lows down to 15.4°C (60°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.

Sat Aug 2 (day 1)

Pothana (1890 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.1°C (79°F) and lows of about 17.1°C (63°F) in August.

Australian Camp (2165 m)

About 1-2 hours from Pothana
Expect typical high termperatures of about 24.4°C (76°F) and lows of about 15.4°C (60°F) in August.

Australian Camp
Nirmala Subedi
Sun Aug 3 (day 2)

Pothana (1890 m)

About 1 hour from Australian Camp
Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.1°C (79°F) and lows of about 17.1°C (63°F) in August.

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).