Apr 30 - May 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 April

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April is the peak of the ‘Spring Season’, with more moderate temperatures and still relatively few days of precipitation. Clear mornings and cloudy afternoons are typical, with clouds clearing up just before or just after sunset. Trekkers should also be prepared for the occasional rain shower, especially towards the end of the month.

At a glance
On average there are 6 days with precipitation in April. The highest point on the trek is Australian Camp at 2165 m. During April, expect high temperatures of around 23.4°C (74°F) and lows down to 7.4°C (45°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.

Tue Apr 30 (day 1)

Pothana (1890 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 25.1°C (77°F) and lows of about 9.1°C (48°F) in April.

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 7.4°C (45°F) in April.

Australian Camp
Nirmala Subedi
Wed May 1 (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 13.1°C (56°F) in May.

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).