May 8 - May 9, 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 May

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May is the end of the ‘Spring Season’ when temperatures are more moderate and the pre-monsoon moisture increases the chance of precipitation as the month progresses. It can be hot and humid in the valleys at low elevations, so make sure you carry enough water. Like the rest of the spring, clear mornings typically give way to cloudy afternoons.

At a glance
On average there are 12 days with precipitation in May. The highest point on the trek is Australian Camp at 2165 m. During May, expect high temperatures of around 24.4°C (76°F) and lows down to 11.4°C (53°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 May 8 (day 1)

Pothana (1890 m)

Expect typical high termperatures of about 26.1°C (79°F) and lows of about 13.1°C (56°F) in May.

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 11.4°C (53°F) in May.

Australian Camp
Nirmala Subedi
Thu May 9 (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).