Australian Camp || short hike near Pokhara

This trip is a short hike from the Pokhara City. stayed at Machapuchre guest house, Australian camp.
My route:
Pokhara - Dhampus - Australian Camp - Pothana - Dhampus - Pokhara
Australian Camp set on the beautiful hill top offers striking views over the valleys and stunning views of the Annapurna Mountain range. The place is located on the north-west of Pokhara. After driving about an hour & half, I start the hike from Dhampus. The trail is easy to medium sloppy and steep at last stretch; through stone staircase for about 1.5 to 2 hours hours to get Australian Camp, situated on the ridge and having an incredible view of Annapurna South (7219m), Hiunchuli (6440m), Machhapuchhre (6993m) and Lamjung Himal. From Australian Camp I hike to continue through perfect jungle trail with birds chirping sounds our trek to continue to beautiful village of Pothana, takes about an hour. Pothana village is on the Annapurna trekking trail is blessed with majestic views of the Annapurna Himalayan Range. The village is attractive, a number of old fashioned slate roofed houses. The trek is best for those wishing to experience Nepal mountain scenery and ethnic culture within a short time.
The real name of Australian Camp is actually “Thulo Kharka” meaning big pasture. It used to be seasonal herding place of buffalo and cow herders from the villages bellow Dhampus and other. It was unknown or less walked by trekkers till early 90s while Phedi - Dhampus - Pothana - Deurali - Landruk - Chhomrong route for Annapurna Sanctuary Trek aka Annapurna Base Camp was already popular, the route is just 15 minutes away to west of it. It is said that during late 80s, people from Austria found it so beautiful and they used to come and camp there for several days as it is so peaceful and pristine offering mesmerizing Mountain View. Since then people started to call it Austrian camp and as it is difficult to pronounce for local Nepalese people and then pronounced it Australian camp this is how the place got new name as Australian Camp.
Sleeping and eating
There are several lodges at Australian Camp, they facilitate for eating and sleeping, most of guest houses offer en-suite rooms and WiFi is available, the good mobile reception. Sometimes the place is crowded; mostly during the weekends as many Nepalese now they hike on Saturdays and Sunday.
sunrise timelapse at the camp: • Sunrise at Australian ...
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