Who this is for
Drive to Kande, then a short ridge walk to Machhapuchhre and Annapurna South. Sleep in Dhampus.
The closest honest overnight from Pokhara. A jeep to Kande, then forest and ridge to Australian Camp (about 2,060 m) with Machhapuchhre filling the north window. Next morning you walk into Dhampus village and drive back to the lake. Stairs, not altitude. Good after a long flight or before a bigger trek.
Included
- — Licensed guide
- — ACAP & TIMS permits
- — Tea-house lodging
- — Breakfast, lunch, dinner on trek
- — Pokhara airport or hotel pickup
Not included
- — International flights
- — Nepal visa
- — Travel insurance
- — Personal snacks & drinks
- — Tips
Itinerary
01
Pokhara to Australian Camp
Jeep to Kande, then a warm climb through forest onto the ridge. Sunset on Machhapuchhre.
02
Dhampus village, return Pokhara
Morning walk into Gurung lanes of Dhampus, then a jeep back to Lakeside.
Difficulty and altitude
Australian Camp & Dhampus is a Easy walk of 2 days, with a high point around 2060 m. We pace for acclimatisation, not a brochure summit morning.
Best time to go
Typical season: October–May. October–November and March–April are the classic Himalayan windows. We close or reroute when cloud and rain make the view a fiction.
Permits and what is included
Annapurna routes include ACAP and usually TIMS, processed in Pokhara. Restricted valleys (Mustang, Manaslu, Tsum, Nar Phu) add a RAP filed through immigration. The quote lists permit days; there is no surprise at the checkpoint.
Permit notes from Lakeside · Best treks in Nepal
How the trip starts from Pokhara
You sleep in Pokhara the night before a jeep or tourist bus. We confirm the trailhead, tea-house nights, and who meets you. No guest account — a manager replies on WhatsApp, WeChat, Viber or email.
Altitude
The path
Questions before you book
Questions before you book
Yes on the major Nepal trails. We walk with a licensed local guide; the booking is with a government-registered Pokhara agency.
