Kathmandu, Pokhara and Australian Camp Hike (9 Days)

    Kathmandu, Pokhara and Australian Camp Hike

    Basic Info ( KPAC ) $ 705 per person

    Duration 9
    Group Size 2 or more
    TransportaionTourist Bus, Private Vehicle
    Altitude N/A
    Accomodations Hotel in Kathmandu, Pokhara & Tea-house during trekking
    Best Seasons Any Time
    Activities Tours and Hiking
    Meals Welcome and Farewell dinner at Kathmandu, all meals during trek

    Basic Intro

    Australian Camp trek is a short and easy day trek around Pokhara. Australian Camp and Dhampus Village are the major attractions of this trek. You will see the closed view of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machhapurchhre, Annapurna IV, Annapurna III, Annapurna II, Lamjung Himal and Manaslu range, etc. on a clear day.

    Itinerary

    Day 1:- Arrival, Transfer to Hotel.

    Day 2:- Free day, Shopping around Thamel.

    Day 3:- Kathmandu heritage sightseeing.

    Day 4:- Kathmandu to Pokhara via Rafting.

    Day 5:- Sarangkot sunrise, Pokhara sightseeing.

    Day 6:- Drive to Kande and trek to Australian Camp.          

    Day 7:- Walk to Phedi via Dhampush from Australian Camp, and drive to Pokhara.

    Day 8:- Back to Kathmandu, rest day.

    Day 9:- Fly back to home.

    Includes

    • Airport Pickup/Drop
    • 4 Night 3-star Hotel in Kathmandu with breakfast (twin)
    • 3 Night 3-star Hotel in Pokhara with breakfast (twin)
    • Kathmandu and Pokhara sightseeing with tour guide and entry fee.
    • Rafting with one-time meals (only possible by driving to Pokhara)
    •  Kathmandu – Pokhara – Kathmandu by Tourist Bus.
    •  Welcome & Farewell dinner at Kathmandu.
    • Pokhara – Kande & Phedi – Pokhara by Private vehicle.
    • Overnight at tea-house/lodge in Australian camp with all meals (breakfast, lunch, and dinner); (twin share)
    • An experienced English-speaking and government-licensed holder trekking leader and assistance leader (4 trekkers: 1 assistance guide)
    • Down jacket, Sleeping bags & Trekking poles (have to be returned after the trek)

    Not Includes

               

    • Nepal visa fee
    • International flight
    • Travel and Health insurance
    • Lunch and Dinner at Kathmandu.
    • Hot shower, battery charge (available in the trek but with extra cost or fee in the lodge)
    • Extra night accommodation in Kathmandu, Pokhara, and during trek.
    • Any other cost that is not mentioned in the itinerary.
    • Porter for the Trek
    • Tips for Guide and Porter.
    • Canyoning and Bungee from Kathmandu with one-time meals ($150 per person).
    • Pokhara Paragliding with Photo & Video ($80 per person)  
    Arrival, Transfer to Hotel.

    Day 1 : Arrival, Transfer to Hotel.

    According to the flight details provided by you, you will be greeted by our representative at the International Airport with your name and walkmountain.com written on it. Then, we will assist you to transfer to the hotel where you will be welcomed by tea/coffee. In the evening we will have a welcome dinner organized by our team to get to know each other, after that we will spend overnight in Kathmandu.
    Free day, Shopping around thamel.

    Day 2 : Free day, Shopping around thamel.

    Today we will be doing a walkable sightseeing around the Thamel. During the day we will visit Kathmandu Durbar Square which is the "Old Royal Palace of Kathmandu Kingdom", also listed by UNESCO as a world heritage site. Narayanhiti Palace Museum & Dreams of Garden are the pre-eminent places to enjoy lunch and dinner and to explore the local places we will also visit Ason which is one of the oldest cities in Kathmandu. We will also have time to do some shopping in Thamel & Durbar Marg which are famed tourist areas of Kathmandu. If you are interested in adventure activities we would provide the "Canyoning and Bungee " which is '160m' from Bhote Koshi River as a day trip. Lastly, we will stay overnight in Kathmandu.
    Kathmandu heritage sightseeing.

    Day 3 : Kathmandu heritage sightseeing.

    After a short introduction with our tour guide, today we are having a tour around Kathmandu, "A UNESCO World Heritage Site" with our tour guide which includes Pashupatinath Temple “the biggest Hindu temple of Nepal” which is also known as a place for the body cremation of Hindu religion. Then we will drive to Bouddhanath Stupa which is one of the biggest stupas in Asia. Then we will drive to Swayambhunath Stupa, popularly known as “Monkey Temple”. This stupa is on a small hill from where we can see the whole view of Kathmandu Valley. At last, we will drive to Patan Durbar Square which is famous for its 'Ancient Royal Palace'. Inside the square, you can see different Hindu temples some of them are Vishwanath Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Krishna Temple, etc. Besides that, you can study the Newari architecture, arts, and culture and stay overnight in Kathmandu.
    Kathmandu to Pokhara via Rafting.

    Day 4 : Kathmandu to Pokhara via Rafting.

    After a short inauguration with our tour guide, today we are having a tour around Kathmandu, "A UNESCO World Heritage Site" with our tour guide which includes Pashupatinath Temple “the biggest Hindu Temple of Nepal” which is also known as a place for the body cremation of Hindu religion. Then we will drive to the biggest Stupa in Asia, the Bouddhanath Stupa". Then we will drive to Swayambhunath Stupa which is popular as “Monkey Temple”. This stupa is on a small hill from where we can see the whole Kathmandu valley. At last, we will drive to Patan Durbar Square, “Ancient Royal Palace”. Inside the square, you will be able to explore different Hindu popular temples which are Vishwanath Temple, Taleju Bhawani Temple, Krishna Temple, etc. Besides that, you can study the Newari architecture, arts, and culture and stay overnight in Kathmandu.
    Sarankot sunrise, pokhara sightseeing.

    Day 5 : Sarankot sunrise, pokhara sightseeing.

    In the early morning, we will go to Sarangkot Hill to view the sunrise which will take 1 hour drive from our hotel. You will see panoramic Himalayan views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, and Manaslu along with the sunrise. After chilling for some hours we will drive to Bindhyabasini temple which is dedicated to the goddess Bhagawati. Then, we will drive back to the hotel for breakfast and rest for some hours. After that, if anyone is interested in paragliding we can also go for that. We will also include Davis Falls (waterfall), Gupteshwor Cave (the world's famous pilgrim site dedicated to Lord Shiva), International Mountain Museum, Seti River, KIC Bridge, and Mahendra Cave in the trip. In the evening you will have plenty of time to go boating on Phewa Lake visit Pokhara City for shopping and stay overnight at Pokhara.
    Drive to Kande, Trek to Australian Camp.

    Day 6 : Drive to Kande, Trek to Australian Camp.

    We will drive to Kande from Pokhara in the early morning in a private vehicle which will take 1 hour following the Ghobang Khola (river). After reaching there we will hike to Australian Camp which will again take 2-3 hours. During the hike we will get an opportunity to glimpse "Rhododendron Forest", after that, we will stay overnight at a lodge in the Australian Camp.
    Walk to Phedi via Dhampush from Australian Camp, drive back to Pokhara.

    Day 7 : Walk to Phedi via Dhampush from Australian Camp, drive back to Pokhara.

    Early in the morning, we will wake up to see the sunrise view with the Annapurna, Fishtail, and other mountains along with breakfast (tea & coffee) at the same lodge where we spent the night. After breakfast, we will walk to Dhampush which is famous for its up and down hills. During the walk, we will stop at Dhampush for our lunch and enjoy some rest time. After that, we will walk to Phedi and again drive back to Pokhara from Phedi. Lastly, we will stay overnight at Pokhara.
    Back to Kathmandu, rest day.

    Day 8 : Back to Kathmandu, rest day.

    We need to take either 20 minutes flight or drive for 6 hours to Kathmandu which is 200 km east of Pokhara on Prithivi highway where we could enjoy the riverside view and farmlands with great views of the Himalayas up above the green hills. At Kathmandu, we will have enough time to rest or to go shopping and to stay overnight.
    Fly back to home.

    Day 9 : Fly back to home.

    Last day in Nepal our office staff will drop you at the airport 2 hours before your actual flight, with some altruistic memories and indelible moments with you and other members.

    Equipment List

    • Sun hat or scarf
    •  Light balaclava or warm fleece hat
    • Sunglasses with UV protection

    Lower Body: 

    • Lightweight cotton long pants/ Hiking shorts 
    • Fleece or wool pants (seasonal) 
    • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell pants

    Feet :

    • Thin, lightweight inner socks
    •  Thick, warm wool hiking socks 
    • Hiking boots with spare laces 
    • Camp shoes (sneakers and sandals)

    Upper Body: 

    •  T-shirts 
    •  Fleece jacket or pullover 
    • Waterproof (preferably breathable fabric) shell jacket 
    • Down vest and jacket 

    Hands:

    •   Lightweight gloves

    Accessories:

    • Sleeping bag rated to zero degrees F
    • Headlamp with spare bulbs and batteries 
    • Trekking Bags/Duffel bag 
    •  Basic First Aid Kit 
    • Large plastic bags
    • for keeping items dry inside the trekking bag
    •  Trekking Poles
    • Water bottles
    • Toiletries (Small wash towel, Toilet paper, etc)

    Toiletries (it’s up to your comfort label):

    •  1 medium-sized quick-drying towel
    •   Toothbrush/paste (preferably biodegradable)
    •  Multipurpose soap (preferably biodegradable)
    •  Deodorants
    •  Nail clippers
    •  Face and body moisturizer
    •  Feminine hygiene products
    •  Small mirror

    Personal Hygiene (it’s up to your comfort label):

    • Wet wipes (baby wipes)
    •  Tissue /toilet roll
    •  Bacterial hands wash
    • Diamox (Drugs for altitude sickness in case)
    • Water purified pills

    Extras/Luxuries (it’s up to your comfort label)

    • Binoculars (optional)
    •  Reading book
    •  Journal & Pen
    •  Pencils and small notebooks
    •  Travel games i.e. chess, backgammon, scrabble

    Useful Information

    • Autumn (Sept. to Nov.) and Spring (March to May) are the best seasons for the Australian Camp Hike.
    • The weather is sunny and warm with outstanding views.
    • If you wish to avoid crowds and enjoy some alone time with nature then taking this trip during winter (Dec., Jan., and Feb.) could also be an option.
    • However, the temperature during winter could be harsh for most guests.
    • Hiking in the Summer or Monsoon seasons (June to Aug.) will be affected by rain but the summer trek could be a boon for a keen botanist.