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Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking

Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking

  • Overview
  • Itinerary
  • Cost Info

Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking Highlights

  • Lifetime memorable hiking in land of nature’s paradise – Pokhara
  • Tantalizing sunrise and sunsets over white snowcapped mountain peaks
  • Excellent views of gigantic mountains including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri
  • Pleasant drive to and from Pokhara

Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking is an ideal hiking destination around Pokhara Valley for nature lovers and adventure seekers. As this is an easy hike and completes in 3-7 days, this is suitable family hike with children, too. During this amazing hike near Pokhara, you will get chances to explore the stunning mountain vistas including Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Massifs, lush forests of Rhododendron, Oak and Pines and green valleys. 

Moreover, you will get chances to interact with local people who have their own culture and traditions. If you managed your time to hike during harvesting or cultivating seasons you will get chance to observe and take part in their work. Especially in Asar 15 (July 30) people celebrate mud festival which is getting more popular among international tourists. 

Starting from Kathmandu, you will drive to Pokhara – city of paradise for nature lovers, where the hike begins. Them you pass alluring hiking route filled with lush forests and patches of mystic villages. You will experience peace, tranquility and enticing moments throughout the Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hike. 

Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking Difficulty

Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking is defined as an easy trek that does not goes much higher as compared to other trekking in Annapurna Region. This is a short and easy hike that can be completed even by novice trekkers. As this completes in lower elevation, there is very minimal risk of Altitude sickness. 

Elevation

The Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking passes through various elevation. Starting the trip from Kathmandu at 1400 meters, the trek reaches minimum altitude in Pokhara at 840m and peaks to 2165 meters in Australian Base Camp. Then the elevation decreases gradually to 840m in Pokhara and 1400 in Kathmandu towards the end of the trip.

Length

The actual hiking is completed in 3 days but drive from Kathmandu and return adds two extra days while arrival and departure adds two days and makes your trip one week long. So, this is 7 Days Australian Base Camp Sarangkot hiking package with Nefa.

Best Season for Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking

Australian Base Camp and Sarangkot hiking can be done in all the season throughout the year. If you love solo hiking in a least busy trail, monsoon and winter are best season. Otherwise, autumn and spring season offers clear sky and alluring vistas. Moreover, the weather is also pleasant with tolerable temperatures.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Arrival in Kathmandu (1400m)

Day 02: Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (840m), 6/7 hours

Day 03: Drive to Phedi and Trek to Australian Base Camp (2,165m) via Dhampus (1,650m), 6 hours

Day 04: Hike from Australian Base Camp to Sarangkot (1,600m), 5 hours

Day 05: Hike from Sarangkot to Pokhara (840m), 4 hours

Day 06: Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (1400m), 6/7 hours

Day 07: Final Departure or Extend the trip



As soon as you land in Tribhuwan International Airport, you will meet our office representative who will meet you, greet you and safely transfer you to hotel. You can relax in hotel in remaining leisure time or explore the places nearby your hotel. 

Accommodation – Hotel, No meals included for this day

Accomodation: Over night at Star Hotel

Meals: B L D

Our vehicle will come to pick you from hotel in Kathmandu and we will drive to Pokhara via beautiful Prithivi Highway. You can observe the green valleys, rolling hills filled with lush Rhododendron forest, countryside villages and beautiful Trishuli River. On reaching Pokhara we will check-in to hotel. Then you can relax in hotel or for exploring Phewa Lake. Accommodation – Hotel, Meals Included – Breakfast

Accomodation:

Meals: B L D

We will take breakfast in early morning and drive to Phedi. From here, we will start hiking toward Australian Base Camp. Firstly we will hike to Dhampus via alluring trail filled with cultivated terraces, lush forests. From lower Dhampus we will again walk upwards through Rhododendron forest until we reach on the ridge. From here we can explore Annapurna Mountain Range and Machhapuchhre Range (The Fishtail Mountain). Passing through Pothana village we will hike for about one hour to reach Australian Base Camp. We will enjoy tantalizing sunset from here and extend overnight. Accommodation – Hotel, Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:

Meals: B L D

After taking relishing breakfast at Australian Base Camp, we descend to Naudanda and stop there for Lunch. Then we continue the trek through hill ridge to dense settlement inhabited by mixed ethnic groups. On reaching Sarangkot, we will witness awe-inspiring views of gigantic mountain ranges including Annapurna and Dhaulagiri massifs. Moreover, we will witness tantalizing sunset view over white snowcapped mountain peaks. Accommodation – Hotel, Meals Included – Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner

Accomodation:

Meals: B L D

Today we will return to Pokhara valley after incredible hiking to Australian Base Camp and Sarangkot. On our returning journey we will witness the magnificent mountain vistas that we missed while hiking up. After reaching Pokhara, we will check-in to hotel and relax. You can celebrate completion of incredible voyage with your team and guides in Pokhara. Overnight in Pokhara, Meals Included – Breakfast and Lunch

Accomodation:

Meals: B L D

After having breakfast in Pokhara, we will drive to Kathmandu in early morning. Approximately 7 hours of pleasant drive through Prithvi highway takes us to Kathmandu. Check-in to hotel and relax. Accommodation – Hotel, Meals Included – Breakfast

Accomodation:

Meals: B L D

Today is our last day of Australian Base Camp Sarangkot Hiking package. A representative from Nefa Treks will escort you to Tribhuwan International Airport 3 hours before your scheduled flight. Have a safe journey to your homeland! If you want to extend the trip, we will manage some extra days for Kathmandu Sightseeing. You can also join other short hiking near Kathmandu valley with us.

Accomodation:

Meals: B L D

Cost Include

  • Airport pickup and drop
  • 2 night accommodation in Kathmandu on B and B basis
  • 2 night accommodation in Pokhara on B and B basis
  • All ground transportation as per itinerary
  • Full board meals during hiking (Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner)
  • Accommodation during trekking
  • License holder English speaking hiking guide
  • Porters if necessary
  • All necessary paper works and permits
  • All governmental taxes

Cost Exclude

  • International Airfares
  • Domestic flights (if applicable)
  • Lunch and Dinner in Kathmandu and Pokhara
  • Personal expenses like phone, bar bills, laundry etc. 
  • All other expenses that are not mentioned in cost include section

Trip Facts

accommodation: Hotel / Tea house
Height: 2,165 meters at Australian Base Camp
Best Season: All year round
Grade: Moderate
Duration: 07 Days
Activity: Trekking and Sightseeing
Transportation: Private Bus
Treks Type: Camping / Tea- House
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