Australian Base Camp combined with Sarangkot is a fascinatingly exciting and averagely easy trek route from Pokhara, Nepal. It offers the very best view of Annapurna, immersion in local cultures, indulgence with nature's outstanding beauty, and makes for one highly recommended trek across all types of trekkers; it can be completed within a few days.
Highlight
- Experience stunning views of the Annapurna range and lush landscapes.
- Interact with local communities and learn about their way of life.
- Trek through less crowded and off-the-beaten-path compared to other popular treks.
- Ideal for all fitness levels, making it a great option for families and beginners.
- A chance to experience cultural insights and local hospitality in teahouses.
- Witness breathtaking sunrises and sunsets that illuminate the mountains.
- Short and easy trek around Pokhara.
Australian Base Camp with Sarangkot Trek forms one of Nepal's most trodden and striking trekking routes. It lies close to Pokhara, the City of Lakes. The trek is short but beautiful and is highly rewarding in terms of the magnificent view of the majestic Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain ranges accompanied by the famous Machapuchare.
The trek initiates in an hour's drive from Pokhara to Phedi followed by a halting walk to the Australian Base Camp taking via picture-perfect villages, terraced fields, and green woodland passing water streams with such a beautiful close connection to nature. Then the next day trekkers will continue to Sarangkot, a wonderful place to view the sunrise. Such golden light will bathe the Himalayan mountains in the wee hours of dawn. The first rays of the sun will light up the Pokhara Valley below, an unforgettable experience for anyone.
There will be the third day of hiking back to Pokhara, which will allow for leisure time or socializing with friendly locals. Sure it's beautiful, but it's also fairly typical for glimpsing the uncomplicated, traditional lifestyle of a rural Nepali village.
On this very mild family-oriented trekking or casual trek, begin at the Australian Base Camp with Sarangkot Trek. It can offer all that extraordinary beauty and culture without needing a long, arduous trek.