Australian Camp to High Camp on the Mardi Himal trek covers 4 stages, via Forest Camp, Low Camp and Badal Danda. It goes from about 2,060 m to about 3,580 m, a net gain of roughly 1,520 m. Total walking time is about 9 to 12.5 hours.
Quick facts
- Start: Australian Camp, about 2,060 m
- End: High Camp, about 3,580 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,520 m
- Stages: 4
- Total time: about 9 to 12.5 hours of walking
- Hardest stage: moderate to hard
Stage by stage
- Australian Camp to Forest Camp: 4 to 5 hours (moderate)
- Forest Camp to Low Camp: 2 to 3 hours (moderate)
- Low Camp to Badal Danda: 1.5 to 2 hours (moderate)
- Badal Danda to High Camp: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (moderate to hard)
How to split it
This is more than a day of walking, so trekkers usually break it into stages and sleep along the way. The route passes through Forest Camp, Low Camp and Badal Danda. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route reaches about 3,580 m. Altitude sickness is possible above 3,000 m, so walk slowly, drink water and tell your guide about headaches, nausea or poor sleep. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking High Camp to Australian Camp is the same route in reverse. It is mostly downhill and usually quicker, but a long descent is hard on the knees, so poles help.
Common questions
- How long is Australian Camp to High Camp? Total walking time is about 9 to 12.5 hours, depending on pace and stops.
- Which places are on the way from Australian Camp to High Camp? The route passes Forest Camp, Low Camp and Badal Danda.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Mardi Himal trek guides.
