Pokhara to Australian Camp on the Mardi Himal trek covers 2 stages, via Kande. It goes from about 820 m to about 2,060 m, a net gain of roughly 1,240 m. Timing depends on road and multi-day sections, so use the stage list.
Quick facts
- Start: Pokhara, about 820 m
- End: Australian Camp, about 2,060 m
- Change: a net gain of roughly 1,240 m
- Stages: 2
- Total time: varies, see the stage list
- Hardest stage: easy to moderate
Stage by stage
- Pokhara to Kande: 1 to 1.5 hours by road (easy)
- Kande to Australian Camp: 1.5 to 2.5 hours (easy to moderate)
How to split it
Some stages are road journeys or multi-day, so treat the stage list below as the guide. The route passes through Kande. Lodge availability changes by season, so confirm night stops with your operator.
Altitude and health
This route stays below about 3,000 m, so altitude sickness is unlikely, though heat, humidity and fatigue still matter. Altitudes vary by a few tens of metres between maps and guidebooks.
Reverse direction
Walking Australian Camp to Pokhara 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 Pokhara to Australian Camp? The time depends on road and multi-day sections, so check the stage list.
- Which places are on the way from Pokhara to Australian Camp? The route passes Kande.
Plan it
Back to all route information or see the Mardi Himal trek guides.
