Nepal · Trekking

2-Day Dhampus Trek from Pokhara with Gurung Village and Sunrise

2 Days Round trip from Pokhara Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Stunning views of the Annapurna ranges
02 Watch sunsets and sunrises over the Himalayas
03 Explore Gurung village culture
04 Enjoy walking through nature and seeing the flora and fauna

The Dhampus trek is a short and easy trek that offers beautiful views of the Annapurna ranges from viewpoints at Australian Camp and Dhampus. In Dhampus, you will see the traditional village lifestyle and culture of the Gurung people. This is a great trek for people who do not have much time but still want to experience Nepal's beauty and local culture.

You will wake up early to watch the sunrise over the magnificent Annapurna ranges, including Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Lamjung, and Dhampus Peak.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Days

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Included · Standard

Transport Included

Wheelchair access No

Cities Pokhara, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna

Languages English, Hindi, Korean

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Pokhara to Dhampus via Kande and Australian Camp

A private vehicle will pick you up from your hotel in Pokhara and drive you to Kande, which takes about 1 hour. From Kande, we will hike up to Australian Camp through the forest, where we will stop to enjoy the view of the Annapurna mountains. We then walk downhill through the jungle to beautiful Dhampus, a traditional Gurung village where you can learn about the culture and be treated to their hospitality. You will stay overnight in a tea house.

Lunch, dinner, and accommodation are included.

Day 02

Sunrise in Dhampus and Return to Pokhara

You will wake up early to watch the sunrise over the magnificent Annapurna ranges, including Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli, Lamjung, and Dhampus Peak. After breakfast, we will hike down to Phedi, where a private vehicle will take us back to your hotel in Pokhara.