Overview
Sarangkot, one of the famous Hiking destinations in Pokhara, lies in the outskirt of the city. Sarangkot hike is a short and classic adventure through picturesque villages and jungles from Lake Side, Pokhara. Sarangkot is a beautiful hilltop which is popular for the mind-blowing sunrise view of the Fishtail and Annapurna Range. Not only the sunrise view, Sarangkot is also popular for paragliding and zip flyer. It is one of the must go – places if you are in Pokhara.
Trip Facts
Trip duration: 1 Day
Grade: Easy
Starts in: Pokhara
Ends in: Pokhara
Accommodation: Hotel
Transportation: Private Vehicle
Max Altitude: 1592m
Activity: Hiking
Attraction: Sarangkot, Sunrise and Sunset view
Outline Itinerary
Day 1Hiking to Sarangkot (L)
Detailed Itinerary
Day 01: Hiking to Sarangkot (L)
After having breakfast, you will be picked from the hotel and driven to Kaharaya area which is 15minutes away. From here you will begin your hike up towards the hill top of Sarangkot. On the way you can witness the rural lifestyle and culture. On reaching the top, you will get the best Himalayan views of Manaslu (8156m), Annapurna II (7937m) and Dhaulagiri (8167m), Mt. Fishtail (6997m), as well as green wide valleys with forest, cultivated lands, and Phewa Lake down below. Then you follow the different trail leading back to Pokhara via Bindabasani Temple.