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1600 m
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2-10
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Day hiking
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Short drives both ways
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mid June to mid September
Sarangkot sunset hiking date availablity
Itinerary
7:30 AM - Pick Up from your Hotel and drive about 15 Minutes to the Kaharaya Area.
7:45 AM - We will start hike up towards the Hill top of Saragkot. This steep hiking to the top of Sarangkot might take 2-3 hours. After we start our hike we will close to our view point but being far from Lake and lake side.
This part is mostly fulled with traditional house, can experience the rural life style. We suggest you to enjoy more then to concentrate and feel the uphill above you.
10-11 AM - We will reach the top of Sarangkot Hill Top. We enjoy the lunch with views of Bhiyangang Restaurant and drive back to Pokhara.
• Pickup:
You will be pick up from your hotel and transfer you to the hiking start point kaharaya area which lies near the LakeSide at around 7:30 am.
• Stop at: Sarangkot
We will start the journey towards the Viewpoint of Sarangkot. It will take around 2- 3 hours (walk) to reach the top of ViewPoint.
In between the breakfast is provided to the trekkers which are included in the package. Trekkers there can have a short break and rest at a restaurant.
Throughout the journey, trekkers can view the pinnacles of Annapurna Himalayan Range and Dhaulagiri Range with different other Mountains. The profound valley with green timberland, cultivated land, traditional houses adds more features to the views from Sarangkot
• Drop off
After exploring the SarangkotViewPoint, the trip is completed. Now we’re going back to Pokhara from where we will retrace steps at our respective hotels.
You can hike to Sarangkot all through the day, but if you want to see the mesmerizing sunrise and sunset, you can allocate your time accordingly. You can visit two spots there: the viewpoint and the summit. You can have the view of Annapurna and Dhaulagiri peak from the viewpoint.
From the summit, there is a 360-degree mesmerizing view. It’s about 50 meters to the observation deck from the “summit” parking lot, and it takes about 5-10 minutes to walk. The stairs are in very good condition. The perception deck is found around 1,400 meters above sea level.
On the off chance that you are feeling for it go for a three-hour hiking trip, Naudada village, which lies in Annapurna region could be another destination. Naudanda is a hillside with typical settlements, and the view from here is wonderful.
There you will surely get a homely feeling with the nearby individuals (local people) and their method of living.Naudanda is at a height of 1600meters, from where we can see stunning perspectives on Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, the Annapurna reach and Machhapuchhare which make an exemplary Himalayan scene, particularly on a cool, clear morning. Toward the south, we can peer down over Pokhara valley and Phewa Lake The landscape is sensational from this vantage perspective. After finishing the climbing you will be getting back to the departure point, have packed snacks and drive back to respective Hotels.
The enchanting factor of Sarangkot is:
Wildlife viewing: Sarangkot provide creature viewing, and there’s also a possibility that you may see a tiger or leopard living in the neighbourhood and sometimes making themselves visible.
Zipline: The starting point of an adventurous sport, Zip line, starts from Sarangkot and gets down to the valley beneath.
Hiking: The path leading to Pokhara makes for a good day of hiking and the muddy roads around Sarangkot go through some traditional little villages.
Paragliding: Sarangkot has been named one of the world’s best paragliding locations in recent years. Paragliding in Nepal can be a genuinely tremendous and satisfying experience for an undertaking seeker. An excursion will take you through probably the best scenes on earth, as you share the air space with the Himalayan griffin vultures, birds, kites and buoy over towns, cloisters, sanctuaries, lakes and wildernesses, with a phenomenal perspective on the magnificent Himalayas. Paragliding is another adventurous activity that is taking place in Nepal to entertain visitors.
The travel is for at least 30 to 45 minutes, which would be an unforgettable experience for the rest of our lives. The pilot would illustrate and demonstrate its use to those who want to find out what paragliding is all about, so it will be easy for everyone to control the glider. The best time for paragliding in Nepal is from April to October. The tentative cost for Paragliding is around Rs. 6,000 to 8,000.
About this Hiking
- Reserve now & pay later – Keep your travel plans flexible—book your spot and pay nothing today.
- Duration 7 hours
- Check availability to see starting times.
- Live tour guide- English, Hindi
- Private group
- Free cancellation – Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
Sarangkot Hiking Note
– If your hotel is not around Pokhara City, Lake Side or Near to our Sarangkot Hiking Starting Point, Pick up Time might be early.
– The time table mention in Sarangkot One Day Hiking in Pokhara is just for understanding.
The time mention and calculation used as normal walking speed.
Nepalgram adventure pvt. Ltd. will customized this One Day Sarangkot Hiking as your need and interest. Just let us know your needs for different Sarangkot Hiking, A Best One Day Hiking in Pokhara.
Highlights
- Enjoy a day of open air hiking
- Behold amazing views of Mt. Annapurna range
- Visit Fewa Lake and see views of Pokhara city
- Explore the famous World Peace Stupa
- Witness the unique Devi's waterfall
Cost Includes of Sarangkot sunset hiking
- Fluent English speaking and trained, Government license holder guide including all his salary, food, drinks, accommodation, transport and insurance during the tour.
- All transportation charge during trip.
- A/C car or tourist micro bus or tourist bus depending upon your size.
- All government taxes and office expenses.
- Entrance fees & permit
Cost Excludes of Sarangkot sunset hiking
- Nepal entry visa fee (you may easily issue the visa upon your arrival at International Airport - Kathmandu). You need 30$ dollar visa fee for 15 days, cash money will be easier.
- Your Travel and medical insurance.
- All the alcoholic and non alcoholic hot and cold drinks.
- Dinner
- Tips for the guide and driver (Tipping is expected).
The viewing platform in Sarangkot is technically open from 5:00 in the morning to 8:00 in the evening. Sunrise or sunset time is the perfect spot for pictures and visibility.
Yes, there is an entrance fee which is included in our tour price.
The best seasons are in autumn (September, October, November) and spring (March, April, May) and early morning or evening is the best time for sunrise and sunset.
There are small shops to buy tea and breakfast on the way up and around the viewpoint. As for accommodation, we can find from small, medium-sized hotels to the luxurious hotel for the high-end tourist.
You can get samosa, dumpling (local mo: mo), fried noodles are easily available on-street shops. Desserts like chocolate croissants,doughnut, cinnamon rolls, and other cakes are available early in the morning.
One night’s stay is better to see the first ray of sunshine.
Cosy& warm clothes if you are visiting early morning or evening and comfortable footwear would make your journey pleasurable.
It will take around 4 to 6 hours which count from the early morning meeting point to going back to the hotel.
More Information About Sarangkot sunset hiking
Sarangkot Hiking is one of the most popular one day hiking in Pokhara. Pokhara is the Tourist Capital because of its unique natural gifts. The close Himalayas, green forest with beautiful lakes makes Pokhara City paradise for every trekkers and hikers. This Hiking around Pokhara offers superb views of Pokhara valley and its calm Phewa Lake. At the same time, this scenic hill also famous for adventure sports like Para-Gliding and Zip Flyer. All of these starts from this famous and popular view point hill of Sarangkot.
Sarangkot Day Hiking is a short walk on the nearby hills within scenic Pokhara city and the valley. The Sarangkot Hill top at above 1,460 meters high is an excellent view point for both sunrise and sunsets. These reflects on chain of Himalayan peaks from Dhaulagiri in the far west with Annapurna range in the central north with Lamjung and Manaslu Himalaya in the east directions.
Details information of Sarangkot Day Hiking
Day hiking Start your day bright and early at 5:00 AM at your Lakeside area accommodation in Pokhara. Here, waiting in the lobby, your friendly driver/guide will be eager to meet you and after a brief meet and greet, you will head off on a short and scenic 40-minute drive to the top of Sarangkot hill. Upon your arrival at Sarangkot hill, you will have the opportunity to take a scenic 30-minute hike to get yourself to a great vantage point that is excellent for views.
From this location, you will have unimpeded views of the Sunrise over Mount Annapurna, truly a sight to behold. After your Sunset viewing experience, you will then enjoy a hike that descends through villages and forests. Your guide will be sure to fill you with heaps of information about the surrounding area as you pass through it. You will continue your descent until you reach Fewa Lake from the North-west, here, you will commence your walk on flat rice terrace for roughly 40-minutes.
Whilst doing so, you’ll cross a small bridge before ascending again to the World peace Stupa. From the top of Stupa, you will again enjoy more breathtaking views of the Annapurna ranges, Fewa Lake and Pokhara valley. During your time here you’ll also get to explore the world peace pagoda and the Buddhist chanting room. Continue on your descent further for another hour until you reach the bottom of the hill. At this point, you will walk further to reach Devi’s waterfall, and in front of it, the GupteshworMahadev Cave. After your waterfall and cave experience, you will be transported back to the Lakeside area, completing your day of adventure.
Sarangkot Hiking Offers Best Mountain View in Pokhara
Hiking of the Sarangkot in the second largest town of Nepal is one of the popular one day activities. Standing over 1,600 meter above sea level obviously offers the wide views of Himalayas. Over 20 Peaks from 2 Himalayas ranges of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu are visible from the view point. Among them the most iconic peak Mt. Fishtail, also knows as virgin peak of 6,997 m. is the major attraction. 3 eight thousanders Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m, Manaslu and Annapurna 8,091 m makes this Sarangkot hiking a best one day hike in Pokhara. Furthermore peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Annapuran III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Himchule, Tukuche, Dhaulagiri II, Lamjung Himal, Fung coms in the list of peaks seen form Sarangkot.
Not limits to the Himalayas Views. The wide valley spreading at the bottom of Sarangkot Hill, Green forest and hills below the white high Himalayas, Blue sky and Lakes, Traditional village with modern luxury facilities make this Sarangkot Hiking a Best One Day Hiking in Pokhara.
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