OVERVIEW & HIGHLIGHTS
Since it's a sunrise hike, the main attraction is the enchanting view of the Sun rising slowly in between the Himalayas. This alluring view can be witnessed from the Sarangkot viewpoint. Not only that, the viewpoint offers scenic panoramas of the Himalayas. For that, the hike is integrated very early in the morning so, the hike can be concluded by noon.
After that, we have a copious amount of options. We can opt to explore the whole Pokhara valley or we can do boating in Phewa lake. Amid boating, we can pay homage to the Tal Barahi Temple situated in the middle of the lake. We also have an alternative option for adventure activities like Paragliding, Zip Flyers, Ultralight Flight, and Bungee Jumping.
Moreover, if we choose to explore the city then, we can visit Devis Fall, Gupteshwori Mahadev Cave, Bindabasini Temple, and the Mountain Museum. By the night, we can cover all these places and enjoy the food of the city beside the great lake — check out more here at our Pokhara Day Tour Package.
Niranjan Adhikari, Trekking Guide
Since founding North Nepal Trek in 2015, Mohan Raj Bhandari has kept a close eye on the Sarangkot Sunrise Tour, and Niranjan Adhikari shares firsthand insight from personally leading this tour, so you know exactly what to expect before you go.
We leave early at 5:00 a.m. as we have to reach there on time to see the magnificent sunrise from Sarangkot. We ride along Lakeside towards the north to the last main intersection.
This road continues its way along a ridge into Sarangkot hill, with exceptional views of the Himalayas, which seem almost close enough to reach out and touch.
After a 6km ride, we see a few teahouses where we can make a welcome refreshment stop. The track firmly embraces the edge of the hill overlooking Phewa Tal.
We then spend about an hour on the top of Sarangkot hill, enjoying the splendid sunrise. The sunrise from Sarangkot is unique from others.
Moreover, the first rays of the sun falling onto to Mountains and making them glisten is quite a view. We then begin our hiking from there. We follow a trail towards the west that will lead us to Naudada.
After about 3 hours of hike, we finally reach Naudada. Naudada itself is at the height of 1590m and has a quiet village that is inhabited by farmers. Here, we can enjoy food and drinks while looking at the paddy fields or the mountains above.
After having enough rest, we continue our hike downhill. We descend through a dense forest as we continuously enjoy the magnificent scenery. Finally, we reach our last hiking destination that is Phedi. Here, we get back in our private vehicle and ride back to Pokhara. The entire trip of Sarangkot hiking can be completed by mid-afternoon.
Best Season: September to May offers the clearest sunrise views over the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges from Sarangkot – the hike starts very early (around 5 am), so book your pickup time in advance.
Mohan was extremely accommodating and went above and beyond to help us with everything I did in Nepal. He is the go-to guy for everything and I owe many of my best experience in Nepal to him. Highly recommend this travel company. Also, shout out to Bharat who was an excellent guide!
Feb 2025 • Couples
We only wanted a short day hike as we are now both retired. We spoke to Mohan and his colleagues in the office and took their advice. They chose a beautiful route for us. We were driven up to Sarangkot in a new electric car. From there we could see the snow capped Annapura range. Then we set off. Unfortunately the clouds moved in and spoilt the view but that is the norm in this season. Having overdone it the previous day I was really struggling with a knee problem. Before I could ask, one of our guides called for help and we travelled by car for a bit. After lunch we were offered the next part of the hike but I didn't want to risk further injury so we cut it short. High praise to Mohan, Suresh and Yog Raj. Lovely young men. Very caring. Highly recommended.
Itineraries are structured with a comfortable pace and easy access to ensure an enjoyable experience for all fitness levels. Guides look out for your well-being throughout the morning trip, ensuring everyone feels comfortable enjoying the panoramic mountain views and the stunning sunrise over the Annapurna range.
In the rare event of an unexpected injury or medical need during the morning excursion, emergency assistance is coordinated promptly through local services and our Pokhara office. Support is always just a quick call away to ensure your safety and peace of mind.
All participants should hold standard travel insurance covering medical treatment and personal travel. While Sarangkot is a short and accessible sunrise excursion, having your policy details on hand is always best practice for any travel activity.
Secure the Sarangkot Sunrise Tour for 2026/2027 before the seat gets fully booked.
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