Sarangkot | One Day Hike

Location: Pokhara

Altitude:1600m

Difficulty level: Easy

Duration: Half an hour’s drive or a 3-hour hike from Pokhara city

Sarangkot – a charming hilltop village in Nepal, is the ultimate tourist destination center. Located Just 11 kilometers away from Lakesides, this village provides spectacular views of the annapurna range. This is one of the most popular one-day hikes in Pokhara. Located at an elevation of 1600 m, Sarangkot is infamous for early sunrise and many surrounding heights like Manaslu, Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Kanchenjunga.
Sarangkot is a complete package for everyone!

Things to do in Sarangkot

Although Sarangkot is a small village, this place has a lot of things to do. It is famous for many adventurous activities, panoramic mountains, eye witnessing beautiful villages, and the paradise pokhara city. Sightseeing is the ultimate to-do- task. However, indulging in the village lifestyle and sharing happiness with them can be the most beautiful vacation spot for you.

Activities you can take part in Sarangkot are:

Paragliding: The most popular thing to do in Sarangkot is paragliding. For thrillseekers it is the must to-do task. Here, you will be flying over a beautiful village, green forest, lakes, Panoramic view of Pokhara with the majestic view of snow-covered peaks.

Zip-lining: Zip lining in Sarangkot is the longest, deepest, fastest and steepest zipline in the world. This zip line journey starts from the top of a mountain to deep into a valley. It is a unique way to experience natural beauty. You probably enjoy the views of the himalayas and annapurna range along the view of surrounding hills, Pokhara valleys, and Seti Gandaki river George.

Sightseeing sunrise and sunset: Early sunrise and evening sunset in Sarangkot is the one thing that tourists are fascinated with. The view at this time is heaven in itself and truly worth it for your one-day hiking.

Hiking: Hiking over Sarangkot is the best way to enjoy the local lifestyle, twisted roads, mighty peaks, and many more.

Birdwatching and wildlife spotting: Apart from adventure activities, Sarangkot is best for witnessing wildlife. Here you can watch beautiful birds of different colors. This hike is best for wildlife lovers and photographers.

Tourist attraction place in sarangkot

If you fully want to enjoy the beauty of Sarangkot village then you must have to take a ride around the surrounding places. Its majestic beauty will truly captivate your heart. Here are some of the must-visit tourist destination places around Sarangkot within 50 km that are mandatory to visit. Just go through this for a better experience:

Phewa Lake: Phewa Lake is the largest freshwater lake in Nepal. Here you can experience the majestic views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre peaks. Boating over the serene rivers can give you peaceful vibes throughout your journey.

Talbarahi temple: Talbarahi temple is the most important religious site in Pokhara, Nepal. This temple is located on a small island in the middle of Phewa Lake. The only way to reach this pagoda-style temple is to ride a boat. For Hindu devotees, this temple is very prominent and important.

Mahendra caves: Mahendra cave is a large and dark limestone cave. This cave attracts thousands of tourists. Here you can find the statue of lord shiva inside the cave. Just 10 minutes of walk from the Mahendra cave you can also visit Bat cave where you can see 18 species of bats.

International Mountain Museum: In the international mountain museum(IMM) you can get knowledge about mountaineering, the habitation of mountains, its ecosystem, and many more. This museum also has a collection of artefacts, gears, stories, and photographs of mountains and the explorers who climbed some of the highest peaks in the world.

Devi’s fall: Nepali name Patale Chango is an attraction for many tourists and locals. It is great recreation and enjoyment. Here you can visit the gupteshwor mahadev, experience the Nepalese culture, and also many try your luck by throwing coins at the luck pond. You can also witness the grandeur of nature.

These are just a few and most important places that you must visit on your Sarangkot hike. Besides these, you may also want to visit Sarangkot view tower, Bindyabasini temple, Tangting village, majestic heights Macchapucchre and Dhaulagiri, Begnas lake, Rupa lake, and many more.

Best time to visit Sarangkot

Clear skies, good visibility, and moderate temperature are the most important factors for a good trip. In the case of sarangkot, it is best to visit in autumn (September, October, November) and spring ( March, April, May). Besides this, you can plan your Sarangkot trip at any season because it does not wait any moment to show its flawless beauty.

How to get there

By bus: You may also catch the local bus or even book a private taxi. Booking a private taxi can be the best option for someone who loves to travel alone and it is also the fastest way to go over there.

By hike:  You can walk or hike around 3-5 hours to sarangkot. The route is also well-marked and not so difficult.

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