Sarangkot Hiking | One Day Hiking in Pokhara 2026

Country/Region Nepal / Pokhara

Duration 1 Days

Max Altitude 1,600m / 5249.34ft

Difficulty Easy

Min. Group Size 1 PAX

Transportation Private Car

Meals Lunch + Snacks

Trip Type Day Tours

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 and green forest with beautiful lakes make Pokhara City a paradise for trekkers and hikers. The Green Hills around the Pokhara not only offer you the sunrise and sunset but also creates the best hiking trail. Sarangkot is the most popular viewpoint for sunrise as well Himalayas Peaks of Annapurna Range. Undoubtedly the gloomy sunrise and sunset views make this Sarangkot Hill the popular viewpoint.

Sarangkot Hiking Offers Best Mountain View in Pokhara

Hiking Sarangkot in the second largest town in Nepal is one of the popular one-day activities. Standing over 1,600 meters above sea level obviously offers wide views of the Himalayas. Over 20 Peaks from 2 Himalayas ranges of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu are visible from the viewpoint. Among them, the most iconic peak Mt. Fishtail also known as the virgin peak of 6,997 m. is a major attraction. 3 eight thousanders Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m, Manaslu, and Annapurna 8,091 m make this Sarang Kot hiking the best one-day hike in Pokhara. Furthermore, peaks like Dhaulagiri, Annapurna South, Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Himchule, Tukuche, Dhaulagiri II, Lamjung Himal, Fung comes in the list of peaks seen from Sarangkot.

Not limited to the Himalayas Views. The wide valley spreading at the bottom of Sarangkot Hill, the 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.

Sarangkot Hiking also for Sunrise and Sunset

Sarangkot is a popular spot to experience the golden sunrise and sunset. Trekking Trail Nepal suggests you to do sunrise instead of sunset because your patience may not be fruitful because of clouds created by the micro-climate of Pokhara. Sarangkot is widely known as an iconic viewpoint for sunrise, with majesty Himalayas and valley with lakes. Experiencing the first rays of sunshine with Shangrila with the Himalayas pristine lake valley with the traditional lifestyle around Sarangkot rejuvenate your One Day Hiking in Pokhara.

Itinerary

Day

One Day Sarangkot Hiking

7:30 AM Pick Up from your Hotel and drive about 15 Minutes to the Kaharaya Area.

7:45 AM We will start to hike up towards the Hilltop of Saragkot. This steep hike to the top of Sarangkot might take 2-3 hours. After we start our hike we will be close to our viewpoint but far from Lake and lakeside.

This part is mostly filled with traditional houses, can experience the rural lifestyle. We suggest you enjoy more than concentrate and feel the uphill above you.

10-11 AM We will reach the top of Sarangkot Hill Top. We enjoy lunch with views of Bhiyangang Restaurant.

This time is not only for Lunch, But to view the Himalayas, and the green wide valley to the North, East, and South.  You will see the many peaks of the Annapurna Himalayan Range and Dhaulagiri Range. 8,167 m high Dhaulagiri I, is the highest peak you will see from Sarangkot Hiking. The other peaks are Annapurna I, II, and III, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Nilgiri, Gangapurna, Himal Chuli, and Lamjung Peak with iconic Fishtail Mountains making your day. The views are not only limited to these. The deep valley with green forest, cultivated lands, hanging traditional houses as well spreading town with lakes and hills below you adds more features to the views from Sarangkot 

12:15 PM After this break on the top of Sarangkot top, we will start to hike down towards the Pokhara, But we follow another trail. We follow the eastern ridge towards the BindaBasani Temple and Lovely Hill. This Sarangkot Hiking Trail gives the circuit experience even in your one-day hiking around Pokhara.

15:15 PM After hiking for around 2 to 3 hours we will reach the town of Pokhara, near Bindabashaini Temple. This is one of the powerful temples of the Hindu Goddess Durga. Is you interested, we will visit the temple and we start a taxi ride to back to your Hotel.

16:00 We will drop you to your Hotel. End of Sarangkot Hiking with best wishes.

Meals Lunch, and Snack
Max Altitude 1,600m / 5249.34ft

Includes & Excludes

Includes

Sarangkot Hiking INCLUDES the FOLLOWING services:

- All ground transportation by private vehicle
- English speaking guide, including his meals and salary
- Government taxes and office service charge
- One standard lunch in Bhyangyang Resort
- 1 liter of drinking water and 1 Cup of Tea/coffee

Excludes

Sarangkot Hiking EXCLUDEs FOLLOWING services:

- Foods and accommodation in Pokhara
- Tips for guide and driver
- Others not mention in Cost Includes

Trip Info

Sarangkot Hiking Note:

- If your hotel is not around Pokhara City, Lake Side, or Near our Sarangkot Hiking Starting Point, Pick Up Time might be early.
- The timetable mentioned in Sarangkot One Day Hiking in Pokhara is just for understanding.
- The time mentioned and calculation used as normal walking speed.

We also offer Easy Short Sarangkot Dhampus Trekking.

Trekking Trail Nepal will customize this Day Sarangkot Hiking to your need and interest. Just let us know your needs for different Sarangkot Hiking, A Best One Day Hiking in Pokhara.

FAQs

Most of the trekkers usually come unprepared for the trek. The trekking gear, clothes, and equipment are easily available and affordable over specialist stores in the Thamel, Kathmandu. One team member will show you around to purchase the items at a discount. The shops here are well stocked and every kind of items like the bag, jacket, pants, sweaters, t-shirts, gloves, hats, socks, sleeping bag, and trekking poles are available for reasonable prices. Renting the gears and equipment is much better than to buy.

It is strongly recommended to find a reliable pair of locally made Hiking Boots and to bring with you by buying before reach Kathmandu for Trekking In Nepal. No matter which trekking trail you choose, Short Trek, Long trek, High Altitude Treks, or Yoga Trek, you must equipped with good trekking gears. Also, it is highly recommended to practice walking in those shoes for up to 2 weeks before starting the trek for adaptation to the feet. For more knowledge and information please read our Recommended Gear Checklist.

Nepal has four different seasons.

Spring (March – May): It’s mainly the blossoming time of flowers so, during the trekking, we can view the amazing mountains covered with the aesthetically beautiful Rhododendrons flowers. The temperature is mildly warm in lowlands while moderate as we hike up the altitude.

Summer (June – August): Also known as the “Monsoon” season in Nepal. Hence, usually, it is raining every day with thunderstorms occasionally. It is hot, sometimes wet. The lush green vegetation is very pleasant.

Autumn (September – November): The best Tourist season of Nepal with the farewell to the summer and the welcome to the winter. The heart-touching views of the mountains provoke the trekkers for trekking during this season. As this is the main season for trekking, it is suggested to book your flights in advance. During this season, you will be enjoying lots of festivals in Nepal as the biggest festival of Nepalese – Dashain and Tihar is celebrated.

Winter (between Decembers – February): The cool weather with clear sky charms the trekkers for trekking at lower elevations. There are occasional snowfalls at a higher elevation. It is usually cold in the morning and at the night but the days are warmer if it’s a sunny day. Temperature and Rainfall: Nepal is the country of extremes. The temperatures vary according to the altitude. It is usually high temperature in the lowland plains of the Terai region while in The Himalayas, it can get low even to sub – zero temperatures. During the daytime, it is warm even in the mountains. The temperature of Kathmandu ranges from 1 Degree Celsius (34 Degree Fahrenheit) in winter to an average of 25 Degree Celsius (77 Degree Fahrenheit) in summer.

Average temperatures in Kathmandu during the four seasons:

Spring season ranges between 16-23 Degree Celsius (61-73 Degree Fahrenheit)

Summer season ranges between 23-25 Degree Celsius (73-77 Degree Fahrenheit)

Autumn season ranges between 15-24 Degree Celsius (59-75 Degree Fahrenheit)

Winter season ranges between 9-12 Degree Celsius (48-54 Degree Fahrenheit)

The rainfall during the rainy monsoon season between June to August is usually between 200- 375 millimeters in Kathmandu. In an average, 1300 millimeters of rain falls in Kathmandu every year. Occasional rains are throughout the year.

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Sarangkot Hiking | One Day Hiking in Pokhara 2026

Sarangkot Hiking Offers Best Mountain View in Pokhara

Sarangkot Hiking also for Sunrise and Sunset