Day HikesEasy

Sarangkot Sunrise Hike

Pokhara

Duration1 dayMax altitude1,600 mBest seasonOct–AprFromPokhara Lakeside

About Sarangkot Sunrise Hike

Pokhara's iconic dawn ridge (1,600 m): first light igniting Machapuchare and the Annapurnas above Phewa Lake. Hike from lakeside, drive, or ride the Annapurna Cable Car.

Duration

1 day

Max altitude

1,600 m

Best season

Oct–Apr

Route

Pokhara Lakeside → Sarangkot

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