Sarangkot Sunrise Tour
Watch the first light reach Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre from Sarangkot (1,600 m), then look down on Phewa Lake and the city waking up.
Per person from$25
Check dates & book- Duration
- 1 day
- Grade
- Easy
- Where
- Sarangkot
- Group
- Private, up to 12
About this tour
- Sunrise over the Annapurna range
- View of Phewa Lake and Pokhara
- Back in time for breakfast
- Private transport
For many people, sunrise from Sarangkot is the reason to come to Pokhara, and it's easy to see why. The hill rises to about 1,600 m on the north side of Phewa Lake, and from the viewpoint the Himalaya stretches right across the horizon: Dhaulagiri, the Annapurna massif, Machhapuchhre's fishtail summit and, on very clear days, Manaslu far to the east.
We pick you up while it's still dark, drive up the hill and walk the short last stretch to the viewpoint. Then comes the best part: waiting for the moment the snow turns pink, then gold, while Pokhara and the lake slowly appear out of the mist below.
You'll be back in Lakeside in time for breakfast, with the whole day ahead of you for a boat ride, the Peace Pagoda or a paragliding flight from the very same hill.
- Duration
- About 3 hours
- Start
- Hotel pickup before dawn
- Grade
- Easy
- Max altitude
- 1,600 m
- Transport
- Private car or jeep
- Best season
- October–May for the clearest views
Itinerary
Sarangkot sunrise
- Hotel pickup about an hour before sunrise.
- Drive up to Sarangkot and a short walk to the viewpoint.
- Sunrise over the Himalaya, with Phewa Lake and Pokhara below.
- Drive back to your hotel.
What's included
Included
- Pickup and drop-off by private vehicle
- All taxes and service charges
Not included
- Sarangkot viewpoint entry ticket (a small fee, paid on the day)
- Travel and medical insurance
- Meals and drinks, unless listed above
- Tips for your guide and driver
- Personal expenses
Pickup and policies
- Pickup
- We pick you up from your hotel in Lakeside or anywhere else in Pokhara. Just let us know where you're staying when you book.
- Cancellation
- A 25% deposit confirms your booking. If you cancel 10 or more days before your trip, we refund half of the deposit; within 10 days, the deposit is kept. If we have to cancel because of the weather or for safety reasons, you get your money back in full. Booking terms
- Good to know
- The pickup time changes with the seasons; we'll confirm it the evening before.
Questions about this tour
Will I definitely see the mountains?
We'd love to promise you a clear sky, but nobody can. Cloud can hide the peaks, especially from June to September. October to May gives you the best chance.
What should I wear?
It's chilly at dawn, even when the days are warm, so bring a warm layer and a hat.