Sarangkot

Sarangkot is one of the famous tourist spots in Pokhara. Sarangkot (1740m) is situated on a hillside and the viewpoint is at the top of the hill. It is just 15 kilometers to the north-west from Lakeside (Fewa lake). It gives you panorama snowcapped Annapurna views across the beautiful valley as well as hills to the north and valley of Pokhara with vista green hills, Fewa Lake, island, cultivated land to the rest directions. Sarangkot is most popular for sunrise and sunset day tour in Pokhara. Around villages of Sarangkot which provides you the living lifestyle of the countryside people of Nepal. This trip can be driven via from Naudanda and after Sarangkot drives down to Pokhara. If you wish to have a sunrise then you have to drive an early morning to catch a sunrise then drive to Pokhara via Naudanda.

An early morning knock your room door and drive to Sarangkot for sunrise with a vista eyeful clicks. Then take a breakfast with relaxing morning as well as fresh air. After taking your time drive to Naudanda with extraordinary experience then Pokhara for the night. It takes about 4 to 5 hours.

Sarangkot Hiking Offers Best Mountain View
Hiking of the Sarangkot in the second largest town of Nepal is one of the popular one day activities. Standing over 1,600 meter above sea level obviously offers the wide views of Himalayas. Over 20 Peaks from 2 Himalayas ranges of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Manaslu are visible from the view point. Among them the most iconic peak Mt. Fishtail, also knows as virgin peak of 6,997 m. is the major attraction. 3 eight thousanders Mt. Dhaulagiri 8,167 m, Manaslu and Annapurna 8,091 m makes this sarangkot hiking a best one day hike in Pokhara. Furthermore peaks liek Dhaulagiri, Annapurnan South, Annapurna II, Annapuran III, Annapurna IV, Gangapurna, Himchule, Tukuche, Dhaulagiri II, Lamjung Himal, Fung coms in the list of peaks seen form Sarangkot.
Not limits to the Himalayas Views. The wide valley spreading at the bottom of Sarangkot Hill, 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.

Tourist Attractions in Sarangkot
If you want to enjoy the tourism of Sarangkot means you have to take rides around the village. Surrounding attractions of the village are the best to explore. Here the top tourist attractions of Sarangkot within 50kms range were placed. So please go through them.

Phewa Lake
Phewa Lake is one of the largest freshwater lakes in Nepal and it’s a key attraction of Nepal Tourism. A large number of people visits this lake regularly. This lake is located at an altitude of 742mts that’s why from here you can experience the mind-blowing views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre peaks. What the things at this lake excite you means Tal Barahi Temple and Baidam eastern banks. If you try paragliding you will come across the lake.

Tal Barahi Temple
In Phewa Lake, this small island temple is a must-visit place. This temple was dedicated to Goddess Durga. Other names of the temple are Lake Temple or Barahi Temple. The major attraction of this temple is its construction in Pagoda style. Totally, the temple comprises the two-pagodas structure. For Hindu devotees, Tal Barahi Temple is very prominent and important one.

Sarangkot View Tower
For the thing, many people visits Sarangkot. From this view tower, you can capture the amazing views of the Himalayan Mountains. The mesmerizing and awaiting moment at this view tower is views of sunset and sunrise. To experience the panoramic views of Himalayan peaks with the backdrop of colorful hues of sun, people eagerly visits the place in early mornings and late evenings.

International Mountain Museum
International Mountain Museum shortly known as IMM is a great site to get knowledge about mountaineering, habitation on mountains, and many more things about Mountains ecosystem. This mountain museum houses three halls. They are the major attractions of the museum. First one “Hall of the Mountains” depicts the habitation of people on the mountains and their culture, lifestyle, and etc. The second hall “Hall of World Mountains” showcases the highest peaks which are 8000mts above high. Finally, the third hall “Hall of Mountain Activities” gives complete information about mountaineering.

Bindhya Basini Temple
The temple perched on a hillock at an altitude of 3,000ft is a fantastic destination to catch some marvelous views of Annapurna ranges. The temple looks like in the form of a white hut and also it was surrounded with several temples. This temple was dedicated to Goddess Bhagwati and the people believe the deity as the protector of Pokhara. Another interesting thing in the way to the temple is numerous shops. Here you can find the best souvenirs to buy.

Mahendra Caves
It is one of the best places to visit near Sarangkot. Adventure lovers can take way to this cave. The formation of the cave with stalactites and stalagmites is the major attraction of the caves. Trekking through this cave is really interesting and confusing with zigzag turns and slopes. Before visiting the cave tourists must take some precautionary measurements like carrying torches, emergency things, headlights, etc. By the way, don’t get frightened with bats in the caves.