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Pick-up and drop-off at your hotel in Lakeside.
Tour from Pokhara
Sarangkot Sunrise
Drive up before dawn to Sarangkot, Pokhara’s famous viewpoint, and watch the first light touch Dhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhre above Phewa Lake.
1 dayEasy1,600 m
FromUS$ 80per person · based on 2 travellers
- No payment online, we confirm first
- Written quote with everything included
Sunrise
Sarangkot Viewpoint
Pokhara’s classic viewpoint at about 1,600 m, facing the Annapurna range.
Traveller tip
Our suggestion: arrive before first light and stay after sunrise, the colours keep changing.
Source ↗Overview
Why choose the Sarangkot Sunrise?
- Himalayan sunriseDhaulagiri, Annapurna and Machhapuchhre in the first light.
- Phewa Lake from aboveThe lake and city spread out below the viewpoint.
- Tea with a viewBreakfast at the viewpoint cafés after sunrise.
- Optional walk downReturn on foot through villages to Lakeside.
Sarangkot is the ridge rising above the north shore of Phewa Lake. At about 1,600 metres, its viewpoint faces a long line of Himalayan peaks. Dhaulagiri in the west, the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre straight ahead, with the lake and city below.
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We collect you in the dark, drive about 30 minutes up the ridge and walk a few minutes to the viewpoint in time for sunrise. When the peaks turn from pink to gold, enjoy tea and breakfast with the view before returning to Lakeside.
If you like, walk down to Lakeside instead of driving, a pleasant 1.5-hour descent through villages and forest.
Your day, step by step
Times are a guide; your driver and guide adjust them to the light, the weather and your pace.
- 4:45
Hotel pick-up
Your driver collects you at your hotel in Lakeside while it is still dark.
- 5:20
Drive up the ridge
About 30 minutes up the Sarangkot road, then a few minutes on foot.
- 5:50
Sunrise
Watch Dhaulagiri, the Annapurnas and Machhapuchhre light up (time varies with the season).
- 7:00
Tea & breakfast
Enjoy tea or breakfast at a viewpoint café (not included).
- 8:30
Back at Lakeside
Drive back, or walk down in about 1.5 hours if you prefer.
Itinerary
Day by day
Day 1Sunrise at Sarangkot
Early pick-up, drive to Sarangkot and a short walk to the viewpoint for sunrise over the Himalaya. Time for breakfast with the view, then return to Lakeside by car or on foot.
- StayYour hotel in Pokhara
- Meals,
Good to know
Details before you book
What’s included4
- Private vehicle with driver (return)
- Guide on request for the walk down
- Complimentary drinking water
- Government taxes and service charge
Not included6
- Travel insurance
- Hotel in Pokhara before and after the tour
- Meals not listed as included
- Entrance tickets not listed as included (paid on the day)
- Drinks, snacks and personal expenses
- Tips for driver and guide (appreciated, not compulsory)
What to bring10
Clothing
Bring along
Before you go6
Best time
October–May; clearest from October to December. Sunrise time moves from about 5:30 in summer to 6:45 in winter; we time the pick-up for your date.
Difficulty
Easy. A few minutes on steps to the viewpoint.
Tickets
A small viewpoint entry fee is paid on the spot.
Timing
About 3–4 hours, back in time for breakfast or a paragliding flight.
Group
Private vehicle for your group only.
Phone & internet
Good mobile signal at the viewpoint.
Questions travellers ask3
What if it is cloudy?
Clouds can hide the peaks. Your driver checks the sky early; we can suggest another morning if you have time in Pokhara.
Can we walk up instead?
Yes, the walk up from Lakeside takes about 2–2.5 hours in the dark with a guide. Ask us for a guided hike.
How do I book and pay?
Send an enquiry. We confirm availability and send a written quote on WhatsApp, including the payment terms.
Ready for Sarangkot Sunrise?
Tell us your dates and group size. We reply on WhatsApp with availability and a clear written quote.