Sarangkot
Sarangkot is Ward 18 of Pokhara, Kaski District, Nepal, after it was merged into the city in 2015.
It is a popular tourist destination for those who arrive in Pokhara. At the 1991 Nepal census it had a total population of 5,060 with 1,010 individual households.
Getting to Sarangkot
Hike up the trail from Sedi (just north along the lake from Pokhara). A nice one hour hike that is good for most hikers. The trail is marked well and there are steps in many places where it gets steep. You can also take a local bus or drive up the road. Be prepared to pay a
Worth seeing
Annapurna range - Sarangkot offers a spectacular view of one of the largest mountain ranges in the world, the Annapurna range, including Annapurna I which is the 10th highest mountain in the world. Temple - There's a small Shiva temple at the top of the mountain that acts as the hub of celebration on important festival days.
Things to do
Wildlife viewing - Sarangkot offers top notch bird watching and there's even a chance you might see a tiger or leopards as they live in the neighbourhood and occasionally make themselves seen. Paragliding - Sarangkot is the launching spot for paragliders, so instead of having to drive up the mountain in the morning, by staying in Sarangkot it's possible to get an early start.
Getting around Sarangkot the local way
- Go nextKaskikot offers similarly scenic mountain views and is an hour's trek from Sarangkot
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