Hiking: Starting in Pokhara
Sarangkot Hike
Sarangkot is one of the most popular hill stations with the best view of Pokhara. Spectacular sunrise and sunset views.
Maximum elevation: 1610 meters
Level of difficulty: Easy
Number of days: 1 (3 hrs)
Naudanda Hike 3 hrs hike from Sarangkot. Also offers beautiful view of the Annapurna range and Fewa lake. Maximum elevation: 1443 meters Level of difficulty: Easy Number of days: 1 (3 hrs from Sarangkot, 7 hrs Pokhara - Sarangkot - Naudanda - Pokhara)
Dhampus Dhampus is a beautiful village and a scenic view point to see the Machhapuchhare and Annapurna range. Maximum elevation: 1770 meters Level of difficulty: Easy Number of days: 1 (7-8 hrs). Alternatively, you can stay here overnight (enjoy the starry sky and local food) and hike back through Sarangkot the next day.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Follow the ancient trails that pass through local communities, rhododendron forests and rice paddies, and enjoy the panoramic view of the Annapurna range. Maximum elevation: 3210 meters Level of difficulty: Moderate Number of days: 5 - 7
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking One of the most popular treks in the Annapurna Region. The trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests and high altitude landscapes with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times. Maximum elevation: 4130 meters Level of difficulty: Moderate Number of days: 10 - 12
Naudanda Hike 3 hrs hike from Sarangkot. Also offers beautiful view of the Annapurna range and Fewa lake. Maximum elevation: 1443 meters Level of difficulty: Easy Number of days: 1 (3 hrs from Sarangkot, 7 hrs Pokhara - Sarangkot - Naudanda - Pokhara)
Dhampus Dhampus is a beautiful village and a scenic view point to see the Machhapuchhare and Annapurna range. Maximum elevation: 1770 meters Level of difficulty: Easy Number of days: 1 (7-8 hrs). Alternatively, you can stay here overnight (enjoy the starry sky and local food) and hike back through Sarangkot the next day.
Ghorepani Poonhill Trek Follow the ancient trails that pass through local communities, rhododendron forests and rice paddies, and enjoy the panoramic view of the Annapurna range. Maximum elevation: 3210 meters Level of difficulty: Moderate Number of days: 5 - 7
Annapurna Base Camp Trekking One of the most popular treks in the Annapurna Region. The trail goes alongside terraced rice paddies, lush rhododendron forests and high altitude landscapes with the Annapurna Range in view most of the times. Maximum elevation: 4130 meters Level of difficulty: Moderate Number of days: 10 - 12