Sarangkot
Several routes lead to the top of Sarangkot, a summit on the long mountain ridge skirting the north side of Lake Phewa. One of the best paths starts from near the Bindya Basini Temple; a sign indicates the road. Most taxis go only half way, as far as the end of the good road. From there it is about an hour's walk to the summit which is planted with young trees.
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There are several small inexpensive hotels here suitable for a night's stay. The climber must make an early ascent to see the sunrise and only in the early morning is the air clear. From above here there is a magnificent view of the Himalayan peaks and of all Pokhara which is very impressive at night.
Related Attractions
Kahun Danda, Nepal
(Near Pokhara)
At 1444 m (4740 ft) Kahun Danda is lower than Sarangkot and the view consequently that much less spectacular. But the 11/2 hour walk to the summit is easier and shared with fewer people. The Manangi Gompa a few kilometers beyond Mahendra Bridge makes a good starting point.
Kaski, Nepal
(Near Pokhara)
Half an hour's walk west along the ridge of Sarangkot lies the small village of Kaski, once the seat of the Kaski kings this little village with only one guest house shows little sign of its former glory.
Naudanda, Nepal
(Near Pokhara)
Two hours along the Sarangkot ridge past Kaski lies the little town of Naudanda with another good view of the Himalayas. Here a tourist infrastructure has been developed. A guard-post controls trekking permits to the Annapurna region. Naudanda is joined to Pokhara by a good motor road which goes to Birethanti and Baglung.
