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Annapurna · 1 day · Level 1

Sarangkot Ridge Walk

A practical warm-up on the hills above Pokhara, with the Annapurna range on the horizon when conditions are clear.

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View from Sarangkot ridge above Pokhara
Photo: Rahul Kumar Shakya · CC BY-SA 4.0 · Wikimedia Commons

Day by day

Sample 1-day itinerary

  1. 01

    Pokhara → Sarangkot → Pokhara

    Start early, climb through hillside settlements to the ridge viewpoint, then descend or return by road. Your guide can shorten the walk to suit the group.

Before you go

Sarangkot Ridge Walk: common questions

How many days is the Sarangkot Ridge Walk trek?

A common itinerary is 1 day starting and finishing at Pokhara. Add buffer time for weather, road conditions and, where relevant, domestic flights.

How high does the Sarangkot Ridge Walk trek go?

The highest point on this itinerary is about 1,591 m. It stays in the foothills, so altitude illness is unlikely but not impossible.

What permits does the Sarangkot Ridge Walk trek need?

Confirm local entry requirements before departure. Check the current Nepal Tourism Board and Department of Immigration pages close to departure, and ask a government-registered agency to name every permit your itinerary requires.

When is the best season for the Sarangkot Ridge Walk trek?

October–November and March–May. Winter is colder with snow higher up; the monsoon brings rain, cloud and, on some trails, leeches.

Do you need a permit for Sarangkot?

Sarangkot is treated as a viewpoint near Pokhara rather than a wilderness trek. Nepal Tourism Board lists it among Pokhara sights. Confirm any current local entry or area requirements before you set out, as rules can change.

Can you walk up Sarangkot or do you have to drive?

Both. Many people walk up through the hillside settlements and return by road, or drive up for sunrise and walk down. A guide can shorten the walk to suit the group.

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