Sarangkot – Nagdanda Day Hike
Duration
1 day
From
$95/person
Max Altitude
1,700 m
Difficulty
Easy
Starts
Pokhara
Group Size
1–15 People
Stay
N/A (day hike)
Meals
Lunch included
Best Season
Year-round
Trip Highlights
Day-by-Day Itinerary(1 days)
The Sarangkot to Nagdanda Day Hike is the classic Pokhara ridge walk — a 4-hour traverse from Sarangkot (1,600 m), Pokhara's most famous sunrise viewpoint, to Nagdanda (1,430 m) along the forested ridge above the valley, with continuous Himalayan views westward to Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and the Annapurna range. The trail is well-maintained and clearly waymarked; daily distances are manageable for any fitness level.
Sarangkot at sunrise is one of Nepal's canonical photography moments — the Annapurna range lit pink and gold above Pokhara's lake valley, with Machapuchare's twin summits the dominant foreground element. The ridge walk to Nagdanda extends the experience beyond the dawn crowds at the viewpoint and delivers the mountains in the morning light across three hours of walking. Private jeep pickup from Nagdanda returns to Pokhara for lunch.
Best time: Year-round; sunrise departure recommended. Duration: 4–5 hours walking. Transport: Both ways included.
What's Included
Included
- Licensed English-speaking guide
- Return transport Pokhara–Sarangkot and Nagdanda–Pokhara
- Light trail lunch (packed or teahouse)
- Sunrise viewpoint entry fee
- Hotel pickup and drop-off in Pokhara
- All government taxes and fees
Not Included
- Round-trip transport from your hotel (add-on available)
- Personal travel insurance
- Meals and refreshments
- Tips for guide
Best Time to Go
Autumn (Sep–Nov)
Best visibility — crystal-clear views of Annapurna and Machhapuchhre from the ridge
Spring (Mar–May)
Lush trail, clear mornings, rhododendrons in bloom on the hillsides
Winter (Dec–Feb)
Clear and cold — sharp Himalaya views, light trail traffic
Monsoon (Jun–Aug)
Trail can be slippery; cloud often covers peaks by mid-morning
Permits Required
What to Pack
A detailed packing list will be sent with your booking confirmation. Gear rental available in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
Customer Reviews(1)
5.0
1 reviews
Lena van der Berg
🇳🇱October 2024
We almost booked a paragliding flight instead. I'm glad we didn't. The ridge walk took four hours and our guide Sunil stopped at every viewpoint without us having to ask. Pokhara and Phewa Lake from above, the full Annapurna range to the north — my husband said it was the best morning of our two-week Nepal trip. He was right.
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$95
/ person · all-inclusive