Pokhara: Sarangkot Sunrise Tour with Pickup & Local Guide

Summary

Witness sunrise over pokhara and the annapurna mountains from sarangkot

You’ll start before dawn in Pokhara with hotel pickup and drive up winding roads to Sarangkot for sunrise over the Annapurna range. Watch as light spills across Fewa Lake and snow-capped peaks while your local guide shares stories about life in these hills — an experience you’ll remember long after you’re home.

What’s the experience like?

I never thought I’d be awake before 5am on vacation, but there I was in Pokhara, fumbling for my jacket in the dark. The city was still asleep — just a couple of dogs barking somewhere far off. Our driver, Rajesh, greeted me with a quiet “Namaste” and handed me a bottle of water (I almost forgot how thirsty you get at altitude). The road to Sarangkot wound through sleepy neighborhoods and then up into the hills — headlights catching flashes of green leaves and those little roadside shrines people tuck everywhere here.

At the top, it was colder than I expected. There were maybe a dozen of us, shuffling around in the half-light, waiting for something to happen. Rajesh pointed out where Annapurna would appear — honestly, it just looked like a wall of darkness at first. But then the sky started to change. It wasn’t dramatic or anything; more like someone slowly turning up the lights on a stage. Suddenly you could see Fewa Lake below, all misty and still. When the sun finally hit those peaks… well, I just stood there with my mouth open for a second. I tried to take a photo but it didn’t really work — too much glare or maybe my hands were shaking from the cold.

On the way back down to Pokhara, Rajesh told me about his family’s village further north (“no cars there yet,” he said, kind of proud). We passed some locals heading up with baskets strapped to their backs — probably going to set up tea stalls for later tourists. Back at my hotel by breakfast time, I felt weirdly awake and peaceful. Not sure if it was the sunrise or just being out so early when everything’s quiet. Either way, that view is stuck in my head now — every time I see mountains on TV I think about that morning.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sarangkot Sunrise Tour

• Hotel pickup at 5:00 am
• Drive to Sarangkot for sunrise
• Return to hotel
• Drop off at pickup or breakfast place

Top questions

What time does the Sarangkot sunrise tour from Pokhara start?

The tour starts with hotel pickup at 5:00 am in Pokhara.

Is hotel pickup included for this Sarangkot sunrise tour?

Yes, pickup from your hotel in Pokhara is included.

How long does it take to reach Sarangkot from Pokhara?

The drive from Pokhara to Sarangkot takes about 30-40 minutes.

Is this a group or private sunrise tour?

This is a group joining tour from Pokhara to Sarangkot.

Are entry fees or taxes included in the price?

Yes, all fees and taxes are included in your booking.

What vehicle is used for transport?

You’ll travel in an air-conditioned sedan car, Jeep, or Toyota depending on group size.

Can infants join this sunrise tour?

Infants can join but must sit on an adult’s lap during transport.

Are service animals allowed on this tour?

Yes, service animals are allowed on this tour.

What’s included

Your morning includes early hotel pickup in Pokhara by air-conditioned vehicle (sedan car, Jeep or Toyota), bottled water for the ride up to Sarangkot’s viewpoint, all entry fees and taxes covered by your guide and driver wages taken care of—so you can just focus on watching that first sunlight hit Annapurna before heading back for breakfast.