Pokhara: Sarangkot sunrise tour with private car & pickup

Summary

See Mt. Annapurna glow at dawn on a private Sarangkot sunrise ride

You’ll ride out before dawn from Pokhara’s Lakeside for a private sunrise tour to Sarangkot. Watch Mt. Annapurna light up while sipping hot tea with locals nearby. Includes hotel pickup and return by private car—plus those small moments of quiet you’ll remember long after the trip.

What’s the experience like?

The first thing I noticed was the quiet — just the soft hum of our car as we left Pokhara’s Lakeside behind, windows cracked to let in that chilly, earthy air. Our driver, Rajan, barely spoke above a whisper at this hour, but he smiled when I asked if he ever gets tired of these mornings. He just shook his head and pointed up at the dark outline of Sarangkot, like it was some old friend waiting for us.

I’d read about the Sarangkot sunrise tour before coming, but standing there in the half-light, it felt different — colder than I expected, honestly, and my hands kept fumbling with my camera. There were a few other travelers scattered around, all bundled up and quiet, but mostly it was locals setting up tea stalls (the steam smelled sweet and sharp). Rajan handed me a cup without asking — “good for waiting,” he said. The first pink streaks hit Annapurna’s snow and everyone just sort of stopped talking. I didn’t expect to feel that hush so deeply.

It’s not a long drive back down to Pokhara — maybe 30 minutes? — but I kept glancing out the window at the hills waking up in gold light. Rajan told me how his father used to bring him here before school sometimes; he laughed when I tried to say “thank you” in Nepali (I definitely butchered it). So yeah, if you want an easy day trip from Pokhara with no fuss — just you, a local guide, and that view — this is it. I still think about that silence on the hilltop.

Step-by-step itinerary

Day 1 — Sunrise at Sarangkot

• View sunrise over Mt. Annapurna

Top questions

Is hotel pickup included for this Sarangkot sunrise tour?

Yes, pickup and drop-off are included for hotels within Pokhara’s Lakeside area.

How long does it take to reach Sarangkot from Pokhara?

The drive from Pokhara Lakeside to Sarangkot takes about 30 minutes each way.

Is this sunrise tour suitable for all fitness levels?

Yes, it’s suitable for all physical fitness levels since transportation is by private vehicle.

Is the vehicle wheelchair accessible?

Yes, transportation options are wheelchair accessible for this tour.

Do I need to book with a group or can I go privately?

This is a private trip—just you (and your group) with your own driver.

What’s included

Your morning includes hotel pickup and drop-off within Pokhara’s Lakeside area plus round-trip transfer by private vehicle with your own local driver—so you don’t have to worry about anything except catching that first glimpse of sunlight over Annapurna.