Sarangkot Sunrise Tour from Pokhara: Mt. Annapurna views

Private car ensures a peaceful sunrise over Mt. Annapurna from Sarangkot

A private sunrise tour from Pokhara to Sarangkot viewpoint with hotel pickup and drop-off in the Lakeside area, where you watch Mt. Annapurna emerge from darkness as the sun rises. The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours and includes round-trip transfer by private vehicle with a driver. You're picked up before dawn and returned to your hotel after the light settles.

Step-by-step itinerary

Sunrise view at Sarangkot

• Pickup from hotel in Lakeside
• Drive to Sarangkot viewpoint
• Watch sunrise over Mt. Annapurna
• Return to hotel in Lakeside

The experience

The pickup happens at your Lakeside hotel while the sky is still dark. The driver arrives on time and handles the drive to Sarangkot, so you arrive at the viewpoint ready to watch. Sarangkot sits high enough that the mountain clears the horizon in stages, and the light changes fast once it starts. You stand at one of Pokhara's most visited sunrise spots, where the peak catches the first sun while the valley below is still in shadow.

The return is straightforward: after the sun is fully up and the light has settled, the driver takes you back down to your hotel in the Lakeside area. The whole outing fits into a morning, leaving the rest of your day free. No entrance fees are charged at the viewpoint itself, so the only cost is the tour price.

What’s included

• Hotel pickup and drop-off within Pokhara's Lakeside area.
• round-trip transfer by private vehicle with driver.
• private tour with no other travelers sharing the vehicle.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 05:00, 05:15, 05:30 and 05:45

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AgesAdult (10 and older) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupPrivate

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortWheelchair accessibleAccessible transport

Operated by Arpan Nepal

Is this one for you?Book this if you're staying in Lakeside without your own transport. The driver picks you up before dawn and drops you back after sunrise, so you can watch Mt. Annapurna light up from Sarangkot without managing the early timing yourself.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

How early do I need to wake up for the Sarangkot sunrise tour?

The pickup time depends on the sunrise hour that day, but it happens before dawn so you reach the viewpoint in time to watch Mt. Annapurna light up. Your hotel in the Lakeside area is where the driver collects you.

What is Sarangkot and why is it the best place to see Mt. Annapurna at sunrise?

Sarangkot is a high viewpoint above Pokhara with an unobstructed view of the Annapurna range. It's the most famous sunrise spot in the region because the mountain is visible from there and the elevation gives you a clear sightline as the sun rises.

Is this tour private, or will I be sharing the vehicle with other travelers?

This is a private tour, so the car and driver are for you alone. You're not grouped with other visitors.

What's included in the price, and what do I need to pay extra for?

The tour includes hotel pickup and drop-off within the Lakeside area and round-trip transport by private vehicle with a driver. Entrance fees to the viewpoint and any personal expenses are not included.

How long does the whole tour take from pickup to drop-off?

The tour runs 1.5 to 2 hours total, including the drive up, time at the viewpoint, and the drive back to your hotel.