Major city · Nepal
Sarangkot
One night is enough for the sunrise and paragliding; add a second if you want to hike the ridge or just slow down.
Sarangkot is a hill village perched above Pokhara, famous for its dawn view of the Annapurna range and as the launch point for paragliding and the world's longest zipline. Most visitors come for a single sunrise and leave, but the village rewards an extra night with quiet walks, birdwatching and a slower pace.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- NPR
- Best months
- Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr
- avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, limited views)
- Airport
- PKR
- Nights
- 1
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Rules in force · 6
- South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
- South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
- Nepal ↗Get visa information only from the Department of Immigration; visa-service lookalike sites charge extra, and the rules differ by nationality.
- Nepal ↗At stupas walk clockwise; at temples and homes remove shoes where there is a rack or a raised floor; cover shoulders and knees.
- Nepal ↗Carry Nepalese rupees in small notes: many stalls, taxis and tea shops are cash-only, and shops rarely take foreign notes.
- Nepal ↗Strikes (bandh) and protests can close roads without notice: check the news and your hotel the night before any airport or highway day.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Sarangkot100 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Sarangkot, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?NPR in small notes (100s and 500s) for taxis, tea shops and entry tickets.Nepal-wide
- SIM or eSIMNepal Telecom (NTC) and Ncell sell tourist SIMs at Kathmandu airport and in town with passport and a photo.Nepal-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap.Nepal-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up if 10% service is added; 5–10% if not.Nepal-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/D/M. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Nepal-wide
- SafetySarangkot is safe; the main risks are steep, uneven paths in the dark (bring a torch for the sunrise walk) and altitude (about 1,600 m – mild for…
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- RestroomsWestern toilets in hotels; squat toilets with a water jug elsewhere.Nepal-wide
- Emergency numbers100 police · 102 ambulance · 1144 tourist police (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSaturday is the weekly holiday: government offices and many businesses close; museums often close Tuesday.Nepal-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportPKR Pokhara International Airport (30–40 min by taxi or local bus to Sarangkot trailhead).
- Getting aroundOn foot: the village is small.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeTea or coffeeRs 50–150
- Budget bedDorm bed in guesthouse, a night, per personNPR 800
- Mid-range bedPrivate room with mountain view, a night, per roomNPR 4,000
- High-end bedPrivate room with mountain view, a night, per roomNPR 8,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget NPR 2,000 · Mid NPR 4,500 · High NPR 8,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- PKR Pokhara International Airport (30–40 min by taxi or local bus to Sarangkot trailhead)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Feb
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Mar
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Apr
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
May
not flagged
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Aug
Avoid
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Sep
Avoid
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
Dec
Best
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Best: Mar–Apr, Oct–Dec. Avoid: Jun–Sep. Month by month →
Warmest May (28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jul (22 rain days), driest Nov (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Sarangkot: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
3 rd
Mar
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
5 rd
Apr
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
12 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
17 rd
Jul
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
22 rd
Aug
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
21 rd
Sep
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
15 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
Nov
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1 rd
Dec
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
On foot: the village is small. To reach Pokhara, take a local bus (about 30 min) or hike the trail from Sedi (about 1 h). Taxis are available from Pokhara Lakeside.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: 30–40 min
Local bus or taxi, about 30 min
Lakeside restaurants, boating, and the World Peace Pagoda.
Kaskikot
goDoor to door: 1 h
Trek on foot, about 1 h
Similar mountain views and a quieter ridge walk.
Panchase
cautionDoor to door: 3–4 h
Trek from Sarangkot, about 3–4 h one way
A full-day hike; start early and carry water.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Main village ridge
Guesthouses with mountain and lake views; close to the sunrise viewpoint and paragliding launch.
Lower Sarangkot
A few budget lodges along the road; quieter but a 10–15 min uphill walk to the viewpoint.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rs 1,500–3,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rs 3,000–6,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rs 6,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Private room with mountain view1 × 1 night × NPR 4,000 | NPR 4,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × NPR 4,500 | NPR 9,000 |
| Entry fee at viewpoint2 × NPR 30 · check | NPR 50 |
| Local bus Pokhara ↔ Sarangkot, one way2 × NPR 100 · check | NPR 200 |
| Taxi Pokhara Lakeside ↔ Sarangkot, one way1 × NPR 1,500 · check | NPR 1,500 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | NPR 1,480 |
| Trip total≈ NPR 8,120 per person per day, bed included | NPR 16,230 |
2026 estimate in NPR; flights and paragliding/zipline costs excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Dal bhat (meal set) | Rs 300–600 |
| Tea or coffee | Rs 50–150 |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | Rs 30–50 |
| Paragliding tandem flight (from Pokhara)check | Rs 8,000–12,000 |
| Zipline ridecheck | Rs 3,000–5,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Entry fee of about 25 NPR at the viewpoint; keep the ticket for re-entry.
- Paragliding and zipline are weather-dependent; book through a Pokhara operator and confirm conditions the day before.
- The sunrise viewpoint gets crowded in peak season (Oct–Nov); arrive by 5:30 AM.The sunrise viewpoint gets crowded in peak season (Oct–Nov); arrive by 5:30 AM AM.
- Monsoon (Jun–Sep) often hides the mountains; check the forecast before booking.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 100
- Ambulance
- 102
- Tourist Police
- 1144
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Emergency
- Police100
- Ambulance102
- Tourist Police1144
Embassy
Most embassies are in Kathmandu; the nearest consular assistance for many nationalities is in Pokhara (check).
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Pokhara → Sarangkot, local bus: about Rs 100, 30 min (check)
- Pokhara → Sarangkot, taxi: Rs 1,500–2,000, 30 min (check)
- Entry fee at viewpoint: Rs 25 (check)
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- नमस्ते — Hello / Namaste (namaste)
- धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavād)
- कति? — How much? (kati)
- हो / होइन — Yes / No (ho / hoina)
- शौचालय कहाँ छ? — Where is the toilet? (shauchālya kahān cha)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Sarangkot. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Oct–Dec, Mar–Apr · avoid Jun–Sep (monsoon, limited views) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for the sunrise viewpoint, paragliding launch, zipline and the Shiva temple.
- Eat pages with last orders and vegetarian options.
- Golden-hour and weather-dependent activity fixtures for the AIO block.
Sources
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