Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Tour

Sunrise on the Annapurna range, then the lake, Tal Barahi temple and the old bazaar

From US$105 per person

Duration
1 day
Grade
Easy
Highest point
About 1,600 m / 5,250 ft at Sarangkot
Group size
1 to 20
Starts and ends
Pokhara
Best time
Oct to Apr for clear sunrise views

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  • Three generations of family guides in the Himalayas, independent since 2016
  • Government-licensed Nepal trekking company (Reg 147653)
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  • 300+ reviews
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  • Four-time TripAdvisor award winner (Travellers' Choice 2020, 2023, 2024 and Certificate of Excellence 2019)

Overview

From US$105Updated Oct 4, 2026

Sarangkot is the ridge above Pokhara where most people go to watch the sun come up on the Annapurna range and Machhapuchhre. This tour adds the rest of the morning: a private boat on Phewa Lake with a visit to the Tal Barahi temple, then the old bazaar.

Sarangkot is about 1,600 m. The view depends on the weather, and we cannot promise the mountains on any one morning.

Why book with The Everest Holiday

  • Three generations of family guidesFamily-run since 2016 with three generations of guiding heritage. Not an agency — the family that runs the company leads your trek personally.
  • Private group, no strangersEvery trek we run is private. Your group only. We never combine bookings or add strangers to your party. If you book solo, you walk with a guide; if you book as four friends, your group stays four.
  • Nagarjun Learning Center givebackA fixed share of every booking funds the Nagarjun Learning Center — 70 children, 7 community centres, 3 full-time teachers, 600+ medical interventions, 275+ women supported. You can visit the centre before or after your trip; we arrange the visit separately.
  • Government registered, TAAN memberGovt Regd. No. 147653/072/073. Trekking Agency Licence 2090/072, Travel Agency Licence 2838/072. TAAN Member #1586. Over 300 reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and Trustpilot. We are a real, audited Nepal company — not a booking-platform middleman.

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Prices

The Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Tour with The Everest Holiday costs $105 (Budget), $125 (Standard), or $130 (Luxury) per person for the 1-day trip. Book with a 10% deposit; the balance is payable in Kathmandu.

Budget price by group size
Travellers in your groupPrice per person
1US$165
2 to 4US$105
5 to 8US$55
9 to 12US$45
13 to 20US$35

Discounts are determined exclusively by the size of your group. We do not add additional members to your group.

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What is included

On the Budget level.

Included

Guide and transport

  • English-speaking licensed guide
  • Local shared vehicle with driver, from and back to your hotel

Entrance fees and taxes

  • Private Phewa Lake boat and the small entries on the route
  • Government taxes and our service charge

Complimentary

  • First aid kit with pulse oximeter
  • Bottled water in the vehicle

Not included

Not included

  • Breakfast and drinks
  • Tips for the guide and driver
  • Personal expenses and shopping
  • Travel insurance (buy at home)
  • Hotel accommodation
  • Wifi, hot showers, charging, heated blankets and anything else outside the room price, paid by you directly to the teahouse or hotel.

Dates

Your trek, your choice, your price. Choose the style that suits you. Book a private departure on any date with just your party, or join a fixed group departure and trek with fellow adventurers from around the world. Same routes, same guides, same quality — 3 comfort tiers on both options. Per-person price follows our group-discount tiers based on YOUR party size (a couple pays less per pax than a solo trekker, 5+ pays less again) — the same tiers apply on both booking types.

Private departure

  • Any date you choose
  • Just your party + dedicated guide
  • 3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
  • Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size

Fixed group departure

  • Scheduled dates (see below)
  • Join other trekkers from around the world
  • 3 comfort tiers (Budget, Standard, Luxury)
  • Per-pax price tier set by YOUR party size (same tier as Private)
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Peak season (Sep–Nov) — our guides book up fast. Get in touch 6–8 weeks ahead to secure your preferred dates.

Other dates

Need a different date? Other dates are available on request. Contact us or message Shreejan on WhatsApp.

Fixed departures are dates we have already committed to run. Your party still treks as its own private group with its own guide; we never merge bookings or add strangers, and solo trekkers are welcome on any date. Private departures on any other date you choose are also available. On both, the per-person price is set by the size of your own party.

Shreejan Simkhada, Director of The Everest HolidayShamjhana Basukala, Co-founder of The Everest Holiday

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Essential information

Before you go

  • Start: about 5:00 am from your hotel. The time changes with the season and we confirm it the evening before.
  • What to wear: a warm layer for the ridge before sunrise.
  • Best months: October to April for clear mornings.
  • Paragliding: not part of this tour. Ask us if you would like to add it.

Read before you go: Sarangkot Sunrise or Poon Hill Sunrise · Pokhara Adventure Activities Compared · Solo Women in Kathmandu and Pokhara

Questions people ask

Will we see the mountains?
On a clear morning, yes. Nobody can promise the weather. October to April gives the best chance, and monsoon mornings are often cloudy.
How early is the start?
About 5:00 am from your hotel, and it changes with the season. We confirm the time the evening before.
Can I add paragliding?
Paragliding is a separate activity and is not part of this tour. Ask us and we will arrange it separately.
Is this tour private?
Yes. Your guide is for your party only. Transport by tier: a local shared vehicle on Budget, a shared tourist vehicle on Standard and a private luxury vehicle on Luxury. We never merge separate private bookings.
What is the difference between Budget, Standard and Luxury?
The morning is the same on all three. Budget gives you a local shared vehicle, an English-speaking guide and the private boat, with no food. Standard adds a shared tourist vehicle and breakfast with tea or coffee. Luxury gives you a private luxury vehicle, a senior guide and breakfast with all non-alcoholic drinks.
What happens if I need to cancel, or you cannot run the trip?
If we cannot run your trip, we refund what you have paid, less taxes, bank or card charges and any money already spent on your behalf, or move you to another date. You can reschedule free to any date within one year with at least 72 hours' notice. The deposit itself is not refunded if you cancel.
Do I need travel insurance?
Yes. Buy travel insurance at home, before you travel, and check that it covers medical care and the dates of your trip. We do not recommend insurance bought in Nepal.
How much does the Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Tour cost?

It is from USD 105 per person for 2 to 4 people on Budget, USD 125 on Standard and USD 130 on Luxury. A solo traveller pays USD 165, 190 or 230 because the guide and transport are not shared. Larger groups pay less per person, and every price is shown on this page.

When is the best time for the Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Tour?

October to April gives the clearest sunrise views. We check conditions before every departure and tell you if anything changes.

Can I do the Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Tour on my own?

Yes. We run it privately for groups of 1 to 20, so you never wait for other people to sign up. On your own the price is USD 165 on Budget, 190 on Standard and 230 on Luxury.

How do I book the Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Tour?

Choose your date and level on this page and pay a 10% deposit online. We cover the card fee on the deposit. The balance is paid when you arrive in Nepal, in US dollars or euros: cash has no fee and cards carry a 3.5% bank charge. If your plans change you can move the trip free to any date within one year with at least 72 hours' notice; the deposit itself is not refunded if you cancel.

What is the highest point of the Sarangkot Sunrise and Pokhara Tour?

About 1,600 m / 5,250 ft at Sarangkot.

From, per personUS$105