The sunrise in Sarangkot is a love letter from the snow-capped mountains to the sky. 🌟 What is Sarangkot?

Sarangkot is an excellent viewing platform in the suburbs of Pokhara, Nepal, with an altitude of 1,592 meters and about a 30-minute drive from Phewa Lake. It is famous for its 360-degree sunrise over the snow-capped mountains, and is called the "Crown of the Himalayan Viewing Platform" by Lonely Planet! 🌄 Core highlights✅ Panoramic view of the snow-capped mountains Annapurna Range, Machhapuchhre, and Dhaulagiri are lined up. At sunrise, the golden light penetrates the snow-capped peaks, shocking you to the point of speechlessness! On sunny days, you can even see the outline of Mount Everest from a distance (excellent weather + telescope required). ✅ Sea of ​​clouds and Phewa Lake in the same frame In the morning, the mist shrouds Phewa Lake, and the lake reflects the snow-capped mountains. The sea of ​​clouds surges like a fairyland, and the photographers are ecstatic! ✅ Paragliding take-off point The world's top 3 paragliding holy land! Jumping from Sarangkot, you can see the snow-capped mountains + lakes + fields (the air flow is stable in March, and the success rate is high). 📅 Best time to experience sunrise: 5:30-6:30 (5:00 in summer) Season: October-April of the following year (best visibility in the dry season, azaleas dot the hillside in March) Hidden time: Full moon nights to enjoy the "silver glow of snow-capped mountains", less crowded and romantic! 🚗 How to get there? 1️⃣ Charter car/motorcycle: depart from Pokhara city, about 30 minutes2️⃣ Hiking: about 2 hours of hiking from the shore of Phewa Lake, suitable for players who love challenges3️⃣ Paragliding direct: fly directly over Sarangkot and enjoy the Himalayan snow-capped mountains from the air💡 Player Tips⚠️ Depart in the early morning: the viewing platform is crowded in the peak season, it is recommended to arrive before 4:30 to reserve a seat;⚠️ Warmth is essential: the temperature in the early morning is as low as 5℃, bring a down jacket + gloves, there is hot tea for sale at the viewing platform⚠️ Photography tips: wide-angle lens to take panoramic views, telephoto to capture the texture of the snow-capped mountains; time-lapse photography to take pictures of the flow of the sea of ​​​​clouds, mobile phone users turn on the "sunrise mode"; portraits are recommended to wear bright-colored jackets, and silhouettes against the light are absolutely amazing! 🌿 Surrounding gameplay🔥 Paragliding + sunrise package: watch the sunrise in the early morning, and take off directly after dawn, double experience! 🔥 Sarangkot Hiking Loop: Observation Deck → World Peace Tower, 3 hours through forests and villages; 🔥 Nighttime stargazing: No light pollution, Milky Way and snow-capped mountains in the same frame (guide required). The sunrise in Sarangkot is a love letter from the snow-capped mountains to the sky. In 2025, you should put this romance on your list! ✨