Dhampus Sarangkot Trek
Dhampus Sarangkot is a short and easy trek around Pokhara that offers stunning Himalayan panoramas passing through pleasant villages of different ethnic groups. Sarangkot and Dhampus are most popular viewpoints in Pokhara. Pokhara valley is filled with lush vegetation, beautiful lakes, rivers and cultural heritages. Damai settlements are found in Sarangkot which is just above Pokhara city and can be seen from Lake side in Pokhara. Dhampus is a beautiful village of Gurung community which includes ethnic area like Ghandruk. Most of them are Gurkha armies and some practice agriculture. This trek is ideal for those who have no trekking experience, limited time and suitable for all age groups.
Dhampus Sarangkot Trek begins after you reach to Pokhara via fliht or bus drive form Kathmandu. From Pokhara we drive through rice paddies on the bank of Seti river to Phedi. The trek starts with straight uphill climp to Dhampus whose dominant residents are Gurungs. The trail passes through small lush forests,cultivated land, Brahman and Cheetri community. The view of Annapurna, Lamjung Himalayan range, Dhaulagiri, Hiunchuli and other mountains from Dhampus village looks awesome. The living style of Nepal country side and local culture of Gurung people will be unforgettable experience. Next day we trek further passing through small town, rice paddies, beautiful hills all the way up to the apex of the hill of Sarangkot. This viewpoint is one the Nepal’s best sunrise and sunset view with glorious views of Manaslu, Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Ganesh Himal, Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) and many other peaks. We will also see stunning views of Pokhara Valley with Phewa lake. Then we trek back to Pokhara. Pokhara is the most famous tourist destination of the country. It’s major attractions are natural and cultural sites such as boat ride in Lakes- Phewa, Begnas,etc., Bindabasinin and Talbarahi temple, Buddhist monastery, Mahendra cave, Davis falls, paragliding from hills and many more. Finally we return back to Kathmandu via bus drive or flight.
Dhampus Sarangkot trek not only provides stunning views of Himalayas and taste of local ethnic culture but you also get to explore Pokhara valley and find out for yourselves why it is called tourist paradise of Neapl. Spring and Autumn are best seasons as you can have clear view of mountains.
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