The trek starts from Pokhara. There are two options:
- one is to drive up to Sarangkot and have the sunset view on the Annapurna mountains and stay there overnight. On the next morning you can enjoy the sunrise and trek down to Pokhara;
- the other option is to do it vice versa and trek up to Sarangkot, stay overnight and after the gorgeous sunrise view drive back to Pokhara;
Length: 5 days
Trek level: easy
Accommodation: lodge/hotel
Max. height: 1592 m
Best time: year round
Itinerary of the trek:
Day 1 Arrival in Kathmandu. Guided sightseeing around Kathmandu Valley
Day 2 Drive from Kathmandu to Pokhara (7–8 hrs drive)
Day 3 Trekking from Pokhara to Sarangkot (5 hrs). See the sunset view on Annapurna mountains
Day 4 See the sunrise view on Annapurna mountains. Drive back to Pokhara by car (1,5 hrs)
Day 5 Drive from Pokhara to Kathmandu (7–8 hr drive)
Alternative Itinerary of the trek
You can also drive up to Sarangkot (day 3) and trek back down (day
Please note: Variations of the here shown itinerary are no problem, even appreciated. My ambition is to trim the trek for your individual timetable and budget. Please contact me for any further questions.