Sarangkot
Sarangkot, a hill village above Pokhara in Nepal's Kaski District, draws visitors for its panoramic views of the Dhaulagiri, Annapurna, and Manaslu ranges, best seen from the view tower at sunrise. The site is also regarded as one of the world's top paragliding launch points, with several take-off spots on the hill. On the other side, Phewa Lake spreads out below. Several Hindu temples, including the Bhumey Kalika and Bageshwari temples, are among the local religious sites.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Nearest water from center 0.6 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 8.7 km5.4 mi
Sarangkot: quick answers
Where is Sarangkot?
Sarangkot is in Nepal, about 107 km67 miles in a straight line from Lumbini.
How do you get to Sarangkot?
The nearest airport is Pokhara (PKR), about 29 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sarangkot?
The warmest month is June, averaging 23°C74°F across day and night; the coolest is January, at 11°C51°F. The wettest month is July, with about 1057 mm41.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sarangkot?
OpenStreetMap lists 51 restaurants, 5 cafés and 17 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.