Places to visit in Pokhra

25 JANUARY 2009

To Sarangkot

Got up early at 0430hrs to see Sunrise at Sarangkot view point. It is 15 kms from Pokhra, but due to steep ascent, it took 1 hour ride to reach at the top. However proper parking space is before the top, from where tourists trek for 20-30 minutes.

I continued riding on a rough stretch to reach closer to the mountain top. Although at times the ascent was very steep, especially at few turns, but riding here is not at all a big challenge for Sach pass tamers. ;)

at Sarangkot

peaks visible from this view point (conditions apply - unless the day is clear)

 

view point : people waiting for the sunrise

Unfortunately day was hazy : some tourists left, some started clicking what ever they liked there

I liked this ;)

this was the easiest part of the rough stretch there

Annapurna Himalayan range

One can see a beautiful sunrise and Mt. Annapurna & other famous peaks from Sarangkot. But many of us were not fortunate that day due to haze. I kept on waiting for 1 hour, but all in vain. Left Sarangkot at 0730 and reached back to the hotel.

Lake side, Pokhra : at morning