Dhampus Sarankot Trek

3 Days Short Dhampus and Sarankot trekking is  a wonderful walk from the outskirt of Pokhara valley. The hike takes you uphill visiting nice and typical hill villages. Moreover, houses are built with local material of red mud with white lime paints facing grand views of Pokhara valley and scenic landscapes.

Dhampus Sarankot hiking continues  with uphill through farm village and patch of forest reaching a high ridge line at Dhampus village. This is home of Gurung people, native tribes of Annapurna Himalaya, interwoven with Buddhism religion and culture.

At Dhampus, explore around villages surrounding facing tremendous views of Annapurna Himalaya with Machhapuchare peaks. And then stop for overnight stay in a local nice lodge facing views of mountain.

From Dhampus, in morning catching views of mountain and sunrise.Next, walk downhill and up to Naudanda village, on a road-side where our walks diverts east towards famous view point at Sarankot. It is a wonderful spot for glorious panorama of Annapurna-Manaslu and Dhaulagiri with Machhapuchare peaks, including views of Pokhara valley and Phewa Lake.

Sarankot  is a popular hill top for Paragliding known by Pokhara paragliding. Here stay  in nice hotels and lodge with afternoon free. So enjoy the views around you.

From Sarankot, descend towards Phewa Lake and back to your hotel after a memorable time and experience from Sarankot and Dhampus hike . Since , all the time you will be walking near by Pokhara it is called Pokhara trekking too.

Dhampus Sarankot Trek Best Seasons:
Nearly all months of the year except the monsoon, wet months from mid June to mid September. March to May is best time for Dhampus Sarankot trek due to clear views till afternoon. Where wild flowers are in bloom with fantastic views of mountains. A pleasant day with cooler morning and night time.

October to December is another best trekking season for clear views of peaks. Short sunlight days can be freezing cold in the morning and night time, depending upon the altitude and overnight stop.