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Dhampus Sarangkot Trek

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek

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Dhampus Sarangkot Trek Highlights

  • Dhampus, Australian Camp and Sarangkot offer Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I , Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre , Manaslu range view.
  • Dhampus, Kande, Naudanda Villagers People life style, culture
  • Pokhara valley view, Pwa Lake and farm terrace
  • The sunrise and sunset view from Australian Camp and Sarangkot

Activity

Trekking

Altitude

2060m(Australian Camp)

Best Season

September - May

Meals Included

2 Breakfast 3 Lunch 2 Dinner

Transportation

Flight/Car//Bus/Cable Car/ Paragliding

Destination

Short Treks

Accommodation

2 Night Lodge

Duration

3 Days

Region

Annapurna Region Treks

Difficulty

Easy

Overview

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek is short, budget friendly and easy trek ,an unobstructed view of the of Dhaulagiri, Annapurna I , Annapurna II, Annapurna III, Annapurna IV, Annapurna South, Himchuli, Machhapuchhre , Manaslu range and beautiful green hills, terraces of rice and the view of Pokhara valley and Phewa Lake. Himalayas view, best trek for sunrise, sunset, Dhampus, Australian Camp, Sarangkot are the major attractions of the trek.

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek Details

The Dhampus Sarankgot trek starts from your Hotel after breakfast in Pokhara. You will drive to Phedi for 30 Minutes. From Phedi, we walk stone steps up to Dhampus village inhabited by the warm-hearted and hospitable Gurung People, one of the paradises of Nepal. During the trek, you will have a rice terrace and the Annapurna Mountain range. This 2 -3 hours climb to Dhampus village.

After lunch, another 2-hour trek continues to Australian Camp for overnight. Australian Camp 2060m is another beautiful village for sunrise, sunset, and Himalayas views. After the breakfast at Australian camp, trek down to Kande, Naudanda, and Sarangkot for another night.  Sarangkot lies at an altitude of 1592m. This is another spot to see the sunrise, sunset, Pokhara Valley, and Himalayas view. This mountain sits north of Pokhara overlooking the valley and Phewa Lake. From Sarangkot, the trail is stone steps downhill to the lakeside. You will have lunch in a restaurant on the lakeside and my guide will drop off you at your Hotel.

 

Ready for Your First Mountain Trek? Keep It Simple

Don’t overthink it. Simple gear, a steady pace, and an open mind will make this trek unforgettable.

Ready for Your First Mountain Trek? Keep It Simple

Don’t overthink it. Simple gear, a steady pace, and an open mind will make this trek unforgettable.

Sunrise view from sarangkot hill

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek Outline

Day 01:

Pokhara - Phedi , trek to Dhampus - Australian Camp.

Day 02:

Trek Australian Camp - Kande - Naudanda - Sarangkot.

Day 03:

Trek Sarangkot - Lakeside.

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek Daily Itinerary

Day 01

Pokhara-Phedi-Dhampus- Australian Camp

Activity

5 hours walk

Highest Altitude

2060m, Australian Camp

Accommodations

Lodge

Meals

Lunch, Dinner

Our guide and driver will come to pick you up at your Hotel and then drive to Phedi. It is about 30 minutes drive from Pokhara and then we hike to Dhampus (1650m) for Lunch. After that, you will trek to Australian Camp (2060m), overnight at Lodge.

Day 02

Australian Camp-Naudadanda-Sarangkot

Activity

5 hours walk

Highest Altitude

1592m, Sarangkot

Accommodations

Lodge

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner

This is the second-day hike. You will wake up early morning for sunrise  with Annapurna range view. After the breakfast, he hiked Australian Camp to Kande, Naudanda, trek to Sarangkot 5 hours of hiking and overnight at the Lodge.

Day 03

Sarangkto-Lakeside

Activity

3 hours walk

Highest Altitude

830m, Pokhara

Accommodations

own Hotel

Meals

Breakfast, Lunch

You wake up early in the morning and then walk to Sarangkot Hill. It is the best place to enjoy wide-reaching sights of the Dhaulagiri and Annapurna Himalayas along with the sunrise. After breakfast, you hike down to Lake Side in Pokhara. It takes about three hours of hiking. overnight at your own hotel.

Climbing, Resting, Enjoying: The Trekking Balance

Your trek isn’t just about walking, taking breaks, enjoying the views, and soaking in the serenity are equally important. Whether you’re trekking through the rice terraces of Dhampus or watching the sunset from Sarangkot, the key to a great experience is knowing when to pause and take in the moment.

Dhampus Sarangkot Scenery

Whats Included?

Accommodation & Meals

  • Meals : 2 Breakfast, 3 Lunch, and 2 Dinner  during the trek.
  • Lodge: 2 Night private room with attached bathroom at Australian Camp and Sarangkot.

Transportation & Flights

  • Your Hotel in Pokhara – Phedi private vehicle.
  • Trek end Point – your Hotel in Pokhara by private vehicle or boating.

Guide & Porter Services

  • Trekking Guide: Food, Lodge, Transportation, Salary, Insurance, Equipment etc.

Equipment & Safety

  • First Aid Kit carried by the guide throughout.

Permits & Official Fees

  • Sarangkot entrance fee.
  • 13% Government VAT and official charge.

Complimentary Extras

  • Local fresh fruit like Pomegranates and apple etc.
  • 24/7 emergency support line available during your entire trek.

Whats not Included?

  • Hotel and Meals in Kathmandu and Pokhara.
  • All the drinks such as coke, beer, mineral water etc.
  • Tips for trekking guide.

Available dates & Prices

If you are two or more people, private trip is available any date, providing a fantastic opportunity. If you are solo travellers, our fixed group trips are thoughtfully scheduled and offer specific departure dates.

Group Discount Pricing

Price per person — the more you travel together, the less you pay

Save up to 34%
No. of Persons Price per Person
  • 1 Person
    USD 225
  • 2 - 4 Pax
    Save 12% USD 199
  • 5 - 9 Pax
    Save 22% USD 175
  • 10+ Pax Best Value
    Save 34% USD 149

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Your Own Itinerary and Dates

We are more than happy to design an itinerary tailored to your schedule and preferred route. Simply share your preferred travel dates, group size, and contact and travel details, and one of our travel experts will get in touch to help plan your journey.

Once your trip is confirmed, you’ll travel exclusively with your own group, enjoying a more personalized and flexible experience.

Essential Infos

Packing List for Dhampus Sarangkot Trek

This is the short and easy trek around Pokhara. You do not need any special gears.

I recommend you;

  • Hiking shoes,
  • Trousers,
  • Socks,
  • light jacket,
  • T-shirts or long-sleeved shirt,
  • Sunscreen (SPF 30+),
  • Backpack around 35 liters,
  • Toilet Paper,
  • Quick- drying towel,
  • Sun hat etc.
  • Trekking poles
  • Rain coat or poncho if you are doing this trek in monsoon.

Dhampus Sarangkot Trek FAQs

General

This trek is one of the easiest treks near Pokhara. The highest point of this trek is Australian Camp 2060m. You have to walk 3-5 hours per day. But the trail is up and down mostly.

As the trek is lower elevation. September to May are the best time to do this trek. June to August is high chance for rain and less chance to see sunrise and sunset with Dhaulagiri and Annapurna range view. It is still possible to do this trek.

Yeah, you will stay at Australian Camp 2060m on day 1. Because Australian Camp is higher than Dhampus village which offers you a better view.

Most of the trail is uphill and downhill. If you can walk up and down a hill, you can do this trek.

Accommodation anf Meals

We provide standard room with attached bathroom for both nights at Australian Camp and Sarangkot. If you want to extend, luxury hotel in Sarangkot like  Sarangkot Mountain Lodge , Hotel Annapurna View, Himalayan Front Hotel etc. It is possible with extra fees.

Foods are basically Nepali foods with limited items of western cuisines with your own style like, Nepali Dal Bhat, Noodles, Pasta, Potatoes items, fried rice, pancake, toast, chapati , eggs, porridge, muesli, soup items etc.

Yeah, you arrange your Hotel in Kathmandu and Pokhara. We normally use Kathmandu Guest House in Kathmandu and Hotel Hidden Kingdom in Pokhara.

Transportation and logistics

Yeah, we arrange your transportation from Kathmandu to Pokhara. There are options of Tourist bus, private car and flight to Pokhara. Sofa seat Tourist bus US$10, Private car US$100 and Flight US$115.

Yeah, you can drive from Kande – Sarangkot – Pokhara . In case you are too tired and not fit to walk all the way. You will pay an extra fee for a taxi or private vehicle for this service.

Yeah, there is Annapurna Cable car from Sarangkot to Pokhara. If you do not want to trek, you have the option to take a cable car back to Pokhara with an extra fee.

Yeah, it is possible to take a paragliding back to Pokhara on the last day with an additional fee. This is one of the popular adventure sports in Pokhara.

Guide and Porters

Yeah, you will just take necessary clothes with you in a small backpack. The rest of the luggage will store at your Hotel in Pokhara or Kathmandu.

You will carry necessary clothes 4-5 kgs. If you can’t carry, you can hire a porter. A porter can share 2-3 people. It costs US$20 per day.

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Hi! Im Sara, from Spain! Good morning! Yesterday we arrived from our 11-day trekking in Gokyo. There were 3 people from Spain, and I don’t know how to express how happy I felt. From the beginning, Himalaya Trip has been attentive to us, with a welcome at the hotel and...

Sara H Rafelguaraf, Spain , Nov 2024

Incredible!

Hi! Im Sara, from Spain!
Good morning!
Yesterday we arrived from our 11-day trekking in Gokyo.
There were 3 people from Spain, and I don’t know how to express how happy I felt.
From the beginning, Himalaya Trip has been attentive to us, with a welcome at the hotel and explanation of the route, rental of necessary equipment, etc.
The most important thing for us has been the ease and comfort with which Ramesh (our precious guide) has taken care of us at all time.
Attentive to the food, to make sure we didn’t get cold, adapting the route day by day according to the needs of the team.

I only have words of gratitude for Ramesh, who I would recommend for any trekking in the world.
In addition to being a great guide and knowing all the mountains of Nepal perfectly, he is a great person, with a big heart.

We hope to repeat in the not too distant future and hopefully it can be with him, since he is already part of our family.
Thank you for everything, from the bottom of my heart.

Thanks!!!!

Sara H Rafelguaraf, Spain , Nov 2024

Had an incredible experience doing the Mardi Himal trek with Himalaya Trip. Our guide Jay and our two porters Umesh and Masak were all simply incredible people. I’m a photographer so always have odd requests for weird areas to access for better angles or even simply just extending time in...

Josiah G , Nov 2024

Couldn’t recommend enough

Had an incredible experience doing the Mardi Himal trek with Himalaya Trip. Our guide Jay and our two porters Umesh and Masak were all simply incredible people.

I’m a photographer so always have odd requests for weird areas to access for better angles or even simply just extending time in certain areas and all requests were met with so much help from the team. Highly recommend

Josiah G , Nov 2024

I had an amazing time trekking with Surpa, particularly as this was my first solo trek. Beautiful views doing the Mardi Himal trek over 4 days, Surpa was a great guide who organised everything so well for me, kept me well fed, supported a good pace the whole way and...

Emma S Dundee UK , Nov 2024

Mardi Himal: fantastic trek & wonderful guide

I had an amazing time trekking with Surpa, particularly as this was my first solo trek. Beautiful views doing the Mardi Himal trek over 4 days, Surpa was a great guide who organised everything so well for me, kept me well fed, supported a good pace the whole way and always cheerful. Would recommend, and I would happily have him as my guide again in the future. The organisation and booking with Himalaya Trip was great, really responsive on emails and Harka was so helpful in organising everything and meeting me in Kathmandu for a briefing before the trip. Thanks so much!

Emma S Dundee UK , Nov 2024

Our 4 day Mardi Himal Trek with guide Milan and porter Plekta was a wonderful experience. The manager Harka Gurung met with us over coffee in Kathmandu and briefed us about expectations as this was our first trek. After that our guide met us at our hotel in Pokhara, helped...

Kalin P , Nov 2024

Once in a lifetime experience in the Himalayas

Our 4 day Mardi Himal Trek with guide Milan and porter Plekta was a wonderful experience. The manager Harka Gurung met with us over coffee in Kathmandu and briefed us about expectations as this was our first trek. After that our guide met us at our hotel in Pokhara, helped us rent equipment, and handled all logistics in between. Our first time in the Himalayas was unforgettable between all the unbelievable landscapes and scenery, and we were lucky to have MIlan and Plekta with us to experience it all. I can’t begin to describe how ethereal sunrise is over the base camp, but hopefully you’ll be able to experience it soon!

Kalin P , Nov 2024

USD 225/ pp