Route:
Sarankot Dampus Trek
Total Trip duration 05 Days
Trekking duration 02 Days
Starting from
Pokhara
Ending at Pokhara
Grade Hiking
Highest access of the trek 1582
Culture Different Community with majority of Gurung,
Kshetri, Brahmin and other cast etc
Mode of trekking tour Fully camping trek or
Teahouse as per request
Himalayan sights Annapurna Range,
Machhapuchhre, Dhaulagiri,
Most Attraction of the trek Different
Community with majority of Gurung, Kshetri, Brahaman
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Pokhara, an
enchanting city nestled in the tranquil valley (827
m), s the starting point for many of Nepal's most
popular trekking and rafting destinations. The
serenity of Phewa Lake and the magnificence of the
fish-tail summit of Machchapuchhre (6,977 m) rising
behind it create an ambience of peace and magic. The
valley surrounding Pokhara is home to thick forests,
gushing rivers ,clears lakes and the world famous
views of the Himalaya. Situated 200 km west of
kathmandu, Pokhara is connected by air as well as by
road from kathmandu and Bhairawa ,a border town near
India. Pokhara offers magnificent views of
Dhaulagiri, Manasalu, Machchhapuchhre, five peaks of
Annapurna and others.
Phewa Tal (Lake)
Phewa lake, the second largest lake in the kingdom,
roughly measuring 1.5 km by 4 km, is the center of
all attractions in Pokhara. The enchanting lake is
an idyllic playground. Brightly painted wooden boats
and sailboats can be rented on reasonable cost
around lakeside.
The lake is neither deep (roughly 47 meters at most)
nor particularly clean, but the water is warm and
swimming is pleasant if you don't think about the
probable pollution. The eastern shoreline of the
lake, popularly known as Lakeside or Baidam,
consists of seemingly endless strip of lodges,
restaurants, bookshops and souvenir shops. One of
the fascinating parts of lakeside is the splendid
view of the mountains, especially when the still
water reflects the peaks, creating a double image.
Sarangkot
This small village, perked on top of a hill just 5
kilometers from Pokhara's Lakeside seems to be
making something of a comeback, after falling from
tourist favor about fifteen years ago. In those days
the start of trekking in the Annapurna region
usually started at Bindabasini Mandir, north of
Pokhara, and took the trekker through Sarangkot and
along the ridge to Nayapul. The completion of the
Pokhara-Baglung road changed all that! This year the
only good news in a dismal tourist season has been
the explosion in numbers of people trying their hand
at paragliding and the place from where to launch
oneself into the air is Sarangkot. Lodges and
restaurants are reporting a better business. But you
might also want to come here for wonderful mountain
views, quite enjoyable walking along the ridge top
or simply to escape the heat of Pokhara. At 1592
meters above sea level, Sarangkot is a good five
degrees cooler than Pokhara.
Barahi temple
This is the most important religious monument in
Pokhara. Built almost in the middle of Phewa lake,
the two storied pagoda is dedicated to the boar
manifestation of Ajima, the protectors deity
representing the female force Shakti. Devotees can
be seen, especially on Saturdays, carrying male
animals and fowl across the lake to be sacrificed to
the deity.
World Peace Pagoda
The pagoda is a massive Buddhist stupa and is
situated on top of a hill on the southern shore of
Phewa lake. Besides being an impressive sight in
itself, the shrine is a great vantage point which
offers spectacular views of the Annapurna range and
Pokhara city. You can get there by crossing the lake
by boat and then hiking up the hill.
Seti Gandaki
Flowing right through the city, the boisterous river
runs completely underground at places. Amazingly, at
certain points the river appears hardly two meters
wide. But its depth is quite beyond imagination -
over 20 meters! Mahendra Pul, a small bridge near
the old Mission Hospital, provides a perfect view of
the river's dreadful rush and the deep gorge made by
its powerful flow.
Devi's Fall
Locally known as Patale Chhango (Hell's Fall),
Devi's fall (also known as Devin's or David's) is an
awesome waterfall lying about 2 km south-west of
Pokhara airport on the highway to Tansen. An
interesting modern legend says that a foreigner
named David was skinny-dipping in the Pardi Khola
(river) when the floodgates of the dam were opened,
sweeping him into an underground passage beneath the
fall, never to be seen again.
Gupteswar Gupha
Gupteswar Gupha, a sacred cave, lies 2 km from
Pokhara airport on the Siddhartha Highway leading
southwest from the city. The entrance is right
across from Devi's Fall and the cave is almost 3 km
long. It has some big hall-size rooms and some
passages where you have to crawl on all fours. This
cave holds special value for Hindus since a phallic
symbol of Lord Shiva is preserved here in the
condition it was discovered. An entrance fee of Rs.
5 is charged and taking pictures inside the cave is
prohibited.
The Old Bazaar
Pokhara's traditional bazaar is colorful and so are
its ethnically diverse traders. In its temples and
monuments can be seen ties to the Newar architecture
of the Kathmandu Valley. Located about 4 km from
Lakeside, the market's original charm is alive and
well.
Bindbyabasini Temple
Bindhyabasini Temple is also one of the most popular
and well known temple in Pokhara.It is situated in
the laps of Machhapuchhare and Annapurna ranges.This
temple lies in the north of Pokhara .This temple is
3000 ft above from the sea level. You can get a
fabulous view of Pokhara city and the Himalayas from
this temple.The fragrance of the scented “Dhup” and
refreshing air can keep anyone spellbound.
This temple originated when the Goddess “Bhawani “
told king khadag Bum Malla to establish her statue
in Bindhyachal hill.This temple was established in
B.S 1845 since then this goddess is worshipped
daily.Even the tourists visits at least once there.
This temple is one of the most important holy places
for the Hindu people.The government has even printed
its stamp with the picture of the temple in the year
2045.
Begnas lake and Rupa lake
The lakes are located about 15km from Pokhara at the
end of a road that turns north from the highway to
Kathmandu. Divided by the forested hillock called
Panchabhaiya Danda, the lakes offer the perfect
nature retreat because of their relative seclusion.
Splendid boating and fishing can be done here.
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DAY 01:
Kathmandu
Arrival and
meet assistance with our airport representative and
transfer to hotel. Rest of the day free for your own
leisure and trekking permit process. Overnight at
hotel.
DAY 02: Pokhara
Early morning we drive for Pokhara by tourist bus or
by flight. Check in hotel. Rest of the day free for
explore leisure. Overnight at hotel
Day 03: Pokhara
- Sarangkot and then Dampus:
After breakfast, Hike to Sarangkot height, a
famous hill station for sunrise and mountain views,
we spend couple hours for explore the Annapurna
Himals and cultural village. Lunch and process to
trek up to Dampus. Overnight at hotel.
Day 04: Dampus
- Phedi - Pokhara:
Trek down hill to Phedi approx. 2 hours and drive
back to Pokhara and half day sightseeing around
Pokhara valley. Overnight at hotel
Day 05: Pokhara
- Kathmandu or Extension Trip to Chitwan:
Drive to Kathmandu by regular tourist coach and
transfer to hotel. Overnight
Day 06: Kathmandu:
Rest Day and Shopping
Day 07: Departure:
Departure transfer to Airport |
