Sarangkot is the most popular viewpoint of Pokhara. Sarangkot was formerly a VDC of Kaski district which was later added to the main city Pokhara. Sarangkot viewpoint has been present since the time tourism flourished in Pokhara or even before. It lies around 5 km from Lakeside Pokhara.
From Sarangkot you will be able to observe the majestic Annapurna massif (8,091 m), Machhapuchhre (6,993 m), and Dhaulagiri (8,167 m). Below the viewpoint, there is a village that sits on the ancient fort. Sarangkot being at a higher altitude than main Pokhara is popular among Paraguilders.
The finest thing to do in Pokhara, aside from admiring the mountains, is to go paragliding. The flight provides you with a bird’s-eye view of the Pokhara valley and mountains like the Annapurna, Machhapuchhre, and Himchuli. From here, the enormous Fewa Lake likewise appears spectacular. It is one must visit place in Pokhara.
