Dhampus Sarangkot Trek
Destination: Nepal
Grade: Easy/ Moderate
Season: Spring, summer
Important Note and Optional activitiesPlease note: all the trekking itineraries are flexible and can be revised in order to best meet your requirements i.e. your time, interests etc. Please make contact us if you have any special requirements or interest.
The itinerary below is designed for people, who either have less time but want to get higher than Pokhara to view the Annapurna range in all its glory. It may also appeal for those not that interested in trekking as such, but would like to experience village life and the local culture along with the fabulous mountain views. The trek starts and ends in the lake side town of Pokhara.
Day 1 |
Arrival in Kathmandu/ Welcome from the airport / transfer to hotel / introduction program and briefing about the trip / overnight Kathmandu. |
Day 2 |
A full day’s sightseeing of the Kathmandu Valley to include all important heritage sites / Afternoon pre-trip discussion regarding the trek /overnight Kathmandu. |
Day 3 |
Drive by luxury bus to Pokhara / beautiful scenery along / approx 6 hours / transfer hotel / exploration around / overnight Pokhara. |
Day 4 |
Approx one hr drive to Phedi 950m / trek to Dhampus 1560m / approx 3 hrs / Overnight Dhampus. |
Day 5 |
Early morning stunning mountain views / trek to Sarangkot 1720 m / approx 5 hrs / a great place to observe scenery / Entire Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Pokhara valley, Phewa lake , Seti river etc/ overnight Sarangkot. |
Day 6 |
Trek down to Pokhara / transfer hotel / exploration around / overnight Pokhara. |
Day 7 |
Drive back to Kathmandu / transfer to hotel / overnight Kathmandu. |
Day 8 |
Transfer to airport / fly back home or onward destination. |