Dhampus Sarangkot Trek

Dhampus Sarangkot trek is a popular and well-loved short trekking destination situated on a mountain ridge at an altitude of 1,600 m with a fascinating Himalayan panorama of Annapurna range. Sarangkot a paradise village just above Pokhara valley is equipped with beautiful natural serenity and viewpoints. Sarangkot is a beautiful village top known for its sunrise, where on a clear day you can see an unhindered views of the Himalayan mountains of Annapurna range, Dhaulagiri range, Fishtail and also striking green hills, terraces of rice and the beautiful view of Pokhara valley. Dhampus is the cultural hub of the hills above Pokhara. Enjoy the delighted hospitality of the inhabitants here.

Dhampus Sarangkot trek starts with a 6 hours drive from Kathmandu to paradise city of Pokhara all the way to the beautiful village of Sarangkot. During the trek the route passes through different varieties of lush green forest, rhododendron and bamboo forests, rivers, lakes and amusing view of fishtail and Annapurna. Sarangkot is an attractive and exciting place to trek around to see the panoramic view of crystal clear mountains around. Dhampus Sarangkot trek is  suitable for the trekkers with limited time and desire for easy trek with lots of cultural and natural diversity.You can explore the beauty of nature and experience the culture and life style throughout the short trek.

Outline Itinerary

Day 01: Sightseeing day Kathmandu

Day 02: Fly for 25 min/Drive Kathmandu to Pokhara (832 m).~6-7 hours,

Day 03: Trek to Sarangkot (1,600 m).~ 3-4 hours

Day 04: Trek to Dhampus (1,700 m).~ 4-5 hours

Day 05: Trek to Phedi, drive back to Pokhara for sightseeing.~25 km

Day 06: Drive/Fly back to Kathmandu (1,400 m).~6-7 hours, 25 min flight

More Information

Meals:
When you travel to the new place for your holiday, food is the most concerned part of travel. While, traveling with Yarsa treks, you can experience the delightful cuisine of typical Nepali food, continental food, Italian food, Chinese food and different international cuisines. You will be suggested by your guide for good food during your trip. During the trek do not order many dishes and waste food as they have to cater to more trekkers before they run off stock. It is very hard and takes a week or more for caravan and porters to bring the food in these places. You will take lunch in route side, breakfast and dinner will be arranged in the same lodge/Tea house.

Drinking Water:
During the trek you can get the bottled water but it is hard to dispose plastic and it will be the big problem for environment. We will provide purified mineral water during trek. In tea houses you can get bottled water and mineral water in additional cost. It will be better to drink mineral water rather than bottled water.

Accommodations:
We provide you best touristic hotel in Kathmandu/Pokhara with best location. During the trek tea house is main accommodation for trekkers. A tea house is combination of lodge and restaurant. In the tea house lodges are fairly basic, in some tea houses you can get separate room but in the high altitude rooms are spared with two beds with blankets and little additional furniture.  There will be large dining room where you can get the warmth by Bukhara stove. In the tea houses there will be solar electricity but these days most of the tea houses have electricity for charging camera, mobile phones and other small appliances.

Things to take:
This is very active trip we can’t stay in same place. You can take very light and necessary things. You will get a porter who  will carry 30 kg which means 2 trekkers=1 porter. Porters are allowed to carry 30 kg of your stuff. Porters will carry your necessary stuff in a duffel bag.

Altitude Map & Route Map:
Yarsa Treks will provide you complete route map and altitude map. At the end of the trip we will provide you Yarsa Treks T-shirt for the memory of trekking with us.

Health & Fitness:
These treks are some of moderate and some of strenuous.Passionate trekkers should have ability to walk for 4-7 hours a day. Trekking to the high altitude is more challenging than the low altitude. To complete the trip we should have good health, average physical fitness, passion, confidence, determination and positive attitude. If you have past hiking experience or exercising habits it will be the better for your trek. If you have pre-existing health problems such as lungs, heart and other diseases, it is better to consult with your doctor or inform Yarsa treks before booking the trip.

Suitable Time to Trek:
For trekking to the high altitude we should concern about the weather condition. Autumn (Sept-Nov) and Spring (March-May) are the best seasons for trekking in Himalayas. Trekking in Summer and Monsoon (June-Aug) is affected by rain. You can also trek in winter but temperatures could be  harsher for most trekkers.

Trip Dates/Cost:
Check available start date in our site and for cost please contact us.

Important Notes:
If you’re confused to pack up your necessary things just see in the check list tab. Bring light and necessary things. You will need medium size bag to carry your daily usable stuff. The weather is subject to change in high altitude so layered clothing is recommended throughout the trek.

Note: We can customize trip as possible as client’s time frame. We are delighted to take you Himalayan region according to the itinerary.

Day 01:Sightseeing in Kathmandu (1,400 m).
Today we offer you a full day Kathmandu valley sightseeing tour. We let you explore some of the best sightseeing and heritage sites around. Enjoy evening dinner and rest overnight.

Day 02: Fly or Drive to Pokhara (835 m).
Early morning scenic flight from Kathmandu to Pokhara. Explore the paradise city of Nepal, flourished with breathtaking scenery, charismatic lake and many more natural and cultural attracts. Rest overnight.

Day 03: Trek from Pokhara to Sarangkot (1,600 m).
Today after breakfast we trek from Pokhara all the way to Sarangkot. This is the best destination to watch Pokhara shine, Mountain scenery and sunset/sunrise. Explore around and rest overnight.

Day 04: Trek from Sarangkot to Dhumpas (1,700 m).
Today early morning trek from Sarangkot all the way to Dhampus. Dhampus is a cultural village with great hospitality to offer along with scenic view. Enjoy and explore around. Rest overnight.

Day 05: Trek back to Pokhara (835 m).
Today we trek down to Phedi and drive 25 km to Pokahra. We will visit some popular place in Pokhara for half day sightseeing and rest overnight.    

Day 06: Drive or Fly back to Kathmandu.
Today we drive or fly a scenic route from Pokhara all the way to Kathmandu. Rest overnight.

Cost Include:

• All ground transports in private vehicle including airport transfers.
• All accommodation with breakfast at a 3-star category HOTEL in Kathmandu.
• All entry fee and tourist charge and National Park Permits fee throughout the trek.
• Full board meals with tea/coffee (breakfast, lunch and dinner) during the trek
• Experienced, helpful and friendly guide, porters and their food, accommodation, salary, equipment, and accidental insurance for all staff
• All national transportation fee.
• First aid medical kit
• Government taxes & office service charge

Cost Exclude:

• Travel insurance
• International airfare
• Nepal entry visa fee
• Extra food and beverage charge.
• Snacks and other personal expenses
• Personal trekking equipment’s
• Tips and gratuities for trekking staff and drivers
• Emergency rescue charge.