Sarankot or Sarangkot

Sun rise from sarankot

Sarankot or Sarangkot is village development committee in Kaski district,Gandaki zone of northern-central Nepal.It look pretty beautiful from far and when we go there its look more beautiful.
The village is located on a mountainside ridge at an altitude of 1600m with Himalayan views. From Sarankot, on the northern direction we can see Mt.Dhaulagiri in the far west . Mt.Annapurna range is visible when the weather is clear on the same side. And in north side Mt.Machhapuchhre (Fistale). On the southern direction the village overlooks the city of pokhara and its lake on the north-western outskirts of the city.

View of pokhara from sarankot

From sarankot pokhara look so beautiful when climate is clear whole pokhara valley are like heaven.They also put 3 binocular on the top of sarankot with the help of that you can see pokhara as near you can.But you should pay for that Nepali Rs50.
Paragliding also start from sarankot which is the most enjoyable game .Now days most tourist visit sarankot only for paragliding. From that you see the whole pokhara valley. With flying enjoying the fresh air lovely view. And you land near to lake side .
From sarankot you can visit Kaski kot which is a nice village ,Dhampus is famous for picnic and trekking village, Lumle,valam etc