Getting here
How to get to Sarangkot from Pokhara
We are at Bhumare Gaira on the Sarangkot ridge, about 1,500 m up and just below the 1,592 m viewpoint. Here is every way up.
Ways up at a glance
| Way up | Distance | Time | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Taxi from Lakeside | About 12 km by road | 30–45 minutes | Luggage, and late arrivals |
| Taxi from the airport | About 15 km by road | 40–50 minutes | Flights from Kathmandu |
| Cable car, then a short walk | 2.2 km ride from Sedi Bagar | About 9 minutes' ride | Light bags, and the view |
| On foot from Lakeside | About 8 km, 800 m of climbing | 2.5–3 hours up | Walkers, in daylight |
By taxi from Lakeside
Sarangkot is only about 4 km from Phewa Lake as the crow flies, but the road climbs round the back of the ridge: about 12 km, 30–45 minutes from Lakeside. The last stretch is narrow and steep, so plan to arrive before dark, and expect slower going after monsoon rain.
Agree the fare before you set off. Ask us about a taxi when you book: call or WhatsApp +977 974 552 2082 with your arrival time.
From Pokhara International Airport
Flights from Kathmandu have landed at Pokhara International Airport since 1 January 2023. They take about 25–30 minutes, and weather delays are common. From the airport it is about 15 km by road to us, roughly 40–50 minutes by taxi up the hill.
Older guides give about 6 km from the airport: that was the old domestic airport in town, which Kathmandu flights no longer use. Since late September 2026 the new airport also has daily flights from Dubai.
By cable car
The Annapurna Cable Car climbs from Sedi Bagar, on the north-west shore of Phewa Lake, to the Sarangkot ridge: 2.2 km in about nine minutes, from 5 AM daily. A free shuttle bus runs from Lakeside to the bottom station. From the top station the lodge is a short walk; ask us for the way when you book. With a light bag, it is the easiest way up.
Fares, hours and tips are in our Sarangkot cable car guide.
On foot from Lakeside
A signed trail climbs from near the cable car's bottom station: about 8 km from central Lakeside, with some 800 m of climbing, much of it on stone steps through forest. Published guides give 2.5–3 hours up and 1.5–2 hours down. Walk it in daylight.
Routes and times are in our Lakeside to Sarangkot hiking guide.
From Kathmandu
Fly to Pokhara in about 25–30 minutes, or take a tourist bus along the Prithvi Highway: about 200 km, and 7–9 hours or more while stretches of the road are rebuilt (as of September 2026). Buses leave Kathmandu at about 07:00–07:30. Either way, the last leg is one of the routes above.
How far
Sarangkot viewpoint (1,592 m): about 390 m, a few minutes' walk up the path
Paragliding take-off: about 770 m
Cable car top station: a short walk
Lakeside: about 12 km by road (about 4 km as the crow flies)
Pokhara International Airport: about 15 km by road
On the map
28.24855° N, 83.94582° E
Questions
How far is the lodge from Pokhara Airport?
Flights from Kathmandu land at Pokhara International Airport (since January 2023): about 15 km from us by road, roughly 40–50 minutes by taxi up the hill. Older guides give about 6 km; that is the old airport in town. Send us your arrival time when you book, and ask us about a taxi: call or WhatsApp +977 974 552 2082.
How do I get here from Lakeside?
By taxi, about 12 km by road and 30–45 minutes; by the Annapurna Cable Car from Sedi Bagar, then a short walk from the top station; or on foot, about 2.5–3 hours up. Every way is on our getting here page.
How far is the Sarangkot viewpoint?
About 390 metres as the crow flies, a few minutes' walk up the path. The paragliding take-off is about 770 metres away.
What is the road like?
The road up to Sarangkot is narrow and steep, so plan to arrive before dark.