Annapurna

A 2025 Guide to the Day Hike: Dhampus and Astam Village

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A 2025 Guide to the Day Hike: Dhampus and Astam Village So, the morning air in Pokhara really has this special quality, you know, especially when the light first hits the Annapurna range. Honestly, after a couple of days of enjoying the lakeside vibe, you sort of get a feeling for the real mountains, not just the postcard picture over Phewa Lake. That feeling is actually what this day hike to Dhampus and then on to Astam is all about, pretty much. It’s like a perfect little sample of the trekking life without you having to commit to a full-on, …

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Hiking to Sarangkot in 2025: More Than Just a Sunrise

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Hiking to Sarangkot in 2025: More Than Just a Sunrise So many people talk about Sarangkot, and frankly, they usually just mention the sunrise. Of course, that morning view is genuinely breathtaking, it’s really something you should see. But what you hear about less often, in a way, is the actual walk to get there. As a matter of fact, the experience of hiking up that hillside near Pokhara is just as much a part of the memory as the famous view from the top. Basically, this is more than a quick photo stop; it’s a pretty active way to …

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