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Sarangkot Village Coffee Culture and Authentic Local Life Tour
5.0
25 Ratings
Pokhara
Immerse yourself in the vibrant coffee culture of Sarangkot village near Pokhara. Experience the organic coffee farming process, meet local farmers, and support a community-focused non-profit organization.
Immerse yourself in the vibrant coffee culture of Sarangkot village near Pokhara. Experience the organic coffee farming process, meet local farmers, and support a community-focused non-profit organization.
Duration:
6 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Saleways - We will meet all our guests at this place and start our guided tour. It will take us 1 hour 30 minutes through the shore of Phewa Lake to reach Khapaudi Village from where we will do the uphill hike.
- Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) - One of the beautiful lake of Nepal where we will hike side by side during the tour. From Khapaudi village…
- Saleways - We will meet all our guests at this place and start our guided tour. It will take us 1 hour 30 minutes through the shore of Phewa Lake to reach Khapaudi Village from where we will do the uphill hike.
- Phewa Tal (Fewa Lake) - One of the beautiful lake of Nepal where we will hike side by side during the tour. From Khapaudi village it’s time to do an uphill hike for another 2 hours and 30 minutes and experience the village life and interact with the local people on the way. some part of the hike will be from community forests to reach up to beautiful Pandeli village.
- Pandeli Park, Sarangkot - Very scenic place and one of the best spot for the full view of Phewa lake from 1200 M altitude. This is also the oldest trek route to the Annapurna region. After some time rest at this place, we will visit pandeli village, the Arabica coffee farm owned by a small coffee farmer, Learn more about the coffee plantation, and coffee processing techniques from harvesting to roasting at one of the, not for profit community-based organization processing centre. We will also do the organic coffee tasting and also see the beekeeping station ( if you are interested). Which will take upto 2 hours and drive back to Pokhara.
What's Included
- Private transportation
- Seasonal fruits and chocolate bars
- Organic Coffee and Honey tasting (Upon Availability)
- Private transportation
- Seasonal fruits and chocolate bars
- Organic Coffee and Honey tasting (Upon Availability)
What's Not Included
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Gear or equipment for your hike
- Personal Expenses
- Souvenirs
- Gear or equipment for your hike
Additional Information
This is an exceptional local experience that combines a few hours of hiking with the opportunity to meet small-scale Arabica coffee farmers in the picturesque Sarangkot Pandeli village near Pokhara. This journey encompasses most stages of organic coffee farming and processing, from the farm to the cup. Participants will also learn about a…
This is an exceptional local experience that combines a few hours of hiking with the opportunity to meet small-scale Arabica coffee farmers in the picturesque Sarangkot Pandeli village near Pokhara. This journey encompasses most stages of organic coffee farming and processing, from the farm to the cup. Participants will also learn about a community-focused non-profit organization that supports local organic Arabica coffee farmers by providing training and sharing updated knowledge necessary for sustainable coffee farming. This organization pays 30% more for farmers’ coffee cherries compared to other collectors in the region. The tour also emphasizes the empowerment of women through a community-based tourism project that creates local employment opportunities.
During this experience, participants will have the chance to taste locally grown Arabica coffee and enjoy an organic lunch prepared by a women’s group involved in the community tourism project.
Location
SalesBerry Department Store
Chiple Dhunga Road
It's in front of 17th Street Lakeside
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(25 Ratings)
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Daniy0
May 15, 2025
Excellent day trip! Highly recommend! - I had an amazing time on my day trip to the coffee plantation and farm with Sharing Seeds Co-op.
I chose the option where we took a cable car to the top and then hiked down. The uphill walk to the cable car was manageable, though it was a bit warm—next time, I might opt for a taxi to the base instead. That said, it was a fantastic way to enjoy the mountain views, visit the Ganesh statue, and have meaningful conversations. I also appreciated that it was just the guide and me, which gave me space to move at my own pace—something important to me as I sometimes have low energy due to chronic illness.
My guide was incredibly knowledgeable about local flora, history, and culture. Their English was excellent, as they had lived abroad, and they were able to answer all my questions easily.
One of the highlights was identifying plants on the hike down—including edible ones like the delicious orange Himalayan berries we found along the trail.
The farm itself made my heart sing—it’s a beautiful example of permaculture and sustainable agriculture. I had a great time nerding out about all the different trees and plants, and learning how coffee is cultivated in shaded areas that weren’t previously used.
Lunch was delicious, the coffee was outstanding, and the team was warm and gracious. As a bonus, there was an adorable puppy on-site when I visited, which made the day even more special. They were so friendly and peaceful—I can absolutely see why someone would want to spend their whole life there!
I was also grateful they arranged transportation home so I didn’t have to hike back. All in all, it was a perfect day trip—especially if you’ve got a trekking adventure ahead.
Highly, highly recommend this experience.
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810autumnp
May 7, 2025
Recommend! - Wonderful experience! I learned a lot and it was a beautiful place. I loved experiencing the cool breeze and delicious local food.
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Nickyl1456
Mar 26, 2025
Friendly coffee - It was a nice experience starting with a good hike up the hill. You will walk through rural village and eventually reach the coffee plantation and have a great lunch. Everybody was extermely nice and Abby explained the whole progress of coffee very well!
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Explorer725577
Mar 26, 2025
Perfect tour around the Sarangkot village - The tour was great! We walked all the way up the mountain with stunning views over the lake. We had a delicious lunch and afterwards walked around the coffee plants and other crops. It was nice to learn more about the village, the culture and the Organic farming life.
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Tommyj884
Mar 16, 2025
Amazing experience with local coffee and honey farmers - Brilliant day and amazing food, with an interesting tour of the honey / coffee farm. Beautiful scenery. Would highly recommend
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692hilarys
Mar 15, 2025
An authentic local life tour - We had a visit with a group of fellow travellers and it was an amazing time, from the gentle walk down to the community with a warm welcome and the tasty breakfast. The tour of the beehives, vegetable garden and coffee plants was very informative and afterwards we sampled the coffee they produce with an opportunity to buy some to take home. It is a very worthwhile initiative run by dedicated and passionate people who care about their land and their community. Well worth a visit.
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Ingridr1541
Feb 18, 2025
Amazing experience! - I had the chance to meet Abi and discover his brilliant seed sharing project. He did me a tour of his plantation and presented me every step of the coffee making process. I had the opportunity to taste its gorgeous coffee in the peaceful and charming place where he welcome guest. I stayed for lunch which was truly tasty. I had an exquisite time with him and felt his passion for coffee and involvement in his community. He has strong values about sustainability and do not compromise while the competition is fierce in this field. I truly recommend to discover this project and strongly support it.
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Heather
Jan 15, 2025
Lovely visit to this Organic farm - Very interesting seeing the organic farm and meeting the families who live there. They explained the making of their coffee beans and provided us with an organic breakfast which was amazing. Then we were entertained with song and dance , and we joined in.
So friendly and very welcoming and I wish them all the very best
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Lucytravelling2019
Jan 9, 2025
Must do experience in Pokhara! - This is the most special and beautiful experience. The people and the community are so welcoming. We had a fantastic time eating the most delicious home cooked, organic meal which I would go back for seconds time and time again! We then got to learn about the coffee growing and harvesting process before getting to try some of their delicious product! It is wonderful to see organic farming and sustainable tourism in action whilst learning about the local community. Would highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting the Pokhara region! Thank you so much for having us!! 😁😊
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Stephen
Dec 27, 2024
A cultural experience with coffee plantation and honey making - A fantastic experience to see how the local people live.
Very welcoming and keen to practice their English
Explanation of honey harvesting and coffee from bush to cup, we even got to try the coffee and honey. We were served a local breakfast of a mild curry, buckwheat millet pancakes and gourd chutney.
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