Kaskikot Durbar is one of the ancient historical palace which was ruled by Shah dynasty, Kulamandan Shah Khad. People of Nepal usually plan trip towards Kaskikot Durbar to explore the ancient history of the destination. The Durbar is located at the top of hill at the altitude of 1700 meters above the sea level. Similarly, the hike is a 12 kilometers west of Pokhara city. Kaskikot Durbar hiking route is on the route of Annapurna region as you get to experience the panoramic views of Himalayas including Dhaulagiri on the farwest and Annapurna range on the north of Kaskikot. Similarly, from the top of destination, you can also see the massive Fewa lake in the heart of Pokhara city. Kaskikot can also be reached from Sarangkot, Chapakot, Dhikurpokhari, and Hemja

Sarangkot

The hike to Sarangkot is about a 1-hour uphill walk, then 3-4 hours down hill. There is a view tower at the top and few teashops for refreshment. Spectacular sunrise and sunset views and a great paragliding spot make Sarangkotone of the best hiking spot around Pokhara valley.