Sarangkot Village Coffee Culture and Authentic Local Life Tour
Overview
Available languages
6 hours
Mobile ticket
This is one of the best local experiences while doing a few hours of hiking combined with meeting small local Arabica coffee farmers from the beautiful Sarangkot Pandeli village near Pokhara. This experience covers most stages of organic coffee farming and processing methods from farm to the cup. You will also have a chance to learn about the community-focused non-profit organization which is helping local organic Arabica coffee farmers by providing training and sharing updated knowledge required in coffee farming and its challenges to operate sustainably while paying 30% more money for farmer’s coffee cherries compared to other collectors in the region. This tour also highlights how women are empowered through community based tourism project by creating job locally.
During this experience you will have a chance to taste the locally grown arabica coffee and organic lunch prepared by women group who are part of community tourism project.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
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
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.
What‘s Included
Private transportation
Seasonal fruits and chocolate bars
Organic Coffee and Honey tasting
Personal Expenses
Souvenirs
Gear or equipment for your hike
Options
Uphill hiking from Lakeside
Lunch
Private transfer back-1 way
Using Via Cable Car
Local Lunch at community cafe
Using cable car-1 way
Starting Sarangkot hill
Lunch at community cafe
Reviews
31 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Beautiful visit and meals at a local coffee farm!
cyrila952,Apr 21, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful place that we had the opportunity to discover through a visit with the owner and a typical local meal made on site based on the products of this farm. The tour and then the explanations about the coffee plantation were very rewarding and this community is great to see. We warmly thank the people who run this place and who are involved in its development. See you soon in your future homestay!
the most unique, and amazing experience in Pokhara
Rebecca Y,Apr 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had one of the most unique, and amazing experience in Pokhara. As a coffee lover, I was keen to see the plants, hear the stories from the community. Boy oh boy, the hike was an experience in itself. As a beginner hiker, and on an extremely hot day, this was no easy feat. I am so grateful to my guide, Surya for taking care and looking out for me. He was calm, cool and collected throughout. Views at 1200 elevation was amazing. When we finally got to the village, I had a farm-to-table lunch and got to hear the story of Ambika. She’s a housewife and through this project, she actively leads it and hosts, and embarking on projects with sharing seeds. I then got to see how coffee was planted , honey being procured. I loved the honey! Everything was organic, and light! Amazing experience and I’m grateful to have done it!
Lovely tour and beautiful scenery
caterpillar24,Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Really enjoyed the visit, coffee and breakfast tasted delicious. The views were stunning and the tour was interesting. A great way to support the local community.
Wonderful window into small scale sustainable farming and local village life.
Beth W,Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I just spent a lovely afternoon with members of the Sharing Seeds community. I was the only one on the tour and they kindly accommodated my somewhat limited mobility by arranging a taxi ride to the farm rather than a hike. They warnly welcomed me, provided a delicious lunch (I regretted having a large breakfast!) and gave me a tour of the farms. We then chatted while the children played and I came away feeling connected and more understanding of small scale sustainable farming in Nepal. I highly recommend this tour if you're at all interested in sustainable farming or local culture.
Inspiring visit
Jamie P,Oct 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were picked up on foot from our hotel and had a lovely hike down to the community. Great authentic lunch was provided along with some very tasty iced coffee. The tour was fun and so inspiring to see the farm and all that they grow. Would definitely visit again if we’re around the region again.
Excellent!
Inspire248974,Sep 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic experience to kick off the day! We had some amazing traditional breakfast and were then shown around the property. Highly recommend!
Excellent day trip! Highly recommend!
daniy0,May 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I 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.
Recommend!
810autumnp,May 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful experience! I learned a lot and it was a beautiful place. I loved experiencing the cool breeze and delicious local food.
Friendly coffee
nickyl1456,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It 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!
Perfect tour around the Sarangkot village
Explorer725577,Mar 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The 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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