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Annapurna Cable Car

Pokhara, Nepal

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Annapurna Cable Car

Gondola line running from Sedi Bagar near Pokhara Lakeside up to Sarangkot hill. Riders see Phewa Lake, Pokhara valley and the Annapurna range on the ride, and find the Sarangkot viewpoint and a Ganesh statue at the top.

Highlights

  • Phewa Lake
  • Machhapuchhre and Annapurna peaks
  • Sarangkot viewpoint tower

Good to know

  • Free shuttle from hotel needs prebooking
  • Service sometimes interrupted or delayed
  • Arrive early, clouds build later

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