Pokhara’s Snow Mountain Fairy House

Not for Staying, but the Cliff Restaurant View Lasts a Lifetime 🏔️ When I first saw Bhanjyang Village Lodge on Sarangkot Hill, my eyes lit up immediately——a pointed-roof cabin covered in vines, smoke curling from the chimney, with snow-capped mountains behind it, like a scene torn from a fairy tale. Comments said “best view spot, stay two nights to soak in the mountains,” so I decided “must stay here.” But after a pre-visit, I realized: this place is better for photos than for staying. 🚫 Why It’s Not for Staying: Privacy Gets “Trampled” by Tourists The hotel has only a few rooms, all small wooden with windows facing the snow mountains. Sounds great, right? But the problem is——the restaurant is open to the public. When we visited in the afternoon, the yard was packed with tourists taking photos, phones raised to snap the cabin. Some even leaned to peek through the guest room windows (no one was staying, but imagine being watched while staying…). The owner said “in peak season, tourists shoot from noon till dark.” The rooms are right by the path to the restaurant; tourists pass by nonstop, with chatter and shutter sounds impossible to block. Want to quietly watch the mountains? Basically impossible. A friend joked: “Staying here feels like having a bed in a scenic spot—totally transparent.” If you’re looking for a quiet place to zone out, this isn’t it. 🌟 But the Cliff Restaurant View Is Worth the Trip Sitting in the restaurant for 10 minutes, I instantly got “why so many people come”—the restaurant hangs over a cliff, no (obstructions), with a valley dropping straight down in front, and the Annapurna snow range like a silver line on the horizon. The 7,000+ meter altitude difference unfolds before you; when clouds drift by, the mountains peek in and out, so grand it leaves you speechless. We ordered Nepali chow mein and lemon honey tea, and the noodles were a nice surprise: coated in local spices, spicy with a hint of lemongrass freshness. Sipping iced tea, wind rushing up from the cliff, hair blowing wild, looking up at snow mountains and down at the warm plate—this “wild luxury” is amazing. Even better at dusk: sunset gilds the mountains gold-red, tourists thin out, leaving only wind whistling through the cabin. Phones can’t capture a fraction of the beauty; you just stare, thinking “this was worth it.” 🚌 Transportation & Tips: Chartering a Car Is Easiest Charter a car from Pokhara’s Mountain Museum round-trip for 2000 NPR (≈100 RMB), 40 minutes’ drive. The winding mountain road is a bit twisty, but drivers are steady. To save money, take a local bus to Sarangkot foothill, then hike 20 minutes up—just a steep path. For staying on the hill, check out Hotel Annapurna View Sarangkot nearby )——a larger hotel with more rooms, its own viewing deck, and no random tourists. A friend glimpsed it, saying “views rival Bhanjyang, way more private.” Leaving as sunset hit the mountain peaks, tourists cheered with phones up, while we finished the last bite of noodles in the corner. Suddenly, I thought: some places don’t need “ownership” (staying). Sitting on a cliff watching a snow mountain sunset at the perfect moment? That’s enough. 📍Location: Top of Sarangkot Hill, search Bhanjyang Village Lodge for navigation ✨Tips: 3-5 PM is best—soft light, fewer clouds, clearest mountain views～ #NepalTravel #PokharaAccommodation #Pokhara #SnowMountainView #Sarangkot #LifeInMountainTown