Poon Hill- Beautiful scenery of Mt. Annapurna
Poon Hill is a 3210 m high hill near Ghorepani. Many hikers spend the night in Ghorepani and in the next early morning hikers climb to the poon hill to watch the sunrise and to see the beautiful mountain panorama. This place is one of the best destinations for the hiking lovers and categories as short hiking route.
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Poon Hill is a 3210 m high hill near Ghorepani. Poon Hill is located in the Dhaulagiri Zone of north-central Nepal. Many hikers spend the night in Ghorepani and in the next early morning hikers climb to the poon hill to watch the sunrise and to see the mountain panorama.
Poon Hill offers panoramic view of the Annapurna range, blooming rhododendron forests, and picturesque Gurung villages. The trail that begins and ends in Pokhara which is Nepal’s second largest city. This trip is short compering with other trip but steep and features numerous stone steps. Local people runs teahouses along the way and also provide overnight stays and meals. Dress appropriately, as it can get quite cold at the top, especially if you visit for sunrise.
From Poon Hill you have a comprehensive view of the various peaks of Dhaulagiri (8167 m) and Annapurna (8091 m). You can also see (from left to right) the Tukuche Peak (6920 m), the Dhampus Pass (5250 m), the Dhampus Peak (6012 m), the Nilgiri Central (6940 m), the Hiunchuli (6441 m) and the Machhapuchhre or Fishtail (6993 m). A special feature is that there is a lookout tower, which is otherwise rare in Nepal.
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