Poon Hill
पून हिल | |
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  Poon Hill Location in Nepal  Poon Hill Poon Hill (Nepal) | |
| Coordinates: 28°24′00″N 83°41′22″E / 28.4000425°N 83.6895402°E | |
| Country |  Nepal |
| Province | Gandaki Province |
| District | Myagdi District |
| Elevation | 3,210 m (10,530 ft) |
| Time zone | UTC+5:45 (Nepal Time) |
Poon Hill (पून हिल) is a hill station overlooking the Annapurna Massif range and Dhaulagiri mountain range, located on border of Myagdi District and Kaski District in Gandaki Province of Nepal. This lookout is the key viewpoint in the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek. Mountains such as an Annapurna 8,091m, Dhaulagiri 8,127, Annapurna South 7,219 Meter, Machapuchare 6,993 Meter, Hinchuli, Annapurna III, Dhampus peak, Dhulagiri II, and many other tall peaks can be seen from here.[1]
Poon Hill is located 270 km west from Kathmandu (The capital of Nepal). The hike to Poon Hill from Pokhara takes 2–3 days.[2] The Poon Hill viewpoint is on the way to Annapurna Sanctuary which lies in the centre of Annapurna Conservation Area. Trekkers need to obtain an ACCAP Permit from Kathmandu or Pokhara in order to complete this hike.
Standard Poon Hill Trek
Poon Hill Trek perfectly suited for all trekkers is a circular trek via Nepal’s one of the gentler routes and is best for families and beginners willing to experience the stunning 360-degree Himalayan Vista observation of astounding mountains including awesome accommodations and food during the trip in the lower elevation. April is considered the excellent time month for this trek when the rhododendrons are fully blooming, but this trek can do any time of the year. [3]
List of mountains seen from Poon Hill
Some of the peaks which are visible from the top of Poon Hill are listed below.
| Peak | elevation |
|---|---|
| Dhaulagiri | 8,167 m (26,795 ft) |
| Annapurna I | 8,091 m (26,545 ft) |
| Annapurna South | 7,219 m (23,684 ft) |
| Machapuchare | 6,993 m (22,943 ft) |
| Annapurna II | 7,937 m (26,040 ft) |
| Annapurna III | 7,555 m (24,787 ft) |
| Gangapurna | 7,455 m (24,459 ft) |
| Tukuche peak | 6,920 m (22,700 ft) |
| Dhampus peak | 6,012 m (19,724 ft) |
| Hiunchuli | 6,441 m (21,132 ft) |
| Gurja Himal | 7,193 m (23,599 ft) |
| Nilgiri Himal | 7,061 m (23,166 ft) |
Gallery
View from Sunny Hotel
on the way to Tadapani
Poon Hill board
Excited man pointing mountain
Dhaulagiri 8167 Meter
Panorama from poon hill
Dawn at Poon Hill station, 3210m
References
- ↑ "Mountain from Poon Hill". Retrieved 2019-08-18.
- ↑ "Poon Hill trek location". Retrieved 2019-08-27.
- ↑ "Poon Hill Trek – Travel Experience". Retrieved 2023-11-12.
External links
Media related to Poon Hill at Wikimedia Commons
