Poon Hill
Poon Hill पून हिल is a unique Hill station overlooking the Annapurna Massif range and Dhaulagiri mountain range, located on border of Myagdi District and Kaski District in Gandaki Pradesh of Nepal. This lookout is the key viewpoint in the Ghorepani Poon Hill trek, and observes beautiful mountain peaks, fog and valleys.
Mountains such as an Annapurna South 7,219 Meter, Machapuchare 6,993 Meter, Hinchuli, Annapurna III, Dhampus peak, Dhulariri II, and many other tall peaks can be seen from here.
Poon Hill is located 270 km west from Kathmandu. The hike to Poon Hill from Pokhara takes 2–3 days to see the beautiful Himalayan Range.
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 in order to complete this hike.
Some of the peaks which are visible from the top of Poon Hill perfectly are listed below. The sunrise from Poon Hill is particularly mesmerizing.
| Peak | elevation |
| Dhaulagiri | |
| Annapurna I | |
| Annapurna South | |
| Machapuchare | |
| Annapurna II | |
| Annapurna III | |
| Gangapurna | |
| Tukuche peak | |
| Dhampus peak | |
| Hiunchuli | |
| Gurja Himal | |
| Nilgiri Himal | |
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