Poon Hill
Nepal
Before dawn we get out of our cozy sleeping bags piled high with blankets, dressed up and walk up about 45 minute climb to the top of Poon Hill (3210m) for sunrise view. This is the view that the entire Ghorepani Poon Hill trek is based upon, and it’s worth every step to get there. We hike back down and take breakfast at the lodge, set off to Tadapani. Overnight stay in lodge at Tadapani. Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch and Dinner.
Contents
9 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the formidable and awe inspiring highlands of the Annapurna region in the federal democratic republic of Nepal. We begin our scholarly exploration at the threshold of the Ghorepani village, a vibrant settlement…
Listen in the app2Upper Ghorepani Village Junction
We now advance into the heart of the Upper Ghorepani Junction. This bustling intersection serves as the definitive crossroads where the winding trails from the lower valleys seamlessly merge into the primary ascent path heading…
Listen in the app3The Rhododendron Forest Ascending Trail
Leaving the village confines behind, we immediately enter the dense, enchanting expanse of the Rhododendron Forest Ascending Trail. This formidable section of the path represents the primary geographical obstacle between the…
Listen in the app4The Mid-way Forest Rest Point
We have now reached the Mid-way Forest Rest Point, a natural rocky outcropping that has served as a temporary sanctuary for breathless hikers for decades. At this juncture, the physiological strain of the ascent is undeniable,…
Listen in the app5The Summit Entrance and Tea Stall
Ascending the final, grueling flight of frozen steps, we finally arrive at the Summit Entrance and Tea Stall. You have successfully conquered the grueling ascent and are now standing upon the broad, exposed plateau of Poon Hill…
Listen in the app6The Sunrise Viewing Tower
Moving toward the center of the plateau, we confront the Sunrise Viewing Tower. This prominent, multi tiered metal structure was erected specifically to provide an unobstructed, three hundred and sixty degree panoramic vantage…
Listen in the app7The Dhaulagiri Viewpoint Area
Navigating away from the crowded tower to the western periphery of the summit plateau, we arrive at the Dhaulagiri Viewpoint Area. This specific vantage point is dedicated to observing the breathtaking Dhaulagiri massif, which…
Listen in the app8The Annapurna South Observation Deck
We conclude our summit exploration at the eastern edge of the plateau, the Annapurna South Observation Deck. This area offers the most iconic, highly photographed, and intimate perspective of the Annapurna massif itself. …
Listen in the app9Closing
As we initiate our departure from the summit plateau, we transition onto the Descent Path, a route that demands entirely different physical mechanics and mental focus. The journey downward, returning toward Ghorepani and…
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What is Poon Hill?
Poon Hill is a place in Nepal with 9 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Nepal |
|---|---|
| Type | Nature |
| Story sections | 9 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 28.2127, 83.9581 |
| Last updated |
