Poon Hill

Ghode Pani, Nepal

4.8/5

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1.44 miles

Elevation Gain

850 ft

Route Type

Out-and-Back

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Added by Eric Bennett

Poon Hill is an awesome sidetrek option for a rest day with amazing views of Fishtail and Annapurnas and beautiful sunrises over the Himalayas.

If you stay in Ghorepani, you can wake up in the morning and do this side trek before you head out on the Circuit. It is approximately 45 minutes to get up to the top, so you need to wake up and leave by roughly 4:30AM depending on the time of year to make it for sunrise.

Plenty of other trekkers will be doing the same, so you will have no trouble finding it. When you get to the Poon Hill Trail, there is a 50 Rupee fee per person to enter, so make sure you have some money on you. They also sell hot tea and coco at the top for 100-150 Rupees. Make sure you bring a jacket, because it gets really cold up there before sunrise, also some water because its a pretty tough climb.

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Rachel Durchslag

Roamer

Poon Hill

03/11/25

This side trip from the Anna Purna route is beyond stunning. I went in full snow cover and it was the prettiest winter wonderland I have ever witnessed. It is absolutely worth getting up for sunrise to see the sky paint itself with pinks and soft oranges as the surrounding mountain ranges come into view. Getting to witness Anna Purna from this viewpoint is something that should not be missed.

5.0

Jonah Lucas

Seeker

Poon Hill

02/20/19

There are a lot of people on the trail pre dawn, but the sunrise is nice as long as there isn’t cloud cover. You will have to wait for people in front of you who may be moving slower.

4.0

Nemo Li

Beginner

Poon Hill

08/28/18

It is very hard for me to clim on the poon hill. We setup very clear before sunrise. And climb about 45 minutes in the dark mountain road. But it is worth it.

5.0

Trevor Cox

Wayfinder

Poon Hill

01/19/17

If you're trekking through the area, Poon Hill is a must do. Get an early start (like, very early) and head up! Thanks for the addition!

5.0

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Rachel Davidson

Explorer

Poon Hill

09/22/16

When the author says it gets crowded, it gets CROWDED. Mid-March there were a couple hundred people on the summit for sunrise. Probably because lots of people visit Poon Hill as the crux of their trek by doing a shorter 4-5 day trip in and out of Nayapul. Even though most people will do this hike as one of their last days as part of the Annapurna Circuit, it's by far one of the most beautiful. Just goes to show they're not kidding when they say it'll keep getting better. Make sure you walk up to the top of the watch tower on the summit to get even more spectacular views!

5.0

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