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Poon Hill

पून हिल (Poon Hill)

Information

Elevation: 3.210 m
Country: Nepal (NP)
Location / Range: Kaki barat Annapurna (Kawasan Konservasi Annapurna) — Distrik Myagdi/Kaski, Nepal tengah
Mountain type: Puncak pandang (viewpoint) berhutan rhododendron di kaki pegunungan Annapurna — bukan puncak teknis, melainkan titik panorama trekking paling populer di Nepal
Volcanic?: No (non-volcanic)
Coordinates: 28.4000, 83.6895
Difficulty: Mudah–sedang (jalur trekking berundak batu; cocok untuk keluarga dan pemula; tanjakan akhir dari Ghorepani ke puncak sekitar 45–60 menit)
Best Season: Oktober–November dan Maret–April (langit paling jernih di musim gugur; rhododendron mekar merah menyala di musim semi)
Permits & Rules: Wajib memiliki izin Kawasan Konservasi Annapurna (ACAP/Annapurna Conservation Area Permit) dan kartu TIMS (Trekkers' Information Management System) yang diurus di Kathmandu atau Pokhara sebelum memulai trek.
Hazards: Udara sangat dingin saat subuh di puncak, anak tangga batu yang licin ketika basah, potensi ketinggian ringan di 3.210 m, lintah di jalur hutan saat musim hujan, dan kabut yang kadang menutup panorama bila cuaca buruk

Description

Poon Hill (3,210 m) is Nepal's most famous trekking viewpoint — a forested hilltop on the western flank of the Annapurna range, just above the village of Ghorepani. Though not a technical climbing peak, Poon Hill delivers one of the finest Himalayan sunrises reachable in just a few days of walking rather than weeks. From its summit platform at dawn, golden light sweeps across the 8,000 m giants Dhaulagiri (8,167 m) and Annapurna I (8,091 m), along with iconic peaks such as Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Machapuchare (Fishtail), Hiunchuli, Tukuche, and Lamjung Himal — more than twenty summits in a single panorama. The approach to Ghorepani winds through rhododendron forest that blazes red in spring, past Gurung and Magar villages, and up the legendary Ulleri stone staircase of thousands of steps. Thanks to its relatively easy access and extraordinary views, the Ghorepani–Poon Hill trek is a favourite gateway for beginners, families, and anyone with limited time to sample the heart of the Annapurna region.

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Routes

Loop Klasik Ghorepani–Poon Hill (Nayapul → Ulleri → Ghorepani → Tadapani → Ghandruk)

Mudah–sedang (jalur teahouse bertanda jelas dengan banyak tangga batu; tidak memerlukan peralatan teknis)

42.00 km +1700 m 4–5 hari (rata-rata 4–6 jam berjalan per hari; termasuk pendakian subuh ke Poon Hill di hari puncak)

The most popular and standard loop to reach Poon Hill. Starting from Nayapul (near Pokhara), the trail climbs through Tikhedhunga and up the famous Ulleri stone staircase (thousands of steps) to the village of Ghorepani (2,860 m). Before dawn the next day, trekkers climb about 45–60 minutes to the Poon Hill platform (3,210 m) to watch sunrise over Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. The route then descends via Tadapani to the pretty Gurung village of Ghandruk before returning to Nayapul. It is entirely a teahouse trail with lodges and tea houses along the way.

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Pendakian Subuh Ghorepani → Poon Hill (pulang-pergi)

Mudah (jalur berundak batu bertanda jelas; dingin dan gelap saat subuh sehingga perlu senter dan lapisan hangat)

3.00 km +350 m ±2 jam pulang-pergi (naik 45–60 menit, turun ~40 menit); berangkat sebelum fajar

The summit leg that is the heart of the whole trek. From the lodges at Ghorepani (2,860 m), trekkers set out in the dark around 04:30–05:00 and climb the forest stone-step trail to the Poon Hill viewing platform (3,210 m). At the top there is a view tower and a small tea shop. On a clear morning, sunrise lights up Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), Annapurna South, Nilgiri, Machapuchare, and more than twenty other peaks. After the panorama, trekkers descend back to Ghorepani for breakfast and continue on.

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Climbing Experiences

The Ghorepani–Poon Hill trek is a 4–5 day journey through rhododendron forest and Gurung/Magar villages to the Poon Hill viewpoint (3,210 m), where sunrise ignites Dhaulagiri and Annapurna. Easily reached from Pokhara and suited to beginners and families alike, it is one of the most documented treks in Nepal. The vlogs and guides below capture a range of experiences — from the punishing Ulleri stone staircase and teahouse nights in Ghorepani to the crowded dawn on the summit platform.

References

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