


Poon Hill is a compact ridge viewpoint above Ghorepani delivering sweeping sunrise panoramas of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges (including Machapuchare). Photographers shoot layered peaks, sea-of-clouds mornings and silhouette portraits of trekkers. Reachable via a 45–90min climb from Ghorepani on stone steps after a multi-day trek; no formal entry fee but plan for teahouse stays. Best seasons: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr for clear skies; winter and monsoon bring clouds/visibility issues. Arrive 30–



Poon Hill is a compact ridge viewpoint above Ghorepani delivering sweeping sunrise panoramas of the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri ranges (including Machapuchare). Photographers shoot layered peaks, sea-of-clouds mornings and silhouette portraits of trekkers. Reachable via a 45–90min climb from Ghorepani on stone steps after a multi-day trek; no formal entry fee but plan for teahouse stays. Best seasons: Oct–Nov and Mar–Apr for clear skies; winter and monsoon bring clouds/visibility issues. Arrive 30–