Photographs of the Annapurna Sanctuary Trek (Part 6) - Poon Hill

 

One of the highlights of the Annapurna Sanctuary trek is the climb up Poon Hill (3210 metres), where one can have incredible panoramic views of the Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri Range and the Kali Gandaki Gorge (deepest gorge in the world).

The climb starts from the town of Ghorephani very early in the morning before sunrise. Climbing in the dark, one can reach Poon Hill in about 1 to 1.5 hours.

The left photograph is taken at the top of the hill with the Dhaulagiri Range and Kali Gandaki Gorge at the background. Below are more photographs of my Poon Hill trip .....
 
 
The town of Ghorephani is the launching base for the climb up Poon Hill Photograph of Poon Hill
 
 
Poon Hill is situated at 3210 metres above sea level Sun rising behind the Annapurna range as seen from top of the hill
 
 
Beautiful views of the Dhaulagiri range (left) and the hill area (right)
 
 
Sun rays shooting off behind the fish tail peak ..... The viewing tower on top of Poon Hill
 
 
View of the hilltop Rhododendrons and other flowers blooming on the hilltop
 
 
The different moods of the Dhaulagiri Range .....
 

Last but not least, the left photograph is a close-up view of the peak of Dhaulagiri I (8172 metres), which is the 7th highest mountain in the world.

 

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