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Poon Hill and the Annapurna Views
A two-day walk from Pokhara to the Poon Hill sunrise, with real distances, lodge prices, permit rules, weather warnings and a workable three-day alternative.
14 min read
Annapurna Base Camp
The classic Himalayan walk, the acclimatisation schedule that makes it survivable, and a mountain that no one is allowed to climb.
15 min read
Pokhara
Pokhara sits below the south face of Annapurna, and three viewpoints decide whether you actually see the mountain.