Where is the best view of Annapurna Range?

You may be wondering to know where I can see the best view of Annapurna mountain Range or where is the best view of Annapurna range. 

The Annapurna Mountain Range in Nepal is: 

Mountain     Elevation

Annapurna I (Main)                8,091 m (26,545 ft)

Annapurna I Central               8,051 m (26,414 ft)

Annapurna I East                     8,010 m (26,280 ft)

Annapurna II 7,937 m (26,040 ft)

Annapurna III 7,555 m (24,786 ft)

Annapurna IV 7,525 m (24,688 ft)

Annapurna South 7,219 m (23,684 ft)

Annapurna Fang     7,647 m (25,089 ft)

Khangsar Kang     7,485 m (24,557 ft) 

Tarke Kang     7,202 m (23,629 ft)

Lachenal Peak 7,140 m (23,425 ft)

Tilicho Peak     7,135 m (23,409 ft)

Nilgiri Himal North                    7,061 m (23,166 ft)

Nilgiri Himal Central                 6,940 m (22,769 ft)

Nilgiri Himal South                    6,839 m (22,438 ft)

Machhapuchchhre                  6,993 m (22,943 ft)

Hiunchuli                              6,441 m (21,132 ft)

Gandharba Chuli                     6,248 m (20,499 ft)

Gangapurna                             7,455 m (24,457 ft)

We have very reliable and authentic answer to the question: Where is the best view of Annapurna Range? 

There are numerous viewpoints to see Annapurna range in Annapurna region. However, there are 6 major viewpoints in Annapurna region which offer the best view of entire Annapurna range. 

These top 6 viewpoints for the best Annapurna range are: Sarangkot, Pumdikot, Poon Hill, Muldai Hill, Mohare Danda, and Khopra Ridge.

Sarangkot (1600m) and the Mountain Views

Sarangkot is a hill station near Pokhara, Nepal, and has some of the best panoramic views of the Himalayas to offer to the visitors who go there.

Sarangkot has a number of lodges, hotels, homestays and restaurants to offer to the travelers for meals and accommodation. 

Sarangkot can be reached either by hiking ( 3-4 hours) or by driving(1 hour) from Lakeside Pokhara. 

One of the most popular activities to do in Sarangkot is adventurous Pokhara Paragliding. 

Situated at an altitude of approximately 1,600 m (5,249 ft), it offers a front-row seat to some of the highest peaks in the world. They are enchanted by the astonihsing sight of Annapurna I, 8,091 m / 26,545 ft;  Annapurna South (7,219 m / 23,684 ft), Hiunchuli (6,441 m / 21,132 ft), Lamjung Himal (6,983 m / 22,910 ft), Nilgiri North (7,061 m / 23,166 ft), Tukuche Peak (6,920 m / 22,703 ft), Dhaulagiri, 8,167 m / 26,795 ft; and Machapuchare, 6,993 m / 22,943 ft-also called the "Fishtail" mountain because of its unique shape like that of fishtail.

Pumdikot (1500m) and the Mountain Views

Pumdikot is a well-known for massive God Shiva Statue, goddess Laxmi Statue and breathtaking Annapurna mountain range. Pumdikot can be reached by drive (1 hour) as well as by hiking by the side of Phewa Lake. 

Grand God Shiva Statue, Goddess Laxmi Statue and soaring mountain views of Annapurna, Dhaulagiri and Machhapuchhre make Pumdikot a very special among the people

Actually, Pumdikot is located a top hill above Phewa Lake next to World Peace Stupa, another popular viewpoint to see best Annapurna range.

Pumdikot and World Peace Stupa are adjoining each other from one to other hill just above Phewa Lake in Pokhara.

The viewpoint of Pumdikot provides panoramic views of the Annapurna Massif, which includes towering peaks like Annapurna I (8,091 m), Dhaulagiri (8,167 m), and Machhapuchhre, or "Fishtail" (6,993 m). 

Similarly, one can enjoy the views of entire Pokhara city and Phewa Lake from Pumdikot. 

Poon Hill (3,210m) and the Mountain Views 

Poon Hill is popular as one of the best Annapurna Range Viewpoint in Annapurna region near Pokhara city. 

A Short and easy trek for 2 days from Pokhara takes one to Poon Hill via Ghorepani village(2880m).

From Tatopani Side, Poon Hill can be reached by jeep or car as well. Poon Hill Trek 3 days is very popular trekking trip to Poon Hill. 

The one hour walk from Ghorepani takes you, finally, to the top of Poon Hill (3200m) and offers spectacular entire Annapurna Range, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. 

One can go Annapurna Base Camp via Poon Hill, which offers better experiences of Annapurna Base Camp Trek and the wider range of Annapurna mountain range. Actually, one cannot see entire Annapurna range from ABC (4130m), only Annapurna south and Machhapuchhre. 

It is beautiful to do yoga and meditation at the top of Poon Hill with the fresh fall of sunrays. 

The mountain views we see from Poon Hill are: Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m / 26,795 ft), Tukuche Peak (6,920 m / 22,703 ft.) Nilgiri (7,061 m / 23,166 ft.) Annapurna I (8,091 m / 26,545 ft): Annapurna South (7,219 m / 23,684 ft) Hiunchuli (6,441 m / 21,132 ft) Machhapuchhre (6,993 m / 22,943 ft.) Lamjung Himal (6,983 m / 22,910 ft.) Gurja Himal (7,193 m / 23,599 ft).

Mulde Hill (Muldai)(3,640m)

Muldai Hill is, actually, considered to be the finest place to see best view of Annapurna range in Annapurna region. Frankly telling, Muldai Hill provides better and more impressive view of Annapurna range than Poon Hill and Mohare Hill. 

Muldai Hill is more popular for best view of Annapurna range as people can witness and capture closer and more massive view of entire Annapurna range including Dhaulagiri and Manaslu. 

Muldai Hill is located next to Dobato on the trail to Khopra Ridge and Khayar Lake. 

One can go to Muldai Hill from Tatopani walking through the villages like Swata and Khopra Ridge Village and finally can conclude the walk either in Poon Hill or in Mohare Hill. 

Muldai Hill Trek is popular to go Muldai Hill Viewpoint and enjoy marvelous Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Machhapuchhre, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. 

The mountain views that can be seen from Muldai Hill  are: Dhaulagiri I - 8,167 meters (26,795 feet), Annapurna South - 7,219 meters (23,684 feet), Hiunchuli - 6,441 meters (21,132 feet), Machhapuchhre (Fishtail) - 6,993 meters (22,943 feet), Annapurna III - 7,555 meters (24,787 feet)Nilgiri - 7,061 meters (23,166 feet), Tukuche Peak - 6,920 meters (22,703 feet), Baraha Shikhar (Annapurna Fang) - 7,647 meters (25,089 feet).

Khopra Ridge (Danda) (3,660m)

Khopra Ridge, another popular viewpoint for the best view of Annapurna range in Annapurna region, is located next to Muldai Hill and also can be reached  via Tatopani from the other side. 

Khopra Ridge ( Danda), actually, is 3 days walk from Pokhara city via Ghandruk, Tadpani, Dobato and Muldai Hill. 

Khopra Ridge is, in fact, the closest viewpoint for the best view of Annapurna Range, best of best. 

Khopra Ridge is unmatchable to other viewpoints in Annapurna region like Poon Hill, Muldia Hill, Sarangkot, Pumdikot and Mohare Hill and very rare viewpoint for the best view of Annapurna range. 

Dhaulagiri (8,167 m / 26,795 ft), Annapurna South (7,219 m / 23,684 ft),Nilgiri (7,061 m / 23,166 ft),  Fishtail (Machapuchare) (6,993 m / 22,943 ft), Hiunchuli (6,441 m / 21,132 ft), Baraha Shikhar (Annapurna Fang) (7,647 m / 25,089 ft)

Mohare Hill (Danda)(3,320m)

Mohare Hill( Danda) is located next to Poon Hill, higher than Poon Hill, and offers better and more astonishing views of Annapurna Range.

People choose trekking to Mohare Hill or Moure Hill (Danda) for better Annapurna Range than from Poon Hill and any other viewpoints in Annapurna region. 

If people are not satisfied with the best view of Annapurna range they see and capture from other viewpoints: Sarangkot, Pumdikot, Muldai Hill and Khopra Ridge, they trek to Mohare Danda and conclude their trek with the most rewarding and best view of entire Annapurna range. 

One can get Mohare Hill in 3 days from Pokhara via Poon Hill and Ghorepani.

Also, one can make Mohare Hill (Danda) as a part of Muldai Hill Trek or Khopra Ridge Trek. 

The mountain views you see and capture from Mohare Hill are: Dhaulagiri I (8,167 m / 26,795 ft) Tukuche Peak (6,920 m / 22,703 ft) Dhaulagiri II, III, IV, V (7,751 m - 7,618 m / 25,430 - 24,993 ft) Annapurna South (7,219 m / 23,684 ft) Annapurna I (8,091 m / 26,545 ft).Hiunchuli (6,441 m / 21,132 ft) Annapurna II (7,937 m / 26,040 ft) Annapurna III (7,555 m / 24,786 ft) Machhapuchhre (6,993 m / 22,943 ft) – Also known as "Fishtail Nilgiri North (7,061 m / 23,166 ft Nilgiri Central (6,940 m / 22,769 ft).Nilgiri South (6,839 m / 22,438 ft), Tukche (6,920 m / 22,703 ft) and Gurja Himal (7,193 m / 23,599 ft). 

If you want to see the other side of Annapurna Mountain range, you need to board on Annapurna Circuit Trekking Trail and can find other popular viewpoints. If you are an adventure lover and looking for some of most astonishing views of Annapurna Range towards the east and south, you can undertake the Annapurna Circuit Trek, where one can celebrate the Annapurna and Dhaulagiri mountain views  and landscapes in their absolute forms. 

The Popular Viewpoints on Annapurna Circuit Trek for the best view of Annapurna Range are: 

• Manang (3,519 meters (11,545 feet)
• Ice Lake 4,620 meters/ 15,157 feet,
• Gheru 3,540 meters/ 11,614 feet
• Nghar 3,650 meters (11,975 ft)
• Pisang Village  3,250 m (10,660 ft)

These viewpoints in Annapurna Circuit Trek, not only offers the best view of Annapurna Range, but also, provides and opportunity to behold and imprison some of the grandest views of Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. 

Other popular viewpoints in Annapurna region are Mardi Himal View Point(3760m) and Annapurna Base Camp (4130m).

Mardi Himal Viewpoint unveils astonishing Machhapuchhre view just in front of your eyes with 360 degree angle. Truly, you will get stunned and your mouth and the eyes will remain widely opened to experience marvelous Machhapuchhre with incredible landscapes and floating clouds all round. 

Annapurna Base Camp is popular for the view of Annapurna South and Machhapuchhre. 

Annapurna South is just massive and looks like the roof of your home from Annapurna Base Camp with the fresh sunrays early in the morning. 

Final Words

There are a number of popular viewpoints to see the best view of Annapurna Range in Annapurna region. The most popular viewpoints to see the best view of Annapurna range are: Sarangkot, Pumdikot, World Peace Stupa, Poon Hill, Muldai Hill, Mohare Danda( Hill) and Khopra Ridge.

Also, Manang, Pisand Village, Ice Lake, Gheru and Nghar are some of the most popular viewpoints for breathtaking Annapurna, Dhaulagiri, Manaslu and Ganesh Himal. 

The best of all viewpoints to see the best view of Annapurna Range is  Khopra Ridge, a must visit viewpoint for the most astounding Annapurna Range View.