Poon Hill - 3194 meters
(Day 8)
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We were woken up this morning at 4am and left camp at ~4:35am.
Headlamps and flashlights illuminated our path as we followed Crazy Raj off the beaten path to Poon Hill.
Our goal was to catch the sunrise atop Poon Hill.
I recall that the hike up to Poon Hill was difficult. Maybe it's the altitude.
We arrived at Poon Hill a little before 6am and saw over 200 camera-laden people upon our arrival.
One visitors informed me that the sign indicating Poon Hill's height is incorrect.
Actual height of Poon Hill is 3194 meters.
I immediately recalibrated my altimeter down by 50 meters.
Our Sherpa guides (L to R): Raj Kumar Gurung, Ong Chhu Sherpa, and Raj Kumar Tamang
7:30am: we made our way down to Ghorepani - where the kitchen staff awaited with our breakfast.
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