Notable viewpoint · Gandaki Province, Nepal
Ponkar Glacier
Ponkar Glacier is a viewpoint in Gandaki Province, Nepal.
Ponkar Glacier: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Ponkar Glacier
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Ponkar Glacier — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 28.71332, 84.45514. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Ponkar Glacier
- Nimjung · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~6 km · Must-see
- Manaslu · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~26 km · Must-see
- Birendra Lake · lake · Gandaki Province · ~27 km · Must-see
- Thulagi Glacier · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~29 km · Must-see
- Pangpoche I · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~30 km · Must-see
- Ngadi Chuli · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~32 km · Must-see
- Kajin Sara · lake · Gandaki Province · ~39 km · Must-see
- Himachuli · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lamjung Himal · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~45 km · Must-see
- Annapurna II · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~48 km · Must-see
- Chulu · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~51 km · Must-see
- Gangapurna Lake · lake · Gandaki Province · ~54 km · Must-see
- Annapurna III · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~60 km · Must-see
- Khatung Kang · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~66 km · Must-see
- Machapuchare · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~69 km · Must-see
- Singu Chuli · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~72 km · Must-see
- Tharpu Chuli · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~72 km · Must-see
- Muktinath · temple · Gandaki Province · ~73 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Ponkar Glacier
- Nimjung · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~6 km · Must-see
- Manaslu · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~26 km · Must-see
- Thulagi Glacier · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~29 km · Must-see
- Pangpoche I · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~30 km · Must-see
- Ngadi Chuli · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~32 km · Must-see
- Himachuli · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~44 km · Must-see
- Lamjung Himal · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~45 km · Must-see
- Annapurna II · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~48 km · Must-see
- Chulu · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~51 km · Must-see
- Annapurna III · viewpoint · Gandaki Province · ~60 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Ponkar Glacier yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Ponkar Glacier?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Ponkar Glacier?
Nearby: Nimjung (viewpoint, 6 km), Manaslu (viewpoint, 26 km), Birendra Lake (lake, 27 km), Thulagi Glacier (viewpoint, 29 km), Pangpoche I (viewpoint, 30 km), Ngadi Chuli (viewpoint, 32 km).
Is Ponkar Glacier worth visiting?
Ponkar Glacier is listed as a notable viewpoint in Nepal on Spotwander.