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List of must visit places and the best tourist spots within Annapurna Circuit
Beshishahar
To reach the Annapurna Circuit, one will have to first take a road trip to Beshishahar of Lamjung. From Kathmandu, it is a five to seven hours’ journey on a bus. The majority of trekkers start their trek from Beshishahar, the Lamjung district headquarters. But, to shorten the trek, some even choose Chame or Pisang of Manang as their starting point. The trek from Beshishahar is best suited since you get to experience the trek with beautiful scenic beauty, ancient traditional fountains, and waterfalls.
Upper Pisang
Located in the Marshyangdi river valley at an altitude of 3,250 m, Pisang village is a deserted village of Gurungs, Ghales, and Tibetan immigrants. There are various ancient-style hotels and lodges to stay in and have beautiful sightseeing having. Taking a tour of the village, you experience traditional beauty, mountains, and simply amazing environment around.
Manang
After crossing the Pisang and Braga villages and their amazing landscape and scenic beauty, you reach Manang (3,540 m). Manang is a traditional ancient town with wonderful traditional foundations and astonishing mountain views. Manang is the largest town on the Annapurna Circuit trek. With arid landscapes, Manang is a rain shadow area with prevailing winds and views comprising traditional villages, temples, monasteries, mountains and viewpoints that relax the trek stress and give soothing relaxation.
Gangapurna glacier lake
The Gangapurna glacier lake is such a lake that gives portrayal of a freezing waterfall. In spring and autumn, it looks cyan; in the monsoon, white; and freezes completely in the winter. At an altitude of 4,620 m, the froze-up lake is very satisfying to watch on the trek. It is in fact the second most desired tourist attraction in the Annapurna circuit after Tilicho lake. Similarly, the largest and heaviest bird of the mountainous region, the Himalayan vulture, can also be seen roaming in the sky above the lake.
Thorang/Thorung La (Pass)
Thorang/Thorung La (Pass), at an altitude of 5,416 m, is the highest point of the Annapurna Circuit trek. Located at such a height, the trek to this point is considered the most difficult and challenging one in the area. But once the trekkers reach the end, it journey will be worth it; one of your life’s biggest achievements. From the top, one can get a mesmerising view of the Annapurna Himalaya range and Great Barrier Ridge, and the scenic deserted landscape.
Poon Hill
Many who wish to make the trek longer, pass through Poon Hill. At an altitude of 3,193 m, the Ghorepani-Poon Hill trek is a bonus destination place to travel even though, the trek from Jomsom to Poon Hill is a different trip and can be tiresome, there are some who go through the trek. The trek is one of the easiest routes separately, and very popular. With a sight of pleasing and eye-catching sunrise and sunset and a clear view of the mountain ranges and mountains like Dhaulagiri, Manaslu, and Annapurna I, this place is a famous destination in the Annapurna circuit. On the trekking path from Jomsom to Poon Hill, one can see the blooming rhododendron forest along with places like Larjung, Ghasa and Tatopani and the entire experience will be mesmerising.
