Narchang Lake – Place You Need To Visit If You Are In Annapurna Trek
Narchang Lake
Narchang Lake is Located at an altitude of 4,100 meters above sea level, Panchkunda Narchang Lake is about one kilometer long and five hundred meters wide. Although the Annapurna Himal has become a natural glacier for years due to the accumulation of melting water, it is not much talked about. There are round lakes at the foot of Annapurna, Frank, Tilicho and Nilgiri mountains.
The shadow of the mountains can be seen in the lake. Many mountain peaks can be observed from one place. There are dry and desolate mountains around. Annapurna Gaonpalika-4 The natural beauty of Panchkunda Narchang Lake in Annapurna base camp is enviable. Due to the geographical remoteness, there is a lack of systematic footpaths to reach the lake.
In ancient times, a sage named Kagbhusinda had acquired knowledge through penance and spread the word about this lake in various places. It is believed that by donating Pinda in the memory of one’s father, one attains virtue. Shiva temple and Buddhist monastery have also been built to develop the lake as a religious destination
There has been no publicity about the natural and religious significance. Chandrajit Pun of Narchang Lake said that the number of devotees and tourists is low. “There are five separate lakes, blood, milk, copper, pure, gold,” said Pun.
The lake was covered due to lack of infrastructure and publicity. Located at an altitude of 4,100 meters above sea level, Panchkunda Narchang Lake is about one kilometer long and 500 meters wide. Although the Annapurna Himal has become a natural glacier for years due to the accumulation of melting water, it is not much talked about.
Fascinated and enchanted by the beauty of the lake. “After seeing the lakes and mountains, all the misery of the road was forgotten . “The natural beauty here is indescribable.” Due to the bad geography, there is a lack of footpaths to reach the lake. There has been no publicity about the natural and religious significance.
A small number of devotees and tourists visit the place. “There are five separate lakes, blood, milk, copper, pure and gold,” In ancient times, a sage named Kagbhusinda had acquired knowledge through penance and spread the word about this lake in various places. It is believed that by donating Pinda in the memory of one’s father, one attains virtue.
Shiva temples and Buddhist monasteries have also been built to develop the lake as a religious destination. Chandrajit Pun has built a public toilet with private investment. The footpath connecting the base camp of Annapurna I, which was first climbed by Maurice Herzog of France on June 3, 1950, was identified only eight years ago. Narchang Lake
Earlier, it took five to seven days to reach the base camp by taking a risky journey through the hills and jungles. Earlier, the base camp and the lake were unknown as there was no footpath to reach here. As Nilgiri Himal is also nearby, it was earlier called Nilgiri Lake. The base camp can be reached after a three-day journey from Narchang Lake village.
The locals have intensified the construction of footpaths, suspension bridges and shelters for the integrated tourism development of the base camp and the lake. The footpath is not yet suitable for tourist walking. Preparations have been made to operate the footpath by upgrading it. A 15-capacity shelter has been constructed in the lake area targeting devotees and tourists. The depth of the lake has not been measured. Narchang Lake leader Subash Bishwakarma says that there is a plan to increase the depth and area of the lake by embankment. Narchang Lake
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