Which Annapurna trek fits best: Circuit, Base Camp, Mardi Himal or Poon Hill?
Do not choose an Annapurna trek by scenery alone. The Circuit is a journey, Base Camp is a clear mountain objective, Mardi Himal is shorter and sharper, and Poon Hill suits travellers who want a gentler taste.
Answer
Annapurna is useful because it offers several kinds of Nepal in one region. The Circuit is for travellers who want a longer, changing journey and are willing to accept modern road influence. Annapurna Base Camp has a clearer destination and a classic mountain-amphitheatre payoff. Mardi Himal can suit travellers with fewer days who still want a sharper ridge-and-view experience. Poon Hill is gentler, more social and more about a taste than a grand trek. The wrong choice usually comes from asking which one is most beautiful. The better question is how many days you have, how much altitude you want and whether you need the route to be forgiving.