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- Annapurna Region
Annapurna Region
The most popular trekking region in Nepal, the Annapurna region
passes through some of the most spectacular scenery in the country,
with deep valleys and close up views of mountains over 22,966 feet
(7,000m) tall, ancient stone settlements, Tibetan culture, and
Buddhist temples and monasteries. Excellent lodges line the main
routes of the Annapurna Circuit, the Annapurna Sanctuary, and the
Jomson trek to Muktinath. The Circuit is one of the most walked
treks in the country and is one of the most exceptional trekking
routes on earth, crossing Thorong-La pass at 17,769 feet (5,416m)
and requiring about three weeks. The Sanctuary requires about 10
days and is a direct route straight to the heart of the Himalayas,
where tremendous sheer-walled peaks of 19,685 to 26,247 feet (6,000
to 8,000m) encircle the reverent trekker at the Annapurna Base
Camp.
Easily accessible via a short flight from Pokhara or Kathmandu,
Jomson is a town situated between two gigantic mountains in the
Kali Gandaki Valley, at the bottom of the world's deepest gorge.
From Jomson there are options to walk in either direction along the
Circuit - the trek to the holy shrine at Muktinath is very popular
and follows the ancient trade and pilgrimage route across the
Himalayas.
Information & Facts
Language
Nepali is the official language. English is spoken in all
major tourist areas.
Money
The official currency is the Nepali Rupee (NPR), which is
divided into 100 paisa. As change can be a problem it is
recommended that visitors have a supply of small notes handy.
Tourist activities are often quoted in US Dollars and it is
advisable to carry new dollar bills in varied denominations. Both
Euro and US dollar travellers cheques are widely accepted in
tourist areas and can be cashed easily in most banks and major
hotels throughout the country. There are ATMs in Kathmandu and
Pokhara. Visa, MasterCard and American Express credit cards are
accepted in many tourist hotels, shops, restaurants and travel
agencies. Banks and moneychangers are present in all tourist places
and in the major cities; all receipts from foreign exchange
transactions should be kept so rupees can be exchanged back into
foreign currencies on departure. Cash is needed when trekking.