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- Namche Bazaar
Namche Bazaar
One of the most popular stops on any Himalayan trek, Namche
Bazaar makes a good rest stop on the climb to Mount Everest, and
many trekkers spend a day there to acclimatise to the high
altitude. The town has a variety of accommodation, restaurants,
teahouses, internet cafes, and shops that mostly sell supplies for
trekking. From just above the village, trekkers will get their
first view of Mount Everest itself. One of the principal
attractions in Namche Bazaar is the weekly market at the centre of
the village.
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.