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Annapurna Region, Nepal Trekking
- Capital city: Pokhara
- Population: 34,500 (est.)
- Currency: Nepalese Rupee
- Power supply: 220-240 v, 50 hz
- Sockets: varies - 2 or 3 round pin sockets
- Language: Nepali, Gurung dialect common in Annapurnas
- Time difference: GMT +5.75 hours
- Visas/permits: An entry permit (ACAP) is required to enter the Annapurna region - Mountain Kingdoms obtains this on behalf of their clients.
- Religion: Hindu and Buddhist
- Popular dishes: daal bhat and apple pie
- Popular drinks: tea (chiya), home brewed beer (chang)
- Did you know: Many of the Gurkhas serving in the British Army come from the villages in the south of the Annapurna region.
- FCO link: FCO travel advice for Nepal
- World Travel Guide link: World Travel Guide / Nepal