Introducing Manakhah
The largest commercial centre in the high mountains, Manakhah might be a nondescript town, but it’s the centre of Yemeni trekking. From here everything from gentle hour-long rambles to serious multiday expeditions fan out across the highlands.
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There’s no bank in Manakhah, but you can change US dollars and euros (cash) at the foreign-exchange dealers in the market. There’s also a telephone centre.
Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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RE: looking for travelling companion
by outlandagency 08 November 2010
Ciao ! I am Paola, italian female, 50 years old, travel agent and trekker. If you will be in Sana'a or want to come with me to the Haraz…
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looking for travelling companion
by outlandagency 05 November 2010
I will travel in Yement from 16 to 30 november 2010, my program is to visit the Haraz Mountains from Manakhah (3 days) then Sana'a and…
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RE: Only one week in Yemen, need help
by chriskean1 21 May 2009
If you still want to see mountain villages but aren't interested in trekking (and besides the areas north of Sanaa as noted by TourDeTim)…
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