2007 Annapurna area Maoists demand "tourist fee" Everest region Maoists continue extortion 2007 Manang Maoists collecting 'Donation'

Reports from Kaski and Myagdi districts say that Maoists continue extortion from tourists demanding NRs 1800 as "tourist fee". Maoist activists beat up a foreign tourist at Dangsing village northeast of Birethanti (Kaski district) for refusing to pay donation as demanded by them. Dangsing lies on the "Manang trail" from Ghandruk or Ghorepani to Naya Pul some 42 kilometers away from Pokhara.

Annapuran Conservation Area "People's government tax" Foreigners at least NRs 1800 per tourist guides no report porters no report

Annapurna Region Trekkings Annapurna Conservation Area Project (ACAP) in Lo Manthang

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Maoist cadres have been extorting from trekkers at the Mt Everest region of the district. Kirat State Committee - an organisation affiliated to Maoists - cadres collect money forcefully from trekkers at Ghat in the district.

Everest region - Solu Khumbu "People's government tax" Foreigners at least NRs 100 per tourist guides at least NRs 50 porters at least NRs 20

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Maoist rebels have a strong presence in the Lukla area but have said their policy is not to harm foreign tourists.

Manang area "People's government tax" Foreigners NRs 1,000 to 1,500 per tourist Jiri - Everest