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Trekking
routes and activities are by and large not affected by the ongoing conflict
situation. |
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The
Maoists are nearly everywhere in the rural areas but their targets are
the security forces and government institutions. They have been very careful
so far to avoid other casualties. |
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Travelling
in groups will make you less vulnerable to theft and assault and will assist
you greatly in the event of an accident. It also helps not to be alone
in the face of Maoist demands for money on the main trekking routes. |
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When
planning for a trek you should keep your itinerary flexible. There are
strikes
and transport blockades every day in one or the other district. These
activities are a real problem for tourists in the country. |
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Air
travel, to Lukla, Jomosom etc. is fairly reliable and not affected
by these strikes. |
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So
far the roads to the Chinese Border and to Jiri have not been closed
for any length of time. |
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Maoists
have launched most of their major attacks during periods of empty moon.
In the proximity of security or government installations a risk of an involvement
in major Maoist and security activities is raising during this lunar constellation. |
