Phakding

I'm sure I took photos in Phakding, but didn't have any worth posting up. As I recall the hike from Lukla to Phakding took about 3+ hours. The trail was wide, smooth and easy to navigate.

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The one thing I did not get a photo of, were the Maoists taking "donations" along the trailhead as an "entrance" fee. Now mind you, we had already paid entrance into the park.

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These bastards were extorting 2500 rupees per person to continue up the trail. 700 rupees is 10 USD, so like 35 dollars per person. Bullfuckingshit. Being the indignant American, I just walked past them. I'm not giving them shit and don't plan on it.

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I talked to many many climbers and trekkers during my time in Nepal. Everyone paid the 2500 rupees.

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p.s. On my way back down the mountain, three weeks later. I passed the same Maoists, on the same trail. I ignored them, just as I did the first time. They called me names, but I kept my 2500 rupees, both times. Bastards...