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ZONAS RESTRINGIDAS
The Foreigner (Protected Areas) Act requires foreigners to obtain a Protected Area Permit (PAP) to visit certain areas in India. This requirement is in addition to getting an Indian visa. In order to get this permit, you must meet certain requirements. Such restriction is in place due to security reasons. However, most of these areas are remote and away from normal tourist destinations. Some tourists still visit the restricted areas because they are very beautiful and fascinating remote places.
The previous PAP requirements have been lifted for Assam, Meghalaya, Tripura, and the Darjiling area of West Bengal.
A PAP is normally issued for 10 days and has a option of a 7 day extension. The PAP is issued by the Ministry of Home Affairs. Also, different authorities of the concerned Indian states and FRROs can issue such permit. Normally, your travel agent should be able to get the PAP for you.
Mostly the required documents to issue a special permit will be (but may vary)
- Duly completed Restricted areas permit application form
- 2 passport photos
- photocopy of passport
- photocopy of valid India Visa
AREAS
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Restricted Area:
1). Municipal Area, Port Blair. 2). Havelock Island. 3). Long. 4). Neil Island. 5). Jolly Buoy. 6). South & North Cinque. 7).Red Skin. 8). Entire Island of center Andaman (excluding tribal reserve). 9). All Islands in Mahatma Gandhi Marine National except boat, Holoday, Twin Islands, Tarmugli Malay, and Pluto. 10). Entire Island of South Andaman (excluding tribal reserve). 11). Basatang Island. 12). North Passage Island. 13). Little Andaman Islands excluding tribal reserve. 14). Mayabunder. 15). Diglipur. 16). Rangat. 17). Mt. Harriet. 18). Madhuban. 19). Ross Island. 20).Narcondum Island. 21). Interview Island. 22). Brother Island. 23). Sister Island. 24). Barren Island restricted to visit on board vessels.
Permit Granting Authorities:
MHA & FRROS
Chief Immigration Officer, Chennai
Immigration Officer, Port Blair
Remarks:
If arriving by air, permission to stay up to 30 days is issued on arrival at the airport in Port Blair.
If arriving by sea, permit is needed in advance, as it is required to buy the ticket.
Places from 1 to 8, day and night visit allowed.
Places from 14 to 24, only day visit allowed.
Night stay in 9 is subject to special permission of the U.T. Administration.
Individual tourists are permitted, 30 days allowed.
Arunachal Pradesh
Protected Area:
Itanagar, Ziro, Along, Pasighat, Miao, Namdapha and Sujesa (Puki) Bhalukpong.
Permit Granting Authorities:
Home Commissioner, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar
All FRROs at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Chief Immigration Officer, Chennai
All Indian Missions abroad
Remarks :
Tourist groups may travel on identified tour circuits only.
Individual tourists not permitted, 10 days allowed.
Additional Trekking Routes Opened-up for Foreign Tourists:
Pasighat-Jengging-Yingkion, Bhalukpong-Bomdilla-Tawang, Roing-Mayodia-Anini, Tezu-Hayuling.
Apply at least 4 weeks in advance of anticipated travel dates.
Himachal Pradesh
Partially Protected Area:
1. Poo-Khab-Sumdho-Dhankar-Tabo-Gompa-Kaza
2. Morang-Dabling
Permit Granting Authorities:
MHA
Government of H.P.
DM/SDM concerned
ITBP Special. Commissioner (Tourism) / Resident Commissioner, Govt. of H.P.
Director General of Police, H.P. Shimla.
Remarks:
For Trekking only. Individual tourists not permitted.
Kashmir
Restricted Area:
- Khaltse Sub-Division:
(Drokahpa Area)Khaltse-Dunkhar-Sroduchan Hanudo-Biana-Dha - Nubra Sub Division:
- Leh-Khardung La-Khalsar-Tirit up to Panasik
- Leh-Khardung La-Khalsar up to Hunder
- Leh-Sabo-Digar La-Digar-Labab-Khungru Gampa-Tangar (Only for trekking conducted by approved tour operators and accompanied by State Police personnel)
- Nyona Sub Division:
- Leh-Upshi-Chusathang-Mahe-Puga-Tso-Moari Lake/Kozok
- Leh-Upshi-Debring-Puga-Tso-Moari Lake/Korzok.
- Leh-Karu-Chang La-Durbuk-Tangtse-Lukung-Spanksik.
- Pangong Lake up to Spanksik
Permit Granting Authorities:
MHA
District Magistrates
Remarks:
Individual tourists not allowed.
7 days permitted.
Tourist groups are to travel on identified tour circuits only.
Note: Groups should consist of 4 to 20 numbers and should be accompanied by a liaison officer. For more information, contact Indian Missions abroad or the Ministry of Tourism, Delhi, India.
Lakshadweep Islands
Protected Area:
Bangaram, Suheli Islands.
Permit Granting Authorities:
Lakshadweep Administration, Willingdon Island, Harbour Rd, Kochi-3.
Remarks:
For Agatti Island, Indian nationals and foreigners need to obtain the entry permit.
Manipur
Protected Area:
Lohtak Lake, Imphal, Moirang INA Memorial, Keibul Deer Sanctuary and Waithe Lake Kongjam War Memorial.
Permit Granting Authorities:
All FRROs & MHA (Ministry of Home Affairs)
State Government of Manipur (Home Commissioner, Manipur)
Remarks:
Calcutta to Imphal by air only.
Individual tourists not permitted, 6 days allowed.
Additional areas opened up:
- Imphal-Bishnupur-Phubala, Moirang-Sendra-Keibul-Lamjao-Imphal.
- Imphal-Moirang-Lake Keibul-Lamjao-Chur-Chanderpur-Khuga-Imphal.
- Imphal-Litan-Ukhral-Shiroy-Sangsak-Imphal.
- Imphal-Thoubal-Waithu-Lake, Khonjam-Kakching-Thingjao-Waikhong-Sugnu-Imphal.
- Imphal-Khonghampat-Kanglatombi-Kangpokpi-Senapati-Karong-Mao Gate-Imphal.
- Imphal-Nonoh-Khongsang-Nungba-Jiribam-Imphal.
Foreigners allowed only in groups of 4 or more, 10 days allowed. Entry by road allowed on NH39 & NH53 for Dimapur-Kohima-Imphal-Jiribam-Silchar.
Mizoram
Protected Area:
Vairangte, Thingdawl and Aizawl.
Permit Granting Authorities:
Home Commissioner, Government of Mizoram, Aizawl
All FRROs at Delhi, Mumbai and Kolkata, Chief Immigration Officer, Chennai
Remarks:
Tourist groups may travel on the identified tour circuits only.
Individual tourists not permitted, 10 days allowed.
Apply at least 4 weeks in advance of anticipated travel dates.
Nagaland
Protected Area:
1. Dimapur District : Dimapur Town, Chumudima Sethikima and all places on the National Highway No. 39 en route to Kohima Town.
2. Kohima District : Kohima Town, Khonoma Dzulakie Kigwema , Jakhama Viswema, Khuzama, Japhfu, Dzuku Valley.
3. Mokochong District : Mokochong Town, Lungkhum, Ungma, Impur Mopungohukit, Chuchlyimlang, Tuli, Chani.
4. Wokha District: Wokha Town , Doyang , Vankhosand, Tsunki, Governor's Camp and Mount Tlyi.
Permit Granting Authorities:
MHA, FRRO Delhi, Kolkata and Mumbai, The Chief Officer Immigration Officer Chennai
The Home Commissioner, The State Government of Nagaland, Kohima
Resident Commissioner, the State Government of Nagaland, Kohima
Directorate of Tourism, Nagaland, Kohima
Phone: +91 (370) 21607-22214/21945
Secretary, Tourism, Nagaland, Kohima
Tele-Fax: +91 (370) 33067
Rajasthan
Partially Protected Area:
Western Side (up to Indo-Pak border) of NH No.15 running from Sriganganagar to Sanchore via Sriganganagar, Suratgarh, Lunkaransar, Bikaner, Gajner, Kolayat, Phalodi, Khera, RamDevra, Pokaran, Lathi, Jaisalmer, Sangad, Fatehgarh, Sheo, Bhadewa, Kapoordi, Barmer, Hathitala, Sanwara, Lookho, Gandhwa, Dhamuna subject to following exceptions: (1)The peripheral areas of cities, towns and villages on the NH N0. 15 through which it passes; (2) The city limits of Suratgarh, Bikaner, Phalodi, Pokaran, Jaisalmer, Barmer and Sanchore; (3) The following villages and areas of tourist interest in the district of Jaisalmer, Amarsagar, Ludrawa, Kuldara, Bada Bagh (black bar), Akal, Sam & Unda.
Permit Granting Authorities:
MHA & DM concerned
Sikkim
Partially Protected Area:
1. Gangtok, Rumtek, Phodang, Pemayangtse Khecheperi & Tashiging.
Permit Granting Authorities:
MHA, all FRROs
Immigration Officers at airports at Mumbai, Calcutta, Chennai and New Delhi
Chief Secretary/Home Secretary/Secretary (Tourism) Government of Sikkim
Gangtok Inspector General Of Police, Government of Sikkim
Siliguri, Deputy Directors (Tourism)
Sikkim Government, New Delhi
Assistant Resident Commissioner, Government of Sikkim
Calcutta, Tourism Officer
Rangpo, Deputy Commissioner
Darjeeling Deputy Secretary/Under Secretary Home Department
Government of West Bengal, Kolkata
Remarks:
Individual tourists permitted, 15 days allowed.
2. Zongri (West Sikkim)
Permit Granting Authorities:
MHA and all issuing authorities of Government of Sikkim and its representatives at Kolkata, Siliguri & Rangpo
Remarks:
Groups allowed for 15 days trekking and are to be accompanied by a liaison officer.
Individual tourists not permitted, 16 days allowed.
3. Tsangu (Chhangu Lake in East Sikkim)
Permit Granting Authorities:
Home Secretary, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok
Remarks:
Individual tourists not permitted. Day visit only.
4. Mangan, Tong, Singhik, Chungthang, Lachung and Yumthang
Permit Granting Authorities:
Home Secretary, Government of Sikkim
Secretary (Tourism), Government of Sikkim
Remarks:
Individual tourists not permitted, 5 days allowed.
Uttaranchal
Partially Protected Area:
1. Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Niti Ghati and Kalindi Khal in Chamoli, Uttar Kashi Districts.
2. Adjoining areas of Milam Glacier.
Permit Granting Authorities:
MHA
Government of Uttaranchal
DM/SDM concerned ATBP
Remarks:
Individual tourists not permitted.
Tourists also should exercise caution while visiting Mamallapuram (Mahabalipuram) in Tamil Nadu as the Indira Gandhi Atomic Research Center, Kalpakkam, is located just south of the site and is not clearly marked as a restricted and dangerous area.
Mostly the required documents to issue a special permit will be :
Documents required:
- Duly completed Restricted areas permit application form
- 2 passport photos
- photocopy of passport
- photocopy of valid India Visa
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