Covid-19 Travel Advisory for Planning Tours in India

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Screenings & Precautions

Temperature checking and regular screening is carried out for Hotel Staff, Guests, Drivers, and Guides.

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Protection Paramount

Ensure the proper availability of mask, sanitizer, and gloves in the cabs and hotels.

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Safer Commute & Sites

Regular disinfection drives take places. Vehicles, hotel rooms, and premises cleaned regularly.

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Social Distancing

Maintaining effective social distancing policy at hotel, restaurant, lobby areas, etc.

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State wise SoPs & Guidelines

COVID-19 travel guidelines for South India and Kerala

The Kerala government has issued some COVID – 19 guidelines to visit the state, which are in the best interest of the tourists and locals, alike. The standard operating procedure (SOP) and health advisory issued by the state are:

  • Tourists have to install the Aarogya Setu App on their smartphones.
  • They have to register themselves on the Covid-19 portal and get an entry pass.
  • Wearing a mask in public places is a mandate.
  • Travelers must wash hands regularly or carry a hand sanitizer and an extra face mask.
  • They should not extend their stay in Kerala without obtaining prior permission from Government authorities concerned.
  • Tourists must carry a COVID-19 negative test certificate and also upload it on the web portal during registration.
  • RT-PCR test, TRUNAT, or CBNAAT must be done within 96 hours of the arrival at the state border.
  • Visitors must adhere to the safety guidelines and maintain social distancing.

COVID-19 travel guidelines for North India and Rajasthan

Rajasthan government tourism department issues Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and forms strategies to ensure safe tourism. The tourist destinations and monuments are being sanitized regularly. The government and other agencies have been working on policies and assuring safety against the highly contagious disease.

Here are COVID-19 travel guidelines issued by the Rajasthan government for tourists:

  • It is mandatory for travellers to install the Aarogya Setu app in their mobiles.
  • Tourists have to submit a self-health declaration form upon arrival.
  • Thermal scanning shall be done for all the tourists.
  • No home quarantine is required for domestic tourists who are not showing symptoms.
  • Symptomatic domestic travellers shall be taken to the nearest medical facility.
  • It is mandatory to wear a mask in public areas and while travelling.
  • Following social distancing norms is compulsory.
  • For international travellers, 7 days of institutional quarantine and 7 days of home quarantine is mandatory.

COVID-19 travel guidelines for Madhya Pradesh

The Madhya Pradesh government has lifted all the travel restrictions and issued new Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to ensure the safety of tourists. The tourism board of Madhya Pradesh introduced a new campaign ‘Intezaar Aapka’ to attract tourists.

Here are the COVID-19 travel guidelines for tourists:

  • It is mandatory for tourists to download the Aarogya Setu app.
  • Travellers are required to install the Indore311 app, register themselves, and update their health status for 14 days after arrival.
  • All inbound and outbound travellers are required to submit a self-health declaration form with their personal contact details.
  • If a traveller is symptomatic, then he/she will get transferred to the nearby hospital. The person will be in institutional quarantine until the report is made available. If the test report is positive, the person will be transferred to the COVID care centre. If the report is negative, no quarantine is required.
  • International passengers are required to undergo 7 days of institutional quarantine (at their own cost) and 7 days of home quarantine.
  • Thermal scanning and health profiling shall be done upon arrival.
  • It is mandatory to wear a mask in public areas and while travelling.
  • Practicing social distancing norms is compulsory.

COVID-19 safety guidelines for Uttarakhand

Uttarakhand is a renowned hill station and a popular pilgrimage destination, which has opened its gates again for the tourists with some safety measures. The Uttarakhand government revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on preventive measures for tourists and relaxed quarantine norms. It is obligatory for the tourists to follow those rules and regulations for visiting the hill state.

Here are the COVID-19 safety guidelines for Goa:

  • Tourists are required to install the Aarogya Setu App on their smartphones.
  • All visitors are required to register on the Dehradun Smart City Web Portal before traveling.
  • Registration documents will be verified on the state border check posts.
  • Tourists must carry a COVID-19 negative test certificate and also upload it on the web portal during registration.
  • RT-PCR test, TRUNAT, or CBNAAT must be done within 96 hours of the arrival at the state border.
  • If tourists do not carry a negative test certificate, they can also undergo a self-paid antigen test at the border check post.
  • It is a must to book a minimum 2 nights stay at hotel/ homestay.
  • Tourists travelling for seven days or less are exempted from COVID-19 quarantine.
  • Travelling for more than 10 days are required to undergo 10 days home quarantine.
  • People have to adhere to all the safety norms and follow social distancing.
  • It is compulsory to wear a mask in public places.

COVID-19 travel guidelines for Himachal Pradesh

The Himachal Pradesh state government has lifted travel-related restrictions and issued certain guidelines for tourists. In a major relief, the government has amended some of the regulations to revive corona-hit tourism in the state.

Here is all you need to keep in mind while planning a trip to Himachal Pradesh. The COVID-19 travel guidelines for Himachal Pradesh are:

  • As per the Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), there shall be no requirement of online registration of inter-state movement. No separate permission is required for any movement.
  • Prior testing and COVID-19 negative certificates are also not required to enter the state.
  • Tourists must have the Aarogya Setu App in their mobiles.
  • It is advised to follow the guidelines for safe and responsible tourism.
  • It is mandatory to wear a mask and follow social distancing norms while travelling to Himachal Pradesh.
  • The movement of inter-state buses will remain to be suspended till further orders.

COVID-19 safety guidelines for Goa

Goa is a popular beach getaway, which has opened for the tourists. The government also relaxed the travel norms and issued the revised Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) on preventive measures for tourists. It is compulsory for the tourists to follow those rules and regulations for the safety of themselves and others.

Here are the COVID-19 safety guidelines for Goa:

  • COVID-19 testing or negative test certificate is no longer mandatory for the tourists to enter the state.
  • Tourists have to follow social distancing norms.
  • Wear a mask in public areas.
  • Get your temperature check facilities are available at the restaurants, bars, hotels, and tourist places.
  • If a tourist has a body temperature above normal will be sent to a medical facility.
  • Stay at hotels having the highest safety and hygiene standards is allowed.
  • A self-declaration health form must be filled at the hotel.
  • Tourists have to install the Aarogya Setu App on mobiles.
  • All tourists need to carry original ID proof.

Arunachal Pradesh COVID-19 Guidelines

Safety guidelines for travellers:

  • Only pre-booked tour packages, done via local tour operators of the state are allowed to operate. All the services including transport services and accommodations will be authorized by a local tour agent.
  • Now, visitors will be required to present four other additional documents with the Inner Line Permit (ILP), which includes tour itinerary, vehicle details, COVID-19 certificate, tour booking slips, details of the guide and driver.
  • Tourists have to provide a COVID-19 negative certificate (RT-PCR or True NAT test) issued by the ICMR-authorized lab. As per the government guidelines, the negative test certificate must have been issued 72-hours before the date of arrival.
  • All the visitors, accompanying drivers and guides from the outside state must have been adhered to the COVID-19 testing protocol and government safety guidelines.
  • Tourists have to follow social distancing norms.
  • All the payments should be made via digital mode, wherever possible. Visitors are also expected to wear a mask in the tourist places.
  • Aarogya Setu app is mandatory for tourists including tour guides and drivers.

COVID-19 guidelines for Andaman

COVID-19 travel guidelines for travellers:

  • Travellers are required to install the Aarogya Setu app on their mobile phones.
  • Wearing a mask in all the public areas and while travelling is compulsory.
  • Tourists above 65 years of age are not allowed to visit the Andaman Islands.
  • Thermal checking and scanning shall be done upon arrival.
  • Tourists are advised to maintain a minimum of 2 metres distance from one another in public places.
  • Travellers should reach the airport at least 2 to 3 hours prior to the departure time.
  • Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail is operational with 50% capacity. Only e-tickets are available for museums as well as tourist places.
  • All the payments should be made via digital mode as much as possible to avoid contact.
  • Beaches including Radhanagar Beach, Elephant Beach, Bharatpur Beach, Sitapur Beach, and Kalapathar Beach are open from 10:00 A.M to 5:00 P.M daily.
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