The tribal zones are free now

rangers · Dec 15th, 2003, 13:05

After much persuation from different enthusiasits.,The government of orissa has lifted the ban on forgieners to travel to tribal areas of ancient traditional inhabitants.Thank you all

Alan D · Dec 18th, 2003, 15:53

I have checked various websites and all I can find is a reference in early December on the official Orissa Government website stating that the Orissa State Goverment is thinking about opening up the tribal areas to foreign tourists.

Has this actually happened or is it just an idea that is being considered?

In the interests of providing correct information on this site can anyone confirm or deny this?

mountaingirl · Dec 18th, 2003, 16:27

I am a little confused here… Ranger, can you explain yourself a little further please? As far as I know- foreigners can visit with a permit on an organised tour with a verified travel agent & guide.

Alan D · Dec 18th, 2003, 16:39

Sorry to confuse you mountaingirl. The situation for many years has been that foreign tourists could only visit many restricted tribal areas as part of an organised tour group.

I think rangers post was saying that these restrictions had now been lifted.

I would like to know if this is true or not for members of the forum who might be going to Orissa on the basis of this information.

mountaingirl · Dec 18th, 2003, 17:08

Quote:

Sorry to confuse you mountaingirl. The situation for many years has been that foreign tourists could only visit many restricted tribal areas as part of an organised tour group

I am clear about this.

However I am still not sure if that was what Rangers meant?

BTW I did call the Orissa tourism guys and few travela gents who have repeated that the permit is still required. That is why I was wondering what Ranger meant.

rangers · Dec 18th, 2003, 18:09

The point of confusion lies somewhere else<A clearance was given by the state authority to tour opeartors to take tourist from abroad under their responsibility to visit their areas.Due to several reason(?)(ask for detail) these areas were protected from forgien visitors and if some travel agent is still charging on your innocence for asking for a permit,its a personal case of someone maybe.You can contact:Commissioner of Tourism,Heads of the Department,Bhuabneswar,Orissa,

Alan D · Dec 18th, 2003, 18:33

Rangers

Your original post looked like a news item saying that something had changed for foreign tourists.

What exactly has changed?

Are permits no longer needed?

Can foreign tourists now enter the restricted tribal areas and
move around freely without using a travel agent?

I know from your website that you organise tours as well as running a hotel and camping place.

rangers · Dec 19th, 2003, 12:55

yes Mr.Alan.I do people to people tourism activity,Hardly any permit required to visit those area incase you want the goverment resthouses,you definitely need one.And in one such area(mayurbhanj) the tourist need to inform the police department only so that safety instructions can be passed onto him.And yes one forgiener can visit these areas(which were closed)without any permit or a travel agent.Isn't a good change for forgieners?I thought this info. may help your members.not confusion.

rangers · Dec 19th, 2003, 13:09

Yes Mr Ala tourism is my hobby not my business.I only help if Iam wanted,Being a treker myself I understand how a little help matter in a forgien land.My campsite is a free place.And my job is electronics.Unlike business I love to provide you a local and traditional knowlegde to those who are interested.

Dec 15th, 2003, 13:05	#1
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	The tribal zones are free now After much persuation from different enthusiasits.,The government of orissa has lifted the ban on forgieners to travel to tribal areas of ancient traditional inhabitants.Thank you all

Dec 18th, 2003, 15:53	#2
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	I have checked various websites and all I can find is a reference in early December on the official Orissa Government website stating that the Orissa State Goverment is thinking about opening up the tribal areas to foreign tourists. Has this actually happened or is it just an idea that is being considered? In the interests of providing correct information on this site can anyone confirm or deny this? Last edited by Alan D : Dec 18th, 2003 at 16:58.

Dec 18th, 2003, 16:39	#4
Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	Sorry to confuse you mountaingirl. The situation for many years has been that foreign tourists could only visit many restricted tribal areas as part of an organised tour group. I think rangers post was saying that these restrictions had now been lifted. I would like to know if this is true or not for members of the forum who might be going to Orissa on the basis of this information. __________________ What a long strange trip it's been!

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Dec 18th, 2003, 16:27	#3
mountaingirl Mother Goose Join Date: May 2003 Location: underground Posts: 426	I am a little confused here… Ranger, can you explain yourself a little further please? As far as I know- foreigners can visit with a permit on an organised tour with a verified travel agent & guide.

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rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	The point of confusion lies somewhere else<A clearance was given by the state authority to tour opeartors to take tourist from abroad under their responsibility to visit their areas.Due to several reason(?)(ask for detail) these areas were protected from forgien visitors and if some travel agent is still charging on your innocence for asking for a permit,its a personal case of someone maybe.You can contact:Commissioner of Tourism,Heads of the Department,Bhuabneswar,Orissa,

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Alan D Maha Guru Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Southampton UK Posts: 1,866	Rangers Your original post looked like a news item saying that something had changed for foreign tourists. What exactly has changed? Are permits no longer needed? Can foreign tourists now enter the restricted tribal areas and move around freely without using a travel agent? I know from your website that you organise tours as well as running a hotel and camping place.

Dec 19th, 2003, 12:55	#8
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	yes Mr.Alan.I do people to people tourism activity,Hardly any permit required to visit those area incase you want the goverment resthouses,you definitely need one.And in one such area(mayurbhanj) the tourist need to inform the police department only so that safety instructions can be passed onto him.And yes one forgiener can visit these areas(which were closed)without any permit or a travel agent.Isn't a good change for forgieners?I thought this info. may help your members.not confusion.

Dec 19th, 2003, 13:09	#9
rangers Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: India Posts: 450	Yes Mr Ala tourism is my hobby not my business.I only help if Iam wanted,Being a treker myself I understand how a little help matter in a forgien land.My campsite is a free place.And my job is electronics.Unlike business I love to provide you a local and traditional knowlegde to those who are interested.

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