Odisha permitted tourists into certain tribal areas after three years ban

After 3 years of ban, Odisha government has lifted the restrictions on visit of foreign tourists to certain tribal areas in the State, which was imposed due to the abduction of two Italian tourists in Kandhamal district by Maoists.

Highlights of the revised guidelines:

• Foreign tourists have been asked to pay respect to the culture and tradition of tribals.
• The tourists will have to submit their proposed itinerary to the police superintendents of the concerned districts.
• The foreign tourists have been asked to take photographs only with the consent of the tribals.