when tourism will start in india

When Start India Tourism?

India is one of the most impressive tourist country known for its world's ancient civilizations and splendid architecture, attracts a large number of tourists throughout the year. Having beautiful beaches, snow-clad mountains, attractive hill stations, beautiful temples, and coastal beauties, there is so much to explore and wander for tourists in the country and everyone is eager to know when will tourism will resume in India.

Many states and places of India are highly dependable on tourism for their economies. Since the pandemic has hit the country, these states have suffered a huge loss. Many places in India and international borders are still restricted for tourism.

Few states in India, such as Delhi, Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Kerala were worst hit by the COVID cases. Since the recovery rate has increased now, few states are easing the lockdown restrictions and are welcoming the tourists. Most of the public places such as hotels, beaches, temples, cinema halls are still closed. However, the state government has started to relax few restrictions on tourists who are fully vaccinated.

When Resume International Tourist in India?

As per the latest news, India has banned international flights till September 30 to reduce the CoronaVirus infections in the country. Yet it has arranged Travel Bubble agreements and has opened its doors to 28 countries. Travel Bubble arrangements are the temporary arrangements to restart commercial passenger services while regular flights are deferred due to COVID. Prior to booking any flight, it is important to confirm if the passenger will be permitted to the destination country according to the travel bubble arrangements. However, all traveling passengers must submit the self-declaration form or the negative COVID report done within 72 hours at the time of boarding. 

Till the restrictions on international flights ease down, only the following people are allowed to visit India:

• Medical tourists
• Indian citizens
• Travelers traveling for their business
• Healthcare professionals
• Work Visa holders
• Travelers traveling via Travel Bubble.

Latest Guidelines for Traveling to India

According to Union Health Ministry, the following guidelines are to be followed for international arrivals amidst the spread of COVID in various countries.

1. All passengers must submit a self-declaration form. Moreover, they must abide by the government's rule of home quarantine for 14 days.
2. Passengers must submit the negative COVID RT-PCR test report within 72 hours of traveling. Also, they must submit the authenticity of the report.
3. Upon arrival, all passengers must show online RT-PCR exemption approval to the health authorities.   
4. Only asymptomatic passengers successfully passing through thermal screening will be permitted to board the flight.
5. All travelers from Europe and the Middle East have to submit their samples while exiting from the airport. If the test is found negative, they will be advised to monitor their health for 14 days. However, if found positive, then they will have to follow strict protocols.

While India has succeeded in controlling the impact of COVID, many states are starting tourism for domestic tourists. However, it is advisable to limit travel within states to reduce the spread of COVID. As responsible citizens of the country, we must adhere to social distancing and follow the government's guidelines.