Restricted Areas (India)

Foreigners Require A Special Restricted Areas Permit For Visiting Areas In The Country Which Are Notified By The Government As Restricted Areas.

This Permit Can Be Issued By Either The Ministry Of Home Affairs Or Foreigners Registration Offices In Delhi, Bombay, Calcutta And Madras Or The Indian Diplomatic Missions Abroad, Unless It Is Stated Otherwise.

Restricted Areas In India:

West Bengal : Darjeeling And Adjoining Areas (Tiger Hill, Lebong Race Course Jorabungalow, Ghoom & Koresong). Permits Are Issued (Also By Home Dept. Of West Bengal) For Stay Of 15 Days To Those Travelling Individually Or In Groups.

Sandakphu And Phalut Areas In Darjeeling And Wild Life Sanctuaries At Mahananda And Simchal And Jaldapara, Chapramari And Goruari In Malpaiguri District. Permits Are Issued (Also By The Home Department Of West Bengal) For Stay Of 7 Days To Those Travelling In Groups Only.

Andaman And Nicobar Islands: Area Of Port Blair And Havelock Island. Permits For 15 Days And Nights Visits Are Issued To Those Travelling Individually Or In Groups.

Lakshadweep : Bangaram, Suheli And Tilkam Islands. Permits For A Stay Of 7 Days Are Issued To Those Travelling In Groups, Only By The Ministry Of Home Affairs & The Administrator Of Lakshadweep.

Sikkim (Protected Area): Gangtok, Rumtek And Phodang. Permits For 7 Days Are Issued To Those Travelling Individually Or In Groups.

Zongry And West Sikkim. 15 Days Permit Is Issued To Groups Coming For Trekking.

Pemayangste. 2 Days Permit Is Issued To Groups Coming For Trekking. For Pemayangtse Permits Are Issued Exclusively By The Ministry Of Home Affairs.

Manipur (Protected Area): Imphal, Loktak Lake, Moirang Ina Memorial, Kaibil Deer Sanctuary And Waillye Lake & Konyom War Memorial. Permits For 3 Days Will Be Issued To Groups Only, And Exclusively By The Ministry Of Home Affairs.