The Jammu and Kashmir government has decided to open the union territory for tourism in a phased manner starting July 14 and has issued a set of guidelines for the same. The first phase will see tourists arriving by air only. “In the view of the Covid related measures, it is felt imperative to put in place a protocol to be followed by the tourists as well the persons/authorities engaged in the hospitality sector,” the release read.
Till the test result shows a negative result for Covid-19, a tourist will remain in the hotel where the booking has been made and shall not be allowed to move out. A form to this effect shall be signed at the airport,” the release stated. Those tourists coming with a Covid-19 negative report will not be required to remain in their hotel rooms. However, RT-PCR testing will apply to them as well.
RT-PCR testing of all tourists will be compulsory on their arrival and travellers will need to have a confirmed hotel booking, the J&K government said in its order on Sunday.
The incoming tourists must also have a confirmed return air ticket from Jammu and Kashmir. Taxi, transport facility will need to be pre-booked by the travellers through hotels or travel agencies. The procedures for the same will be put in place by the J&K government and mentioned on the official tourism department website.
The government has urged the elderly, those ageing 65 years and above, to avoid travelling. The tourists will be asked to produce the booking details of their accommodation upon arrival.
Till the test result shows a negative result for Covid-19, a tourist will remain in the hotel where the booking has been made and shall not be allowed to move out. A form to this effect shall be signed at the airport,” the release stated. Those tourists coming with a Covid-19 negative report will not be required to remain in their hotel rooms. However, RT-PCR testing will apply to them as well.
RT-PCR testing of all tourists will be compulsory on their arrival and travellers will need to have a confirmed hotel booking, the J&K government said in its order on Sunday.
The incoming tourists must also have a confirmed return air ticket from Jammu and Kashmir. Taxi, transport facility will need to be pre-booked by the travellers through hotels or travel agencies. The procedures for the same will be put in place by the J&K government and mentioned on the official tourism department website.
The government has urged the elderly, those ageing 65 years and above, to avoid travelling. The tourists will be asked to produce the booking details of their accommodation upon arrival.
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