Manali has always been a tourist destination because of the sightseeing and the adventures. But now the situation of camping in Manali without permission is now illegal. This step is taken by the government in order to stop the pollution and the illegal campsites present in the forest regions of Kullu-Manali. All the illegal tents present in those regions are asked to be removed permanently.
Sikkim Banned Camping Too
Travelers come and put their camps without any permission. To put an end to this kind of situation it is now mandatory to have prior permission from the forest department and administration before setting up your camps. Last month, Sikkim also banned permanent camping for the same reasons.
A dedicated team has been assigned to keep a check at all the points, especially at the entrance routes of various trekking spots. The team is responsible to remove all the illegal setups and ask for permission first from travelers.
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Meeting On The Illegal Campsites
Recently a meeting was held and there Division Forest Officer Angel Chauhan said camping near the water bodies is harmful to the environment. “During monsoon, inundation is also possible that can even harm the tourists as well.”
Surender Thakur the sub-divisional magistrate of Manali said there were various complaints against the permanent camping. He further added “these campsites are littering areas and polluting the water bodies, strict action will be taken against this”
Fees For Entering the Forest Areas
Not only this now there’s even 50 rupees charge before entering the forest areas of Kullu and Manali.
Solo camping is also banned as of now. The permits for camping can only be issued by the forest department and that too with a range of 25 m away from the water streams. So now, whenever you visit Manali for camping, don’t forget to seek a permission letter from the forest department.
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