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INDIA TIGER TOURISM U-TURN Following the original proposal that tiger tourism was to be phased out from the national parks, the Indian govt. has done a U- turn regarding its policy preventing tiger safaris. After compelling counter arguments raised by the travel industry, the Indian govt. recognises the value of tourism in preserving the tiger population, the funds generated to be used to protect tigers from poachers. Guidelines will be put in place to ensure that wildlife safaris take place in a sustainable way. |
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NEW TOURIST VISA RULES New rules state that there should be a gap of at least 2 months between two visits to India on a Tourist Visa. Tourists who intend to leave India and visit some of its neighbours such as Nepal or Bhutan, and then re enter India to fly home are permitted two or three entries within a two month period. But they should have a “detailed itinerary and supporting documentation (ticket bookings). For further information please visit the following: http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/notices.aspx http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk/visa-forms.aspx |
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FLIGHTS TO NATIONAL PARKS Starting from Nov 15, 2008 Chimes Aviation will be providing services four (4) times a week between Nagpur, Kanha, Bandhavgarh and Khajuraho (Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday). A fifth day Thursday service will commence from Jan 2009. The aircraft will commence from Nagpur and land in each location (mentioned above) before landing in Khajuraho and returning back to Nagpur. Baggage allowance 15kg, soft bags only. |
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NATIONAL PARKS Wildlife parks will now open from 1st October. Ranthambore National Park has introduced a Night Safari in the buffer zone. |
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OUTSOURCING OF VISA APPLICATIONS From 29th May 2008 visa for India is no longer issued at the Indian High Commission. Visa can be obtained by post, on-line or in person at the following addresses: Indian Visa Application Centre VF Services (UK) Limited 60 – 62 Wilton Road Victoria London SW1V 1DE |
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Indian Visa Application Centre VF Services (UK) Limited 142 – 148 Goswell Road Old Street London EC1V 7DU |
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To apply online visit http://in.vfsglobal.co.uk |
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