MOUNT ABU SANCTUARY FOREST PERMISSION: A GUIDE FOR VISITORS

 "Navigating Forest Entry: Your Guide to Mount Abu Sanctuary Permissions"

Mount Abu Wildlife Sanctuary

The Mount Abu Sanctuary, a haven for wildlife and nature enthusiasts, operates under strict regulations to preserve its delicate ecosystem. The Wildlife Protection Act of India governs entry into the sanctuary, which mandates getting a “wildlife permit” from the relevant state Forest Department. Here’s everything you need to know about securing permission and making the most of your visit.

Initiation of the Forest Permission System

The exact date of implementation of the forest permission system in Mount Abu Sanctuary is unclear. However, it was implemented to manage the increasing number of tourists and to control potential activities within the sanctuary’s delicate ecosystem. This system ensures that human interaction with the forest remains sustainable and respectful.

Getting Permits in Mount Abu

Visitors can get permits from the Forest Department office in Mount Abu. The primary outlets for obtaining these permits are:

Forest Range Office on Sunset Road

Trevor’s Tank Entrance Gate

The following categories apply to permits:

Students: INR 55

Students: INR 55

Indian Tourists: INR 145

Indian Tourists: INR 145

Foreign Nationals: INR 550

Indian Tourists: INR 145

Note: Request receipts and additional details from the office. Someone like Charles can be a valuable source of knowledge and help.

Important Information to Request

When visiting the Forest Department office, be sure to ask about:

Sanctuary timings: These may vary based on the season and other factors.

For details on fines for unauthorized entry and wildlife feeding, please ask. Severe consequences for visitors and wildlife result from such prohibited actions.

Sanctuary Timings and Rules

Timings for the sanctuary may depend on seasonal conditions. Check with the Forest Department for the most accurate and updated information before your visit.

Do’s and Don’ts in Mount Abu Sanctuary

Following these guidelines ensures a safe and enjoyable experience for visitors while minimizing environmental impact:

Do’s:

Carry water: Staying hydrated is crucial, especially in warmer months.

Wear appropriate clothing: Comfortable and sturdy footwear is a must for forest trails. Dress in layers to adapt to changing weather.

Inform someone of your plans: Share your itinerary with a friend or family member.

Respect local culture: Be mindful of the customs and traditions of Mount Abu’s local communities.

Don’ts:

Enter restricted areas: Avoid venturing into prohibited zones.

Leave the designated trails: Stick to marked paths to protect the habitat and avoid getting lost.

Use flash photography: Flash can startle wildlife and disrupt their behaviour.

Play loud music: Noise can disturb both animals and other visitors.

Collect souvenirs: Do not remove natural items such as plants, rocks, or animal remains from the sanctuary.

By adhering to these regulations and showing respect for Mount Abu Sanctuary’s unique environment, visitors can enjoy a memorable experience while contributing to conserving its natural beauty for generations to come.

 

Tourist thronging in Hills Spark Fears of 3rd Wave Mount Abu [ 08/07/2021 [

 Following relaxations by the Rajasthan Govt, tourists make a beeline to Mount Abu.

Welcome to the Abode of Gods

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MOUNT ABU GOOGLE WORLD

Scenic points to visit

Mount Abu is a popular weekend spot for tourists from Gujarat. With a drop in the number of cases, and the unlock put into effect last month, the tourist rush to this oasis has gone through the roof! Throughout the week, hordes of tourists drove up to visit Abu, with an estimate of over 65000 people visiting on an average weekend getaway. 

The road leading up to Mount Abu sees impatient traffic jams because of the overwhelming number of vehicles. They also made it victim to mass litter with empty beer bottles, plastic water bottles, empty snack packaging, and other grim litter associated with irresponsible tourism. With the growing waste attributed to the tourism industry, they have not left Mount Abu undefiled. All this adds to the strain on wildlife and the environment. 

What about the principal scientific advisor to the prime minister, who clearly stated that a third wave is inevitable and that the exact time of its advent cannot be FORECAST? Although the Government has called on the population, at large, to follow the pandemic protocol strictly, there is such a universal indifference to laws and regulations in that regard. 

The thousands of tourists in Mount Abu flout all mandatory safety precautions daily. It mostly comes across as unruly children let loose in the wild. The lessons learnt from the devastating second wave, only a short while ago, which caused untold panic throughout the country, seem to have faded away, leaving an ideal ground for the virus to raise its head once again.

Can we prevent the #ThirdWave with such insolence?

Will our vaccinations be effective against new variant strains?

Like all other hill stations that depend on tourism, will Abu survive another onslaught of lockdowns?

We require tourism, but while the industry creates the problems, it also needs to provide solutions. There is an immediate need to preserve what we have in this gracious oasis of ours. We cannot let tourism thrive at the cost of disturbing the fragile ecological balance. There has to be a way of bringing a collective consciousness into play. 

A campaign in July 2019, Clean up Nakki Lake (under Ravindra Goswami, the sub-divisional magistrate), yielded over 10 to 12 tons of garbage. Can one believe that guests visiting this beautiful lake would be so uncaring for the environment that they would make it the graveyard of beer bottles? They also hoisted four trolleys of discarded beer bottles out from the lake. I’m making this point only because the other day I visited Mini Nikki Lane and the Lower Khodra dam and witnessed this menace first-hand. There were beer bottles thrown all around; many even pitched into the water. I would also like to mention a recent video that circulated, which showed the deplorable condition of the Polo Grounds. In the video, I saw large numbers of vehicles parked, and tourists were thoughtlessly littering the ground with beer bottles and other trash items. I have linked the same at the end of this blog. 

There is a constant threat of automobile pollution, jammed roads, not designed to accommodate such vehicle inflow, rampant littering of non-biodegradable material, and plastic waste too. With these looming problems, there is an impending threat in terms of local resources too, especially water. Regular monitoring of the few water bodies we have here is necessary, and the Administration should contemplate imposing penalties for polluting them. To stop the dumping of beer bottles in our town and its environment, we need strict laws.

If we address these concerns one at a time, perhaps in the coming years we will still have something for these visitors to see and appreciate.

Mount Abu Polo Grounds is a pathetic state 

Personal Memories of Polo Grounds

Tourism sector open from today [ 22 June 2020 ] Mount Abu.

Oh, to be in Abu in the coronavirus year Pandemic. 

Mount Abu

The Mount Abu Administration, headed by Dr Ravindra Goswami Subdivisional Officer, Held a meeting with the Hotel Association, The Municipality and others yesterday to take stock of the situation and ensure that the smooth opening of the hotel industry, the restaurants and other related tourist outlets opened securely with the "Does and Donts" laid down so that the safety of tourists is ensured and the situation does not spiral out of control.

It's been three months now since Abu finally opened its gate to the public at large. Today it has given hotels and restaurants the green signal to open up and function by the Recent RULES that are implemented by the Administration.

Institutions should follow common procedures for safety.
1. NO SITTING ARRANGEMENT AT RECEPTION
2. EVERY GUEST WILL HAVE TO FILL OUT A SELF-DECLARATION FORM. IT IS COMPULSORY FOR EVERY GUEST.
3. ARRANGEMENT OF HANDSFREE SANITIZATION ON ENTRANCE AND EVERY FLOOR
4. THE ROOM SHOULD BE SANITIZED AFTER CLEANING DAILY.
5. 3 DISPOSABLE MASKS AND 3 SETS OF DISPOSABLE GLOVES ARE TO BE PROVIDED IN EVERY ROOM.
6. TEMPERATURE SCREENING IS COMPULSORY FOR EACH GUEST AT THE TIME OF CHECK-IN AND EACH TIME HE COMES FROM OUTSIDE AND PROPER RECORD TO BE MAINTAINED
7. ANY CUSTOMER WHOSE ROOM IS PREBOOKED AND HAS TEMPERATURE CHECKIN TO BE DENIED AND TO BE INFORMED TO ADMINISTRATION.
8. IF ANY CUSTOMER DENIES TO FOLLOW BASIC RULES HE SHOULD BE ASKED TO CHECK OUT AND TO BE INFORMED BY THE ADMINISTRATION
9. NEED TO BE STRICT ON GUESTS WHO SPIT HERE AND THERE.
10. ROOMS BOYS SHOULD BE TRAINED TO WEAR HALF SLEEVES, MASKS AND GLOVES DURING SERVICE. DEVELOP A HABIT OF WASHING HANDS FREQUENTLY.
11. ROOM SERVICE TO THE ROOMS ONLY DESIGNATED FOR THEM
12. REGULAR SCREENING OF STAFF AND DATA TO BE MAINTAINED.
13. STAFF NOT TO BE RECRUITED WHO IS CARRIERS OF ANY DISEASE OR ABOVE 60 YEARS OF AGE,
14. MAXIMUM OCCUPANCY OF 2 ADULT+2CHILD OR 2 ADULTS EVEN IF YOU HAVE ROOM OF OCCUPANCY MORE THAN DOUBLE BED
15. RESTAURANTS WITH SITTING ARRANGEMENTS SHOULD HAVE 3 FEET GAP BETWEEN TABLES AND STANDING ARRANGEMENTS 6 FEET GAP BETWEEN TABLES.
16. TABLES WITH 3*2 FEET 2 SITTING AND 6*4 SITTING OF 4 PEOPLE ALLOWED
17. FOR TAKEAWAY SANITIZE AFTER THE BOX IS SEALED
18. ACCEPT PAYMENTS THROUGH DIGITAL MODE ONLY
19. EVEN IF THERE IS A CUSTOMER WHO IS NOT DIGITALLY SMART TAKE PAYMENT WITHOUT DIRECT CONTACT
20. AROGYA SETU APP SHOULD BE THERE IN EVERY GUESTS MOBILE
21. NO ENTRY OF GUESTS IN HOTEL AFTER 9 O CLOCK AT NIGHT
22. THERMAL GUN IS MANDATORY
23. DISPLAY OF COVID GUIDELINE BOARD WITH HELPLINE NOS.
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