Good News for Trekkers All Treks Now Open For Tourists in Uttarakhand

After three months, tourists can finally return to Uttarakhand as all the treks are now open with strict COVID guidelines and restrictions. Due to the second wave of the pandemic, the state was in lockdown, but now the trekking activities are gradually picking up pace.

What does it mean for tourists?

Trekking companies in Uttarakhand have started taking the limited number of bookings. Following all the COVID protocols, trekking companies are resuming operations, so if you have been waiting for monsoon treks like Valley of Flowers, Roopkund trek, you can now go for trekking.

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What precautions are trekking companies taking?

As per reports, Shally Makin of Rootsvida said, "We are taking smaller groups of people and ensuring that our trekkers don't come in contact with the locals to avoid the possibility of the transmission of the virus."

Ankush Rawat of Outdoor Monks said, "Our guides are tested for Covid-19 once a week, and their temperatures are taken regularly. Besides, we provide our trekkers with small kits that comprise a reusable mask, a sanitiser, and some antibiotics. We also sanitise the tents before using them."

They are taking trekkers from a more isolated route to keep them safe and avoid the possibility of transmission. Other companies like IndiaHikes and Himalaya Trekkers are also following similar precautions.

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As tourism activities picking up pace in Uttarakhand, locals have expressed safety concerns. Due to the lack of appropriate medical facilities in the hills, they believe it would be catastrophic if the virus spreads.

However, the government is making efforts to bring the tourism industry back on track. With all the COVID protocols in place, the government ensures to provide better facilities to tourists and self-employment opportunities to the locals.

COVID guidelines for tourists coming to Uttarakhand

1. All tourists have to register on the Smart city web portal of Dehradun before their travel. Click here to register.

2. Mandatory RTPCR Covid negative test reports not older than 72 hours while entering Uttarakhand.

Check the latest travel guidelines for Uttarakhand here.

Travel responsibly and follow all the travel guidelines and restrictions. Wear your masks, maintain social distancing, get vaccinated and follow other preventive measures while travelling.

Are you a trekker? Let us know in the comments where you will be heading in Uttarakhand this monsoon?