Golconda Fort\, Charminar to reopen on Monday

Golconda Fort, Charminar to reopen on Monday

ASI officials stated that not more than 2,000 visitors will be allowed at the monuments every day.

Published: 05th July 2020 07:23 AM  |   Last Updated: 05th July 2020 07:23 AM   |  A+A A-

The World Health Organization encourgaes people to maintain 1 metre distance from another person. To enable this social distancing, governments have shut down many instituitions. A view of close Charminar.

The World Health Organization encourgaes people to maintain 1 metre distance from another person. To enable this social distancing, governments have shut down many instituitions. A view of close Charminar. (Photo | EPS/Vinay Madapu)

By Express News Service

HYDERABAD: Charminar and Golconda Fort, the two Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) monuments listed under the city limits, are set to reopen to the public on July 6 after being closed down during the first Covid-19 lockdown in March.

ASI officials stated that not more than 2,000 visitors will be allowed at the monuments every day. Earlier, when religious establishments were allowed to open, the ASI-controlled Ramappa Temple and two other temples in the State, were reopened. Wearing face masks and maintaining social distancing will be mandatory, the officials added.