700 tourists visit Himachal Pradesh in five days

SHIMLA: After allowing entry of tourists into Himachal Pradesh, about 700 tourists visited the state in last five days. Interestingly, majority of hotels owners and their associations in Himachal Pradesh are against the idea of opening hotels for tourists from other states fearing they might be carriers of coronavirus.
The department of tourism and civil aviation has issued the standard operating procedure (SOPs) for opening of tourism units in the state. Secretary, tourism and civil sviation Devesh Kumar said before framing SOPs, the tourism department examined the procedures followed by other states who have also opened the hotels for tourists.
Kumar said according to the advisory issued, the tourists who wish to visit Himachal have to adhere to the guidelines issued by the state government. They have to register themselves on Covid-19 e-pass.hp.gov.in web portal 48 hours before visiting under tourist category, he added.
The tourists have to carry certificate (RTPCR) issued by ICMR certified laboratory with negative report and this should not be more than 72 hours. In addition, the tourist must have downloaded Aarogya Setu App on their mobiles.
Director of tourism & civil aviation Yunus said while entering the state, the tourists will be asked to show the medical report, confirmed booking for minimum five days in registered tourism units and Aarogya Setu app.
He said these measures are being adopted for the safety of tourists and others.