Rajasthan: Monuments & museums to reopen today, Covid norms to stay in force

JAIPUR: The state government has announced the reopening of all monuments and museums from 9am-3pm under strict Covid protocols from Wednesday, following the central government’s advisory on reopening of monuments.
The order issued on Tuesday says that monuments will remain closed on weekends till weekend curfew is in place in the state.

“Every monument in-charges are required to make the mandatory provisions of thermal screening, hand sanitisation, face mask along with following social distance. They have publicised the Covid protocol at places visible to every visitor,” said Prakash Chandra Sharma, director of the state archaeology and museology department.
The monuments are reopening after a gap of two months due to the surge in Covid cases. “The Elephant Safari at Amber Fort is allowed with only 50% of the licenced owners an on rotational basis. The sites which offer entry at night including light and sound show will remain closed until further orders,” said Prakash Chand Sharma, director of archaeology and museology department.
The decision was taken after the sharp decline in Covid 19 cases across the state. The visitors are allowed to visit the monuments from 9am-3pm. The state has 342 protected monuments which attract a sea of tourist both domestic and international. They provide strong economic support to the local communities.