Under the Government of India`s new policy many areas are Open for Tourists that were under Restricted Zones. Given below is guide giving comprehensive information.

Vairangte, Thingdawl and Aizawl

Authority that can grant permit:
Home Commissioner, Government of Mizoram, AizawlAll FRROs at Delhi, Mumbai and Calcutta, Chief Immigration Officer, Madras and all Indian Missions abroad.

Remarks:
Tourist groups may travel on the identified tour circuits only*Individual tourists not permitted, 10 days allowed.

Itanagar, Ziro, Along, Pasighat, Miao, Namdapha and Sujesa (Puki) Bhalukpong.

Authority that can grant permit:
Home Commissioner, Government of Arunachal Pradesh, Itanagar,all FRROs at Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta, Chief Immigration Officer, Madras. All Indian Missions abroad.

Remarks:
Tourist groups may travel on identified tour circuits only. *Individual tourists not permitted, 10 days allowed.

(1) Khaltse Sub-Division (Drokahpa Area)
(a) Khaltse-Dunkhar-Sroduchan(b) Hanudo-Biana-Dha
(2) Nubra Sub Division:
(a) Leh-Khardung La-Khalsar-Tirit up to Panasik(b) Leh-Khardung La-Khalsar up to Hunder (c) Leh-Sabo-Digar La-Digar-Labab-Khungru Gampa-Tangar (Only for trekking conducted by approved tour operators and accompanied by State Police personnel)
(3) Nyona Sub Division:
(a) Leh-Upshi-Chusathang-Mahe-Puga-Tso-Moari Lake/Kozok
(b) Leh-Upshi-Debring-Puga-Tso-Moari Lake/Korzok
(c) Leh-Karu-Chang La-Durbuk-Tangtse-Lukung-Spanksik.
(d) Pangong Lake up to Spanksik

Authority that can grant permit:
MHA / District Magistrates concerned.

Remarks:
Tourist groups are to travel on the identified tour circuits only. *Individual tourists not permitted, 7 days allowed.

Note:
Groups should consist of 4 to 20 numbers and should be accompanied by a liaison officer. For more information, contact Indian Missions abroad or the Ministry of Tourism, Delhi, India.

(1) Municipal Area, Port Blair, (2) Havelock Island, (3) Long, (4) Neil Island(5) Jolly Buoy(6) South and North Cinque(7) Red Skin(8) Mayabunder(9) Diglipur(10) Rangat(11) Mount Harriet(12) Madhuban.

Authority that can grant permit:
MHA All FRROsAll Indian Missions abroad, Immigration Officer, (7) & (8) Port Blair.

Remarks:
Places for (1) day & night visit allowed. Places for (2) only day. (7) & (8) visit allowed. Places for (8) to (12) only day visit allowed.

(1) Poo-Khab-Sumdho-Dhankar-Tabo-Gompa-Kaza (2) Morang-Dabling

Authority that can grant permit:
MHA /Government of H.P./DM/SDM concerned/lTBP Special. Commissioner (Tourism)Resident Commissioner, Govt. of H.P., New DelhiDirector General of Police, H.P. Shimla.

Remarks:
For Trekking only. Individual tourists not permitted.

(1) Nanda Devi Sanctuary, Niti Ghati and Kalindi Khal in Chamoli, Uttar Kashi Districts(2) Adjoining areas of Milam Glacier.

Authority that can grant permit:
(1) MHA/Government of U.P. DM/SDM concerned ATBP (2) MHA/Govt. of U.P./DM/SDM concerned/lTBP.

Remarks:
Individual tourists not permitted.

Authority that can grant permit:
MHA, all FRROsAll Indian Missions abroad, and Immigration Officers at airports at Mumbai, Calcutta, Madras and New Delhi.Chief Secretary/Home Secretary/Secretary (Tourism) Government of Sikkim, GangtokInspector General Of Police, Government of Sikkim, Siliguri, Deputy Directors (Tourism), Sikkim Government , New Delhi, Assistant Resident Commissioner; Government of Sikkim, Calcutta, Tourism Officer, Rangpo, Deputy Commissioner, DarjeelingDeputy Secretary/Under SecretaryHome Department, Government of West Bengal, Calcutta.

Remarks
PAP Areas: * Individual Tourists permitted, 15 days allowed.

Authority that can grant permit:
MHA and all issuing authorities of Government of Sikkim and its representatives at Calcutta, Siliguri & Rangpo.

Remarks:
Groups allowed for 15 days trekking and are to be accompanied by a liaison officer. Individual tourists not permitted, 16 days allowed.

Authority that can grant permit:
Home Secretary, Government of Sikkim, Gangtok.

Remarks:
*Individual tourists not permitted. Day visit only.