Goa has announced new guidelines, for clicking selfies with tourists, aimed to protect the privacy of traveller.
New Delhi: Are you planning to visit Goa soon? Well, you will need to read the new guidelines especially on clicking selfies with tourists. Goa, which sees a sizeable number of foreign tourists, have announced new rules keeping in view of the privacy of the visitors. As per the new guidelines, you will need to take permission of your fellow tourists before clicking selfies or pictures with them.
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The instruction forms part of an advisory issued by the Goa tourism department for tourists and the set of directives is aimed to protect the privacy of travellers, ensure their safety and avoid getting cheated by unscrupulous elements, among other things.
“Do not take selfies and photographs, without permission of other tourists/strangers, especially while sunbathing or sea swimming, so as to respect their privacy,” according to the advisory issued.
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- The advisory prohibits holidaymakers from taking selfies at dangerous locations like steep cliffs and sea rocks to avoid accidents and also highlights several other issues related to the tourism industry.
- The advisory said cooking food in open areas is prohibited and violation of this rule may lead to prosecution besides seizure of cooking items and imposition of penalty up to Rs 50,000.
- The department has advised travellers visiting the coastal state not to destroy or damage heritage sites by scribbling graffiti or resort to other forms of disfiguring monuments.
- “Do not hire illegal private taxis. Insist on metered fares to avoid overcharging,” said the advisory and asked visitors to diligently follow all rules.
- It has advised travellers to book accommodation with legal hotels/villas or housing facilities registered with the Department of Tourism. “Consumption of alcohol in open areas like beaches etc is prohibited and is a punishable offence. However, alcohol may be consumed responsibly inside the legally licensed premises like shacks/restaurants, hotels etc.” the advisory said.
- The department has said tourists in Goa, which receives lakhs of holidaymakers every year from various parts of India and abroad, should refrain from hiring private vehicles/renting cabs/motorbikes that are not registered with the transport department and those that do not hold a valid permit.
- “Tourists are advised not to entertain illegal touts or agents for booking water sports and river cruises. Tourists must insist on a registration certificate issued by the tourism department while booking such services and book such services only from registered travel agents or registered online portals,” it said.
