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Uttarakhand Reopens Phanto and Hathi Dangar Safari Zones, Bans Mobile Phones
✍️ CNBC TV18
🗓 01 Oct 2026, 03:46 PM
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The Uttarakhand government has reopened the Phanto and Hathi Dangar safari zones after a brief closure, but visitors will not be allowed to carry mobile phones or stealth cameras.
Uttarakhand's wildlife authorities have announced that the Phanto and Hathi Dangar safari zones are now open to visitors after a temporary closure.
The decision follows concerns about animal disturbance and the need to enforce stricter visitor guidelines.
While the zones will welcome tourists, a new rule prohibits the use of mobile phones and stealth cameras within the parks.
Officials say that electronic devices can interfere with wildlife behaviour and attract poachers.
The ban aims to preserve the natural habitat and ensure a safe experience for both animals and visitors.
The decision follows concerns about animal disturbance and the need to enforce stricter visitor guidelines.
While the zones will welcome tourists, a new rule prohibits the use of mobile phones and stealth cameras within the parks.
Officials say that electronic devices can interfere with wildlife behaviour and attract poachers.
The ban aims to preserve the natural habitat and ensure a safe experience for both animals and visitors.