Imphal, June 26 -- Widespread Covid infections followed by the Manipur crisis from May 3, 2023, have hit the tourism sector hard in Manipur with footprints of domestic and foreign tourists declining coupled with strict regulations imposed by the government on tourists.
Manipur always remains a restricted area for foreign tourists as Protected Area Permit (PAP) is required to visit the state. It was relaxed for some time, however, it was reinstated on December 19, 2024 under the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958 .
H Radhakrishna, managing partner of Seven Sisters Holidays, said the regulations governing visits to Manipur are ambiguous and even specialized travel and tour operators are not aware of the frequent changes in rules and r...