As the National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) recently released new guidelines on the entry of tourists in tiger reserves, officials at Corbett Tiger Reserve said that tourists above the age of 65 years and below 10 years will not be allowed to visit the reserve.
RK Tiwari, wildlife warden at Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) said, “The NTCA (National Tiger Conservation Authority) has issued new guidelines for visitors who would be allowed to visit tiger reserves and sanctuaries. Following those guidelines, visitors above the age of 65 and below 10 years are not allowed to enter the park keeping safety of both visitors and animals in mind due to the coronavirus (COVID-19) epidemic”.
