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State of Madhya Pradesh - Section

Section 34 in The Wild Life (Protection) (Madhya Pradesh) Rules, 1974

34. [ [Substituted by M.P. Notification No. F-14-82-1988-X-2, dated 22-9-2010.]

Entry to National Parks and Sanctuaries for the purposes of Section 28 (I) (b) and (d) :
(1)Photography and Tourism. - No person shall enter a National Park or a Sanctuary for the purposes of photography and/or tourism, without an entry permit issued by the Forest Department.
(2)Validity of the Permit. - The permit issued under sub-rule (1) shall be valid for a single entry or for the period mentioned in the permit.
(3)Entry Fee. - The fees payable for the entry permits mentioned in sub-rule (1) shall be as follows :
SI. No. Purpose of Entry Tiger Reserve/Protected Area Two Wheeler Vehicles Light Vehicles (up to 8 persons) Minibus (9 to 32 persons) Remarks
      Indian Foreigners Indian Foreigners Indian Foreigners    
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6) (7) (8) (9) (10)
1 Viewing wildlife in Vehicles (Per Round). All Tiger reserves - - 1000 2000 1600 12000 Rates for foreigners shall be applicable ifpersons of mixed nationalities travel in a vehicle.
Other Protected Areas - - 400 1500 1000 10000
2 Visiting Specific Spots in Vehicles Pachmarhi View Points 100 600 250 (upto 5 persons) 1500 1000 10000 If a person has paid for a round in the park, the charges forvisiting specific spots shall not be payable separately.
      300 (6 to 10 persons)      
Van Vihar National Park 50 200 150 (upto 5 persons) 600 (upto 5 persons) 600 2500
      200 (6 to 8 persons) 800 (6 to 8 persons)    
Other Specified Spots (Pandav Falls, RanehFalls, Ranh Falls and any other spots earmarked by themanagement.) 40 200 200 1000 400 2000 The period of a round can be decided by theauthorized officer.
Sr. No. Purpose of Entry National Park/ Sanctuary/Spot Indian Citizens Foreigners Remarks
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5) (6)
1 Visiting a Specific Spot on Foot Fossil National Park 10 150 Per person
Pachmarhi View Points 20 200 Per person
Van Vihar National Park 20 200 Per person
Others 15 150 Per person
2 Trekking/Cycling (onspecified routes) Van Vihar National Park 50 500 Per day, per person.
Others 100 1000 Per day, per person.
3 Camping (Only at compounds earmarked by FieldDirector/Conservator of Forests) All National Parks and Sanctuaries 300 3000 Per night. The rate includes trekking/ cyclingon designated routes.
Arrival at and departure from the camp siteshall be allowed only during normal tourism hours.
4 Wildlife Viewing from Hide/Machan/Watch Towers. Tiger Reserves 150 1500 Management can limit the number of persons atany spot according to the sensitivity of the site.
Others 75 750
5 Wildlife viewing from Government VehicleMinibus) All (except Van Vihar) 100 500 Per person, per round.
Remarks. - (i) The fee for an auto rickshaw shall be double the rate for two wheelers.
(ii)Rs. 50 for Indians and Rs. 500 for Foreigners shall be charged for every person in excess of 32 in a minibus.
(iii)The Field Director/Conservator of Forests may restrict the entry of any category of vehicles or can decide the specifications of the vehicles that may be allowed in the protected areas.
(iv)Drivers and guides/naturalists shall be counted in the number of passengers allowed in a vehicle.
(4)Rates for visiting Bhim Bathika, the World Heritage Site in Ratapani Sanctuary, shall be as follows :
S.No. Description Entry Fee (Rs.)
Indians Foreigners
(1) (2) (3) (4)
1 Tourists 10 100
2 Light Vehicles 50 200
3 Mini Bus/Others 100 400
(5)Handicapped persons and the persons below poverty line visiting Van Vihar National Park on toot or on bicycle will be given 50% rebate on the entry-lee. They will have to produce certificate issued by the Competent Authority at the entry gate to avail the rebate.
(6)For morning walkers cyclist in Van Vihar National Park, the regular pass shall be made for visitors, the fees per person for the same shall be as follows :Monthly fee - Rs. 100/-Annual lee - Rs. 1000/-Life membership - Rs. 15000/-
(7)A commercial fee at twice the rates mentioned in sub-rule (3) shall be payable for the entry permits issued in the name of a hotel, lodge or any other commercial or business entity. Such permits shall be called commercial tourist permits.
(8)A Field Director/Director/Chief Conservator of Forests in charge of a national park or sanctuary may provide for the registration of drivers regular used for carrying tourists. Any unregistered driver carrying tourists in such national parks or sanctuaries shall be charged at double the rale for registered vehicles of the same capacity.
(9)Elephant Rides. - (a) For Tourism. - Only four persons shall be allowed lo sit on an elephant. Children up to 5 years of age shall be allowed free, along with adults. An elephant ride shall be for a maximum of one hour. The maximum time limit for viewing a tiger or leopard from elephant ride/safari shall not be more than 10 minutes.Elephant rides/safari shall be charged at the following rates
S.No. Description Indian Citizens Foreigners Remarks
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 Tiger/Leopard Show 200 600 Per person
2 Elephant Safari 500 1500 Per person
(b)For Filming and Photography :-Indian Educational/Research Institutes - Rs. 5,000 (Five hours) Other - Rs. 15,000 (Five hours)
Every person aboard an elephant hired as per clause (b) above, shall require a filming/photography permission in accordance with sub-rule (10) below.
(10)Filming/Photography. - (a) Permission for filming/photography shall be given by the Field Director/Conservator of Forests. These rates shall be applicable only if permission is asked for filming/photography beyond the lime and away from the routes for ordinary tourists.This fee shall be payable in advance for the entire period of filming/photography.
Category Indian Educational/ Research Institutes Others
(1) (2) (3)
Filming (including Still Photography Rs. 15,000 per day Rs. 40,000 per person/day
Still Photography Rs. 5,000 per day Rs. 15,000 per person/day
(b)Security Deposit. - Besides the above fee, a security deposit of Rs. 1,00,000/- (1 lakh) or Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) per day for the estimated period of filming, whichever is less, shall have to be deposited in full, prior to filming. For still photography the Security Deposit shall Rs. 20,000/- (Twenty Thousand) or Rs. 5,000/- (Five Thousand) per day, whichever is less. The terms and conditions governing the security deposit will be determined by the concerned Field Director/Conservator of Forests.
(c)Compensation. - In case of any violation of the terms and conditions by the bearer of the Filming/Photography permit or by his assistant/helper or servant, a fine upto Rs. 10,000/- (Ten Thousand) can be levied by an officer not below the rank of Deputy Director/Divisional Forest Officer for every violation.
The fine will not be levied before the party has been given an opportunity to be heard. The fine can be recovered from the Security Deposit in the event of the party not paying the fine within the stipulated time-limit.
(d)Permission for photography/filming in a National Park or Sanctuary shall ordinarily be given only for recording the natural beauty, wildlife or natural history of the area. However, the Government may permit such work for any other reason under special circumstances, provided it docs not adversely impact the ecology or wildlife of the area. Such permission shall be charged at special rates, which shall in no case be less than ten times the rate prescribed under sub-rule (9) (b) and (10) (a) above, as the case may be.
(11)Photography by TouristsVideo Camera - FreeStill Camera - Free
(12)boating. - The rates will be determined by the concerned Director/Conservator of Forests. Trained boatmen, life guards and life jackets will be compulsory for providing this facility.
(13)Local Guides and Naturalists. - All visitors shall be accompanied by a local guide or naturalist licensed by the Director/Field Director/Chief Conservator, or by any other officer designated by the Chief Wildlife Warden, to conduct visitors in the protected areas. A local guide shall either be a person who belongs to and is ordinarily resident in the district or districts in which the national park or the sanctuary is situated, or a retired forest official of the State of Madhya Pradesh. Guides of superior quality will be designated as Naturalists. The categories, qualifications and remuneration of guides will be as follows :
(a)Minimum Qualifications for Guides and Naturalists.-(i) Naturalist Category N-1: Graduate, knowledge of English or French or German, identification of mammals, birds, flora, butterflies and snakes and knowledge of interesting facts about them, knowledge of the scientific basis for conservation of environment and forests, knowledge of animal tracks and signs, wildlife census figures, knowledge of interpretation centre, tourist rules, do's and don'ts, geology and geomorphology of the National Parks/ Sanctuary, complete knowledge about the forests and wildlife of the area, general knowledge about local tribal culture, certificate of first aid and a minimum experience of 5 years as a guide.
(ii)Naturalists Category N-2 : Graduate, knowledge of English or French or German, knowledge of mammals and birds, identification of common trees, general knowledge about other groups of animals and plants and knowledge of interesting facts about them, knowledge of the scientific basis for conservation of environment and forests, knowledge of animal tracks and signs, wildlife census and census figures, knowledge of interpretation centre, tourist rules, do's and don'ls, geology and geomorphology of the National Park/Sanctuary, complete knowledge about the forests and wildlife of the area, general knowledge about local tribal culture, certificate of First Aid and a minimum experience of 3 years as a guide.
(iii)Guide category G-I : Class 12 pass, working knowledge of English, identification of all mammals and common birds, identification of common trees and knowledge of interesting facts about them, general knowledge about forests of the National Park/Sanctuary, knowledge of animal tracks and signs, wildlife census and census figures, knowledge of interpretation centre, tourist rules, do's and don'ts, geology and geomorphology of the National Park/Sanctuary, certificate of first aid and a minimum experience of 3 years as a guide.
(iv)Guide category G-2 : Knowledge of wildlife, knowledge of roads, identification of common trees and knowledge of interesting facts about them, general knowledge about the forests and wildlife of the area, knowledge of wildlife management, animal behaviour, habitat etc., knowledge of tourist rules, do's and don'ts, Eagerness to learn more about forests and wildlife.
(b)Fees for Naturalists/Guides. -
SI. No. Category Rate (Rupees)
    Excursions in Vehicles (one round) Trekking/Cycling (per day) Camping (one day and two nights)
(1) (2) (3) (4) (5)
1 N-1 500 900 2000
2 N-2 400 600 1000
3 G-1 300 500 800
4 G-2 200 300 500
5 Porter - 200 350
(c)A licensed guide or naturalist may be barred from conducting visitors, temporarily or permanently, by an officer not below the rank of a Forest Ranger, for reasons of misconduct, breach of rules or for any other sufficient reason, after giving him an opportunity to be heard.
(14)Closed Period. - (a) Ordinarily there shall be no closed season for Van Vihar National Park. Ralamandal Sanctuary, Fossil National Park, Ranch Falls of Ken Gharial Sanctuary, Pandav Falls of Panna National Park, Tourist spots of Pachmarhi, Chidikhoh (Narsinghgarh Sanctuary), Orchha Sanctuary, Bhimbalhika, Barur sot and Delavadi in Ratapani Sanctuary and Madhav National Park. The period between 1st July and 15th October shall be the prohibited period for other National Parks and Sanctuaries. However, permits for trekking, cycling, camping at specified routes/places and for the use of hides/watch towers and filming during the restricted period can be issued with the permission of the Chief Wildlife Warden.
(b)Excursions by vehicles inside National Park/Sanctuary will be permitted only between half an hour before sunrise and up to half an hour after sunset. Actual entry and exit times shall be determined by the concerned Field Director/Director/ Divisional Forest Officer of the National Park/Sanctuary,
(15)Free Entry and Special fees. - (a) Children up to 5 years of age (accompanied by adults) shall be exempted from payment of entry fee and elephant ride fee in all the National Parks/ Sanctuaries of the State.
(b)Authorized study tours of students belonging to educational institutions, schools, colleges, universities shall be charged 50% of the entry fee if prior information is given. This facility shall be allowed to an institution only once a year and shall be limited lo only one visit. Students/trainees, trainers and support staff of the training and research institutions of different State Forest Departments and the Ministry of Environment and Forest, will be entitled for free entry. The Chief Wildlife Warden, Field Director or the Conservator of Forests, under special circumstances, can permit free entry to any person or group.
(c)The officer in-charge of a protected area shall have the powers to impose special rates at double the ordinary rate, for any sensitive or premium areas/routes/activities, through a written order, in order lo regulate the impact on wildlife and environment resulting from the tourist traffic after giving at least two month notice, in consultation with the Chief Wild Life Warden.
(16)Miscellaneous. - (a) The Chief Wildlife Warden may, if deemed necessary, limit the number of vehicles entering a protected area, on the basis of its carrying capacity.
(b)Unauthorized display, sticking or preparation of advertisements, signboards, banners and charts etc. or continue to do so, in any National Park or Sanctuary will be prohibited.
(c)No person shall destroy, damage or deface any writing or signs etc. on any tree, bridge, rock, fence, seat, notice board, trash been or any other article or place, in any National Park or Sanctuary.
(d)Under unavoidable circumstances, the entry/excursions, or the use of any route or place by any person or by all persons can be prohibited.
(e)No conferences, gatherings, meetings etc. can be organized inside National Parks/Sanctuaries except under specific orders of the Government. This restriction shall not apply to the meetings of the Madhya Pradesh State Wildlife Board, meetings of Forest Officers of Madhya Pradesh, training programmes or workshops for Forest Officers and trainees belonging to institutions imparting training in forest and wildlife conservation and management.
(f)No person shall be allowed to use spot lights inside National Parks/Sanctuaries by anyone unless permitted in advance by the concerned Director/Deputy Director/Divisional Forest Officer.
(g)Detailed guidelines for filming, trekking, camping and use of watch tower/hides etc. will be issued by the Chief Wildlife Warden in consultation with the Madhya Pradesh Ecotourism Development Board. These Guidelines will form part of these rules.
(h)An Officer not below the rank of a Forest Ranger shall be entitled to recover compensation up to Rs. 500 for any breach of these rules or directions issued by the park management. The rates of such compensation shall be decided by the Field Director/Conservator of Forests. However, any person can be barred from entering a national park or a sanctuary by the respective Director/Field Director/Chief Conservator of Forests, for any gross misconduct or breach of rules, as determined by such officer.
(i)The citizens of Nepal shall be treated at par with Indian citizens with regard to the determination of fees.
(j)The Field Director/Conservator of Forests can prohibit the use of mobile phones by visitors inside any National Park/Sanctuary.
(k)Any other visitor service/facility, not mentioned in these rules, may be started with the prior permission of the Chief Wildlife Warden.
(l)With effect from April 2011, the Field Director/Director/ Chief Conservator of Forests shall be competent to close the protected area for tourists for one day in a week. However, if the said day is a holiday, the closure can be on the next working day. The protected areas shall also remain closed to tourists on the day of Holi every year.]