Tourist restrictions and ‘Hall of Shame’ in Corbett Tiger Reserve

The authorities of Corbett Tiger Reserve (CTR) have imposed restrictions on tourists in the park because a selfie-clicking tourist had driven away a thirsty herd of elephants in Ramnagar near Corbett. Therefore, the authorities have "identified and demarcated" certain places which would now be closed for tourists as well as safari gypsies.
Most of these locations are where animals cross the road to go from one place to another or to drink water. The gypsies that transport the tourists can certainly pass through these places but they would not be allowed to stop in between.
This has been reported in timesofindia.indiatimes.com dated 10 June 2016.

Moreover, the CTR has also started a 'Hall of Shame'. This is to encourage tourists to send pictures and videos of those among themselves who do not behave well or show scant respect for animals. These pictures would then be posted on the park's website. CTR authorities would examine these photographs and videos and if found correct, they would put it up on the website.
Tourists and drivers of gypsies are supposed to maintaining silence, should not get down from the vehicles and should not surround the animals.


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