Kohima: Nagaland has urged the Centre to further relax Restricted Area Permit to facilitate foreign tourists to come to the state, the government told the assembly.

Apart from developing infrastructure like improving trekking routes, accommodation and construction of a helipad have been planned to attract more tourists to famous Dzukhu valley, Parliamentary Secretary for Tourism Itachu informed the House.

During January-August, 548 foreign tourists and 15,219 domestic tourists visited Nagaland, he said.

But, Congress Legislature Party leader Chingwang Konyak alleged that foreign tourists were being harassed by police personnel at every check gate in the name of verifying travel documents.
He suggested verification of travel documents of foreigners at the entry point to the state-airport, rail station or inter-state check gates.
Source : PTI