Latest State-wise COVID-19 Regulations and Travel Guidelines 2021

As the second wave of coronavirus disease in India continues to slow down, several states have started easing the strict restrictions which were imposed to check the spread of the infection. For your convenience, here is the latest list of state-wise rules and restrictions that you must keep in mind if you are planning to travel.

Delhi

Amid dipping positivity rates, the Delhi government has decided to further relax lockdown restrictions that were imposed when the second wave of coronavirus hit.

Is there a lockdown? – No

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers – Air travellers from Maharashtra, Telangana and Andhra Pradesh no longer need to carry a negative RT-PCR test report when they land at the Delhi airport.

Guidelines for traveling within Delhi: There are no restrictions on the inter-state or intra-state movement of people or goods.

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Delhi visit –

http://health.delhigovt.nic.in/wps/wcm/connect/doit_health/Health/Home/COVID19/

 

 Diu

Currently, Diu has imposed a night curfew. Here’s what we know so far.

Is there a lockdown? – No

Night Curfew Timings – 10:00 pm to 6:00 am

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not required

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers – As per earlier guidelines (in continuation of which the present order is used) international travelers or travelers from Maharashtra or Gujarat visiting hotels/ resorts in the UT are to mandatorily carry negative reports from the RT-PCR Test conducted from an authorized lab within 72 hours prior to check-in time.

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Daman & Diu and Dadra & Nagar Haveli visit –

https://nidm.gov.in/COVID19/

 

Goa

With the Covid-19 pandemic situation under control, the Goa government Sunday issued fresh guidelines announcing that key tourism activities will resume in the state.

Is there a lockdown? - No

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt.? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not Required

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers –

Inter-state movement will be allowed for persons carrying Covid negative report (RT_PCR/ TruNaat/ CBNAAT/ Antigen Test or any other test as approved by ICMR) from the test conducted within 72 hours from the date of arrival, or those having a medical emergency (on the production of proof). However, for persons coming from Kerala, only RT-PCR Report will be accepted.

The State Govt. has exempted a certain set of asymptomatic persons from the requirement of Covid Test negative report in case they are fully vaccinated (both doses) and 14 days have elapsed since the last dose at the time of their arrival into the State, however, the tourists are not part of such exempted list.

 

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Goa visit - https://www.goa.gov.in/COVID-19/

 

Gujarat

Looking at the coronavirus situation in the state, the Gujarat government on Tuesday extended the night curfew till September 25. Issuing a fresh order the state government said that the night curfew will continue from 11 PM to 6 AM in 8 major cities till Sept 25. 

Is there a lockdown? - No

Night Curfew Timings – 11:00 pm to 6:00 am in 8 cities of Gujarat, including Ahmedabad, Junagarh, Rajkot, Vadodara, Surat etc.

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not Required

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers – Yes, for all travelers entering the state from any other State/UT

What You Should Know Before Visiting Gujarat:

Travellers will have to undergo basic screening at state entry points.

Passengers flying to Gujarat who don’t carry negative RT-PCR certificates will be tested and detained till their test results are out (which will take about 6–7 hours). They will need pay for the COVID-19 test conducted at the airport.

On-arrival (by flight) testing facility is not available at the Rajkot and Vadodara Airports.

Public transport may operate only with 75% of capacity

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Gujarat visit  -

http://gujhealth.gujarat.gov.in/corona-virus-guidline.htm

Himachal Pradesh

With the decline in positivity rate and an increase in recovery rate, the situation with regard to the Covid-19 pandemic is improving in Himachal Pradesh. Owing to the current covid situation, the government of Himachal have lifted the lockdown in the state. Here are the details.

Is there a lockdown? – No

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not Required. However, all persons travelling to HP are to register themselves at the HP Govt e-pass Portal. 

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers – 

1. Covid19 Vaccine Certificate (both doses);
2. Negative Report from RTPCR Test conducted within 72 hours (of entry into the State); or
3. Negative Report from RAT conducted within 24 hours (of entry into the State.

Children below 18 years of age will be exempted from carrying negative RTPCR Report while entering the State in case they are accompanied by the parents/ guardians having vaccination certificate (both doses)/ RTPCR/RAT Report.  

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Himachal Pradesh, visit –

http://hptdc.in/index.php/COVID_guidelines/

 

Karnataka

Looking at the rising cases of coronavirus in the neighbouring state, the Karnataka government is likely to continue with night curfew in the state.

Is there a lockdown? – No

Night Curfew Timings – 9:00 pm to 5:00 am

Weekend Curfew - in Kodagu District 

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers –

All persons (except children aged below 2 years) travelling to Karnataka (through any mode of transport) should carry either a negative RT-PCR Report from the test conducted within 72 hours of arrival or the vaccination certificate of at least 1 dose of Covid19 vaccine. However, this exemption for vaccinated persons from carrying the Covid Negative Report is not available for persons coming from Kerala or Maharashtra and the travellers coming from Kerala or Maharashtra are to compulsorily carry the Covid Negative Report from the RT-PCR Test conducted within 72 hours of boarding time, irrespective of their vaccination status.

Guidelines for traveling in and outside Karnataka:

State movement of persons and vehicles are permitted.

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Karnataka visit –

https://COVID19.karnataka.gov.in/english

 

Kerala

The Kerala government  said that special intensified stringent lockdown restrictions will be enforced in the urban and panchayat wards with critical spread of WIPR (weekly infection population ratio) above 8.  

Is there a lockdown? – Gradual unlocking

Weekend Curfew - Yes 

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – No

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – For inter-state road transport of individuals for emergency purposes, registration on the Covid-19 Jagratha portal is mandatory. No other individuals allowed for inter-state movement.

Is RT-PCR Negative Report Required - 

All persons traveling to Kerala should carry either an RT-PCR negative report from a test conducted within 72 hours of arrival or the vaccination certificate of having both doses of the Covid-19 vaccine.

What You Should Know Before Visiting Kerala:

RT-PCR negative report from the test conducted within 72 hours of arrival is mandatory for inter-state travel.

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Kerala visit - https://health.kerala.gov.in/guidelines.html

 

Madhya Pradesh

Madhya Pradesh will begin the process of unlocking from June 1, 2021. A fresh set of guidelines have been issued. Here are the full regulations.

Is there a lockdown? – Unlocking begins from June 1

Night Curfew Timings – 11:00pm to 6:00am

Weekend Curfew – Yes

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not Required

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers –  Not mandatory to visit Club Mahindra Kanha

What You Should Know Before Visiting Madhya Pradesh:

As per the order dated 04-07-2021 issued by the Mandla District administration, all the persons coming from any other State will be required to undergo RTPCR Test upon arrival at the Mandla District.

As far as international travelers are concerned, hotels and resorts (including Club Mahindra) have been asked to share the guests’ details with the local authorities. The RT-PCR Report, not older than 72 hours is mandatory to check-in at Club Mahindra Kanha.

In case any of our guests face any health problems during their visit to the Kanha Resort, local authorities will be intimated.

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Madhya Pradesh, visit - http://www.health.mp.gov.in/en/COVID-19-orderscircularsdirectives-guidelines

 

Maharashtra

The Maharashtra government had on Friday, June 25 decided to reduce the five-level relaxation plan (based on positivity rate and bed occupancy) to level three. The state has now adopted level three as the base limit in terms of Covid-19 restrictions. Looking at the positivity rate,  Maharashtra has decided to continue the lockdown restrictions in Pune and other districts such as Kolhapur, Satara, Sangli, Solapur, Pune, Raigad, and Ahmednagar.

Is there a lockdown? – No

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not Required if traveling from/ to/ through any Level 5 area.

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers –

All travellers entering into Maharashtra from any State/ UT will have to produce a Covid negative certificate from the RT_PCR test conducted from an ICMR/ State Govt approved lab within 72 hours from arrival (entry time). However, the persons who have got both the doses of the Covid-19 vaccine and 15 days have elapsed since the last dose will be allowed entry into the State without any requirement of negative RT_PCR report, upon production of final Covid vaccination certificate issued from Cowin App.  

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Maharashtra, visit –

https://arogya.maharashtra.gov.in/

Puducherry

Tamil Nadu government said the lockdown across the state would be extended till October 31 in view of the Covid-19 pandemic.

Is there a lockdown? – Yes

Night Curfew Timings – 10:30 pm to 5:00 am

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not Required

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers – Not Required

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Puducherry visit –

https://puducherry-dt.gov.in/COVID-19-2/

 

 Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government on Saturday, June 26 revised its Covid lockdown guidelines, giving more relaxations in the curbs imposed since mid-April. 

Is there a lockdown? – Lockdown unlocking process starting from June

Night Curfew - 11:00 pm to 5:00 am 

Weekend Curfew - Yes

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not required. However, travelers coming into the State compulsorily upload their RT-PCR negative test reports at the State Govt. web portal.

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers –

Persons arriving into Rajasthan from any other state/ UT will have to carry the Covid negative certificate from the RT_PCR test conducted from an ICMR/ State Govt approved lab within 72 hours from journey commencement time. He/ she is also to upload the report on the state govt. web portal as aforesaid.

The travelers not carrying the negative report will have to undergo quarantine for 15 days.

The travellers not carrying the negative report will have to undergo quarantine for 15 days. However, the persons who had got at least the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine are not required to carry the RT-PCR negative report. 

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Rajasthan visit –

https://COVIDinfo.rajasthan.gov.in/office-orders.aspx

 

Sikkim

Sikkim is no longer under lockdown but strict guidelines have been issued in order to curb cases of COVID-19. The state has also, allowed the entry of fully vaccinated tourists.

Is there a lockdown? – Yes

Night Curfew Timings – 10:30 pm to 6:00 am

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Yes, all travelers are to register themselves at the state government portal under the “Tourist” category and obtain Travel Cards.

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers – Entry of tourists from Melli and Rangpo Post is allowed without a negative RT-PCR Report in case the persons are fully vaccinated (have taken both doses). 

If a family is visiting Sikkim from another state, and one of the family members has received both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine, and rest have received a single dose of vaccine or are children below 18 years, they all will be allowed with the RT-PCR Test negative report from the test conducted within 72 hours of arrival.

Other tourists who have not taken the vaccine or have partial vaccination (1 dose only) are not allowed to enter the state.

The driver of the tourist vehicle must also be either fully vaccinated (2 doses) or must leave the State on the same day of arrival.

What to Know when Visiting Sikkim:

Odd-even rule shall apply for all vehicles entering into the State and for inter/ intra district movement as well.

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Sikkim visit –

https://www.COVID19sikkim.org/

Tamil Nadu

The Covid lockdown has been extended in Tamil Nadu till October 31. 

Is there a lockdown? – Yes

Night Curfew Timings – No

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not Required

Guidelines for traveling within Tamil Nadu: Inter-state private and bus transport, international air travel except the ones allowed by the Union home ministry are prohibited.

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Tamil Nadu visit –

https://stopcorona.tn.gov.in/

Uttarakhand

The Uttarakhand government extended the COVID-19. The state will remain under lockdown till October 5.

Is there a lockdown? – Yes

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Yes, register on http://smartcitydehradun.uk.gov.in/

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers –

Travelers are to get themselves registered at the State Govt web portal before entering into the State.

Further, the District Administration, Dehradun has issued the directions on weekends, all vehicles (including 2-wheelers) are prohibited from entering  Mussoorie. Also, only those tourists will be allowed entry in Mussoorie who will carry the Covid Negative Report from a test conducted within 72 hours of arrival (order is silent as to vaccination status, and thus the report is required irrespective of vaccination), Registration on State Govt. Portal and the proof of booking at a hotel at Mussoorie. (As per the oral clarification taken by the Resort Team from local authorities, it is clarified by the authorities that during the weekend in Mussoorie only those people along with vehicle shall be allowed to those producing the hotel confirmation voucher, Covid -ve report, or proof of both doses of vaccination (post 15 days of the second dose) & registration on the smart city portal).

Guidelines for traveling within Uttarakhand: All modes of public transport, bus, auto-rickshaw, cabs, and other services will operate with half the seating capacity.

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Uttarakhand visit –

https://health.uk.gov.in/pages/display/140-novel-corona-virus-guidelines-and-advisory-

 

Uttar Pradesh

Owing to the dip in the covid cases in the state, the Uttar Pradesh government further eased the Covid-19 restrictions. Here are the details

Is there a lockdown? – No

Night Curfew Timings – 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement –

Not required for inter-state/ inter-district movement, except for certain districts (excluding Agra)

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers – Not required

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in Uttar Pradesh visit – http://dgmhup.gov.in/en/Covid19Docs

 

West Bengal

The West Bengal government extended restrictions across the state till September 30 in view of the COVID-19 situation.

Night Curfew Timings – Yes

Are Tourists Allowed Entry by the State Govt? – Yes

Registration or E-Pass Requirement – Not required

Mandatory RT-PCR testing for travelers – Air passengers and the persons coming from long-distance trains/ buses from any state/ UT will have to produce a Covid negative certificate (RTPCR test) conducted from an ICMR/ State Govt approved lab within 72 hours before boarding, to avoid 14 days quarantine.

What to Know Before Visiting West Bengal - 

Movement of people and vehicles for non- essential/ emergency reasons is allowed between 5 am to 11 pm.  

For more on COVID-19 Guidelines in West Bengal visit –

https://www.wbhealth.gov.in/pages/corona/guideline

 

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