Karnataka forest Department ordered a temporary ban on trekking in forest areas from February 1, till standard operating procedures are framed. However, trekking will be allowed in 23 places where online booking is operational.
Dharamshala (Himachal Pradesh) [India], November 11 (ANI): District Magistrate-cum-Deputy Commissioner of Himachal Pradesh's Kangra district on Wednesday issued an order banning trekking in all mountain passes above 3,000 meters under Section 34 of the Disaster Management Act, 2005.
Theni (Tamil Nadu) [India], Mar. 12 (ANI): In wake of the forest fire near Kurangani hills of Tamil Nadu, trekking in the area has been temporarily prohibited.