Goa: Govt revises fee for entry into sanctuaries

PANAJI: In a bid to bring uniformity in the rates charged for the different wildlife protected areas in Goa, the government has approved revised rates for entry into such places. An adult will be charged Rs 100 while a child or a student will have to pay Rs 30.
Visitors carrying a still camera will have to pay an additional amount of Rs 50. For a video camera or an 8mm handycam, the amount has been fixed at Rs 200.
The rates have also been notified for vehicles entering the property.For motorcycle, scooter and three-wheeler, an amount of Rs 50 will be charged. Four-wheeler vehicles on the other hand must shell out Rs 100. Trucks and heavy vehicles have to pay Rs 200.
The change in rates is also applicable for adventure activities. On a department boat, the fee is Rs 100 per person while the same on a private boat is Rs 500 per day. For a tour operator per jeep for one year at Dudhsagar, it is Rs 10,000. Night safari in the department vehicle will cost Rs 500.
The entry fee for video camera for filming documentary/advertisement, etc, (16 mm or above) per day is Rs 10,000 and camping inside sanctuary at specified spots with their own tents and other equipment per person is Rs 100 per day.