The area between the international border separating Himachal Pradesh (HP), India and Tibet, and the “Inner Line” within the state is referred to as protected area as par the Foreigners (Protected Areas) Order, 1958. The Inner Line is about 40 kmfrom the international border. Parts of Kinnaur and Lahual and Spiti districts, such as Dhankar, Dubling, Gompa, Kaza, Khab, Morang, Samdo and Tabo, fall under the protected area. For geographical coordinates and more details about the area, read online or download the order.
Foreigners wishing to travel to these protected areas require permission of the State Government or the Ministry of Home Affairs. However, Indians do not need permission to visit the area. And, the Ministry of Home Affairs issued the Protected Area Permit (PAP) regime relaxation order for Himachal Pradesh onFebruary 24, 2010.
