Amur Falcon Roosting Area Union (AFRAU) has reopened the roosting site of amur falcons at Pangti village for tourists from October after remaining shut for the past two years due to the State government’s failure to provide adequate infrastructure at the village.
However, AFRAU president P Thungchumo Shidio in a press release insisted that all Covid- related protocols would have to be strictly followed and instructed office-bearers to ensure that all domestic, national and international tourists adhere to the protocols.
He said there would be only one entry point (Raphapen junction), while entry by boat/motorboat from Doyang dam would be strictly restricted. Also, hunting materials and crackers have been strictly prohibited within the demarcated area and every vehicle movement between Raphapen and roosting area will be strictly restricted from 4 pm to 5 p.m. While two wheelers, four wheelers and motorboats causing noise would be strictly restricted between 4 p.m. and 6 a.m., Shidio said every group of visitors would be provided one guide from AFRAU for Rs.1,000.
Asking all visitors to contact the union for homestay, he declared that throwing single-use plastic and waste materials in amur falcon roosting area would be strictly prohibited. Shidio assured that AFRAU would strengthen its efforts to conserve and protect the amur falcons, if the government provided basic amenities and infrastructure at Pangti village in the future.