Author Topic: Photo permit in India (Read 4516 times)

bbettina · « **on:** August 20, 2007, 23:12 »

Hi: can somebody help me with this question: I am planning a trip to India next year and read somewhere that a photo permit is required to photograph (especially with tripod). Does anybody have any experience with that and knows the procedures (where, what, how long and how much!)

Thanks!

Sugandha · « **Reply #1 on:** July 04, 2009, 10:28 »

Hi,
No photo permit is not required at most places, especially if you inform the locals that you are a tourist.
The permit procedures are very long and lengthy. I would recommend only if you are financially very sound to try that.
Cheers
S

lurkertwo · « **Reply #2 on:** July 04, 2009, 11:32 »

Quote from: Sugandha on July 04, 2009, 10:28

The permit procedures are very long and lengthy. I would recommend only if you are financially very sound to try that.

Translated: you'll have to bribe officials.
Remedy: just shoot and if they question you, just reply you're a stupid Westerner with Parkinson that needs a tripod.

madelaide · « **Reply #3 on:** July 04, 2009, 13:43 »

I wonder if bbetina postponed his/her trip in two years waiting for an answer.

Adeptris · « **Reply #4 on:** July 04, 2009, 14:10 »

Quote from: madelaide on July 04, 2009, 13:43

I wonder if bbetina postponed his/her trip in two years waiting for an answer.

Phil · « **Reply #5 on:** July 04, 2009, 18:42 »

Quote from: cevapcici on July 04, 2009, 11:32

Quote from: Sugandha on July 04, 2009, 10:28
The permit procedures are very long and lengthy. I would recommend only if you are financially very sound to try that.

Translated: you'll have to bribe officials.
Remedy: just shoot and if they question you, just reply you're a stupid Westerner with Parkinson that needs a tripod.

LOL!

My wife says I'm "doing the Bimbo" thing and she is amazed at how much you can get away with if your friendly, smiling, polite and act dumb.