Local customsTravel note
A weekly market is not a photo set
Weekly haat near Koraput, Koraput, Odisha
Published Oct 10, 2026 · RegretMap travel note
The situation
The weekly haats around Koraput are working markets where communities trade produce and goods. Visitors with cameras pointed at people's faces are not always welcome, and some groups prefer not to be photographed.
The lesson
Ask before photographing anyone, and accept a no.
Advice for future travellers
Going with a local guide helps you understand what you're seeing and how to behave.
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