Andaman and Nicobar Do’s
- Treat the National Parks with reverence as they are the sanctorum of our precious natural heritage.
- Obtain permits from the Chief Wildlife Warden in case you are interested in taking photographs/video/investigation inside a sanctuary or a Marine National Park.
- Make use of service of authorized tourist guides.
- While driving, follow the traffic rules, keep left. Carry legal documents like driving license, permit, passport etc
- Consult life Guards before entering the sea
- Swim in safe areas only.
- Dispose off the garbage and plastics at proper places/dustbins.
- Take care of the coral reef, not only to host for yourself, but also for all others who follow.
- Take back only photos and sweet memories; leave only footprints and ripples.
- Obtain a transit pass from the Deputy Conservator of Forest, Wildlife Division, Port Blair, if at all you want to transport any wild animal/trophy/article etc. outside the islands.
- Avail the service of Scuba Dive Instructors having certification of international professional organization like PADI, CMAS, NAUI, BSAC or SSI for safe diving experience.
- Your concern for nature conservation is highly appreciated. Please inform local authorities/staff positioned in protected areas if you notice any undesirable activity.
- Foreigners, especially to ensure to and fro confirmed air tickets and accommodation in advance before proceeding to the Andaman Island to avoid immigration problems.
- Foreign Nationals should obtain the required permit from the Immigration authorities soon after landing in the island at Airport/Harbour.
- Visit only the permitted areas in the Islands.
- Keep the beaches and the environment clean.
- Observe decency and decorum in dress.
- Drive the vehicles in accordance to convoy system. Same-day return by Andaman Trunk Road is not permissible according to Jarawa Policy.
- On beaches, parents are requested to keep an eye on their kids at all times.
- Please drink sufficient water to avoid dehydration.
- Please inform your location to the Life Guard.
- Please pick up your bags and bottle while leaving the visiting spot.
Andaman and Nicobar Don’ts
- Foreign Nationals should not enter the islands without required permit.
- Do not enter in restricted/tribal areas.
- Do not take video, film or photographs inside Tribal Reserve Areas and of the indigenous tribes.
- Do not take pictures of the airport, government dockyard, defense establishments, naval wharf, Dhanikari Dam and Chatham Saw Mill.
- Do not collect, destroy or remove any living or dead animal/plant. Do not collect, destroy or touch/break live coral. Please do not stand on the coral reef while snorkeling/Scuba Diving.
- Do not take video or film without permit, wherever such permits are required.
- Do not carry sea fans and seashells unless specific permits are obtained from the Forest Department.
- Do not throw garbage and plastic in public places, beaches and into the sea.
- Do not swim after consuming liquor.
- Do not swim in unsafe waters during monsoon.
- Do not light fire in Protected Areas as it not only destroys forests but also damages wildlife habitat.
- Person who commits breach of any of the conditions of the wildlife protections shall be punishable by law.
- Do not stay on the beaches or forest during nights by putting up tents/hammocks.
- Nudity on beaches and public places is forbidden.
- Do not enter the National parks without permission.