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Do’s in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Tourist information centers in the islands are actually very helpful. Contact them for any travel assistance required.
- While driving, follow traffic rules and keep left. Carry legal documents like driving license, permit, passport, etc.
- Do wear a helmet while riding a 2 wheeled motor vehicle. If anybody is caught driving a motorbike without a helmet, he/she will be penalized/fined.
- Consult lifeguards before entering the sea.
- Swim in safe areas only.
- Learn more about reefs, other marine life, and tropical forests. Researching the islands before you land here will make your visit more enjoyable.
- Use the dustbins and garbage receptacles for disposing of all garbage and rubbish. Do not throw them in parks, on beaches, into the sea, or in public places. Please help keep the Andaman Islands litter-free.
- Carry important documents like passport, permit, and driving license with you while traveling in the Andaman Islands. It is not advisable to leave them at the hotel or resort.
- Get necessary permits for visiting National Parks as they can be visited only with permission. Other permitted areas can be visited freely.
- Be sensitive to the privacy of the tribes, Any attempt of interaction is punishable by law.
- All the tourist attraction spots will carry notice boards about permission for photography and video filming. Obtain permits for taking video films and photographs wherever required.
- Avail the service of only qualified Scuba Dive Instructors having certification of international professional organizations like PADI, CMAS, NAUI, BSAC, or SSI for a safe driving experience.
- Inform local authorities/staff positioned in protected areas if you notice any undesirable activity.
- Take care to stay within the permitted areas while snorkeling or scuba diving. You should take care not to stand on coral reefs. Doing so can damage the reefs.
- Foreign nationals must keep their restricted area permit with them at all times. Whenever visitors are visiting Havelock or other islands like Neil, on arrival, the jetty police officers will check the foreign visitors’ restricted area permits and only then allow them to embark from the ferry and enter the islands.
Don’ts in Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Do not smoke in public areas.
- Do not use plastic bags. Plastic carry-bags are banned in the Andaman Islands. If anybody is caught with a plastic carry bag, he/she can be fined either Rs. 1,00,000 or imprisoned for six months or both.
- Do not hunt any kind of birds and animals both on land and on the sea. Please help us in preserving the flora and fauna of the Islands.
- Do not visit the Nicobar Islands or any other tribal reserve without a special pass. You can be severely punished for an attempt to mingle with tribal people without legal permission.
- Staying on beaches or forest areas overnight is strictly prohibited. Take care to return to your hotel or resort after sunset.
- Do not light bonfires on beaches or forests. Camping on the islands is a punishable offense.
- Breaking, even touching a live coral is prohibited. Collecting dead coral is also not allowed.
Whatever the size or condition of shells you find – in the sea or on the beach – taking them or even touching them is strictly prohibited. Do not collect shells. To own shells, you must buy them. Also, keep the receipt of purchase. - Do not take videos or photograph the aboriginal tribes of Andaman. This is considered a crime and is liable for punishment.
- Do not swim when drunk. Avoid swimming during the monsoon in treacherous zones. Both are not safe.
- Nudity is banned on all Andaman beaches and public spaces.
- Do not overstay at the islands past your permit time.
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The kayaking experience was super fun and knowledgeable. Mr.Ali was very friendly and ensured we had a clam and a relaxing paddling experience and enriched us with facts about mangrove trees, it’s ecosystem and Abadman islands and clicked some cool pics 🙂
Ross Island is ideally a two part trip, the morning to evening portion includes going around the island looking at the ruins from the era of the British and Japanese rule. the late evening portion includes a spectacular sound, light & video show (yes you read it correctly!!) which has been created specially for Ross island by Revathi (the actress)
This is a over hyped, and not worth the time and money spent to reach here. It used to be called the “Paris of the East” when the British settled here. But everything is destroyed now.
The only good place here is a beach that is on the other side. You will need to climb down and up a lot of steps to get there.
It was a perfect location for family fun, the erstwhile Ross Island has all the history of a mini Paris, albeit at the cost of all Indian labour and is an example of the British opulence over poverty stricken India. Perfect for taking pics and the picturesque light house was delightful. We took the buggy as we were a large family with kids. There are deer and peacocks too.