Do's and Dont's

Do's

• Treat National Parks as they are sanctorum of our precious natural heritage.
• Obtain permits from the Chief Wildlife Warden for photography / videography / investigation inside a sanctuary or a Marine National Park.
• 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 of the garbage and plastics at proper places/dustbins.
• Do not pluck or damage corals.
• Take back only photographs and sweet memories leave behind only footprints and ripples.
• Obtain transit pass from the Deputy Conservator of Forest, Wildlife Division, Port Blair, to transport any wild animal/trophy, article etc. outside the islands.
• Foreign nationals are requested to obtain the Restricted Area Permit.
• Visit only permitted areas.
• Keep the beaches and the environment clean.
• Observe decency and decorum in dress.
• On beach, parents are requested to keep an eye on their kids at all times.
• Please drink sufficient water to avoid dehydration.

Dont's

• Foreign Nationals should not enter the islands without required permit.
• Do not enter into restricted/tribal areas.
• Do not take video film or photographs inside Tribal Reserve areas of the indigenous tribes.
• While driving, follow the traffic rules, keep left. Carry legal documents like driving license, permit, passport etc.
• Do not take pictures of the Airport, Government Dockyard, Defense Establishments, Naval Wharf, Dhanikhari Dam and Chatham Saw Mill.
• Do not collect, destroy coral 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 Fisheries Department.
• Do not throw garbage and plastic in public places, beaches and into the sea.
• Do not swim in unsafe waters during monsoon. Do not swim after consuming liquor.
• Do not swim after consuming liquor.
• Do not light fire in Forests and 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 under law.
• Do not stay on the beaches or forest during night by putting up tents/hammocks.
• Nudity on beaches and public places is strictly forbidden.
• Do not enter in the National Parks without prior permission.
• Corals & Shells, collection of which are prohibited under Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.