Do’s &
Don'ts
for the Visitors
Do’s
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Contact
Tourist Information Centres/Tourist Police personnel for any assistance
required. |
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Treat
the National Parks as they are sanctum sanctorum of our |
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Obtain permits from the Chief
Wildlife Warden for those
having interest in photography/ videography/ investigation inside a sanctuary or a Marine National
Park . |
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Make
use of the service of authorized tourist guides. |
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While
driving, follow the traffic rules, keep left. Carry legal documents like driving
licence, permit, passport etc. |
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Consult
life guards before entering the sea. |
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Swim
in safe areas only. |
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Learn
more about reefs, other marine life and tropical forest. This will make your
visit more enjoyable. |
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Help
us to keep the beaches and the environment clean. |
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Dispose
off the garbage and plastics at proper places/dustbins. |
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Take
care of the coral reef, not just for yourself, but also for all who follow. |
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Give
your valuable comments and observations for ensuring better management of the
tourist places/attractions. |
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Take
back only photos and sweet memories, leave only footprints and ripples. |
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Encourage
efforts to save coral reefs and tropical forests. |
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Obtain
a
transit pass from the Deputy Conservator of Forests, Wildlife
Division, Port Blair ,to transport any wild animal/trophy/article etc. outside
the islands. |
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Foreign
nationals are requested to obtain the required permit before entering /soon
after landing on the islands. |
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Avail
the services of authorized scuba dive centres only. |
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Avail
the service of Scuba Dive Instructors having certification of international
professional organizations like PADI, CMAS, NAUI, BSAC or SSI for safe diving
experience. |
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Your
concern for nature conservation is highly appreciated. Please inform local
authorities/staff positioned in protected areas if you notice any undesirable
activity. |
Dont’s
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Foreign
nationals may not enter the islands without permit. |
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Do
not enter the National Parks without permission. |
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Do not take pictures of the airport, government dockyard, defence establishments, naval wharf, Dhanikari Dam and Chatham Saw Mill. |
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Do
not collect, destroy or remove any living or dead animal/plant. |
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Do
not collect dead coral or touch/break live coral. Please do not stand on the
coral reef while snorkeling/Scuba diving. |
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Do
not take video or film without permit, wherever such permits are required. |
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Do
not take video, film or photographs inside Tribal Reserve areas or of the
indigenous tribes. |
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Do
not carry
sea fans and seashells unless specific permits are obtained from
the Fisheries Department. |
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Do
not throw garbage and plastics in public places, beaches and into |
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Do
not swim after consuming liquor. |
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Do
not swim in unsafe waters during monsoon. |
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Nudity on beaches and public places is forbidden.
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Do
not Light
fire in Protected Areas as it not only destroys forests
but also damages wildlife habitat. |
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Person
who commits breach of any of the conditions of the Wildlife |