Do’s
& Don'ts
for the Visitors
Do’s
|
Contact
Tourist Information Centres/Tourist Police personnel for any assistance
required. |
|
|
Treat
the National Parks as they are sanctum sanctorum of our |
|
|
Obtain
permits from the Chief Wildlife Warden for those having interest in
photography/ videography/ investigation inside a sanctuary
or a Marine National Park . |
|
|
Make
use of the service of authorized tourist guides. |
|
|
While
driving, follow the traffic rules, keep left. Carry legal documents like
driving licence, permit, passport etc. |
|
|
Consult
life guards before entering the sea. |
|
|
Swim
in safe areas only. |
|
|
Learn
more about reefs, other marine life and tropical forest. This will make
your visit more enjoyable. |
|
|
Help
us to keep the beaches and the environment clean. |
|
|
Dispose
off the garbage and plastics at proper places/dustbins. |
|
|
Take
care of the coral reef, not just for yourself, but also for all who
follow. |
|
|
Give
your valuable comments and observations for ensuring better management of
the tourist places/attractions. |
|
|
Take
back only photos and sweet memories, leave only footprints and ripples. |
|
|
Encourage
efforts to save coral reefs and tropical forests. |
|
|
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. |
|
|
Foreign
nationals are requested to obtain the required permit before entering
/soon after landing on the islands. |
|
|
Avail
the services of authorized scuba dive centres only. |
|
|
Avail
the service of Scuba Dive Instructors having certification of
international professional organizations 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. |
Dont’s
|
Foreign
nationals may not enter the islands without permit. |
|
|
Do
not enter the National Parks without permission. |
|
|
Do not take pictures of the airport, government dockyard, defence establishments, naval wharf, Dhanikari Dam and Chatham Saw Mill. |
|
|
Do
not collect, destroy or remove any living or dead animal/plant. |
|
|
Do
not collect dead 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 take video, film or photographs inside Tribal Reserve areas or of the
indigenous tribes. |
|
|
Do
not carry sea fans and seashells unless specific permits are obtained from
the Fisheries Department. |
|
|
Do
not throw garbage and plastics in public places, beaches and into |
|
|
Do
not swim after consuming liquor. |
|
|
Do
not swim in unsafe waters during monsoon. |
|
|
Nudity
on beaches and public places is forbidden. |
|
|
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 |