How safe is Andaman and Nicobar Islands ?

Azhar
June 24, 2019

Andaman and Nicobar Island, being an ideal gateway to spend your time by just relaxing and enjoying. The most preferred time to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands is between November and April as the climate is appealing. Tourists can reach the islands by flight or by cruise. In case you are wondering how and where the islands are located, then you can begin with How to reach the Andaman Islands.

The Andaman groups of Islands are well connected by Air and Sea.  A regular service of passenger ships and domestic flights are available. Ship service is available to Port Blair from the Indian cities of Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakapatnam and direct flight services to Port Blair are from Chennai, Kolkata and Bangalore. One can take a Ferry or Cruise in Andaman to reach different islands in Andaman and to Nicobar Island from Port Blair, Havelock, Neil Island, Diglipur etc.

Tourism is increasing rapidly day by day in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Before planning to have a trip to Andaman and Nicobar Island, some practical information about the island is quite essential. According to the climate of the Island, the weather in Andaman is usually that of a tropical climate. It’s not too hot, but yes it is humid in the islands, with the least humidity observed from the month of November, December up to March in Andaman. During afternoons, it becomes really hot. It is advised to carry sun block ointments, tanning ointments and a pair of sunglasses and hats.

For Indian citizens, no visa is required. Just a photo Id will do. Many people in India are confused whether Andaman Island is a part of India or not. Just to clarify – it is a part of India.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is becoming one of the favorite spots for tourists. With the increase in number of visitors, the security challenges also increase. The safety factors are of primary concern for the administration. To provide the sense of comfort, safety and security, administration make available safety to the tourists by giving them safety through tourism police and life guards at beaches at all the major attractions. Proper signboards are also present to guide travellers.

List of safety measures taken at respective attractions

  • Jollybouy / Red Skin Island – Life Jacket is provided to individual persons during boat ride.
  • Ross Island / North Bay / Viper Island – Life Jacket is provided to individual persons during boat ride.
  • Elephant Beach – Life Jacket is provided to individual persons during boat ride.
  • Snorkeling Trips – Life Ring is provided and a guide accompanies you during snorkeling.
  • Baratang – Mangrove Boat Ride – Life Jacket is provided to all individuals during boat ride.
  • Scuba Diving – A dive instructor accompanies you underwater and all professional safety standards are followed.
  • In case of high wind speed or bad weather no boats are allowed to go into the waters as per strict instructions from the Government of the Andaman Islands. In such cases, the tour is either delayed or rescheduled to the next day.

In general, before any boat ride we assure that a life jacket is provided to our customers. At any moment before your trip begins, if you find that the safety procedures are not followed appropriately then raise the concern with Experience Andamans team and we will assist you accordingly.

How safe is Andaman for lone travellers and women?

Every local in the island understands that in the Andaman Islands you cannot run away. Its a very small island, and the crime rate is extremely low. The tri-command (Army, Navy and Airforce) have their bases in the Andamans. There has never been any communal violence. Anyone visiting Andaman has never faced any issues whatsoever in regard to safety. Take our word on this please, we are here in the islands since ages 🙂

Hope we addressed, your query in this regard. Now, If you are still wondering how to spend time in the Andaman Islands? Then do read our blog,  things to do in the Andaman Islands.  We wish you a memorable vacation in the Andamans.

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