Preparation and precautions while on a visit to Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Preparation and precaution before a visit to the Islands

Study a bit more about the Andaman and Nicobar Islands : Try to study about Indian Independence struggle, equatorial and tropical climate, sea travel etc. |Basic Statistics|. These pre-information will help you to extract the maximum out of your visit to the islands.

CLOTHING : Cotton outfits and if possible some rain wear (if visiting during rainy season). No need to carry warm clothes like sweater and over coats. Other accessories might include Hats, sunglasses, sunscreen lotion etc

RESERVATIONS : Please ensure that you have made appropriate reservations both for the forward and return journey (especially if you are traveling by ship). Very seldom the weather conditions (or technical failures) may disallow the ship to sail at the scheduled time. Presently only once weekly ship is available. Railway reservation counter is available at Port Blair.

PERMIT : Foreign nationals require a permit to visit and stay in this Islands. |more details| Indian nationals require no permit/ visa to visit the islands. |more details|

DOCUMENTS : Carry your Credit Card, ATM card, Vehicle driving license, Passport & Visa (as the case may be). Two wheeler vehicles are available on hire at Andamans. |more about entry details|

SEA JOURNEY : Motion sickness during the sea journey may be a troublesome experience. but few tips might be very handy. Never plan your first sea journey during the period of April to June months - the sea is known to be rough during the period. Start taking anti motion sickness drugs at-least ½ an hour before boarding the ship. All passenger ships employ a doctor for the passengers, Consult the medical officer inside the ship as and when required.

HEALTH : Stomach ailments, Bronchial Asthma, Malaria & Respiratory infections are the commonly encountered health issues among the residents of Andaman. The visitors are advised to take necessary precautions and not to get scared after reading these lines :
Pregnant ladies should not subject themselves to sea travel.
Known asthmatic patients should carry appropriate medications along with them.
Prophylactic anti-malarial drugs should be started after consulting your doctor. The said dose of the drug is very minimal and is beneficial even if taken once a week.
Don't drink water from the streams, rivers and falls.

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