Location - Bay of Bengal, 92° to 94° East Longitude, 6° to 14° North Latitude
Total Area - 8,249 Sq. kms
No. of Districts - Three
Altitude - Varies from sea level to 732 meters
Maximum Temperature - 31°C
Minimum Temperature - 23°C
Average Annual Rainfall - 3180.0 mm
Relative Humidity - 70% to 90%
Total Population - 3, 80,581 (2011)
Forest Cover - 92%
Climate - Tropical throughout the year. Humidity is relatively high - 70% to 90%
Best Season - October to May
Clothing - Cottons throughout the year
Main Language - Hindi
Religion - Hinduism (67.52%), Christianity (23.94%), Islam (7.60%),
Others (0.94%)
Literacy Rate - 81.18%
Do's and Dont's For Tourists
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.
Make use of services of authorised Tourist Guides.
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.
Avail the service of Scuba Dive Instructors having certification of international professional organisation like PADI, CMAS, NAUI, BSAC, or SSI for safe diving experience.
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.
Please consult reception desk of Tourism Division of Directorate of Information, Publicity and Tourism before availing the services of any tour operators/travel agents/Scuba Dive Centres.
Dont's
Do not enter into restricted/tribal areas.
Do not take video film or photographs inside Tribal Reserve areas of the indigenous tribes.
Do not take pictures of the Airport, Government Dockyard, Defence 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 snorkelling/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 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
