Latest Information on Travelling to Andaman Islands?
  • Andaman Tourism Opens

    Updated: 14 Aug 2021

    Andaman Tourism Opens: The Andaman & Nicobar administration has announced that all tourist spots in the South Andaman district will be opened for tourism activities with immediate effect 8 Feb 2022.

  • What is the advisory to travel to North & Middle Andaman District?

    Updated: 14 Aug 2021

    The tourists are allowed to visit Baratang/North & Middle Andaman on production of double dose covid certificate/ All other passengers viz. unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers (those who have taken only 1S1 dose of COVID vaccine) shall have to produce RT-PCR negative test report

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  • All asymptomatic fully vaccinated persons coming to these islands from mainland are exempted from the requirement of carrying RT-PCR negative test report,irrespective of the type of vaccine received and country of origin. Such fullyvaccinated individuals shall produce the final vaccination certificate at the origin airport, sea port in the mainland and at Port Blair Airport / sea port.
  • Alt asymptomatic children below 5 years of age are exempted from carrying RT-PCR negative test report and further RT-PCR testing at Port Blair Airport.
  • All other passengers viz. unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers (those who have taken only 1S1 dose of COVID vaccine) shall have to produce RT-PCR negative test report to travel to Port Blair from the mainland, as is the practice now. Such an RT-PCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to commencement of journey from the origin airport connecting Port Blair. Such passengers will also have to undergo additional RT-PCR test on arrival at Port Blair. Such passengers shall remain in self-quarantine till the arrival of the test report.
  • If a passenger on arrival is tested positive then, the prescribed quarantine protocol is to be followed.
  • All Airlines shall ensure strict compliance of this order and observance of COVID Appropriate Behaviour. Any non-compliance shall invite action under Disaster Management Act and other applicable laws. 
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General Guidelines defined for traveling to Andaman Islands during COVID :

  1. The Tourism Activities are permitted only in South Andaman & North & Middle Andaman District except Nicobar District.
  2. Persons above 65 years of age, persons with home co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years advised not to travel for tourism purposes.
  3. Tourists/Visitors who are at higher risk due to some medical history are advised to take extra precautions.
  4. Tourists/visitors shall minimize contact with other staff and visitors as far as possible and zero contact policy should be followed at all tourist destinations.
  5. All tourists/visitors shall be briefed by the hotel concerned about do’s & don’ts to be mandatorily followed during their stay and movements.
  6. While travelling tourists/visitors should wear a face mask and carry their own sanitizer and wet wipes for personal use.
  7. At all tourist destinations, staff must wear face masks and wash/sanitize hands regularly while performing their duties.
  8. Arogya Setu App shall be mandatory for all incoming tourists/visitors.
  9. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly after use.
  10. The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/ visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotel rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall remain in institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&%N Administration, on rate as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid 19 care centre on case to case basis.
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What are the guidelines for testing for tourists coming to Andaman after August 03 2021?

On arrival at Port Blair :

1. The tourists need to carry COVID-19 negative test report from mainland based 1CMR approved lab using Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR). However, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to starting the journey from the origin station. (For e.g. if the tourist takes a flight from Delhi at 0600 hrs. on 1st September, 2021, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken not before 0600 hrs. on 30th August, 2021).

2. The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotel rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall remain in
institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&N Administration, on rates as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid-19 care centre on case-to-case basis.

3. Tourists may also have to undergo random Rapid Antigen Test conducted from time to time on payment basis as prescribed by A8N Administration.

What if the tourists test positive after arriving at the Andaman Islands?


If the tourists tests positive during their stay in the Islands, he/she will need to undergo institutional isolation as per existing health protocols. The
cost of such isolation for govt. facility will be paid by the tourists as fixed by the administration from time to time.

If the patient wants to stay at hotels, he/she can stay in the hotels if all the conditions below are met:

a) Patients are not symptomatic and not more than 60 years old.
b) Request/ undertaking is made by patient in writing.
c)lf allowed by doctors.

Hotels will make necessary arrangements to designate a part of their rooms for institutional isolation for this purpose.

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  • Regular flights to Port Blair (the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) are operational now.
  • There are direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Delhi.
  • Public transports like cabs, taxis, and bus services are also functional.
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Travellers should carefully follow social distancing norms and wear masks as well. Also, before making any booking, they should refer to the latest travel news on the government website of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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Underwater Engagement in Andaman Island

Underwater Engagement in Andaman Island
Date : 29 Aug 2024

Who doesn’t love the Ocean? What if your other half also loves the Ocean? Then, go underwater for a romantic proposal that can spark the rest of your lives! Underwater romances have always been the substance of blockbuster movies. Just imagine experiencing the extra special moments with your special someone surrounded by the stunning coral reef and the most bright, colorful marine life, in your homeland. Yes, Andaman Island is the best place to express your love for your partner in a unique scenario.

How to Plan your Engagement Proposal?

Proposal ideas differ from person to person, depending on their lifestyle. It is the hardest thing in this world to do which, needs a lot of planning. The best way to do it is by planning special activities for the rest of the day and keeping your proposal a blissful moment.

Beach is the romantic location where you can experience an amazing underwater proposal. If you and your partner are adventure junkies then this could be the right choice. Plan a bunch of activities all through the day, this will excite her to jump in the water with you. Now, dive together into the turquoise waters, take pictures together, and after arriving at a wonderful spot, draw out the ring carefully before your young lady or guy notice asking him/her the inquiry. If your photographer is waiting underwater then you get quality pictures to cherish the moment for life.

Proposing to your love in this unique and creative way while letting the marine creatures witness this extraordinary moment is one of the great and remarkable memories in your happiness. So plan your proposal around what will make her feel safe and confident about the future.

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Choose a Creative Underwater Photographer

The photographer you pick should be creative and think-out-of the box. For extra adventures, couples whose proposals and weddings are near the ocean are heading into the sea to capture the unique moments in underwater photography. Whether your photographer uses a drone to get overhead or just rely on underwater cameras he must be willing to run with anything that comes their way.

Underwater photography not just gives you stunning and artistic photos that celebrate your love yet an experience that you have never experienced before.

Think About How you Will Pop up the Question

When it comes to popping the question timing is everything. Asking your loved ones to marry you is probably the most important question you will ever ask and is the most nerve-wracking moment. You’ve decided to pop the question? Know that you cannot use your voice underwater. Instead, there are a lot of possibilities either you can make underwater signage with you underwater, or write a message on the side of the boat. The answer to your question can’t be heard underwater but seeing the smile on her face would surely bring you the assurance you’ve been waiting for.

To give your partner the proposal of their dreams this unique and personalized proposal is the one-of-a-kind proposal that you want.

So what’s included?
Scuba dive sessions for two
Will you marry me? underwater signage
Rental equipment’s
Underwater photography
A bottle of bubbly with champagne

Just bring out your creativity and be as romantic as possible. This proposal story is going to be retold a lot. So make sure it’s a story worth- telling to your family, friends, and your future children.

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