Dos & Don'ts for the Visitors
Friday, 09 July 2010 05:11
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Do's
| Contact Tourist Information Centres/Tourist Police personnel for any assistance required. |
| Treat the National Parks as they are sanctum sanctorum of our precious natural heritage. |
| 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 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 the sea. |
| 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 protections shall be punishable by law. |