The famous phrase that all of us reminded quite often is "Precaution is always better than cure", so while you are traveling to Andaman & Nicobar Islands, some necessary planning and precautions is to be taken care of. This will make your journey comfortable, safe and secure.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands is well known for beaches so beach wear should be selected accordingly. It should provide you with maximum comfort. Cotton is the order of the tour. Nudity in beach or public places is punishable. Carry good number of cotton clothes. If you are traveling in winter season carry a light woolen jackets and shawls.

If you are a foreign tourist visiting Andaman & Nicobar Islands the currency which you should carry is Indian Rupees. It is advisable to carry your ATM cards other than liquid money. Traveler's cheques are widely acceptable in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Especially United States Dollar and British Sterling Pounds are recognized. Money change facilities are available in all Govt. run State Banks, some hotels and resorts also provide Money alteration facilities. Beware of touts and frauds and do not alter money with local traders.

Motor traffic circulation is on the left, and pedestrians should walk on the right. Foreign nationals must have an International Driving License and should keep all travel and other relevant documents at hand.

Carry a proof of your identity bearing you name, age, address, and blood group.

Keep your essentials in a plastic bag to avoid any damage. Always keep important documents like Visa, Identity proof, and money in a wallet or a bag. Do not leave your things unattended. Keep away from strangers and do not trust any person blindly.

Take the permission of Chief wildlife warden if you wish to go for photographing, video graphing inside a sanctuary or marine park. Protect the coral reefs and obtain knowledge about other marine life and tropical forests. Go for professional scuba diving guides and do not collect and kill any corals, fishes and other water creatures.

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