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useful information

climate                

The seasons on the Andaman's offer very little variation - temperatures fall within 23°C and 31°C year-round. Humidity is relatively high - 70% to 90% with a gentle breeze blowing all the time. Monsoons hit the islands between May and October and November and January, although the best time to visit is still mid-November to early April. The high season lasts from December to early January.

visa & entry requirements

All visitors to India are required to carry a passport valid at least for the next 6 months and a visa, unless they hold a PIO (Person of Indian Origin) Card. NB: Passport and visa requirements are liable to change at short notice. Travellers are advised to check their entry requirements with their embassy or consulate.

All foreigners need to specify that they intend to visit the Andamans while obtaining the visa to India. All Foreign Nationals need a Restricted Area Permit (RAP) to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Permits can be easily obtained on arrival at Port Blair from the immigration authorities. In addition, permits can also be obtained from Indian Missions Overseas, Foreigners Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and the Immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata and Chennai. The permit is usually valid for 30 days and certain tourist attractions only. This can be extended by another 15 days with permission . If you are travelling by air you need to have a confirmed return ticket, otherwise your stay is a reduced to 10-15 days. If you are traveling by ship, it’s a good idea to report to the Deputy Superintendent of Police at Port Blair on arrival.

health

There are a number of health risks associated with travel to India, including malaria and dengue fever, and travellers should take medical advice on vaccinations at least three weeks before departure. Those travelling from an infected area should hold a yellow fever certificate. Food poisoning is a major risk in India; all water and ice should be regarded as contaminated and visitors should drink only bottled water and ensure that the seal on the bottle is intact. Meat and fish should be regarded as suspect in all but the best restaurants and should always be well cooked and served hot. Salads and unpeeled fruit should be avoided. Health facilities are adequate in the larger cities but limited in rural areas. Travellers are advised to take out medical insurance. Bird flu was first discovered in domestic poultry in February 2006, but no human infections have been reported. The risk for travellers is low, but as a precaution close contact with wild, domestic and caged birds should be avoided, and all poultry and egg dishes should be well cooked. NB: For expert opinion on all of these diseases and any more that are relevant to travel please always consult your doctor or GP. Comprehensive medical insurance is advised.