Permits›Andaman & Nicobar
Tribal Reserve Rules🏝️Andaman & Nicobar permit for Indian travellers
Restricted tribal areas
No permit for Indians on the main tourist islands, but tribal reserves (incl. parts of the Nicobars) are off-limits.
Written for Indian passport holders. Rules change — verify with the issuing authority before you travel.
Place by place
Where Tourisma has its own note for a destination.
Baratang Island · Tribal Reserve Permit Required
Baratang island passes through Jarawa Tribal Reserve — convoy movement only (6:00 AM & 2:00 PM from Jirkatang). Photography of tribals is strictly prohibited. Permit from Andaman administration required.
Andaman & Nicobar destinations on Tourisma
The rule above says which areas it applies to. Each links to its October guide.
Baratang IslandLimestone Caves & Mangrove MysteriesHas its own permit note above🐢DiglipurNorth Andaman's Wild Frontier
Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)Radhanagar — Asia's Best Beach
Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep)Quieter Sister of Havelock
Port BlairCapital & Cellular Jail Memorial