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  • RT PCR report on arrival

    Updated: 14 Aug 2021
  • 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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Best Restaurants at Baratang Island

Restaurant & Food Outlets in the Baratang Island

Baratang Island comes under the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It lies between the Middle and South Andaman Islands and is located around 110 kms from Port Blair. Baratang Island is majorly characterized by its mangrove creeks, dense forests, tribal habitat, boat rides, beaches, caves, and birds. The biggest attractions of this island are the Limestone Caves, Mud Volcano, and Parrot Island. To explore all the top highlights of this island, the tourists would have to at least have an overnight stay there. There are multiple hotels and resorts present in the island, where people can easily book their stay. Being a popular tourist spot, there are adequate options available to wine and dine in Baratang Island as well.

Major cuisines of the Baratang Island

The top cuisines of Andamans largely influence the cuisine of Andaman Island. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are additionally characterized by featuring a beautiful fusion of Indian Culture, which is also reflected in its local food and cuisine. The Andaman cuisine has been majorly influenced by the diverse cultures that came into contact with the region. The influence of Christian, Hindu, Muslim, and even Sikh religions in traditional food is especially quite strong here. The Andaman cuisine would be quite a delight for people fond of seafood, as they would get to taste lip-smacking lobster, khadi crabs, prawns, tandoori fish, and squid fry here. There are a lot of options for eating out in Baratang Island, which includes both premium restaurants and street-side food stalls.

Seafood is especially quite popular in all of the Andaman, including the Baratang island. People can especially find extremely delectable fish curry in any of the top places to dine in Baratang Island. There are a plethora of options available here when it comes to the variety of fishes, and most of the dining spots here serve a distinctive spicy and flavorful fish curry. 

Chilli Curry is another delicious dish that is typical of the Andaman Islands. This hot and spicy dish is filled with the scrumptious flavors of tomatoes, onions, and a host of spices. 

While there are tribal communities present at the Baratang island, not much has been discovered about the food they eat, and their indigenous dishes are not served at the local restaurants. Most of these tribal communities, however, are known to eat a variety of meats, including the wild boars, fishes, and turtles of the island.

  • DEW DALE RESTAURANT

    DEW DALE RESTAURANT

  • JETTY HOTEL

    JETTY HOTEL

The top restaurants in the Baratang Island

There are a number of restaurants in and near Baratang Island where people can enjoy an incredible dining experience during their visit to this gorgeous tourist destination. The following points provide a brief insight into the Baratang Island restaurant menu, location, price range dining experience, and so on.

A.R Restaurant

This is among the best restaurants in Baratang Island, and is located near its Sr Sec School. The A.R Restaurant is considered the perfect destination to enjoy a hearty meal on the island, and can perfectly satiate the tourists’ food cravings. People can find a number of popular cuisines available at Baratang Island, and it also has seating available for quite a large number of diners. The A.R Restaurant is characterized by its strategic location and often attracts people visiting Braratang, Oralkatcha, and Port Blair. The A.R Restaurant welcomes guests from 9:30 am to 9:00 pm, and its price range ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 1000. The average cost of dining here would be Rs.700 for two.

Xalxo

This is a famous Baratang Island eating spot, and is quite renowned for serving pure vegetarian cuisine. Xalxo is located near the Baldura beach of Baratang Island and hence is commonly visited by the tourists coming to visit and explore this prominent tourist site. Xalxo welcomes guests from 9:30 am to 6:30 pm, and its price range ranges from Rs 500 to Rs 1000. The average cost of dining here would be Rs.750 for two.

Dew Dale restaurant

This restaurant is a part of the Dew Dale Resort located at the Baratang Island. This resort was developed with the key aim of promoting Rural Tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is located at a distance of about 105 Kms from Port Blair town in Sundergarh village of Baratang Island. This resort additionally features a multi-cuisine open restaurant where people can enjoy an absolutely delectable dining experience.

Jetty Canteen

The Nilambur jetty of the Bratang Island has a quaint little canteen where one can try “macchi suruva” and ”bhaath”, which basically refers to fish curry and rice. This local delicacy is a top favorite of the tourists visiting the region and would be a perfect hearty meal to fill up the stomach after a long day of sightseeing.

In addition to the above-mentioned restaurants and bars in Baratang Island, there are several dining spots nearby as well. One can especially find multiple small dhabas around the Nilambur jetty where they can relish the scrumptious taste of the local Andamani food. The dishes available in these food stalls and dhabas basically are a blend of cuisines belonging to distinguished parts of the nation, as this island has settlers belonging to all parts of India. There are dhaba thalis available here that serve a mixture of dishes from Kerala, Tamil Nadu, and Bengal. They also serve a number of local snacks like “Goli”, which is a sweet and savory item often had with tea and is prepared by frying a paste of refined flour mixed with sugar.

Most of the restaurants in Baratang Island, as well as the food stalls located there, are quite pocket friendly. Hence, people won’t have to make a hole in their pockets when gorging on delectable delicacies there. In addition to delectable meals and dining options, a lot of refreshments are available across the island to help beat the heat. The tourists must try out coconut water during their visit to Baratang Island, in order to feel refreshed after a long day of sightseeing. One can also find street vendors selling spiced cucumbers and buttermilk at diverse places around the island.

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