Andaman

Included

• ✓Light, breathable cotton or linen outfits (shorts, tees, sundresses, linen pants)
• ✓Swimwear (2–3 pairs) and a quick-dry cover-up or sarong
• ✓UV-protection rash guard (essential for snorkeling and protection against jellyfish)
• ✓Wide-brim sun hat or cap, and UV-400 sunglasses
• ✓Footwear: Comfortable flip-flops or slides for the beach Water shoes/aqua socks (protects against sharp rocks and dead coral) Lightweight, comfortable walking shoes for sightseeing
• ✓Gear & Electronics:10–20L dry bag (critical to protect electronics on boat/ferry transfers)
• ✓Waterproof phone pouch and camera gear Power bank (electricity cuts can happen on smaller islands)
• ✓Toiletries & Health:Reef-safe high-SPF sunscreen (standard sunscreen chemicals are restricted near reefs) Bug/mosquito repellent spray or citronella cream (sandflies are common on beaches)
• ✓Quick-dry microfiber towel Travel Documents & Cash: Government-issued Photo ID / Passport + copies (and Restricted Area Permit for foreign nationals)
• ✓Sufficient cash (ATMs on Havelock, Neil, and smaller islands are frequently out of order)

Not included

• –Single-Use Plastics: Disposable plastic bags and single-use plastic bottles are legally banned across the islands; carry a reusable water bottle. Drones & Satellite Phones: Satellite phones are strictly illegal under Indian law, and personal drones require strict prior government/defense clearance.
• –Heavy/Woolen Clothing: Woolens, thick jackets, or heavy denim (Andaman remains warm and humid year-round).
• –Expensive Jewelry & High-End Valuables: Flashy jewelry or non-waterproof luxury items (salt air, sand, and ocean activities will damage them). Forbidden Souvenirs: Unprocessed seashells or raw corals collected from beaches (carrying raw coral or shells out of the islands without a valid government/fisheries receipt is a punishable defense under the Wildlife Protection Act).