RATE FOR CERTIFIED TOURIST GUIDES FIXED

RATE FOR CERTIFIED TOURIST GUIDES FIXED

report by ROHIT

Port Blair, Mar 06: 

 In suspension of Order No.59 dated 16/01/2023 issued by the Directorate of Tourism, A&N Administration, the A&N Administration has revised the rate for certified tourists guide for visiting Natural Bridge at Laxmanpur-II, Shaheed Dweep. Accordingly, the revised rates are as mentioned below:

This step has been taken by the Tourism Department to conserve and protect the fragile eco-system at this unique terrain. The visiting tourists /visitors /general public have therefore been requested to abide by the following Do’s & Don’ts and co-operate for the conservation of marine ecosystem. Only the Certified guide from IP&T Department is allowed to take the tourists. If any guide is indulging in any activities disturbing the flora and fauna, necessary action as deemed fit will be initiated.

Do’s

· Engage in a responsible behavior while entering the area.

· Read more about the marine organisms before entering the area and educate your friend while walking.

· Check the tide table or get the information from tourist guide before visiting the area as it is accessible only during low tide.

· Remove any kind of abandoned fishing gears, as it leads to destructive fishing.

· Walk only on sandy part, do not step on any living resources.

Don’ts

· Do not enter the area during high tide.

· Do not litter the zone, as it is harmful to marine organism.

· Do not walk on live coral reefs.

· Do not touch or disturb the corals, fish and any other marine life when you enter into their habitat.

· Tourist should not pick anything like stones, shells, dead corals or living samples from the area.

· Do not feed the animals/fish.

· Do not hunt or catch any kind of living resources. (Source: IP Division)