Andaman Islands

State

Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Region

Islands · Indian Coastline

Type

island, beach, eco destination, forest

The Andaman Islands archipelago in the Bay of Bengal combines coral reefs, tropical rainforests, and endemic island species under strict ecotourism permit systems.

The Andamans offer marine national parks, diving sites, and island rainforest ecology — with tribal reserve areas protected by access restrictions.

Coral reefs, mangrove shores, and tropical evergreen forest shelter marine and island endemic species. Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park protects reef flats.

Coral reef fish, sea turtles, and endemic bird species are documented; dugong occurs rarely in surrounding waters.

Marine no-anchor zones, plastic-free campaigns in tourism zones, and tribal reserve access restrictions protect fragile ecosystems.

Coral reef protection and plastic reduction are documented priorities for island tourism zones.