Is Andaman Islands safe?
Very safe from crime. Sea conditions, remote medical care and ferry disruptions are the real risks.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 4/5, safe with normal care.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-06-15.
- Homicide rate in India: 2.8 per 100,000 people (2022, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in India: 15.6 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Andaman Islands at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Crime | Little crime against visitors; occasional petty theft from rooms and beaches. Overcharging by taxi and scooter operators is more common. |
| At night | Islands are quiet and dark after 9 pm; roads are unlit. Arrange transport back from dinner in advance. |
| Solo women | Comfortable for solo women, with respectful locals and a small traveler community. Cover up in villages and avoid isolated beaches after dark. |
| Other risks | Rough seas and cyclones, mostly May–Oct; Saltwater crocodiles and jellyfish; Sandflies and mosquitoes; dengue and malaria occur |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Taxis and autos quoting inflated flat fares at jetties
- Unregistered dive or snorkel operators; use certified shops only
- Ferry ticket touts selling above the official fare
Take care
- Swimming outside flagged areas: strong currents at some beaches
- Saltwater crocodiles in mangroves and creeks; do not swim there
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Satellite phones and satellite messengers like Garmin inReach are illegal without a licence; travelers have been arrested at airports.
- Alcohol is prohibited in Gujarat, Bihar, Nagaland and Mizoram; beef is illegal in many states.
- Drones need registration and permission; photographing military sites, airports and bridges can lead to detention.
How Andaman Islands compares in India
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| Rishikesh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kochi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Kolkata | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hyderabad | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Dharamshala | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Leh | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Chennai | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pondicherry | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Varkala | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Hampi | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Amritsar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jodhpur | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Jaisalmer | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Pushkar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palolem | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Darjeeling | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Munnar | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alleppey | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Andaman Islands | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Shimla | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Delhi | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Goa | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Mumbai | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Jaipur | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Agra | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Varanasi | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Bangalore | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Udaipur | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Manali | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
| Anjuna | 3/5 · Take real precautions |
Quick answers
Is Andaman Islands safe for solo female travelers?
Comfortable for solo women, with respectful locals and a small traveler community. Cover up in villages and avoid isolated beaches after dark.
Is Andaman Islands safe at night?
Islands are quiet and dark after 9 pm; roads are unlit. Arrange transport back from dinner in advance.
What is the crime rate in Andaman Islands?
Little crime against visitors; occasional petty theft from rooms and beaches. Overcharging by taxi and scooter operators is more common. Nationally, India records 2.8 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2022).
What number do I call in an emergency in Andaman Islands?
Police 100 · Ambulance 108 · Fire 101 · Tourist police 1363 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Andaman and Nicobar Tourism
- Airports Authority of India
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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