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Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar Island is now accessible to tourists
Did you know that tourists are allowed to visit Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar Island? Well yes, as a total of 8,026 tickets were issued to islanders and non-islanders since January 2023, as informed by the Centre in Rajya Sabha recently.As per the reports, among 8,026 tickets, a total of 7,316 tickets were issued to islanders, whereas 710 tickets were issued to non-islanders since January this year for visiting Campbell Bay. This was informed by Union Minister of State for Home Nityanand Rai, while he was responding to the query of two members of the House.
The Minister further added that the movement of people in the Great Nicobar Island is governed by various laws and rules, including the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Regulation, 1956.
The Minister further added that various steps have been taken by the government to encourage tourism in Great Nicobar Island, such as providing faster and reliable internet connectivity through submarine optical fiber cable, helicopter services, the inclusion of Great Nicobar Island under the Ude Desh Ka Aam Naagrik (UDAN) Scheme.
Places to visit near Campbell Bay
Set in the southernmost tip of India, the closest islands to this place are Little Andaman, Nancowry and Car Nicobar, which you can consider visiting too. To reach this place, you can take the inter-island boat service from Port Blair, which stops at each of these islands to spend some time there, depending upon the time in hand.
Things to do in Campbell Bay
Campbell Bay in Great Nicobar Island is now accessible to tourists Some of the prominent highlights of this place are Campbell Bay National Park, bird watching, wildlife spotting, trekking, hiking, enjoying views from the watchtower, spending some time relaxing amid nature, visiting Indira Point, or taking a nature walk.
Source: Times Travel
