Tarun Karthick

Sri Vijaya Puram, 07 November 2025

The Department of Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar Administration, in collaboration with the Department of Environment & Forests and MY Bharat, will organize the Island Trekking Festival on November 15, 2025 , from 7 AM to 9 AM at Mt. Manipur , one of South Andaman’s most scenic and historically significant trekking routes.

The event aims to promote eco-adventure tourism , encourage youth participation , and foster appreciation for the Islands’ natural beauty and historical heritage . It also seeks to inspire local youth to explore eco-guiding and adventure guiding as avenues for self-employment, aligning with the Administration’s vision of sustainable tourism development .

Participation will be limited to 30 individuals ,

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