- Updated March 5, 2026
- Sanchi Pandey
Nicobari Settlement
Farm Tikery, Harmindar Bay, Little Andaman
Respect Local Customs: Nicobari settlements are culturally sensitive and protected. If you’re passing nearby or learning about them, maintain distance, avoid photography without permission, and respect their privacy — it’s a way to support conservation of their heritage.
Respect Local Customs: Nicobari settlements are culturally sensitive and protected. If you’re passing nearby or learning about them, maintain distance, avoid photography without permission, and respect their privacy — it’s a way to support conservation of their heritage.
About Nicobari Settlement
Little Andaman is home to two aboriginal tribes of Andaman and Nicobar islands. The Onge tribal area is out of bounds for visitors, but the Nicobarese settlement can be visited. Don’t expect to find exotic tree houses, colored natives, or bonfire dance rituals here. The Nicobarese have assimilated greatly into mainstream culture and contemporary Indian society. They live in houses provided by the Indian government; they ride motorbikes, wear jeans and T-shirts and live a life similar to any other local on the island. Believed to descend from people from Myanmar or Malaysia, the majority has converted to Christianity. They farm pigs and cultivate bananas and coconuts. They are the only indigenous people of Andaman and Nicobar islands whose numbers are not decreasing.
Frequently asked questions
Who are the Nicobari people?
The Nicobari are one of the indigenous tribes of the Nicobar Islands, known for their unique culture, traditions, and community life.
Can tourists visit Nicobari settlements?
No, most Nicobari areas are protected under the Andaman & Nicobar (Protection of Aboriginal Tribes) Regulation and are off-limits to tourists.
Are there any parts of Nicobar open to tourism?
Tourism in the Nicobar Islands is highly restricted. Only specific permitted areas, like parts of Car Nicobar for government officials, may be accessible — not regular travelers.
How can tourists learn about Nicobari culture?
You can explore museums and cultural centers in Port Blair, like the Anthropological Museum, which has dedicated sections on Nicobari life.
Are Nicobari people the same as the Jarawa tribe?
No, the Nicobari are a separate tribe, mostly Christian, living on Nicobar Islands, whereas the Jarawa are another indigenous group living in restricted areas of the Andaman Islands.
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