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Legal Camping Locations
Permitted camping spots:
- Merk Bay, Long Island — forest department campsite, tents provided, ₹200/person
- Lalaji Bay, Long Island — boat access only, camping by arrangement
- Ross & Smith Islands — day trip only, overnight by special permit
- Diglipur Beach — camping zones marked, no permit needed for Indians
- NOT ALLOWED: Havelock beaches (national park), Neil beaches, Jolly Buoy
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Arjun MehtaExpert
Coastal Travel Writer · 12+ years · 60+ India beaches visited in person
Every guide is based on personal visits. Arjun has stayed overnight at each featured destination, tested the water sports, eaten at the local shacks, and spoken to fishing communities. No generic writing — only verified, first-hand accounts.