Sri Vijaya Puram, June 15: The Department of Tourism, A&N Administration, in collaboration with the Deptt. of Education, Deptt. Sports & Youth Affairs, RD & PRIs Deptt., Tribal Welfare Deptt., SVPMC and with other allied Departments, is organizing the Monsoon Carnival – 2026 from 26th to 28th June, 2026. The carnival aims to position the Andaman & Nicobar Islands as a year-round destination by highlighting the serene beauty, cultural diversity and unforgettable experiences that come alive during the monsoon. Monsoon Carnival will bring together tourism, culture, sports, local traditions, handicrafts, cuisine and community participation, offering residents and tourists an opportunity to experience the vibrant spirit of the islands.
As part of the Monsoon carnival, a knockout Beach Volleyball Tournament under the banner the Beach Sports Fest #VictoryVibes will be organized from 26th & 27th June, 2026 from 3 PM to 8 PM at Corbyn’s Cove Beach in both the categories. In addition to this, a Reel Making Competition – #MonsoonMomentsANI will also be organized by the Department for celebrating the beauty of Andaman in the Rainy Season. There is no age bar for participation in the said competition, however, entries must be original, created within the Andaman & Nicobar Islands, and have a duration of 30 to 90 seconds maximum reflecting the theme, Late entries shall not be entertained. The entries will be evaluated on the basis of Creativity & Originality, Storytelling, Visual Quality & Editing, Theme Relevance and Audience Engagement. Besides, the above a Monsoon Food Fest – #MonsoonFlavours will also be held at the ITF Ground from 26th to 28th June, 2026, with participation from registered hoteliers, restaurants owner, Street food vendors, Self Help Groups (SHGs), State Associations, Government Departments and other stakeholders. Details in respect of above events are as under:
MONSOON CARNIVAL – 2026-27
i. Monsoon Food & Spice Fest 2026–27 #MonsoonFlavours: Application forms may be downloaded from the Department of Tourism website: Department of Tourism, A&N Administration and submitted to the Department. 23.06.2026 by 11:00 AM Manager (Operational/Guest Houses/Tourism) Mob. No. 9933255364
ii. Beach Volleyball Knockout Tournament #VictoryVibes: Registration may be made by contacting the Assistant Director (Sports & Youth Affairs), Netaji Stadium. 24.06.2026 by 11.00 AM Assistant Director (Sports & Youth Affairs), Netaji Stadium. Mob. No. 9434281462
iii. Reel Making Competition #MonsoonMomentsANI: The Reel Making Competition is being organized to capture the enchanting beauty of the islands during the monsoon season through the lens. Participants may submit their entries through the official Instagram handle @andaman_and_nicobar_tourism. Scan the QR code below to access the official Instagram page. 25.06.2026 by 11.00 AM Official Photographer, Photo Unit, DIPT Mob.No.8900961521
“Monsoon is nature’s divine gift – let us come together to welcome it with joy and gratitude.” Join us in celebrating the season and make the event a grand success with your presence and participation.