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Amkunj Beach

Amkunj Beach is also called an eco-friendly beach in Rangat. It has a rocky shoreline and is not ideal for swimming; however, one can carefully stroll across to witness its beauty. Tourists can sit on the wooden benches installed on the shoreline and watch the waves come up to the uneven terrain. Sunsets and sunrises are the best times to visit the beach. It is also quite famous for spotting turtles.

Anthropological Museum Port Blair

The Anthropological Museum, situated in the heart of Port Blair, is an ethnographic museum detailing the lives and cultures of the various tribes that have lived here: Jarawas, the Onges, the Sentinelese, the Shompens, and the Nicobarese. Inside the museum, one will come across various artefacts, tools, clothes, boats, leaf baskets, and weapons from different eras of the tribes of this region. Among the highlights of this museum are an ancient Jarawa chest guard, a skull originating from the Sentinelese region, and the shamanic sculptures created by the Nicobarese. For history buffs looking to learn more, the museum also contains a well-stocked library detailing the lifestyle of these cultures. Read More

Aves Island

Located in the North and South Andaman districts of Andaman Islands, Aves Island is a small village island which has a population of 1 family both of which are males. The highlight of the village is the lighthouse that was established in 2008. Boasting of tall coconut trees and utter peace and quietude, the island is a delight to visit, especially for wanders and solitude seekers You can also try adventure activities like snorkelling, diving etc. Read More

Avis Island Beach

The Avis Island Beach is a public island beach for individuals wishing to spend some time away from crowds and in their own solitary company. Avis Island is an uninhabited beach, which automatically makes activity on the beach lesser and the beach itself more isolated. Avis Island Beach is also easily accessible and has crystal clear, calm waters that add to the serene ambience of the beach. Due to the organic coconut plantations on the island, Avis Island is also known as the coconut island. Read More

Baludera Beach

Located 9 Km from the Nilambar Jetty, Baludera Beach is a less visited beach on the eastern end of Batarang Island. The serenity of the beach attracts those who shy away from large crowds and wish to laze silently at the beach. The waters are particularly clear on bright sunny days and offer a good swimming experience. One can find huts and small treetops to laze at. To reach the beach, the most preferred way is to take a boat to the Nilambar Jetty from Port Blair. Alternatively, buses and private taxis are also available from Port Blair making for a great road trip as well. Read More

Baratang Island

Baratang Island, also known as Ranchiwalas Island, is a beautiful little island in the North and Middle Andaman Administrative district and is situated about 100 kilometres away from Port Blair by road. The island is well-known for its mangroves, mud volcanoes (only ones in India) and limestone caves. However, you may need to take permission from the Forest Department at Baratang to explore these caves. Unlike Havelock Island, Baratang Island is not as developed for urban tourism and mostly serves as a hub for natural sightseeing. You can reach Baratang island via the government ferry service that runs between Port Blair city at the Phoenix Bay Jetty. Andaman Trunk Road that connects Rangat and Mayabunder passes through the Baratang Island and meanders through the lush green rainforests. Read More

Barren Island

Located about 135 kilometres to the northeast of Port Blair, Barren Island is situated at the intersection of the seismically active Indian and Burmese plates and is 1.8 million years old and is home to the only active volcano in the Indian subcontinent. As the name suggests, the island is largely uninhabited, thanks to the volcano eruptions that take place here at frequent intervals. Although sightseeing around the island is not that common, you can obtain permissions from the local forest department to do so. There are a number of ferries and boats that can take you around to visit the island. However, due to the unpredictability of the volcanic eruptions, visitors are not permitted to land on the shores and are offered a view from the sea, which is quite breathtaking. The crater of the Barren Island volcano is about half a kilometre away from the shore. The black bedrock of the island lends the sand on the beach a deep purple-black hue that contrasts beautifully with the vibrant blue of the ocean and underwater vibrant marine life. What is interesting is that even though the existence of this volcano is not a hidden fact, and has been known since centuries; owing to little-publicised research with restricted and limited access, the island continues to remain an unexplored mystery. Read More

Bharatpur Beach

Located just half a kilometre from the jetty at Neil Island, Bharatpur Beach is a stunning shoreline famous for water sports like snorkelling, glass-bottom rides, and scuba diving other than beach exploration and sunbathing. The shore has shallow water with coral reefs. If you wish to spend some time away from the crowd then one can easily find a peaceful stretch at this place. Bharatpur beach is brimmed with palm trees and features soft white sand & azureous shallow waters that continue for almost 500 meters into the sea before the water gets deeper. The shallow waters do not have large rocks and hard corals. Further down the shallow waters, the sea is quite deep and encompasses abundant marine life. The beach is popular as the Coral Kingdom of Andaman, where you will spot plenty of hard and soft corals. Remarkably, the deeper dive areas offer the finest views of marine life across the Andaman Islands. Also, Bharatpur beach is renowned for its sunrise views when the slowly rising sun in the sky creates a beautiful reflection on the water is a must-watch spectacle. Probably, one of the most favorable things about visiting Bharatpur beach is its location near the jetty, as a lot of street food vendors and restaurants operate nearby and offer scrumptious foods. Also, small shops are lined around the road near the beach, selling beautiful souvenirs & handicrafts. Read More

Butler Bay Beach

Butler Bay Beach is located in Little Andaman on the South Andaman Island. This vast expanse of yellow sand and crystal clear waters was once the most popular beach destination in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. However, after the grave tsunami in 2004, the beach has become more desolate and isolated. Despite the recent tragedy, the beach has not lost its charm in the least and still holds the title of the best surfing spot in the whole of India. The clear waters, which are perfect for many activities along with surfing, mesh with the beautiful and unspoilt yellow sands to create a beach that can only be seen in pictures. The hoard of events can also be perused according to the visitor’s whim. All round, Butler Bay Beach is a perfectly safe and beautiful beach that accurately captures the essence of the Andaman Islands. Read More

Campbell Bay

Campbell Bay is a small and tranquil village located in the Nicobar district of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This small village is famous for the Indira Point which is the southernmost tip of India. Campbell Bay is full of lush greenery and a variety of flora and fauna. Famous for the national park with the same name, Campbell Bay is a great place for wildlife lovers too. Wildlife photography enthusiasts will appreciate the raw and untouched of this secluded national park. Read More