Beaches
I. Beaches
near Port Blair
Corbyn's Cove BeachCorbyn’s Cove Beach, the coconut-palm-fringed beach, ideal for sun basking is 6 km away from Port Blair town. Facilities like hotel, restaurant, bar, changing room etc. are available near the beach. Historical remains like Japanese bunkers can be seen on the way. The Snake Island, situated just across the beach is famous for Scuba Diving, Tourist Coaches are available from Andaman Teal House to Corbyn’s Cove as a part of conducted tours. |
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North Bay Beach
North
Bay Beach is just north of Port Blair. The beach and the snorkeling
opportunities in its fringing coral reefs are the closest ones you will find
in Port Blair, and therefore, it gets crowded. A ferry (9 AM and 2 PM; 30
minutes) will take you across Aberdeen Jetty and bring you back after a 3
hour stay. The corals at North Bay are rather good and spread over large
area. You’re very likely to spot many fish, a lobster or two, or even clams
on the coral reef. Snacks and basic meals are available in some shacks on the
Beach.
Munda Pahar
Beach, Chidiya Tapu
Before the sunset, enjoy a swim at
Munda Pahar Beach, which is 1 Km ahead of the bus stand at Chidiya Tapu.
Frequent bus services are available from Port Blair Bus Terminus to Chidia
Tapu. Tourist coaches are also available from Andaman Teal House to Chidiya
Tapu as part of the conducted tours.
Wandoor Beach
Twenty five kms. from west of Port
Blair is Wandoor Beach famous for swimming and Coral Viewing. One can also go
to Mahatma Gandhi Marine National park from Wandoor by boat. Conducted tours are available to Wandoor
from Andaman Teal House, Port Blair.
Collinpur
Beach
Situated near Tirur,36 Kms. from Port Blair, this place
has a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water. It is suitable for swimming, sun basking
and sunset viewing.
II. Beaches in
other Islands
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Radhnagar Beach /Vijayanagar Beach /Elephant Beach (Havelock Island)Havelock island with beautiful sandy beaches fringed with green canopy of the rain forest beckons everyone to enjoy the fun at the blue sea. Vijaynagar beach, 5 kms away from the jetty is on the eastern side and the Elephant beach, 10 kms from the jetty (including trekking through the forest) is on the north western part of the island. Radhanagar Beach lies on the south coast of Havelock island. It is about 12 kms from the jetty. This beach is also rated as the best beach in Asia by TIME Magazine. It has an overall length of two kilometers and an average width of 30-40 meters. |
Lakshmanpur
Beach /Bharatpur Beach /Sitapur Beaches (Neil Island)
These beautiful golden and silver coloured sandy beaches with lush green forest is 36 Kms. by sea from Port Blair. Snorkeling & Scuba Diving activities are options. One natural bridge formations on the sea-shore are fascinating in Lakshmanpur-II.
Cutbert
Bay Beach /Amkunj Beach(Rangat)
One can enjoy the quiet life and
solitude of virgin nature in these beaches, and also breath unpolluted air, a
rare availability for the city dweller of the Middle Andaman Island. Cutbert
Bay beach and Amkunj Beach away from Rangat bazaar/jetty 20 kms. & 15 Kms
respectively. Cutbert Bay is
turtle-nesting ground(December-February season)
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Karmatang Beach(Mayabunder)Situated at Mayabunder north part of Middle Andaman 240 kms by road and 136 kms by boat from Port Blair. Karmatang beach offers excellent scenic beauty and turtle nesting ground and also can enjoy the mangrove creeks. |
Kalipur Beach/Lamiya Bay Beach/Ramnagar Beach(Diglipur)These beaches are situated in North Andaman Island, Diglipur, 325 kms by road from Port Blair. Ramnagar beach and the sand-bar joining Ross and Smith Islands is a fascinating experience and famous for Turtle nesting. One who prefers to be away from the hustle and humdrum of urban life must come here to enjoy unhurried holidays. |
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Butler Bay Beach/Netaji Nagar Beach/Harminder Bay Beach(Little Andaman)Little Andaman Island, south to the South Andaman Island is 120 Kms by sea from Port Blair. Butler Bay, a beautiful beach, is 14 kms from the Hut Bay jetty. The beach is ideal for sun-basking, snorkeling and surfing. Netaji Nagar beach, 11 kms from Hut Bay jetty and Harminder Bay beach are other beautiful beaches in the island |
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