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Cinque and Rutland Marine Archipelago

Andaman and Nicobar Islands · 4 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Cinque and Rutland Marine Archipelago

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Jolly Buoy Island Coral Sanctuary

Jolly Buoy Island Coral Sanctuary, Cinque and Rutland Marine Archipelago, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Part of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Jolly Buoy Island is a strictly conserved no-plastic ecological wonder. Renowned for astonishing water clarity where live coral colonies, giant clams, clownfish, and sea anemones can be admired right through the glass-bottom boats and snorkeling excursions.

Marine park permit (~₹50) + Boat transfer package (~₹1000) View Spot →

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North Cinque Island & Sandbar

North Cinque Island & Sandbar, Cinque and Rutland Marine Archipelago, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Cinque Island is an uninhabited dreamscape formed by North and South Cinque islands connected by a spectacular sandbar. Famous among professional divers for underwater coral gardens, sea turtles, black coral, and visibility reaching up to 30 metres, it is an untouched ecological sanctuary.

Special Forest & Wildlife permit required + chartered boat View Spot →

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Red Skin Island

Red Skin Island, Cinque and Rutland Marine Archipelago, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

When Jolly Buoy Island closes for seasonal coral rejuvenation, Red Skin Island opens to welcome visitors into the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. Featuring red coral reefs, coastal mangrove fringes, and pristine sands, it provides excellent glass-bottom boat viewing and snorkeling.

Marine park permit + boat ferry from Wandoor View Spot →

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Rutland Island

Rutland Island, Cinque and Rutland Marine Archipelago, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Rutland Island lies south of South Andaman Island across the Macpherson Strait. Renowned for its dense virgin forests, freshwater streams, coral reefs, and calm mangrove channels, it is a haven for offbeat adventure seekers interested in wilderness trekking and undisturbed marine life.

Forest entry permit required View Spot →