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Mayabunder and Northern Shores

Andaman and Nicobar Islands · 4 destinations & hidden spots

Tourist Places & Hidden Gems in Mayabunder and Northern Shores

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Avis Island

Avis Island, Mayabunder and Northern Shores, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Avis Island is a tiny uninhabited gem just off the coast of Mayabunder. Renowned for its dense coconut palm plantations and remarkably calm, shallow turquoise water where corals and colourful fish can be observed right from the shore, it requires prior forest permit to visit.

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Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary

Interview Island Wildlife Sanctuary, Mayabunder and Northern Shores, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Covering 101 sq km west of Middle Andaman, Interview Island is the largest island wildlife sanctuary in the territory. Originally introduced for timber extraction and later abandoned, a herd of feral elephants thrives in the wild here alongside spotted deer, wild pigs, and rare white-bellied sea eagles.

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Karmatang Beach (Turtle Nesting Ground)

Karmatang Beach (Turtle Nesting Ground), Mayabunder and Northern Shores, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Known as the Turtle Paradise of Andaman, Karmatang Beach is a major nesting and breeding ground for giant sea turtles including Olive Ridley, Green Sea, and Leatherback turtles. Maintained with eco-friendly bamboo shelters and a forest turtle hatchery, its sweeping sands are framed by verdant coastal vegetation.

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Rampur Beach & Mangrove Shore

Rampur Beach & Mangrove Shore, Mayabunder and Northern Shores, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Located adjacent to the village of Rampur near Mayabunder, this tranquil beach offers lovely views of the North Andaman coastline and coastal mangrove channels. It is frequented by locals for quiet evening walks and observing traditional wooden fishing dinghies.

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