Andaman and Nicobar Islands Tourist Places & Travel Guide

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Alfred Caves (Ramnagar Caves)

Alfred Caves (Ramnagar Caves), Diglipur and North Andaman Peaks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Hidden deep inside primary tropical rainforest near Ramnagar village in Diglipur, the Alfred Caves are an interconnected labyrinth of 41 limestone caves. Famous as the natural nesting habitat of the elusive Edible-nest Swiftlet and Fruit Bats, exploring the caves involves an adventurous trek through dense jungle and stream crossings.

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Amkunj Beach & Eco Park

Amkunj Beach & Eco Park, Rangat and Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Located 8 km from Rangat, Amkunj Beach is an exemplary eco-tourism initiative where the forest department has constructed shelters, log benches, and waste-wood pavilions. Its unique shoreline mixes dark volcanic pebbles with coral sand, perfect for watching rolling breakers and relaxing in the sea breeze.

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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.

Prior permit required from forest office + private fishing dinghy charges View Spot →

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Baludera Beach

Baludera Beach, Baratang Island and Mangrove Creeks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Baludera Beach is a tranquil, curved shoreline located on the eastern side of Baratang Island. Far removed from usual tourist paths, it features shallow waters suitable for wading, clean golden sands, and eco-friendly wooden huts built by the forest department.

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Baratang Limestone Caves

Baratang Limestone Caves, Baratang Island and Mangrove Creeks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

The Limestone Caves of Baratang are natural geological wonders formed over millions of years by continuous mineral-rich water erosion. Reached via a thrilling speed boat voyage through dense mangrove creeks followed by a scenic 1.2 km forest trek, the caves display astonishing hanging stalactites and rising stalagmites in bizarre shapes.

Speedboat pass (~₹800 return) + Forest entry permit View Spot →

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Baratang Mud Volcano

Baratang Mud Volcano, Baratang Island and Mangrove Creeks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

One of only a handful of active mud volcano sites across South Asia, this natural curiosity at Baratang is caused by the subterranean eruption of decomposing organic matter and gases. The small craters gently bubble with cool grey mud and gas emissions, creating unique mini-volcanic mounds.

₹10 + local jeep ride View Spot →

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Bharatpur Beach & Coral Bay

Bharatpur Beach & Coral Bay, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Located right beside Neil Island's primary jetty, Bharatpur Beach features wide white sands and shallow turquoise waters that stretch hundreds of metres out to sea. It is Neil's primary centre for water activities, offering glass-bottom boat tours, banana rides, jet skiing, and vibrant nearshore snorkeling.

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Butler Bay Beach (Surfing Haven)

Butler Bay Beach (Surfing Haven), Little Andaman and Hut Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Butler Bay is a vast, dramatically curved golden-sand beach widely recognized as one of India's top surfing destinations. Framed by coconut palm plantations on one side and surging turquoise rollers on the other, it attracts international surfers and travelers looking for total escapism.

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Campbell Bay National Park

Campbell Bay National Park, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Encompassing 426 sq km of Great Nicobar, Campbell Bay National Park preserves untouched tropical evergreen rainforests of the Sundaland biodiversity hotspot. The reserve is habitat to rare fauna including the Nicobar pigeon, Nicobar tree shrew, and the giant coconut robber crab.

Tribal pass and forest permit required View Spot →

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Cellular Jail National Memorial

Cellular Jail National Memorial, Port Blair and South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Known as Kala Pani, the Cellular Jail was constructed by the British colonial administration between 1896 and 1906 to exile heroic Indian political prisoners and revolutionaries. Built with seven radial wings around a central watchtower, it now stands as a deeply revered national memorial museum and host to the stirring sound and light show.

₹30 for museum, ₹50-₹150 for sound & light show View Spot →

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Chidiya Tapu (Bird Island & Sunset Point)

Chidiya Tapu (Bird Island & Sunset Point), Port Blair and South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Known as the Bird Island of Andaman, Chidiya Tapu is a lush evergreen peninsula renowned for its spectacular crimson sunsets across the Bay of Bengal. Home to ancient driftwood shores, a biological park, and endemic bird species like the Andaman coucal and woodpecker, it is also the trailhead for trekking to Munda Pahar.

Free for beach (Biological park ₹20) View Spot →

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Corbyn's Cove Beach

Corbyn's Cove Beach, Port Blair and South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

The closest recreational beach to Port Blair city, Corbyn's Cove is a scenic crescent of soft sand lined by leaning coconut palms. Protected by rocky headlands, it provides calm swimming conditions, sea-karting, jet ski rides, and pleasant coastal sunset strolls.

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Craggy Island

Craggy Island, Diglipur and North Andaman Peaks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Craggy Island is a miniature uninhabited coral jewel situated barely 20 minutes swim or dinghy ride off Kalipur Beach. Its underwater reef features phenomenal visibility, colorful sea fans, table corals, stingrays, and vibrant schools of reef fish.

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Dhani Nallah Mangrove Nature Walkway

Dhani Nallah Mangrove Nature Walkway, Rangat and Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Spanning 713 metres through a dense tangle of diverse mangrove species, the Dhani Nallah boardwalk is the longest of its kind in India. The elevated wooden walkway terminates at the sweeping Dhani Nallah beach, a prime nesting beach for Olive Ridley and Hawksbill sea turtles.

₹20 for adults, ₹10 for children View Spot →

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Elephant Beach & Coral Reef

Elephant Beach & Coral Reef, Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Elephant Beach is Havelock's premier marine adventure hub. Famous for its shallow live coral reefs teeming with parrotfish and clownfish, visitors reach the beach either via a picturesque 20-minute speed boat ride or an enchanting 1.8 km trek through tropical rainforest.

Free for beach (Speedboat ~₹1000 return) View Spot →

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Galathea National Park & River

Galathea National Park & River, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Galathea National Park covers 110 sq km along the Galathea River and bay in southern Great Nicobar. The sandy beaches bordering the river mouth serve as one of the world\'s most critical nesting colonies for the giant Leatherback sea turtle (Dermochelys coriacea), which can weigh over 500 kg.

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Govind Nagar Beach (Beach No. 3)

Govind Nagar Beach (Beach No. 3), Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Conveniently situated near Havelock Jetty, Govind Nagar Beach is the primary shore-entry scuba diving and training ground in Havelock. Famous for Nemo Reef, a sheltered shallow reef packed with anemone fish, sea turtles, and hard corals, it is perfect for both beginners and leisurely afternoon swims.

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Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO)

Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve (UNESCO), Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Designated a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve in 2013, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve encompasses over 85% of Great Nicobar Island. It protects ancient tropical flora, virgin river catchments like the Alexandra and Amrit Kaur rivers, and indigenous tribal habitats in harmony with nature.

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Indira Point & Southernmost Tip of India

Indira Point & Southernmost Tip of India, Great Nicobar Biosphere Reserve, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Indira Point, formerly known as Pygmalion Point, marks the southernmost tip of the Indian Union, situated barely 150 km from the Indonesian island of Sumatra. Marked by its historic cast-iron lighthouse, it stands as an epochal national geographical landmark looking out across the vast Indian Ocean.

Special tribal & administrative permit required from A&N Administration View Spot →

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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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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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Kalapathar Beach

Kalapathar Beach, Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Named after the adjacent Black Stone village, Kalapathar Beach is celebrated for its unique geological charm where jet-black volcanic boulders dot blinding white sands against intense turquoise water. Lined with lush tropical woodlands and fallen driftwood, it offers a tranquil escape from crowds.

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Kalipur Beach & Sea Turtle Hatchery

Kalipur Beach & Sea Turtle Hatchery, Diglipur and North Andaman Peaks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Kalipur Beach is uniquely blessed as the only beach in the world where four distinct species of sea turtles—Olive Ridley, Green Sea, Hawksbill, and the giant Leatherback—come to nest. With Saddle Peak towering in the backdrop and a government turtle hatchery on site, night turtle walks during winter are magical.

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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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Laxmanpur Beach (Sunset Beach)

Laxmanpur Beach (Sunset Beach), Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Laxmanpur Beach No. 1 is situated on the western tip of Neil Island. Known for its wide expanse of white crushed-shell sand and calm shallow seas, it forms a natural peninsula pointing into the sunset, where evening skies turn vibrant shades of violet, orange, and crimson.

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Little Andaman Lighthouse

Little Andaman Lighthouse, Little Andaman and Hut Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Standing 41 metres tall near the southern tip of Little Andaman, this grand lighthouse tower was constructed in 1986 to guide vessels navigating the treacherous Duncan Passage. Climbing its 200 spiral steps rewards visitors with an awe-inspiring 360-degree panoramic view of unending blue ocean and pristine coastal jungles.

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Moricedera Beach & Rock Formations

Moricedera Beach & Rock Formations, Rangat and Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Moricedera is an enchanting coastal park 12 km from Rangat. Noted for its dramatic sea-facing volcanic rock ridges that jut out into the ocean, freshwater streams crossing the beach, and natural stone walkways, it provides an exceptionally tranquil picnic setting.

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Mount Manipur National Park (Mount Harriet)

Mount Manipur National Park (Mount Harriet), Port Blair and South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Renamed Mount Manipur National Park in honour of Anglo-Manipur war heroes, this 383-metre peak is the highest in South Andaman. The park offers dense tropical jungle treks, endemic butterflies and birds, and the historic viewpoint looking out toward North Bay Lighthouse, immortalised on the reverse of the older ₹20 Indian rupee banknote.

₹50 for adults, ₹25 for children View Spot →

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Natural Coral Rock Bridge (Howrah Bridge)

Natural Coral Rock Bridge (Howrah Bridge), Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Locally nicknamed the Howrah Bridge by early Bengali settlers, this natural rock formation at Laxmanpur Beach No. 2 is an extraordinary geological landmark. Accessible only during low tide across live reef flats, the arch stands framed by tidal pools filled with starfish, sea cucumbers, and colourful sea anemones.

Free (Guide recommended for walking safely on dead reef path) 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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Panchavati Hills & Waterfalls

Panchavati Hills & Waterfalls, Rangat and Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Located in Panchavati village north of Rangat, this picturesque gentle cascade tumbles through basalt boulders and terraced spice plantations. It is a favored stop for travelers heading toward North Andaman seeking fresh mountain water and peaceful greenery.

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Parrot Island

Parrot Island, Baratang Island and Mangrove Creeks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Parrot Island is an uninhabited mangrove sanctuary near Baratang. As evening approaches, thousands of green parakeets and parrots flock from surrounding forests to roost in the dense mangrove canopy. Watching the sky fill with birds against the setting sun from a boat on the water is an unforgettable wilderness experience.

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Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7)

Radhanagar Beach (Beach No. 7), Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Acclaimed by Time Magazine and travel experts as Asia's Best Beach and certified Blue Flag, Radhanagar Beach is a magnificent 2 km crescent of flawless white sand bordered by native mahua and padauk rainforest trees. The gentle slope and lack of sharp coral make it an extraordinary natural swimming haven.

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Ramnagar Beach

Ramnagar Beach, Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Ramnagar Beach (Beach No. 3) is a quiet stretch on southern Neil Island, sheltered by coconut trees and coastal forests. Its clear waters feature sharp coral formations, making it a peaceful sanctuary for solitude, reef walking, and listening to the rhythmic waves away from commercial spots.

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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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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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Ross and Smith Islands (Twin Sandbar Islands)

Ross and Smith Islands (Twin Sandbar Islands), Diglipur and North Andaman Peaks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Ross and Smith Islands are twin paradise islands joined by a breathtaking natural white sand spit that emerges during low tide and gets submerged at high tide. With dazzling turquoise water on both sides of the sandbar, pristine coral gardens, and virgin rainforest, it is one of the most stunning sights in the Indian Ocean.

₹50 forest permit + speed boat ferry from Aerial Bay (~₹3000-₹4000 per boat for up to 6 people) View Spot →

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Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep)

Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Dweep), Port Blair and South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Ross Island served as the administrative headquarters of the Andaman penal colony from 1858 until 1941. Today, this captivating open-air heritage island features crumbling British colonial ballrooms, hospitals, and churches embraced by massive roots of wild ficus trees, inhabited by spotted deer and peacocks.

₹50 island entry + boat ferry ticket (~₹300) 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.

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Saddle Peak National Park

Saddle Peak National Park, Diglipur and North Andaman Peaks, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Saddle Peak is the highest mountain peak in the entire archipelago (732 metres above sea level). The national park is cloaked in dense, multi-tiered evergreen rainforest harboring unique sub-alpine stunted montane flora, Kalpong River (the only perennial river of Andaman), and panoramic oceanic vistas from the summit.

₹50 for Indians, ₹500 for foreigners View Spot →

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Samudrika Naval Marine Museum

Samudrika Naval Marine Museum, Port Blair and South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Run by the Indian Navy, the Samudrika Marine Museum provides a comprehensive window into the marine biodiversity, indigenous tribal history, and geographical ecology of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Its outdoor display features a giant skeleton of a blue whale washed ashore in Nicobar.

₹50 for adults, ₹25 for students View Spot →

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Sitapur Beach (Sunrise Beach)

Sitapur Beach (Sunrise Beach), Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Situated on the eastern tip of Neil Island (Beach No. 5), Sitapur Beach is famous as the island's prime sunrise point. Surrounded by dense vegetation and dramatic limestone cliffs, the beach faces the open sea with energetic surf and serene coastal caves.

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Vijaynagar Beach (Beach No. 5)

Vijaynagar Beach (Beach No. 5), Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep), Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Vijaynagar Beach (Beach No. 5) on the eastern side of Havelock Island is a paradise of tranquility. Characterised by immense overhanging mahua trees whose branches touch the gentle water during high tide, it is an idyllic spot for sunrise walks, beachcombing, and swimming.

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Viper Island & Historic Gallows

Viper Island & Historic Gallows, Port Blair and South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Viper Island was where British authorities imprisoned convicts and early Indian freedom fighters prior to the completion of Cellular Jail. Named after the shipwreck of HMS Viper in the 18th century, the island retains the brick ruins of a two-storeyed prison courthouse and the hilltop gallows.

₹20 + boat ferry charges View Spot →

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Wandoor Beach & Marine Sanctuary

Wandoor Beach & Marine Sanctuary, Port Blair and South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Located on the southwestern coast of South Andaman, Wandoor Beach features wide stretches of golden sand littered with gigantic weathered tree trunks and framed by tropical forest. It serves as the embarkation jetty for boats departing to Jolly Buoy and Red Skin islands within the marine national park.

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Whisper Wave Waterfall

Whisper Wave Waterfall, Little Andaman and Hut Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Tucked 25 km away in the heart of Little Andaman's primary rainforest, Whisper Wave is a secluded multi-tiered waterfall that requires an exhilarating 4 km trek through pristine jungle. The natural pool at the base provides a rewarding cool swim surrounded by wild orchids and giant cane ferns.

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White Surf Waterfall

White Surf Waterfall, Little Andaman and Hut Bay, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Situated 6.5 km from Hut Bay amidst dense tropical rain forest, White Surf Waterfall is a majestic freshwater cascade tumbling over black rocky cliffs into an emerald jungle pool. The site is maintained with eco-friendly bamboo pavilions and shaded forest pathways.

₹20 View Spot →

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Yerratta Mangrove Park & Interpretation Centre

Yerratta Mangrove Park & Interpretation Centre, Rangat and Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India

Situated at Yerratta Jetty, this eco-tourism centre features an open-air interpretation museum explaining various mangrove species, a 13-metre-high watchtower offering sweeping canopy views over Yerratta Creek, and guided boat rides through untouched saline waterways.

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