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The Andamans is surely one of the best holiday destinations for the beach bums, with its serene beaches, mangrove forests and the vast blue ocean. Although, most tourists only visit the most popular islands here like the Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Islands. If you’re someone who is looking to explore the real Andamans, far away from the crowd, you’ve landed at just the right place! We have curated a list of the 10 best offbeat and hidden places in the Andamans that you must visit the next time you visit this paradise.
1. Chidiya Tapu
Situated 28 km away from Port Blair, at the southernmost tip of the Southern Andaman, the Chidiya Tapu is famous for the immense amount of exotic species of birds it houses. The place has a very popular eco-park which serves the best trails for tourists to go bird watching. Explore the local flora and fauna of Andamans at Chidiya Tapu at the eco-park or spend a relaxing evening at the sunset point for some stunning sunset views- the place is an absolute delight either way.
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2. Munda Pahad
Munda Pahad is a hidden place in the south of Andaman. You can go for a trek to this hill from Chidiya Tapu and scale the mountain in an hour or so for beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding ocean. One of the best things to do here is to watch the sky burst into a million colours in the evening as the sun sets. Don’t miss out on clicking pictures of the colourful panoramic views of the astonishing views from here.
3. Jolly Buoy
Situated 30 km from the Wandoor beach in Andamans, Jolly Buoy is a tiny island which comes under the Mahatma Gandhi National Park’s Marine Sanctuary. The island comes under protected areas of Andaman and thus restricts the use of all plastic in its premises too. The water around this island is one of the clearest and bluest waters you will ever witness. If you’re someone who loves exploring the local wildlife and flora, this island is the perfect place for you to visit! The water around the island houses some of the most exotic species of fishes and other marine animals that you can enjoy watching from the beach.
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4. Baratang
About 150 km from Port Blair, on the Northern District of Andaman is the Baratang Island. The island is hidden amidst thick mangrove forests and houses enthralling mud volcanoes and limestone caves. The island is a perfect offbeat location to visit for one day from Port Blair. Spend your day exploring the natural wonders of the island like its limestone caves and volcanoes or spend some time exploring the real-life and culture of Andaman with a walk around the island!
5. Limestone Caves
The limestone caves of the Baratang island in Andamans deserve a special mention and a place in the top 10 offbeat places to discover in Andamans! Limestone caves are actually formed underwater and over millions of years, as the water dries up, they surface up on islands like Baratnag. Explore these yellow and white naturally formed caves that hold million of years of history and get fascinated by their formations, and textures. The caves serve as surfaces for various microbiological marine animals to flourish and thus has a characteristic texture that is found nowhere else. Explore these marvels of nature in Baratang island- which is just a 3 hours drive and a ferry away from Port Blair.
6. Barren Island
Barren Island in Andamans houses the only active volcano in India. The volcano had been inactive till 2017 and has started to erupt since 2018 which has attracted travellers to witness this astonishing natural phenomenon from all over the world. As the island is inhabitable and falls under protected areas, an entry permit is required to visit the place. You can only visit this island on a private Charter and witness the erupting volcano from a distance.
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7. Mangrove Creeks
This hidden paradise in Andaman is situated in Baratang Island. Witness the lush green mangrove forests of the Andamans here with a boat ride in the brackish waters of Baratang. You can also spend some time exploring the local flora and fauna, and watching various exotic species of bords that this forest homes. The mangrove creeks also houses natural caves and giant mud volcanoes- some of the many natural wonders of Andamans you surely shouldn’t miss.
8. Rangat
The Rangat island is one of the best offbeat islands in Andamans that you shouldn’t miss exploring. With its sandy beaches, surrounding forest and rich biodiversity, this island is one of the most beautiful destinations in Andamans. Spend a day relaxing at one of its’ serene beaches, catch the stunning sunset views in the evening or just go for a jungle walk in its surrounding dense forest- either way, this tropical paradise surely won’t disappoint you.
Although, the island stands closed for now, on the account of the Coronavirus pandemic.
9. Diglipur
Digliupur is the biggest inhabited island in Andamans and lies about 300 km from Port Blair. The island has various places for tourists to visit like the Ross n Smith islands, the highest peak of the Andamans- the Saddle peak and natural wonder of a flowing river on an island- the Kalpong River. The crystal clear water that surrounds this island, the stunning panoramic views of the ocean from the Saddle peak and the quaint multi-cultural life of this island make it one of the best places to explore in Andamans. The island, for now, stands closed due to the Coronavirus pandemic but would surely be reopened as tourism slowly resumes across the country.
10. Mayabunder
Situated in the north of Andamans, this island has some of the most beautiful beaches you will ever witness. The island also houses astonishing mangrove-lined tidal creeks and some seasonal turtle nesting grounds. The island is comparatively quieter and inhabits a very tiny population- all spread out in various villages. Although, the Island stands closed for tourists to visit right now, due to the COVID-19 pandemic but is sure to reopen soon as tourism recovers in the Andamans.
With so many offbeat places to explore in the Andamans, you’re sure to have an experience of a lifetime at this tropical paradise. Book your well-deserved break to the Andamans, and leave the rest of the worries to us!
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