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Andaman Tourism Opens: The Andaman & Nicobar administration has announced that all tourist spots in the South Andaman district will be opened for tourism activities with immediate effect 8 Feb 2022.
The tourists are allowed to visit Baratang/North & Middle Andaman on production of double dose covid certificate/ All other passengers viz. unvaccinated and partially vaccinated passengers (those who have taken only 1S1 dose of COVID vaccine) shall have to produce RT-PCR negative test report
General Guidelines defined for traveling to Andaman Islands during COVID :
What are the guidelines for testing for tourists coming to Andaman after August 03 2021?
On arrival at Port Blair :
1. The tourists need to carry COVID-19 negative test report from mainland based 1CMR approved lab using Reverse Transcriptase-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RTPCR). However, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to starting the journey from the origin station. (For e.g. if the tourist takes a flight from Delhi at 0600 hrs. on 1st September, 2021, the sample for RTPCR test should have been taken not before 0600 hrs. on 30th August, 2021).
2. The tourists/visitors on arrival at Port Blair airport have to undergo mandatory Covid-19 screening with RTPCR test free of cost. Thereafter the tourists/visitors are allowed to move to their respective hotels. However, they will have to be under quarantine at Port Blair in their hotel rooms until the result of RTPCR tests are received. In case of RTPCR positive test results, the tourists/visitors shall remain in
institutional quarantine in hotels notified by the Hoteliers Association in consent with the A&N Administration, on rates as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid-19 care centre on case-to-case basis.
3. Tourists may also have to undergo random Rapid Antigen Test conducted from time to time on payment basis as prescribed by A8N Administration.
What if the tourists test positive after arriving at the Andaman Islands?
If the tourists tests positive during their stay in the Islands, he/she will need to undergo institutional isolation as per existing health protocols. The
cost of such isolation for govt. facility will be paid by the tourists as fixed by the administration from time to time.
If the patient wants to stay at hotels, he/she can stay in the hotels if all the conditions below are met:
a) Patients are not symptomatic and not more than 60 years old.
b) Request/ undertaking is made by patient in writing.
c)lf allowed by doctors.
Hotels will make necessary arrangements to designate a part of their rooms for institutional isolation for this purpose.
Also known as an eco-friendly beach in Rangat, Amkunj Beach has a rocky shoreline. It is not the most perfect beach for swimming but you can enjoy taking a leisurely stroll here for sure. Relax on the wooden benches near the shoreline and cherish the waves coming and going. The beauty of this beach is further enhanced during sunsets and sunrises. And if you are lucky, then you can also spot turtles here.
Located in Nimbutala village at a distance of eight kilometers from Rangat, this beach is not less than a tiny piece of heaven. You can swim here and get a perfect tan along with complete peace of mind. It is a lovely place to sit and unwind on a bright sunny day. By the beachside, there are numerous eco-friendly sofa-like sit-outs, small round tables, and eco-huts that provide shade. For complete peace of mind, you can swim here and get the perfect tan along with a lot of Vitamin D under the sun. Amkunj Beach is around 100 meters from the main road. Therefore, tourists can reach it from Rangat Island via any private transport. The open wide beach is nearly five minutes away from there. The beach will never fail to amaze you with its magical and adventurous experiences. There are incredibly a fair amount of things to do when you are there.
Overview
Rangat Island in the Andamans has got a lot more to offer than you can imagine. You are sure to get a myriad of experiences there. Rangat is a very good example of an eco-tourism initiative in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. All the attraction spots are more or less equidistant from Rangat Island. Speaking of the town, you will see some shops, a well-stocked market, food stalls, and tea sellers.
Located at the Nimbutala Village, Amkunj Beach lies at a distance of eight kilometers from Rangat. It is a secluded and gorgeous beach where you will find many eco-friendly sofa-like sitting spots and eco huts for offering shade. There are also round tables by the beachside that makes it a nice place to chill and unwind on a bright sunny day. Soak in the warm sun and get your dosage of Vitamin D along with the peace of mind.
Highlight
Rangat Island lies towards the middle of the cluster of the Andaman Islands. Amkunj Beach here is one of the most sought-after tourist attractions that is a rocky, black sand beach and is unlikely to be seen in popular tourist brochures. If you are seeking peace and solitude from the crowd of tourists and the hustle-bustle of the busy city life, then this beach is perfect for you. It has been revamped as a nature park and it provides facilities to tourists as well as locals.
Nearby hotels
Rangat is 210 kilometers away from Port Blair and is easily accessible by everyone. If you are visiting the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, then this town is definitely a place you should not miss.
Hotel Avis and Hotel Ross and Smith are two private properties in Rangat Island. The latter is a newly introduced hotel that started operating in 2018. Its guests have given decent service feedbacks. Both these hotels are good if you don’t expect excessive luxury or star category facilities while you stay in them.
The Hawks Bill Nest is a resort of the Andaman & Nicobar Department of Tourism. You have to make your booking here in advance during the peak season to ensure your reservation. But we would highly recommend you to secure your bookings here through a local tour operator because online bookings mostly don’t work due to the poor internet connectivity in this offbeat destination. Some of the other hotels where you can stay are as follows:
Some of the offered facilities by these properties include the following:
Nearby restaurants and eateries
Below-mentioned are the best places for you where you can enjoy a nice meal when you are in Rangat Island:
To relish the local and authentic food, try out these places across the island. These restaurants and eateries offer everything ranging from authentic seafood to homelike Indian cuisines. Having delectable meals here can make your island vacation more memorable. Before even stepping on the land of good food, you now know where to eat and what to eat. These places have received good reviews from guests. They have rated the food as quite delicious and the restaurants hygienic and comfortable. So now you know where to eat when in Rangat Island.
Nearby attractions
When in Rangat Island, don’t forget to include the following in your itinerary:
How to reach
Amkunj Beach is just 100 meters away from the main road. Thus, you can reach here from Rangat via private transport and walk for just two-three minutes. You will soon see the wide, open beach.
You have to take the entry from Port Blair to visit Rangat. To begin via any mode of transportation, the origin point will be Port Blair only. You can reach there via buses run by the private sector. Take the bus around 4:30 am or earlier and reach Rangat in nearly eight hours. The buses are available in air-conditioned and non air-conditioned segments. Non-AC ones are costlier than the government buses due to obvious reasons like comfort and seating arrangements. There is no facility for online booking. Since it has several pick-up points on the ATR, you need to enquire at the ticket counter for your nearest pick-up point.
Include Amkunj Beach in your Rangat travel itinerary and you will get to see beyond your expectations.
