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  • RT PCR report on arrival

    Updated: 14 Aug 2021
  • Andaman Tourism Opens

    Updated: 14 Aug 2021

    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.

  • What is the advisory to travel to North & Middle Andaman District?

    Updated: 14 Aug 2021

    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

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  • All asymptomatic fully vaccinated persons coming to these islands from mainland are exempted from the requirement of carrying RT-PCR negative test report,irrespective of the type of vaccine received and country of origin. Such fullyvaccinated individuals shall produce the final vaccination certificate at the origin airport, sea port in the mainland and at Port Blair Airport / sea port.
  • Alt asymptomatic children below 5 years of age are exempted from carrying RT-PCR negative test report and further RT-PCR testing at Port Blair Airport.
  • 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 to travel to Port Blair from the mainland, as is the practice now. Such an RT-PCR test should have been taken within 48 hours prior to commencement of journey from the origin airport connecting Port Blair. Such passengers will also have to undergo additional RT-PCR test on arrival at Port Blair. Such passengers shall remain in self-quarantine till the arrival of the test report.
  • If a passenger on arrival is tested positive then, the prescribed quarantine protocol is to be followed.
  • All Airlines shall ensure strict compliance of this order and observance of COVID Appropriate Behaviour. Any non-compliance shall invite action under Disaster Management Act and other applicable laws. 
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General Guidelines defined for traveling to Andaman Islands during COVID :

  1. The Tourism Activities are permitted only in South Andaman & North & Middle Andaman District except Nicobar District.
  2. Persons above 65 years of age, persons with home co-morbidities, pregnant women and children below the age of 10 years advised not to travel for tourism purposes.
  3. Tourists/Visitors who are at higher risk due to some medical history are advised to take extra precautions.
  4. Tourists/visitors shall minimize contact with other staff and visitors as far as possible and zero contact policy should be followed at all tourist destinations.
  5. All tourists/visitors shall be briefed by the hotel concerned about do’s & don’ts to be mandatorily followed during their stay and movements.
  6. While travelling tourists/visitors should wear a face mask and carry their own sanitizer and wet wipes for personal use.
  7. At all tourist destinations, staff must wear face masks and wash/sanitize hands regularly while performing their duties.
  8. Arogya Setu App shall be mandatory for all incoming tourists/visitors.
  9. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue handkerchief/flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly after use.
  10. 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 rate as specified or to the designated hospital/ Covid 19 care centre on case to case basis.
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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.

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  • Regular flights to Port Blair (the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands) are operational now.
  • There are direct flights from Chennai, Kolkata, Bangalore, and Delhi.
  • Public transports like cabs, taxis, and bus services are also functional.
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Travellers should carefully follow social distancing norms and wear masks as well. Also, before making any booking, they should refer to the latest travel news on the government website of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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About Mayabunder Island

Overview

Mayabunder Island may be simple compared to other islands in the Andaman chain by way of sights and tourist activities Andaman. Still, it sure has its own unique experiences instore. One of the oft-visited spots here is the German Jetty Mayabander Island, which can be found within the APWD Guesthouse premises. Its rocks and waves are outstanding to behold. Flora and fauna add to Mayabunder’s natural beauty and wonder, detailed below. Tourism is still going strong on Mayabunder Island, owing in large part to its unique and distinct experiences

Location

Andaman has been divided into three segments: North, Middle, South. You will find Mayabunder Island in Middle Andaman’s northern portion. Want to know how to reach the Mayabander Island Andaman islands? If you find yourself in Port Blair, Mayabunder is 242km away by road and 136km if you take the ferry. And if you are traveling from Rangat, it takes only three hours to get to this beautiful island; 72km away. It is about the same distance from Diglipur, namely 79km.

Geography

Aside from long stretches of sandy beaches, Mayabunder Island is known for its mangrove creeks and forests. Freshwater sources are not unheard of either. Case in point: a cave on the island’s western coast is one such source. Turtles use Mayabunder as one of their main nesting grounds. The location in question is Karmatang Beach. The island hosts many an uninhabited zone. Avis, for instance, is only home to an extensive coconut plantation. This is one of the calmest sightseeing spots at Mayabander Island Andaman Islands.

Administration

Seeing as how Mayabunder Island sits in Middle Andaman, it comes under the purview of The District of North and Middle Andaman, which was founded in August 2006. The district’s total jurisdiction covers 3483 sq.km. Mayabunder is one of its three sub-divisions, the other two being Rangat and Diglipur. These are also referred to as the three ‘Tehsils.’

Demographics

As per the 2011 census, Mayabunder’s total population stands at 25,788. If this number has remained unchanged to date, Mayabunder ranks third in the North and Middle Andaman district. Similarly, it ranks fifth in the Andaman and Nicobar Island archipelago. A culturally varied demographic can be found here, with several people working in hotels and resorts at Mayabander Island Andaman Islands.

History of Mayabunder Island

To understand the history of this magnificent place, one must remember that its cultural roots are diverse. From Bangladeshi settlers, a Burmese tribe, to ex-convicts, Mayabunder has been shaped by each in its own way. Its recorded history goes back to British colonial times. You can choose an enjoyable sightseeing tour of Mayabunder Island to take you to all the most significant locations.

Tourism on Mayabunder Island

A) Karmatang Beach

Just half an hour away from Mayabunder is the tropical hut-ridden sandy paradise called Karmatang Beach at Mayabander Island Andaman Islands. Whether you plan to go on a romantic trip or wish to picnic or party with family or friends, this beach should be your main port of call.

Take advantage of the hammocks between palm trees to soak up that singular tropical vacation feeling. If you are visiting with kids, there is a small park perfect for them toenjoy. The beach, especially during late evenings or nights, becomes a party haven.

You can still swim in the waters here despite the sand being slightly ‘muddy’ in appearance as compared to white-sand beaches in other locales. It is a protected turtle nesting site (season: December-February), so be sure to follow all the guidelines put in place.

B) Ray Hill

Ray Hill Mayabander Island is one of the most sought after hotspots in the area. From rock climbing (mostly for children) and wilderness trails to elephant safaris, angling, and a library, you can do a lot more at Ray Hill than in most other places in Mayabunder.

Being one of the most recently developed eco-tourism destinations in the Andaman chain, tourists will certainly appreciate the ambiance of the distinct eco-guesthouses present here. Trips and treks into the forests hereabouts make for a magical experience.

C) Avis Island

Commonly called ‘coconut island,’Avis Island Mayabander Island Andaman Islands is all but uninhabited because a resort owner once leased the location, which then met with some legal trouble. Today, local administration maintains a vast coconut plantation here, one that tourists can indeed visit.

Avis Island is 20 minutes away from Dunghi. You will find no resorts or hotels here, which has rendered it special and unique among Mayabunder’ssundry attractions. You can enjoy the water and natural scenery, even host picnics.

D) Austin Bridge

This is a sightseeingfavorite. The bridge stands over Austin straits in Mayabunder. If you ever travel to Diglipur from Mayabunder, mainly by bus, you are bound to cross this bridge. The views across the river are peaceful and serene.

The history of Austin Bridge is a recent one. It was only in 2002 when the 0.5km long bridge was inaugurated. Before then, a ferry ride took people across the creek, specifically between Mayabunder Jetty and Kalighat Creek in North Andaman.

E) Interview Island

A powerhouse of tourist activity, Interview Island is one of the most visited places on Mayabunder. It is around 7 hours from Port Blair by road and 3 hours by ferry. The thick mangrove forests are a delight to explore, primarily via Dongi (a traditional wooden boat). Trekking at Interview Island Mayabander Island Andaman Islands offers a thorough tourist experience.

Many a freshwater source originates here, one of which can be found in a cave that stands on the island’s western coast. You can see the freshwater gushing out of an opening; visits are only permitted during the day.

Interview Island at Mayabander Island Andaman Islands is technically part of the Interview Group of islands. Situated to the west of Austen Strait, this 101 sq. km landmass boasts a high rocky point, towering at 7m. It remains mostly uninhabited and naturally pristine. Coast guards, police, and forest wardens do the rounds to keep poachers at bay.

Elephants are also present, mainly to help with lumbering and timber work. The sort of flora that tourists will find here includes littoral forests, semi-evergreen forests, marshlands, and of course, mangroves. Animal life includes Andaman wild pigs, common palm civets, three-striped palm squirrels, spotted deer, and Andaman masked palm civets, to name a few.

Being a birdwatcher’s paradise, you will find flyers like Andaman Crakes, Andaman Treepies, White-bellied Swiftlets, Andaman Woodpigeons, Andaman woodpeckers, Andaman Serpent-Eagles, Andaman Drongos, and Andaman Bookbooks; to name a handful.

How to reach MayabunderIsland

Government, STS Bus Terminal

  • Port Blair, near the police station
  • Timing: 5.30 am
  • 1 Bus daily; no service Monday
  • Around 8 hours to reach Mayabundar Jetty (240 km)

Private Bus services, Port Blair to Mayabunder

  • Anand and Geetanjali Private Ltd.
  • Opposite Government bus Stand
  • Timing: 4.30 am to 7.00 am. (Daily; no service Monday)
  • 4 Buses daily; no service Monday
  • Extras: Push-back seating and DVD home theatre systems

Helicopter services, Port Blair to Mayabunder

  • Around 45 minutes to reach

  • Provider: Pawan Hans Helicopter Limited

  • No daily availability, owing to this being a private service

Ferry services, Port Blair to Mayabunder Jetty

  • Around 10 hours to reach

  • 5 days in a week availability

  • Address: Port Blair Jetty

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