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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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Amkunj Beach

Overview of Rangat Island

Location

Spread out over an enormous topography, Rangat Island is a territorial fragment of the famed Middle Andaman island. Stationed at about 210kms away from the capital Port Blair, the island was an accreditation of a vacationing place in 2006. This contributed to the creation of Middle Andaman as a comprehensive vacation spot with Baratang and Diglipur added to the list and Mayabunder as well. If you are wondering as to how to reach the place you can always look it up but Port Blair runs government operated jetty and private speedboat services. There are public buses and private cabs as well.

Culture

The culture of the place is a character in itself and demonstrates how people with differences function successfully. The folks of this island are rooted in various cultures and ethnicities from all over India but the more populous groups are those that have settled from Tamil Nadu and Kerala in the South and West Bengal. It has the semblance of the perfect kind of India we envision because of its cultural pluralism. People have educated themselves on the burning topic of conservation which is why there is a boost to eco-tourism in this place.

People

Residents who had arrived from different linguistic and ethnic communities have adjusted themselves to different callings to empower themselves

Some have taken to fishing, some are engaged in cultivation and farming while others have resorted to feeding tourists and hospitality ventures. Since people hail from diverse places they are conscious about community sentiments and are welcoming. In an effort to reinforce the ideas of ecological balance they have brandished several undertakings which include the Dhaninallah Mangrove nature walkway (seasonal Turtle Breadding) at Rangat Island Andaman Islands.

Reasons to visit Rangat Island

If you have been an avid traveler and have run out of holiday destinations, Rangat is the place for you. Since it has only been in vogue for the last decade and a half there are a lot of places that you can explore. The serene and lonely beaches have become a haven for couples on a getaway and other sightseeing activities include things that you can do with your family. This being a modern place you can get regional and international cuisine at affordable prices.

Beaches in Rangat Island

Rangat exhibits Middle Andaman’s most pristine and well-kept beaches and even other beaches which haven’t been trodden on by a lot of people yet. If you expect all the beaches to be held up prominently on the map then you will be let down because these are virgin beaches, however all of them are out worldly, alluring and is throbbing with life. The Raman Bagheecha Beach is laced with a scenic surrounding, and its isolated position in Rangat has made this a getaway for partners. The Amkunj Beach at Rangat Island Andaman Islands has an appearance that renders time transfixed. This is one of the more frequented spots of Rangat and it has gained its appeal due to the suitability it provides for snorkeling and scuba diving. As a word of caution, submerged boulders makes these endeavors challenging and unsafe.

The Amkunj Beach

Also known as the eco-friendly beach of Rangat, the beach has won plaudits for its mesmerizing coastline. Apart from Moorys Dare, this beach along with Panchavati forms the aesthetic trinity of Rangat. The color of the beach is that of rocks and tar and yet it appears beautiful all day long. Even though it is more populated than the Cuthbert Bay Beach, you will find a strange solace during your visit there. The beach is situated at a distance of 8km from Rangat and is accessible to the public throughout the day.

Activities in Amkunj beach

The water being not too deep you can take a dip in the emerald hue of the waters or you might sit on the beach for a quite hour of contemplation without being disturbed. The coastline would propel you to walk along it as the sun calls it quits for the day. The coastline is so beautiful that it is like a living creature breathing on your shoulder. If you do want to go for snorkeling, then you could but with proper precautions because of the existence of boulder and debris.

If you are into birds and ornithology, then this is just the place for you because this place also lets you sight exotic birds. You can closely see mangroves being lined up as well. The place is close to Dhaninallah Mangrove Nature Walkway and the Cuthbert Bay beach as well. Travelers should make sure they carry small amount of food because this place is not blessed with shops. Don’t dive in headfirst into the sea because the water is shallow and there are rock linings on the bed. There aren’t many water friendly sports to engage in either and sunblock is essential to avoid sunburns here.

Experience at Amkunj beach

People visiting the Amkunj are often on the way to Diglipur from Port Blair and as such this place has become a respite for travelers as well.

How to visit Amkunj beach

The beach is very close to the Andaman trunk road and is accessible throughout the day. It is barely 100 metres from the main road and once you are on the beach, a 2-3-minute walk will take you closer to the shoreline. There are sit-in facilities available in the form of eco-huts which you can use as well. Most people catch a break here while they are traveling from Port Blair.

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