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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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Best Restaurants at Rangat Island

Overview of Rangat Island

Location

Located amidst the middle and south Andaman islands, Rangat is truly a tropical paradise. With pristine, golden sandy beaches, it has now become one of the most sought-after destinations for tourists visiting the Andaman Islands.

If you are planning to take the more scenic route and are travelling from Port Blair to Rangat Island, you should prepare to travel for 180 km or so via road. This could, on the surface, look a bit daunting, but the sights alone can more than makeup for the ride.

Rangat Island, like any other Andaman Island, is diverse when it comes to the culture and spoken languages. That being said, if you’re planning to have an immersive experience while you’re out there, having a local guide that is well versed in Hindi, Tamil or Bengali would do wonders!

Reasons to visit Rangat Island

Rangat has everything – lush forests, glorious and picturesque beaches, sightseeing spots that feature on the bucket lists of many, exceptional diving locales, friendly people, and good food.

If you’re thinking of traversing the North Andamans, Rangat is going to be in the way over from Port Blair.

Rangat serves as a popular hub and junction where tourists can get ferries or hire cabs to visit other major attractions, which is why there are loads of alluring sightseeing Spots at Rangat Island.

Rangat Island falls in the way over to Mayabunder, Diglipur, or Long Island. It is connected to significant jaunts like Ambkunj beach, Mangrove forests, and walkway open to tourists, Dhaninallah beach, Raman bagicha, Curtbert Bay, the Yeratta, Panchavati hills and the adjacent waterfall, Morice dera and so on.

People looking for some solitude and sunbathing spots to laze around in, Rangat Island should be one of the places you should head to. Turtles also use Dhaninallah and Curtbert Bay beaches as their nesting grounds. If you’re lucky, you might be able to observe the different turtle species in their natural environment.

In recent years, the authorities have started emphasising on reducing the carbon footprint (generated from tourism activities), and that has led to cleaner and eco-friendly options available throughout the island.

A complete sightseeing tour of Rangat Island might take you an entire day, which is why you should reserve a day or two to explore all that this island has to offer.

Major cuisines of Rangat Island

Rangat isn’t known for having a revolutionary cuisine, but that doesn’t mean that the local chiefs aren’t good at what they do. There are some corner joints, resorts, and family-owned businesses that can provide you with wholesome and palatable dishes.

Since the Rangat Island inhabitants use fishing and farming as their source of income, food is never going to be an issue here. But that has also led to seafood being the speciality over here. Whether you’re on the lookout for small and affordable eateries and bakeries or more prominent restaurants in Rangat Island, Andaman, this place has something for everyone.

The main bazaar itself is littered with plenty of friendly and lively places you can dine at.These places serve south Indian and Bengali cuisines or fast food options mostly. The hotels & resorts at Rangat Island included in the list below, however, are places where you can head to if you’re looking for full-course, multi-cuisine vegetarian or non-vegetarian meals.

The top restaurants in Rangat Island

  • Bodhi Bengali Restaurant

    Bodhi Bengali Restaurant

  • ROYAL RESTAURANT

    ROYAL RESTAURANT

  • SAI KRIPA

    SAI KRIPA

  • AROMA RESTAURANT

    AROMA RESTAURANT

Aroma Restaurant

This is a homely elegant restaurant that specialises in seafood dishes and other mouth-watering yet economical meals. Since it is famed for having some delectable thali options, even locals flock to this place, which is evident during a lunchtime rush! This is one of the food joints that you can quickly locate in the main bazaar at the Rangat Island.

Teja Restaurant

Teja Restaurant is an affordable little outlet, operating from the Teja tower complex (which is in the neighbourhood of the Priya International hotel). This place has a bar attached, which is also a plus point. Patrons are mostly the hotel guests from the neighbouring areas, but locals are also known to frequent the place. This is a quaint little restaurant with non-vegetarian and vegetarian Indian, Chinese, and Continental options.

Bliss Holiday resort and restaurant

This restaurant is part of the Bliss holiday resort, located in Betapur, Padmanabhapuram, in Rangat Island. The resort is rustic, and its proximity to the beach makes the atmosphere serene and calm. It has an open dining area, which is perfect for those balmy nights when you want to enjoy your meal with the calming sounds of the ocean behind you. This place being one of the most recommended resorts on the island, it might be tough to make a booking here during the peak season. It is also one of the best places to have some appetising vegetarian food in Rangat.

Hotel Ross And Smith

This hotel might be hands down one of the best restaurants in Rangat island. The ambience itself is pleasant, and visitors have praised the quality of their food and service. People have gone so far as to say this is one of the best places to stop on the way to Diglipur or Mayabunder. It’s situated near the BJP Chowk on the trunk road and does have some exceptional vegetarian meal options.

Boodhi Bengali Hotel

Being one of the best Bengali restaurants in Rangat Island, this is the place you should head to if you want to have some authentic Bengali food. They also have some vegetarian meals on their menu. It is within walking distance from the main bazaar. The price point is also something that you should look forward to. When it comes to cuisine, it does have some other options to try from.

Darbar Bakery

Also located on the Great Andaman Trunk Road, passing through Rangat, Darbar bakery is the perfect spot to have a quick coffee or tea along with some tasty snacks. The snacks range from savoury to sweet and are suitable for tourists looking for fast food options. There are also vegetarian options available. Take away packages are also available, which is such a child-friendly option.

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