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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.
Rangat Island is known for not just its wealth of natural beauty but also a culturally diverse populace.People from a spectrum of linguistic groupscall the island “home”.
Many from the Indian states of Tamil Nadu, Bengal, and Kerala live here. Some of the languages spoken are Tamizh, Bengali, and Malayalam.
The local cuisine reflects these cultures, as well as that of minorities.The core occupations in Rangat Island are cultivation and fishing.
Despite being the second largest township in the Andaman chain, Rangat enjoys as much popularity as its cousin Mayabunder, meaning it is not teeming with tourists every day of the week.
Occupying a prime spot in Middle and South Andaman Islands, Rangat Island has proven to be a connecting point among varied Andaman Islands.
If you take the ferry from Long, Neil, and Havelock Islands, you can reach Rangat in reasonably good time (6-7 hours), passing through Port Blair.
Rangat Island is usually a travel-point between Port Blair and North Andaman. Whether by road or by sea, Rangat is an oft-used port of call.
It primarily consists of mangrove-forest ecosystems, set amidst important natural freshwater springs.
Rangat’s creeks and beaches further add to its geographical diversity.
Nearby, on the west coast of South and Middle Andaman, stretch the Jarawa Reserves. This place will surely catch your sights during your travel to Rangat from Port Blair.
In addition to boasting some of the most beautiful waterfalls in the entire Andaman archipelago, Rangat Island has also been a consistent turtle-nesting site.
pngThis enchanting ‘long beach’ is linked to the Dhaninallah Mangrove Walkway, detailed below.
You can engage in swimming and sunbathing activities here.
The beach has modern facilities inc
luding: washrooms, changing rooms, and eco-friendly sit-outs.
There are 75 tiny villages on Rangat Island, one of which is Nimbutala village. This is where you will the next tourist attraction in Rangat.
Amkunj beach stands about 8km from Rangat.
The sit-outs, huts, and round tables set up on the beach are all eco-friendly in design.
There is also a tree house worth stopping to see.
Swimming and sunbathing are options to enjoy here.
The main road is a convenient 100m away.
Low tide makes for the best time to spot shallow water corals and other marine life.
Yet another picnic-perfect hotspot, Moricedera is one of Rangat’s authentic eco-tourism destinations.
Speaking of creeks be sure to head over to another Rangat Andaman tourist attraction, namely Yerrata Mangrove Park and Yerrata Creek.
This rich mangrove ecosystem is worth exploring, not to mention appreciating.
A 13m tall watch tower can be found here, granting you unparalleled panoramas of not just the mangroves but an adjacent forest as well.
This is the only tower of its kind in all of Andaman & Nicobar.
Stop by the Mangrove Interpretation Centre to learn how significant these types of forests are, not just to biodiversity but to help protect islands/landmasses from the ravages of cyclones.
Herein, you will also discover other mangroves on Rangat.
A 300m beach trail, courtesy the Department of Environment and Forests, makes for a popular Rangat tourist attraction.
This is another beautiful beach to visit in Rangat.
You can access this gorgeous locale by road. These hills are one of the lushest most naturally preserved areas in Rangat.
Trekking, exploring, and waterfall sightseeing are all on the cards here.
You can enjoy fishing, especially with local people who have made a veritable profession of it.
Cultivation is strong. You can check out farm life in all its rustic glory.
You can assuredly purchase produce from the locals to go and cook something tasty and healthy for dinner later.
There is a coffee farm, originally established in 1959. Even coconuts and areca nuts are grown here.
Sights and experiences aside, the foodie scene is somewhat special on Rangat Island. You have many restaurants and eateries to choose from, and they each contain varied cultural tastes to spice up your visit.
Recommendation: Hotel Ross and Smith. It will take you around two days to see everything that Rangat has to offer. Boasting several unique elements, the geography of Rangat Island is worthy of exploration. Suppose you have planned a trip to North Andaman, you can stop by Rangat Island Andaman and make a day-trip of it. This is one of the underrated islands in the Andaman archipelago.
