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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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Geography of Rangat Island

Introduction to Rangat Island

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.

Where is Rangat Island located?

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.

Geography of Rangat Island

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.

Why you should visit Rangat Island?

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.

  • Its beach scene and mangrove ecosystems are as special as they are distinct. They enhance the general geography of Rangat Island.
  • Below are all the tourist attractions you will find on Rangat.

Dhanninallah Beach

  • This 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.

Dhaninallah Mangrove Walkway

  • This wooden walkway measuring 1km snakes its way through an important mangrove forest system.
  • It is, technically, the longest constructed walkway in India.
  • Around 700m later, it opens up onto Dhanninallah Beach, yet another tourist favourite. This is where Olive Ridley Turtles come to nest in due season (December-February), making the beach just as important as the forest that preceded it.
  • The natural views from atop the walkway are nothing short of picturesque.
  • The place is locally called ‘Dhanipatti’, and was inaugurated in 2012.
  • Somewhere along this walkway stands an eco-hut (called ‘Olive Ridley’) that serves as a rest stop.
  • You can access the walkway’s entry point at Betapur, which is situated 20km from Rangat.

Amkunj Beach

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.

Moricedera

Yet another picnic-perfect hotspot, Moricedera is one of Rangat’s authentic eco-tourism destinations.

  • A freshwater stream here doubles as a nature-crafted swimming pool, and practically spellbinds you to take a dive.
  • Twin Rocks are a unique geo-feature, and are a must-see. The view stretches all the way to the horizon. It puts the ‘S’ in ‘Scenic’.

Mangrove Diversity

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.

Cutbert Bay Beach

This is another beautiful beach to visit in Rangat.

  • The sand-and-sea combination encourages picnics and poetry; in a manner of speaking.
  • Stop and admire the Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church while you’re at it.
  • Known for its golden-sand beaches, Cutbert is also host toa natural wildlife sanctuary in the adjacent forest.
  • This beach is a protected zone, owing to the fact that turtles come nest here in due season, most notable among them being Leatherbacks and Olive Ridleys.
  • The place also has elephant training camps. Note: the elephants are being trained to work alongside people for various jobs including lumbering.

Panchavati Hills

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.

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