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.
You should include Rampur Beach in your Andaman Itinerary. It is a small yet gorgeous beach that offers lovely views of a mangrove forest to visitors. The beach is located at a distance of about half an hour from the Danapur Junction (bus stand and market area of Mayabunder). If you want to relax away from the humdrum of busy city life, then Rampur Beach is a great spot to unwind. You can spend a few hours here exploring and getting close to nature. The place is extremely serene and mesmerising. While you are on a beach vacation in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, including Rampur Beach on your travel list would surely be a great idea. The best time to visit this beach is between October and March. During this time, the temperature is comparatively cool and you can experience the best of tropical vibes.
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This spectacular beach is a treat for everyone’s senses. Here, you can simply relax under the sun or go for a swim in the turquoise waters. If you are an adrenaline junkie (or not), then you are going to have the best time of your life at Rampur Beach. If you are travelling with your better half, then you will get tons of opportunities to strengthen your bond and spend some quality time together. It is counted among the most popular beaches here and is incredibly beautiful.
The place doesn’t matter, but the company does! And when it is Rampur Beach, then you will not be disappointed at all if you are travelling there with your family- the most important people in your life. When travelling with family in Mayabunder, visiting Rampur Beach is one of the best things to do. This can be the best kind of surprise that you can give to them- a few hours of total rejuvenation and excitement. We can guarantee you that the experience would be incredibly kickass for all age groups as the beach has something for everyone.
Having superb natural beauty, Rampur Beach is the one-stop destination for those female travellers who would prefer a rather quaint spot that is bursting with flora and fauna. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is one of the sought-after destinations among female travellers. This union territory is quite safe for them as the law and order are in place. You can easily travel to Rampur Beach and enjoy quality time with your companions in the lap of nature.
Overview
A few hours are enough to visit Mayabunder Island. There are convoy restrictions between Rangat-Baratang and Baratang-Port Blair. You cross these paths on the way to reach or go back from Mayabunder. Thus, there are restrictions on visiting hours for sightseeing spots. For making this trip happen, careful time management and pre-planning are needed. There are a few ways by which you can pay a visit to Mayabunder. Two of the best options are explained below:
These options are two among many other alternative combinations that you can design on the basis of your interests, the total number of days you have, and your decided budget.
Nearby hotels
Being a very remote destination just like any other island in the North and Middle Andaman Island, you should not look for any luxurious stay. Still growing to gain popularity, Mayabunder has minimum tourist flow at present. The limited number of accommodations available here has limited amenities. So you should not expect services like television in rooms, room service, wifi connection, etc. while staying here. The hotel properties in Mayabunder are very basic, hygienic, and a few provide sea view. Some of the best places to stay here are mentioned below:
Nearby restaurants
The local folks of Mayabunder run small food stalls, dhabas or canteens. The eateries are nearby the tourist spots and the main market area. The best restaurants are as follows:
How to reach
The origin to start your journey to Mayabunder via any mode of transport is the capital of Andaman Island- Port Blair. Reaching there is quite easy. You can opt for any mode as per your comfort and budget. You can choose from direct government-operated buses, buses run by the private sector, direct government ferry from Port Blair and a combination of ferry and bus, and private cabs.
You can reach Mayabunder via buses from Port Blair that head daily on Andaman Trunk Road via Rangat and Baratang. The buses leave from Port Blair at around 4 am and are available till 11 am. It is a tiring nine to ten hours’ bumpy ride through parts of dense jungle and with ferries linking the islands. On the ATR, you may also spot the Jarawa tribe. But you should not click their photographs, give them anything or communicate with them in any way. Such behavior is legally punishable.
Taking a ferry from Phoenix Bay Jetty in Port Blair to Diglipur (via Mayabunder) is a more comfortable option. Depending on the weather conditions, the journey takes about eight to nine hours. There are two weekly ferries that leave on Monday and on Friday, but you should check the timetables online or at the ticket counter as they do often change. Before getting into the queue, don’t forget the photocopies of your permit, visa, and passport. Mayabunder has the facility of harboring passenger ships from the mainland.
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