Rangat Island in Andaman

The beautiful islands of Andaman and Nicobar are mountainous in places fringed with coconut palm, veiled with verdant woods and scattered with smooth sketches of falcate shaped beaches. Rangat Island in Andaman is a 1070 sq. km. large island with immaculate waterfalls, beaches, and interesting islands. Rangat Island is one such place which is a great tourist attraction among the group of Andaman Islands. Adventurous fun such as Island camping, trekking, Scuba diving, snorkeling, and other exciting water sports offer you chance to indulge in real pleasure. The untainted atmosphere, a delightful ambiance and the pretty village life of Rangat Island attracts several tourists to come to Andaman and enjoy the vivacity of nature on this island.

Location of Rangat Island

Rangat is carefully tucked in the Middle Andaman. Rangat is at a distance of 210 kms from Port Blair and 70 kms south of Mayabunder.

How to Reach Rangat Island

Rangat is nicely connected by sea route and road. Boat services are available daily from Port Blair to Rangat Bay (Nimbutala Village) through Havelock and Neil Island. Morning bus services between Port Blair and Rangat are available. The travel time is approximately 6-7 hours. Road from Port Blair to Rangat passes through Jarawa reserves located on the west coasts of South and Middle Andaman.

You can use the above mentioned road transport between Port Blair and Rangat through Kadamtala and Baratang bay. To cross every bay the vehicle has to be transported over a ferry boat (locally known as vehicle ferry) in order to reach the other end of road.

Tourist Attractions at Rangat Island

Rangat is a hilly island which is fringed with coconut palms. In Andaman, Rangat provides an eco-friendly atmosphere for the tourists to squash around this place. Additionally, the Cutbert Bay situated about 20 kms from Rangat Bazar offers an exclusive experience to the vacationers coming to Andaman.

The Cutbert Bay holds a turtle nesting ground. Thus, the tourists enjoy watching the nesting of turtles from December to February. Further, you will also come across numerous other destinations on your way to Cutbert Bay from Rangat Island in Andaman. Panchavati water fall/beach, Betapur beach and Amkunj beach are those destinations that lie on the way to the Cutbert Bay. Amkunj Beach is the longest.

Rangat also brings you various adventure sports. Scuba diving, trekking, snorkeling, island camping and numerous other water sports seem to be the main attraction for vacationers at Rangat.

Accommodation at Rangat Island

The APWD (Andaman Public Works Department) Rest House is pleasantly situated up a twisting hill from the bazaar. It offers you panoramic views across the valley. This is without a doubt the best place to stay and chomp. This rest house provides you good and filling food. There are a couple of lodges in the bazaar as well.

Rangat Island in Andaman is somewhat like square but as it moves to the north, it turns into a triangular shape. One of the lesser walked around islands of the Andaman group of islands is Rangat. Tourists can enjoy the quietude of the virgin nature in the Rangat Island in Andaman. Tropical rainforests and emerald waters of the Bay of Bengal house a diverse collection of plant, animal and exotic marine life.