Red Skin Island in Andaman and Nicobar

Red Skin Island offers you the fresh look of emerald sea water, dancing dolphins and an action-packed day. Throughout the day on this island you can indulge in fun activities available here. When it is the time to leave, you still don't feel having enough of pleasure here. The exotic milieu of the Red Skin Island at Andaman and Nicobar Islands attracts tourists from all over the planet due to its exceptional and unfathomable beauty. The beauty captivates you in a state of trance. It is situated inside Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. Being positioned inside the premises of this Marine National Park, the Red Skin Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is bestowed with a wide-ranging variety of natural wonders that truly dazzles the on-lookers. The Red Skin Island remains closed on Monday .

Location of Red Skin Island

This island is located in Port Blair, Andaman.

Ideal Time to Visit Red Skin Island

The best time visit this island is from the month of October to May.

How to reach Red Skin Island

You need to take a ferry from about 30 km by road from Port Blair and from Wandoor in order to reach this island.

Attractions of Red Skin Island

For swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving Red Skin Island is a great place. For novice snorkelers, this island is a good place as the water is shallow at some places. Also, sunbathing is a great experience on this island. You can take a boat from Wandoor village to Red Skin at 10 am and return by around 5 pm, from Tuesday to Sunday.

Apart from other tourist attractions, some nice corals and fish are also there. A joyful ride in a glass bottom boat helps you explore the vivid and flamboyant world of corals. Red Skin Island is bequeathed with a varied range of natural marvels which truly dazzles the on-lookers.

This island is one of the unsurpassed nesting grounds for four species of marine turtles. These species include the Leather Back, the Green Sea, the Hawk Bill and finally the Olive Ridley. You can observe the varied species of corals in their natural environment.

Tickets at Red Skin Island

Entry Permit is about Rs. 50/ person. For adults about Rs. 550/ person are charged. For children below 5 years no permit charges are there and for kids between 5 to 12 years is about Rs. 25/person. About Rs. 25 are charged for a still camera.

Lodging around Red Skin Island

To stay while a trip on this island, there are some nice options around the island. These lodging options include Peerless Sarovar Portico, Andaman Residency and Sun Sea Resort.

The magic of underwater coral estate and unblemished beaches in the lap of Red Skin Island and its unpolluted environment, all invite you for a wonderful experience. So, plan a trip to this island and give a pleasant surprise trip to your family or friends.