Mayabunder is an incredible place 242 km from Port Blair and around three hours from Rangat beautiful Island is a great place for a beach holiday. This astonishing land is situated in the Middle Andaman Island's northern part and boasts gorgeous mangrove creeks, spellbinding beaches, and isles. It is also famed as a home to former Burmese Karen Tribes, who served as logging labourers during the British Colonial period. Amongst the top sightseeing places are Karmatang Beach, Interview Island,
Beach and Avis Island. Karmatang Beach is an eco-friendly destination and a nesting ground for turtles. Mayabunder in Andaman is small but also significantly beautiful; Avis is an uninhabited place known for its coconut plantation. Rampur's beach is known for its pristine surroundings and mangrove forest, but it is mainly famous for its German jetty remains. On the other side, Interview Island is known for its numerous freshwater sources. On the western coast of this incredible Island, there is a cave that gives out fresh water. Mayabunder is also favourable for water sports.
Mayabunder is located in the Northern part of Middle Andaman, around 242 km from Port Blair. It is a low-key destination with fewer tourist spots than other neighbouring islands. It is known for its cultural eccentricity due to Bangladesh and east Pakistani settlers, ex-convicts and a Burmese hill tribe – Karen – who were relocated here during the British colonial period.
Even though Mayabunder is the administrative headquarters of the Middle Andaman and North Andaman territories, it is small, with almost no tourist infrastructure. Locals of this place generally do not readily speak English, so if you do not know Hindi or Bengali, information can mostly be sought only by asking the staff at the hotel you're staying in. The shore is fringed with mangroves, and the beaches are less famous than other islands. Karmatang Beach in Andaman and Nicobar Islands is beautiful, with its long stretch of grey volcanic sand and shallow waters.
Why Visit Maybunder In Andaman And Nicobar Islands?
Mayabunder is a serene location three hours further to another significant tourist landmark Rangat and is frequently clubbed together when planning the Andaman itinerary. Cosy creeks and magical mangroves brilliantly surround Mayabunder Island.
The village where these townhouses are is the pleasant abode of former Burmese Karen tribes. These Burmese Karen tribes were translocated as cheap logging labour during the British occupancy. Mayabunder Island Andaman &Nicobar is more enchanting than Rangat.
This place's mangrove and tidal creeks harbour many enchanting islands at close distances. Day trips from Mayabunder can be arranged to Avis Island, Karmatang Beach and Interview Island. Mayabunder also offers an important port that receives passenger ships from the Indian subcontinent and Port Blair. Some ferries from Port Blair step over at Mayabunder en route to Diglipur.
The headquarters of this incredible place at Middle Andaman & North Andaman District – Mayabunder, a small town located in the northern part of Middle Andamans, about 3 (three) an hours drive towards the north to Rangat in Andaman and Nicobar Islands happened to be our next stop of the Adventure-cum-Exploring quality check trip.
Mayabunder is 242 kilometres by road and 136 kilometres by ferry from Port Blair. This place is 72 kilometres north of Rangat and 79 kilometres south of Diglipur, which makes it fall between Diglipur and Rangat. Mayabunder consists of several villages that are scarcely populated.
Tamil, Bengali, Hindi, and Telugu are the major languages spoken here. The families of Burmese Karen tribes who were brought in as cheap labourers by the British are part of the population of Mayabunder. Being mostly preferred by tourists looking for offbeat experiences, this place is still growing as a tourist destination –having limited infrastructures and less frequent connectivity with Port Blair's capital town.
Like Rangat in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Less information about the place and lesser-known ways of accessibility has left this town less explored. Still, Rangat in Andaman Island is touched by tourists going to Diglipur from Port Blair, but Mayabunder Andaman falls to the other side of Rangat, so it is visited only when there's a plan to do so.
What To Expect While Visiting Mayabunder?
Mayabunder is home to a few beautiful and scenic beaches, a few seasonal turtle nesting grounds, mangrove-lined tidal creeks, and the 2nd biggest harbour after Port Blair- where the mainland passenger ships take halt. This place is also the starting point for visiting some Virgin Islands nearby, like Avis Island, Coco Island & Interview Island.
This is a very remote destination, just like any other island in the North & Middle Andamans discussed before. One cannot expect any luxury conduct to stay at this place. You will get stay options in our "Accommodations" section. All that you can expect here is to explore nature.
A Tour to Mayabunder inAndaman Island should mean a trip to the outskirts of Andaman, far from the busy and crowded life and too near to the organic natural energy that is not technological but soothing and pleasant. You may feel detached from the contemporary world with least or no connectivity to telecom services and the internet.
Still, as soon as you start exploring the beaches and other sights nearby –all you would do is relax on the beaches, click the moments and thank yourself for planning to stop here before moving further. Mayabunder is a Middle Andaman Island town and seaport settled 100 years ago by the Karen, a Burmese hill tribe.
Mayabunder Island in the Andaman Islands is located on a scenic peninsula of farmland, rice paddies and forests, bordered by the gleaming ocean with a melting pot of Asian cultures. There are excellent scuba and snorkelling locations near Aves Island, accessible off the eastern coastline with a local guide.
Visitors can picnic at Karmatang Beach here, enjoying the eco-huts, observation tower and wide beach strand. Turtle nesting season in Andaman and Nicobar Islands brings many tourists to Karmatang, plus the quiet and secluded Baludera and Rampur beaches.
Day trips can be arranged with local boats to visit Interview Island, where visitors hike to natural springs to see wild elephants near an old logging camp. Close to town, the German Jetty in Andaman and Nicobar Islands covered observation deck offers an expansive view at the foot of a large rocky hillside overlooking the ocean.
Q.1 What are the accommodation options in Mayabunder? Ans As already mentioned, since Mayabunder in Andaman Island has minimum tourist flow and is still growing to gain popularity, there are limited accommodation options available there with limited facilities. One Government guest house is known as the APWD Guesthouse, one popular privately-owned hotel namely- Sea and Sand having the basic facilities like attached bath, provides sea view from the property, and some lodges nearby the Bus-stop area with basic facilities only. Services like room service, a television in rooms, wifi connection, etc. are not expected while planning to stay in Mayabunder at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Even though the hotels are very basic, and have minimum amenities, they are hygienic and decent enough for families to stay. By any chance, if you have a requirement of night stay at Mayabunder, make sure you have pre-booked your accommodation to avoid any on-spot issues in searching and getting a good place to stay in.
Q.2 What are the food options in Mayabunder Island? Ans There are small food stalls, Dhaba(s), or canteens run by the local folks of Mayabunder. Most of the eateries in Mayabunder Island are near the tourist attractions or near the main market area. The Sean Sand in Mayabunder has a small restaurant with a limited menu option yet serving good food. For dining of groups of 10 or more people, it is required that you order the entire day's food during the 1st meal of the day so that they have your mouth-watering food ready to serve by the time you come next, to dine at their place.
Q.3 How to plan a visit to Mayabunder? Ans To visit Mayabunder, a few hours are enough. Since there are convoy restrictions between Rangat Island-Baratang Island and Baratang Island-Port Blair (these are the paths on the way that you cross to reach or go back from Mayabunder in Andaman and Nicobar Islands), and visiting hours restrictions at the sightseeing points, so careful time management and pre-planning is mandatory for making this trip happen. If you are thinking of paying a visit to Mayabunder Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, there are few ways you can do so.
Q.4 How to get to Mayabunder? Ans Speed Boats: Speed boats are available once a week, the Port Blair ferry also takes one here en route to Diglipur.By Bus: There are bus services to travel from Port Blair to Mayabunder Island in Andaman Islands.
Q.5 Why is the Tour to Mayabunder in Andaman Island famous? Ans Tour to Mayabunder in Andaman Island is famous because of sightseeing and water activities.
Q.6 What are things to do and see around Mayabunder? Ans Snorkeling and speed boat ride are two top must things to do in Mayabunder Andaman. Apart from visiting different beaches like Karmatang and Rampur, islands like Avis and Interview can prove to be a good experience.
Q.7 What is the best way to visit Mayabunder? Ans The best time to visit Mayabunder Island Andaman & Nicobar is between October and March when the temperature is comparatively cool.
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Q.1 What are the accommodation options in Mayabunder?
Ans As already mentioned, since Mayabunder in Andaman Island has minimum tourist flow and is still growing to gain popularity, there are limited accommodation options available there with limited facilities. One Government guest house is known as the APWD Guesthouse, one popular privately-owned hotel namely- Sea and Sand having the basic facilities like attached bath, provides sea view from the property, and some lodges nearby the Bus-stop area with basic facilities only. Services like room service, a television in rooms, wifi connection, etc. are not expected while planning to stay in Mayabunder at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Even though the hotels are very basic, and have minimum amenities, they are hygienic and decent enough for families to stay. By any chance, if you have a requirement of night stay at Mayabunder, make sure you have pre-booked your accommodation to avoid any on-spot issues in searching and getting a good place to stay in.
Q.2 What are the food options in Mayabunder Island?
Ans There are small food stalls, Dhaba(s), or canteens run by the local folks of Mayabunder. Most of the eateries in Mayabunder Island are near the tourist attractions or near the main market area. The Sean Sand in Mayabunder has a small restaurant with a limited menu option yet serving good food. For dining of groups of 10 or more people, it is required that you order the entire day's food during the 1st meal of the day so that they have your mouth-watering food ready to serve by the time you come next, to dine at their place.
Q.3 How to plan a visit to Mayabunder?
Ans To visit Mayabunder, a few hours are enough. Since there are convoy restrictions between Rangat Island-Baratang Island and Baratang Island-Port Blair (these are the paths on the way that you cross to reach or go back from Mayabunder in Andaman and Nicobar Islands), and visiting hours restrictions at the sightseeing points, so careful time management and pre-planning is mandatory for making this trip happen. If you are thinking of paying a visit to Mayabunder Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, there are few ways you can do so.
Q.4 How to get to Mayabunder?
Ans Speed Boats: Speed boats are available once a week, the Port Blair ferry also takes one here en route to Diglipur.By Bus: There are bus services to travel from Port Blair to Mayabunder Island in Andaman Islands.
Q.5 Why is the Tour to Mayabunder in Andaman Island famous?
Ans Tour to Mayabunder in Andaman Island is famous because of sightseeing and water activities.
Q.6 What are things to do and see around Mayabunder?
Ans Snorkeling and speed boat ride are two top must things to do in Mayabunder Andaman. Apart from visiting different beaches like Karmatang and Rampur, islands like Avis and Interview can prove to be a good experience.
Q.7 What is the best way to visit Mayabunder?
Ans The best time to visit Mayabunder Island Andaman & Nicobar is between October and March when the temperature is comparatively cool.