When people think of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, they can only imagine an Island with lush green coconut and palm trees, mangroves surrounded by Crystal clear water with many shades of blues and greens. To break that belief one must visit Panchavati waterfall in Rangat in Andaman. Almost 200 km from Port Blair, In the middle of Andaman, Rangat is a place where the majority of tourist attractions you will get to see. Panchvati Hills waterfalls are one of them.
Just like the beaches at Andaman Panchavati waterfalls are also spectacular. Panchavati Hills has many waterfalls and Springs, which serve as a source of water supply for most of the Middle Andaman. The way to reach Panchavati Waterfalls passes through equally amazing farms and hill areas, which makes the experience much more interesting. Once you reach here, the voice and view of sparkly white water falling from a certain height makes you forget all the tensions and let you succumb to hypnotizing surroundings.
Just like any other tourist places on the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the best time to visit Panchavati waterfalls is throughout the year. Even in Monsoons rainfall can get heavy one can enjoy the stunning view of waterfalls. Although it is advised not to get into waters in monsoons.
To reach Panchavati waterfalls one must reach Rangat first from Port Blair. You can either take a bus or cab and travel by road for almost 200 km or you can take a ferry boat from Port Blair to reach Rangat for 90 km and from there take a bus or cab ride to reach Panchavati Hills.
Although there are not many hotels and restaurants near the Panchavati waterfalls one can stay in hotels at Rangat or Mayabunder. The main, Hotel TSG Grand are few hotels where you can stay. For food, there are few restaurants on the way to Panchavati hills. But if you are lucky and nice towards the farmers and villagers at Panchavati Hills you may get local mouthwatering food to enhance your taste buds.
Panchavati Hills Waterfalls is itself a great attraction for tourists. Although there are many other attractions you can see while at Panchavati Hills Waterfall. Aamkunj beach, Dhani Nallah Mangrove creek, Morrica Dera beach, Yeratta creek, Cuthbert bay beach are few famous attractions near Panchavati waterfall. Tips for Tourists coming to Panchavati WaterfallsPanchavati Hills is nature's gift for us, try to keep it clean and do not throw any litter anywhere near or in the springs as they are the source of the water supply of Middle Andaman. Try to follow rules written near the waterfall for your own and other's safety. Do not enter any restricted area. Do not disrespect local farmers by entering their farms without permission and taking anything without asking them. Carry an extra pair of clothes if you are going to take a dip in the waterfall. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes while going to Panchavati waterfalls as you have to walk through uneven land and hills. Panchavati waterfalls in Rangat is a unique and exquisite place that should not be missed while on Andaman and Nicobar Islands tour. Refreshing and refurbishing experience is everything that any tourist needs, which you will certainly get here.
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Q.1 For what Panchavati hills at Andaman and Nicobar islands are famous for?
Ans Panchavati hills are famous for best waterfalls in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Q.2 What are the timings to visit the Panchavati hills waterfalls?
Ans You can visit any time any day to the Panchavati hills waterfalls. Best time to visit the Panchavati waterfalls and springs is from October to Mid- February. But if you are not going into the waters then you can visit it in monsoons as well. Force of water is huge during the monsoons which makes it dangerous to bathe into waterfalls.
Q.3 What are the nearby attractions to visit at Panchavati Hills?
Ans Cuthbert Bay beach, Yeratta jetty, Dhani nallah mangrove creek, Aamkunj Bay beach, Mayabunder are some of the major attractions to visit nearby Panchavati Hills.
Q.4 How to reach Panchavati waterfalls?
Ans To reach Panchavati waterfalls there are two routes from Port Blair. One is travelling for approximately 200 km by road taking Government bus or private cab. Second way is by taking a government ferry boat or private boat and traveling through the sea route for 90 km. In both cases you have to reach Rangat and from there you can either continue by bus or cab you took from Port blair. Or else you can hire a cab here.
Q.5 What activities can you do while at Panchavati Hills waterfalls?
Ans Swim in a waterfall, trek through nearby hills forests, or talk and get to know farmers and locals here. You can go fishing with them if they let you do it. One can do watersports activities nearby beaches.
Q.6 What are the entry fees, permit charges you have to pay while visiting Panchavati hills waterfalls?
Ans There are no entry fees or permit charges you have to pay while visiting Panchavati waterfalls.
Q.7 Which are the best hotels/ restaurants near the Panchavati waterfall?
Ans There are no hotels exactly near the panchavati waterfall. But on the way to the Waterfall there are some hotels and restaurants. Milky way, Lighthouse Residency, Tango waves, Hotel TSG Grand, The Mainak are few restaurants and hotels around the Panchavati hills.