LITTLE ANDAMAN
Little Andaman beckons those who want to elope from the mundane and
monotonous urbane life to enjoy the beauty of the sea, sandy shore and the
green symphony of the nature. Situated south to the South Andaman Island,
this island has various attractions in store for the tourists.
Little Andaman is also famous for its red oil palm plantation, which spread
over an area of 1,00 hectares. There is a palm oil extraction factory inside
the plantation. This can be visited while traveling between the white surf
waterfall and butler bay beach.
The Tribal Folks The aboriginal tribes of the islands, Nicobarese and Onges
live in this island along with settlers from erstwhile East Pakistan and
other places.
PRIME ATTRACTION
Little Andaman island offers a perfect mix of white sandy beaches
bewitching Waterfalls, Boating through the Creeks, exciting Elephant Safari,
Elephant lumbering, Elephant calves training, Surfing etc. All the places of
tourist interest are approachable by the road, leading northwards from the
Hutbay by Jetty.
BEACH
Butler Bay
Butler Bay is a beautiful beach suitable for Sun Basking, Coral Viewing,
Surfing, etc. Tourist huts are available right on the seashore flanked by
the coconut plantation.
Netaji Nagar Beach
Netaji Nagar Beach, 11-kms from the Hutbay Jetty is a white sandy beach is
suitable for sun basking. { Book Beach Tours }
WATERFALLS
White Surf Waterfall
Situated 6.5-km from the Hutay Jetty, this waterfall in the midst of the
evergreen rainforest is an ideal picnic spot.
Whisper Wave Waterfall
Located 25-km from the Hutbay Jetty this waterfall is also in the midst of
the jungle. Journey to this waterfall includes 4-km trekking through the
forest.
SAFARI
Elephant Safari
ANIFPDCL, who have about 31 elephants in this island, organizes Elephant
Safari through the Jungle near to the White Surf Waterfall. Well-experienced
and tamed Elephants are engaged for this purpose. One can really enjoy the
exciting ride, sitting in the back of the mighty; and friendly elephant. {
Book Safari Tours }
OTHERS
Elephant Lumbering And Training Camp
One can view the elephant lumbering activities inside the forest. Also there
are camps where elephant calves are trained in lumbering activities. This
can be seen with the help of ANIFPDCL.
Boating Through The Creek
Boating facility has been provided by ANIFPDCL in the creek near to the
Butler Bay Beach resort. It helps one to closely view the natural vegetation
on both sides of the creek, flora and fauna including Hawabil and Nicobari
Pigeon.
Coral Viewing And Surfing
The northern side of the Butler Bay Beach is popular surfing site. Corals
are available on the nearby areas. Tourists have to carry necessary
equipments along with them for the above purposes.
Oil Palm Plantation
Lilttle Andaman is famous for its Red Oil Palm Plantation run by ANIFPDCL,
11-km from the jetty. The plantation is spread over an area of 1,593
hectares. A factory for extraction of palm oil is also run by the ANIFPDCL.
Tourist also runs extraction of palm oil can visit the plantation as well as
the factory and see the different stages of oil palm fruit production and
oil extraction here.
HOW TO GET THERE
Boats services connecting Port Blair and Hutbay, the entry points to
Little Andaman Island are available twice/thrice a week. The journey takes 8
to 9 hrs. Andaman and Nicobar Islands Forest Plantation Development
Corporation Limited (ANIFDCL) organises packages tour to the island from
Port Blair.
PLACES TO STAY
Transport and accommodation available with ANIFPDCL in the huts and
cottages situated at the seashore. It is recommended that the availability
of rooms may be checked up from the ANIFPDCL near to Hutbay and Restaurant
at Butler Bay Beach Resort. Tasty tender "King Coconuts" are profusely
available on the island for quenching the thirst.
PACKAGE TOUR
ANIFPDCL offers package tour to Little Andaman. Those who want to
book the tours may contact in the addresses given
below. To and fro boat tickets for the tourists availing package tours
will be ensured by ANIFPDCL.
ANIFPDCL
Hut Bay, Little Andaman -744 207
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