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.
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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.
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.
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
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.
