170-km by road from Port Blair, Rangat has untouched sandy
beaches and rich foliage of evergreen trees. 15-km away
from here at Curtbert Bay beach is the turtle nesting ground.
Rangat is also a major staging post on the journey north
of Andaman Islands.
Prime Attraction
If one visits this place, rather than staying put in Rangat,
jump on a bus heading north, or find a jeep to Amakunj Beach,
8-km along the road to Mayabunder. On the right of the road
just beyond the helipad, a forest department signboard saying
"Sand Collection Point" marks the start of a track
running the remaining 500m to the sea. The beach has little
shade to speak of, but the snorkelling is good and, best
of all, there's a new and very comfortable ANIIDCO Yatri
Niwas hotel on the roadside.
How to Get There
Sea: Daily ferries to and from Port Blair dock at Rangat
Bay 8-km east; some stop at Havelock Island and Long Island,
and there are also two daily lumber boats to Long island.
In addition, the village is served by three daily buses
to Port Blair, which passes through around lunch time en
route from Mayabunder.
Places to Stay
The APWD Rest House, pleasantly situated up a winding hill
from the bazaar with views across the valley, is the best
place to stay and eat, providing good filling fish Thalis.
There are also a couple of very grim lodges in the bazaar.
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