Hidden Gems of Andaman (Part 2)

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Read First Part at https://roadforks1.blogspot.com/2020/06/hidden-gems-of-andaman-part-1.html

Lets start this blog with beautiful destination of Middle Andaman, Rangat. It is around 62 KM from Baratang which takes around 2 hours. On the way you will also cover Jarwah reserve forest again in Middle Andaman. Major Attractions of Rangat are Cuthbert Bay Beach, Panchvati Hills, Amkunj Beach, Dhaninallah.   

Cuthbert Bay Beach, is a Turtle – Nesting Ground. It is about 8 km of Sandy beach at the coast of the Middle Andaman Islands. You can also breathe unpolluted air, a rare availability for the city dweller. The Turtles come to the beach only to lay eggs. They dig a pit, lay eggs and go back to the sea. This event takes during the night. In the Sanctuary the turtles came on the beach almost every single night during the season. One can see the turtles laying eggs when they came to the beach for nesting. The Entry fee for the Beach is ₹ 25/- for Adult and ₹ 10/- for Child.

Panchvati Hills, is a mesmerizing location which showcases the beauty of nature. This spot is easily reachable by a good road network. The prime attraction of this locality is its breath – taking Waterfall. To reach the waterfall you have to trek for 2 km on a rocky mountain.

Amkunj Beach, is a Rocky Black Sand Beach. It is the only black sand beach in Andaman Islands. It is the best place for solitude and peace. The place has rocks in water so avoid swimming. The Best attraction about this beach is Sunset, down into the sea. There is a bamboo tower from where you can enjoy pleasant view of the whole beach. Facilities are limited through, as there is no toilets and no shop.        

Dhaninallah Beach, is 5 Km long stretch of brownish soft sands, blue sky. Most of the time the beach is deserted and you can enjoy long walks all by yourself. Swimming is not affected by tide, so you can jump into the sea whenever you feel like. The location has great potential to become a perfect windsurfing spot, as it gets pretty windy here. Another unique point about Dhaninallah is the path that leads to the beach. To reach the Dhaninallah beach one has to walk through dense mangrove forest on a unique Mangrove Nature Walk. The walkway is 713 m long and is the longest board walks of its kind in the country. Along the trail one can get to know the diversity of mangroves and other animals living in the rich natural ecosystem. Mangroves constitute a unique habitat for wild animals and birds. There are different kinds of birds nesting and rich marine life with crabs, shrimps and fishes as the shallow waters provide breeding grounds for fish and other marine animals. Crocodiles have also been spotted here.


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