NORTH BAY ISLAND, ANDAMAN
NORTH
BAY ISLAND, ANDAMAN
Portblair, the capital of Andaman is 1302 kilometer from Kolkata.a
Location:
How
to reach:
The
tour organizers usually arrange North Bay and Ross island at the same day, so
you can not travel only North Bay. The routes are Portblair-Ross Island- North
Bay- Portblair or Portblair- North Bay-Ross Island- Port blair. The route
depends upon tour agency.
Trip
to the North Bay Island begins from the Andaman Water Sports Complex
or Junglighat Jetty.
Junglighat Jetty
The boats can accommodate up to 200 people
and are equipped with life jackets and life rings for your safety.
Must were life jacket
The group
is also accompanied by a guide who briefs you about the islands history
during your travel. The journey to the island is good if the climate is good.
What
to see:
Floating island Jetty
North
Bay Island is known as coral island. Dolphin Glass boat ride
and Coral Safari Semi Submarine are also operational. There are vibrant corals,
colourful fishes and variety of vegetation. These can be seen by glass bottom
boating, scuba diving, Dolphin Glass boat ride and Coral Safari Semi Submarine.
But all depends on weather. If the weather is sunny and clear, you are luckey,
could see everything, but in cloudy weather, you may not see anything. You can
spot also clams, lobster and a number of fishes.
Beach
The
beach is a bit crowdy, as every tourist visit North bay and the beach is small
with little facilities for rest and fooding. Still like every other beach in
Andaman, the water colour, the blue sky and the scenery will stunt you. You
will definitely promise to visit again.
Temporary sitting/ resting arrangement.
As the weather is unpredictable, no permanent structure are made.
The
boat reaches North Bay Island where you get down on the island and can avail
any water activity that you are interested in or can just sit by the beach and
to chill out. Usually, at North Bay Island you can only get down in the waters
with a guide just to consider the safety of the travellers.
This trip is so
well organized taking into account the safety of the people and also the
coral reefs which surrounds this magnificent island.
Dolphin for underwater coral seeing
Sea Walk at North Bay island is a must do activity at this
island, North Bay island was handpicked by the experts for Sea Walk because
such reef and varieties of fishes available here were not found at many other
islands. The experience here is a memorable one.
The
light house
The
light house seen at the back of a 20 rupee Indian note is from the the north
bay island. This is great.
Lighthouse
Please note:
1.
If weather is not good, cloudy and rainy, donot
go for snorkelling, scuba or glass boating- you may not see coral or fish.
2.
Weather of Andaman are unpredictable. In bad
weather, operator may close all activities for safety.
3.
Your tour may be cancelled in bad weather and
your tour operator may not make another day trip for that.
4.
Rain is usual in Andaman. Moderate rain may not
hamper your tour, but keep arrangement to save from rain.
5.
Small changing rooms and toilet are available
for gents and ladies.
6.
Remember the boat name , the same boat will take you back to Port Blair.
Don’t worry in case you have missed your boat. Alternative arrangements on a
different boat are made.
7.
Usual time needed are 3-4 hours.
8.
Andaman Dolphin Glass boat ride or Coral Safari Semi Submarine ride
are costly.
9.
Though Lighthouse are hallmark of this bay, you can`t go to lighthouse
area.
10. Life jacket are must for boating and travel, so
journey are safe.
ENJOY YOUR NORTH BAY TOUR.
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