North and Middle Andaman Travel Guide: 7 Places to Visit, How to Reach & Best Time

Places to visit in North and Middle Andaman

7 places, grouped by kind. Each one shows how well it is verified: an official source, two independent sources, or not yet verified.

District headquarters 1

Mayabunder (district headquarters) Two sources

Location: Mayabunder · district headquarters

Headquarters of North and Middle Andaman district (Wikipedia).

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Islands and towns 3

Diglipur and Saddle Peak Two sources

Location: to confirm

Largest town of North Andaman, on the Kalpong river; Saddle Peak, the archipelago's highest point, is about 10 km south (Wikipedia).

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Mayabunder Official source

Location: to confirm

Headquarters town of North and Middle Andaman district (Incredible India; Wikipedia).

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Rangat Official source

Location: to confirm

Town in Middle Andaman (Incredible India).

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Beaches, reefs and parks 3

Baratang Island Two sources

Highlight · Location: to confirm

Island in North and Middle Andaman district; archaeological finds at Hava Beel cave and Wot-a-emi date occupation to at least 420 CE (Wikipedia).

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Avis Island Official source

Location: to confirm

Small island off Mayabunder (Incredible India).

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Dhani Nallah Mangrove Walkway Official source

Location: to confirm

Boardwalk through mangroves about 20 km from Rangat (Incredible India).

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In depth: Baratang Island

The listing for North and Middle Andaman includes Baratang Island. Island in North and Middle Andaman district; archaeological finds at Hava Beel cave and Wot-a-emi date occupation to at least 420 CE (Wikipedia).

At a glance

Type: Beaches, reefs and parks Official source
Source: See sources Official source

History and significance

District formed: 2006 (to confirm) Two sources

What to see

Avis Island: Small island off Mayabunder (Incredible India).
Rangat: Town in Middle Andaman (Incredible India).
Dhani Nallah Mangrove Walkway: Boardwalk through mangroves about 20 km from Rangat (Incredible India).
Mayabunder: Headquarters town of North and Middle Andaman district (Incredible India; Wikipedia).
Diglipur and Saddle Peak: Largest town of North Andaman, on the Kalpong river; Saddle Peak, the archipelago's highest point, is about 10 km south (Wikipedia).

Visiting

Timings, fees: Not published on the pages read. Confirm locally. Not yet verified

Festivals

Local festivals: Dates to confirm. Not yet verified

Visitor guidelines

Protected and restricted areas (including tribal reserves) need permits; foreign nationals receive a permit on arrival for listed islands, and Nicobar is closed to most visitors (estimate; confirm with the A&N administration).
Do not touch coral or feed fish; marine parks charge entry (estimate).

How to reach Baratang Island

By air: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Sri Vijaya Puram (IXZ) (estimate).
By sea: Ships from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam; inter-island ferries (estimate).

Month by month

Month	Temp °C	Sunrise	Sunset	Verdict
Jan	IMD normals to add	05:44	17:10	Best: calm sea, dry
Feb	IMD normals to add	05:41	17:24	Best
Mar	IMD normals to add	05:27	17:29	Good
Apr	IMD normals to add	05:07	17:31	Good; warm
May	IMD normals to add	04:53	17:36	Monsoon begins late May; ferries may be cancelled
Jun	IMD normals to add	04:52	17:45	South-west monsoon: rough sea
Jul	IMD normals to add	05:00	17:49	Monsoon
Aug	IMD normals to add	05:06	17:40	Monsoon
Sep	IMD normals to add	05:07	17:20	Monsoon
Oct	IMD normals to add	05:08	17:00	Rain easing
Nov	IMD normals to add	05:17	16:49	Good: season opens; north-east monsoon showers
Dec	IMD normals to add	05:32	16:55	Best

Suggested plans

One or two days: Avis Island, Rangat, Dhani Nallah Mangrove Walkway, Mayabunder.

How to reach North and Middle Andaman

By train: See "Getting there".
By air: Sri Vijaya Puram (IXZ) (estimate).
By road: See "Getting there".
Headquarters: Mayabunder
Coast: Islands

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Best time to visit North and Middle Andaman

Best time: November to April (estimate).
Climate: Tropical; south-west monsoon late May to September (estimate).

Dates to plan around in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Island Tourism Festival — Sri Vijaya Puram: Usually January; 2027 dates to confirm (estimate)

Where to stay in North and Middle Andaman

No stays have been verified for North and Middle Andaman yet — our guide lists a stay only after checking it with an official source.

Quick answers about North and Middle Andaman

What is North and Middle Andaman known for?

Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

What is the one place not to miss in North and Middle Andaman?

Baratang Island. Island in North and Middle Andaman district; archaeological finds at Hava Beel cave and Wot-a-emi date occupation to at least 420 CE (Wikipedia).

Which is the nearest railway station to North and Middle Andaman?

See "Getting there".

Which is the nearest airport to North and Middle Andaman?

Sri Vijaya Puram (IXZ) (estimate).

When is the best time to visit North and Middle Andaman?

November to April (estimate).

How many places are there to visit in North and Middle Andaman?

Our guide lists 7 places in North and Middle Andaman district, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, across district headquarters, islands and towns, beaches, reefs and parks.

North and Middle Andaman travel guide