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Little
Andaman beckons those who want to elope from the mundane and monotonous
urbane life to enjoy the beauty of the sea, sandy shore and the green
symphony of the nature. Situated south to the South Andaman Island, this
island has various attractions in store for the tourists.
Little Andaman is also famous for its red oil palm plantation, which
spread over an area of 1,00 hectares. There is a palm oil extraction
factory inside the plantation. This can be visited while traveling between
the white surf waterfall and butler bay beach.
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.
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 Through The Creek
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.
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.
Transport and accommodation available with ANIFPDCL in the
huts and cottages situated at the seashore. It is recommended that the
availability of rooms may be checked up from the ANIFPDCL near to Hutbay
and Restaurant at Butler Bay Beach Resort. Tasty tender "King
Coconuts" are profusely available on the island for quenching the
thirst.
PACKAGE TOUR
ANIFPDCL offers package tour to Little Andaman. Those who want to book
the tours may contact in the addresses given below. To and fro boat
tickets for the tourists availing package tours will be ensured by
ANIFPDCL.
ANIFPDCL
Hut Bay, Little Andaman -744 207
Note: Tourists are not permitted to visit the tribal reserve
areas in the island.
