
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
Wandoor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India
A 280-sq-km cluster of fifteen islands protecting fringing coral reefs, mangroves, turtles and rich marine life, explored by glass-bottom boat from Wandoor.
Why visit: The Andamans' flagship marine reserve of corals and turtles.
- ›Coral reefs
- ›Sea turtles
- ›Mangroves
- ›Island hopping
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Best time
Nov–May
Entry fee
Permit required
Est. budget
₹1500–3500
Duration
Full day
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Jolly Buoy Island
Wandoor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A pristine plastic-free coral island in the Marine National Park, famed for glass-bottom boat rides and snorkelling over some of the archipelago's healthiest reefs.

Red Skin Island
Wandoor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The alternate coral island of the Marine National Park, opened when Jolly Buoy rests — soft sands, live corals and shoals visible on glass-bottom rides.
Collinpur Beach
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A west-coast beach on the road to Wandoor known for lovely sunsets and shallow water, a quieter alternative to Corbyn's Cove.

Guptapara Beach
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A serene, little-visited beach south of Port Blair fringed by forest and calm water, popular with locals for weekend picnics.
Wandoor Beach
Wandoor, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A quiet, driftwood-strewn beach south of Port Blair and the gateway jetty to the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park's coral islands.
Sippighat Farm & Wetlands
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Tsunami-subsided farmland turned into shimmering wetlands where waders and migratory birds gather — an eerie, atmospheric landscape near Port Blair.
Ograbraj & Tirur Village Trek
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A rural trek from Tirur village through paddy fields and forest to a freshwater stream, a growing off-beat nature experience near Port Blair.
Kalatang / Manjery Beach
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A quiet coral-fringed beach on the way to Chidiya Tapu, good for a peaceful swim and shallow snorkelling away from the crowds.
Chidiya Tapu Biological Park
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
A forested zoological park showcasing endemic Andaman fauna — saltwater crocodiles, Andaman wild pig, water monitors and native birds in natural enclosures.
Munda Pahar Beach
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The beach at Chidiya Tapu backed by forested cliffs, where sunset paints the sea gold — a serene end-of-the-road spot on South Andaman.
Chidiya Tapu Sunset Point
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The famed cliff-and-beach viewpoint at the island's southern edge where photographers gather for the Andamans' most celebrated sunsets over the sea.
Chidiya Tapu (Bird Island)
Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The southern tip of South Andaman — a birdwatcher's haven of mangroves and forest, famed for spectacular sunsets over the sea from Munda Pahar.