Andaman and Nicobar islands, also popularly known as 'Kalapani,' are one of the most visited places in India. It is a perfect getaway for travellers and adventure junkies. Andaman consists of 572 islands, out of which people inhabit 50, and the rest are not that large for inhabitants and come under the military base. There are a long-lost of tourist attractions that will charm you with its humongous mountains, picturesque islands, clear blue beaches adorned with golden white sands, and palm trees. Interview Island is one of the islands located at a distance of about 3 hours from Mayabunder. It is worth visiting this island for a true experience of the wilderness with flora and fauna.
Interview Island is a paradise with a presence of gush air, deep blue seas, and deep mystery within. The island is home to meandering mangrove creeks and blissful beaches with volcanic sands awaiting great people. Flora and fauna of this region are Rene and naturally beautiful. You can witness a herd of elephants living in peace, which gives visitors a delightful experience and explore the untamed wilderness of Interview Island by trekking through the trails.
Places To Visit/Things To Do
Interview Island Sanctuary
Interview Island is an uninhabited island famous for jungle safari, trekking, and adventurous activities. The Interview Island sanctuary is the largest in Andaman, dividing North Andaman Island and Middle Andaman Island over 99 square kilometers. The sanctuary was established in 1985 to protect the herd of elephants. This wildlife sanctuary area is covered by littoral forests and mangrove trees and is home to different plants and animals. It is an uninhabited place which is one of the main attractions of the Andaman and Nicobar islands. A visit to this scenic beauty will not disappoint you with its colourful wildlife and balmy breeze air. The sanctuary area was one of the places affected during the 2004 Tsunami. Indira Point LightHouse was severely damaged, and Katchal East and west were inundated but later regained.
One of the things to do in this sanctuary is to trek in the dense greenery forests. Where you can spot deer, three-striped palm squirrel, Elephants, Andaman woodpecker, white-headed starling at you, it is one of the best experiences to witness here. Interview Island sanctuary hosts Ornithologists from around the world every year for exotic birds, and it is a paradise for bird lovers and nature admirers.
Jungle safari in the land of Interview Island indeed imparts the complete experience of a tropical getaway. The island has refreshing sources of freshwater coming from all around. On the east coast of the island, you can also spot saltwater crocodiles. There you will meet exotic species in the sanctuary.
There is a cave near the west coast below the hill, where you can find the source of the gushing freshwater. The southern tip of the cave is a resting place for white-bellied swifts. The island is open for tourists, and one has to take prior permission from the local authorities. So enjoy the deep emanating from the serenity of this island. Port Blair is the nearest town to Interview Island, which is approximately 280 km away.
Some places to visit near Interview Island sanctuary are Inglis Island, Avis Island, and Karmatang beach.
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Best Time To Visit
Interview Island experiences a moderate climate, especially during the sunset and sunrise hours. Though the summers are hot and humid, the evenings are pleasant to enjoy. The sanctuary has a refreshing climate and is pretty relaxing during the day. So tourists can plan their trips between November to April. This area experiences no winter, and monsoons are stretched in the scenario. The island is open for day trips if you plan to visit this pristine beauty. But you have to reach here as early as possible in the morning.
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Modes of Transport
First, you need to reach Mayabunder from Port Blair. Interview Island is located 141km away from Port Blair. So you have to take a ferry or fiber boats from Mayabunder Jetty to reach this island as no main roads lead to Interview Island.
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