North Passage Island is mostly covered in dense mangrove forests in Andaman and Nicobar islands. It comprises the exotic beach called Merk Bay Beach. North passage Island is situated 30kms northeast of Havelock island. On one side to its South is Strait Island, and on the other side to the north is Guitar Island and Long Island. North passage Island hosts the primitive ongi tribal people. The island is chicken-shaped. There is a channel that lies across John Lawrence island to its east. Most of the North passage island has a landmass of 95% designated reserve forest. Merk Bay Beach is the only beach located here with a front of coconut trees covering it upfront. Your boat will stop near the dense mangrove forests. Where you can anchor your bird near a wooden jetty.
The island is administered by North and Middle Andaman. Tourists are amazed to see the incomparable beauty of mother nature. While exploring the other parts of northern and middle Andaman. Tourists also visit this island to explore and enjoy the vicinity of the beach. Moreover, you can also see workers working in the forest department areas here.
Places To Visit:
North Passage Island is mostly famous for its rich and famous Merk Bay Beach. It is situated amid the island and popular for adventure water sport activities. The beach offers mesmerising views and an array of captivating, adventurous activities to indulge. Merk Bay Beach is the only beach to go sightseeing and explore the beautiful coconut plantations in the forest area. One of the enchanting views to witness in North passage Island is playful dolphins. You can also enjoy adventure activities such as scuba diving, swimming, bird watching, sunbathing, snorkelling here. You can simply go for a long walk on the white sand beach and soak in the sun.
The beautiful island offers exotic deciduous plants and turquoise water with blue sky views. To enjoy the beautiful scenery and shallow beaches of the island. Places near North passage Island are chidiya tapu, a popular place for bird nesting and their varieties. You can see migratory birds decorating their presence in the sky with their performances. Underwater sea life and marine wildlife activities are the best things to sightsee and explore the island. Guitar Island, Elephant Beach are some of the islands near North Passage Island.
Best Time To Visit:
North Passage Island belongs to the North and Middle Andaman administrative district. Although you can visit this island at any time of the year. Due to its pleasant weather, which makes the perfect setting for a day out. The best time to visit North Passage Island is during the monsoon. But you may not be able to explore the adventure activities. But you can surely witness the sunrise and sunset views on the North Passage Island. Between October to March is the time to explore the enchanting beauty of the coral bearing island.
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Mode Of Transport:
To reach North Passage Island, ferry services are available at Port Blair, located a short distance from Port Blair. Tourists who want to visit this island can avail themselves of a private boat jetty from Port Blair to reach North Passage Island via Long Island. It takes an approx 1 hour to reach your destination.
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