Our next destination on the Adventure-cum-Exploring quality check trip was Mayabunder, the North & Middle Andaman District seat, a tiny town located in the northern portion of the Middle Andamans, about 3 (three) hour's drive north of Rangat. As a result, this page provides as much insight and information as possible to help you learn more about Mayabunder as a tourist destination. Stay with us across the lines as we reveal Mayabunder, an undercover location in this piece.
Mayabunder is 242 kilometers from Port Blair by land and 136 kilometers by boat. This location is 72 kilometers north of Rangat and 79 kilometers south of Diglipur, making it halfway between the two. Mayabunder is made up of many sparsely inhabited settlements. The primary languages spoken here are Bengali, Hindi, Tamil, and Telugu. Mayabunder's population includes families from Burmese Karen tribes who were brought in as cheap workers by the British.
This location is still emerging as a tourist attraction, with less infrastructure and less regular communication with the main town of Port Blair. It is generally favored by travelers searching for unusual experiences. Like Rangat, this town has been under-explored due to a lack of knowledge about it and lesser-known access routes. Tourists visit Rangat on their way to Diglipur from Port Blair, but Mayabunder lies on the opposite side of Rangat. Thus it is only visited when there is a plan to do so.
What can you anticipate from a trip to Mayabunder?
Mayabunder has a few attractive beaches, a few seasonal turtle nesting sites, mangrove-lined tidal streams, and the second-largest harbor in the country, after Port Blair, where mainland passenger ships dock. This location also serves as a jumping-off point for trips to the adjacent Virgin Islands, such as Avis Island, Coco Island, and Interview Island.
Like every other island in the North and Middle Andamans that we've mentioned, it is an extremely isolated location. As a result, don't expect a luxurious stay.
All you can anticipate here is to discover nature. A journey to Mayabunder should include a trip to the Andaman fringes, distant from the hectic and crowded life and too close to the organic natural life that is not technological but calmingly enjoyable. With little or no access to telecommunications and the internet, you may feel cut off from the modern world. Still, once you begin visiting the beaches and other local attractions, all you want to do is relax on the beaches, capture the moments, and thank yourself for stopping here before going on.
How To Reach Mayabunder Island?
Daily buses travel from Port Blair to Mayabunder through Baratang and Rangat on the Andaman Trunk Road. The buses depart from Port Blair early in the morning (about 4 a.m.) and run until 11 a.m. It's a rocky nine to ten-hour trip through deep forest areas, with boats connecting the islands.
Another, more pleasant alternative is to take a ferry from Port Blair's Phoenix Bay Jetty to Diglipur (via Mayabunder). Depending on the weather, the trip takes between eight and nine hours. There are two weekly boats, one on Monday and the other on Friday, but be sure to check the timetables online or at the ticket desk because they vary frequently.
Before you join the line, make sure you have photocopies of your permission, visa, and passport. Apart from Port Blair, Mayabunder is the only site on the mainland that can accommodate passenger ships.
Restaurants in Mayabunder?
Mayabunder is hardly the gastronomic hub of the Andaman Islands, but it does have a few low-key cafes that serve traditional Indian food. The main market is well-stocked with a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables and businesses that provide beverages and snacks.
Kadai at Sea'N'Sand is the only restaurant with evidence of multi-cuisine meals. In season, it serves handmade Indian cuisine and seafood barbeque.
We hope that your visit to Mayabunder Island becomes memorable. This guide has all the answers to your questions if you plan to visit Mayabunder Island in Andamans.
