Andaman and Nicobar Island is situated on the shores of Bay Bengal. The alluring charm and stupendous beauty of untouched nature attract millions of travellers across the world. If someone asks what makes the remote island so famous. It is nothing but the captivating aqua venture activities that propel people to avail of tickets to the amusing island and explore its beauty. The island is home to many endangered species. The most fascinating factor that attracts the stunning island is the clean surroundings and serene nature. Andaman Island encompasses more than 500 islands and only 2 % of the total islands are considered to be inhabited. Due to the geographical conditions, most of the islands are uninhabited. But still, travel enthusiast avail of travel packages to the unexplored and uninhabited islands to enchant the amusing beauty. One such island which is not explored by many is the North Passage Island
North Passage Island
North Passage Island is situated at a distance of 80 km from the northern side of the Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island stuns everyone with its incomparable beauty of scenic nature. The northern and middle Andaman administers the North Passage Island. Generally, the island is considered to uninhabited apart from the frequent visit of adventurous people but that too in day time. Most of the visitors make a random visit to the island when exploring the neighbouring island such as North Andaman, Middle Andaman and South Andaman. Also one could also see the workers in the forest department. Travellers who are in want of green carpet will have to move a short distance to view the majestic coconut plantations situated at the backside of the Merk Bay Beach.
Merk Bay Beach
Merk Bay Beach situated in the midst of the North Passage Island is one of the most beautiful beaches in the entire Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The crystal clear waters of the beach will propel you to take a bath. The soft sand beds will make you forget the sun-kissed beaches of Pune. Even though the beach is situated in the least visited island, the array of adventurous activities captivates people to purchase tour packages to the island. Most of the visitors from different parts of the world love to practise snorkelling and swimming in the shimmering cold waters. Some of them try a hand in angling. Even though the island is uninhabited I bet you won’t feel bored as the dolphins would be seen in large numbers will marvel your hearts and will awaken the naughty child in you. The combination of sapphire and emerald environment turns out to be the best backdrop of capturing alluring images. So do not forget to carry a camera when you are visiting the North Passage Island. As the beach is located in a secluded island not many but only a few travel operators like Andaman Tour Travel inculcate the least visited places in their tour packages.
Things that could not be seen in the North Passage Island
As aforementioned the North Passage Island does not shelter a huge population and hence visitors would find difficult to satiate their hunger or to relax. Therefore when you plan a trip to the Merk Bay Beach carry as many snacks and water with you. Also, the island does not carry any good accommodation facilities hence you will to stay in any of the well-conditioned resorts in the Port Blair and Havelock. As the island does not have good mobile connectivity there might be chances to get disappointed and therefore you will have to wait till you reach the hotel to surf the internet. As the island is regarded as the cleanest place to spend holidays, littering plastic in the premises are not encouraged.
Nearby attractions
As the North Passage Islands do not have many eye-catching serene attractions. Travellers can delight their hearts by visiting the most famous Havelock Island. More than its stupendous beauty the island is known for the enthralling activities. The island offers plenty of options to the travellers to delight their hearts such as snorkelling, scuba diving, and also underwater sea walking for which the island is famous for. You will even get a chance to swim with elephants! From Havelock Island you can move to the capital city, Port Blair to unveil the historic reminiscences by visiting the national monument, cellular jail. It is also known as ‘Kala Pani’. To amaze your hearts with the awesome image of turtles nesting just move to the Diglipur Island. The island is the best place to view nesting of turtles and also the Chidiya Tapu, known as a haven for bird watchers.
When to visit the island?
Irrespective of the season the island enriches each and every traveller with its scintillating beauty and tickles them with soothing climate. The monsoon season is considered to be unfavourable for travellers. If you want to witness the enchanting beauty of the mesmerising island the winter and summer season would be the most perfect.
How to commute to the island?
As the North Passage Island is situated at a short distance from the governing city of the Andaman and Nicobar Island frequent ferry services are available. Travellers who love water transportation can travel in the ferry from Port Blair to Long Island and from there to the North Passage Island. You can also reach the destination by enjoying the beauty of villages in the bus plying from the capital city to Rangat Island and from there to Long Island.
Visiting the least explored islands will help you to hear your inner voice. The remote islands are always known to be the perfect destination to rejuvenate and to relax. To make your holidays into a remarkable one accompany your peer friends and enjoy the splendid vacations.