Prestine Island
Long Island
Offbeat : Long Island
Long Island is a small island of about 18 sq.km, located of the southeast coast of Middle Andaman in Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Long Island is a dreamland settlement.
Reaching Long Island
Long Island is well connected with Rangat (Rangat is situated about 176 km from Port Blair) through regular ferries that run almost every day. The boat ride is quite comfortable and takes around one and half hours to reach.
There are regular Government Ferries from Port Blair to Long Island at 6.15 AM on Mondays, Wednesdays and Saturdays via Neil Island and Havelock. These boats return to Port Blair via Havelock and Neil at 7.15 AM on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays.
Additionally there is a fast boat on Fridays leaving Port Blair at 6.30 AM arriving in Long Island at about 10.30 AM, returning to Port Blair at 2 PM from Long Island arriving at 6.45 PM. This boat stops at Havelock only.
The Government Ferry Schedule is subject to change *
Why Visit Long Island?
- Long Island, is unique island with an area of about 18 sq. kms. It has a modern village with its own Power-House, a Boat Building Yard, Senior Secondary School, Bank, Hospital, Range Forest Office and even Police outpost.
- On the way to the island, one can see Strait Island on the right and Guitar Island on the left.
- Pristine beauty of Long Island and adjacent islands in the form of lush green tropical forests, untouched virgin beaches coupled with unique marine ecosystem will leave you in awe.
- Long Island is a paradise for birding.
- One can visit Merk Bay Beach, which is one of the most beautiful beaches in Andamans. Fine, white sand in contrast with the blue water makes the perfect setting for a day out.
- Visitors can experience village life in tranquility.
Sightseeing place in Long Island
The Island is an ideal location for beach camping due to its unpolluted environment and calm atmosphere.
Lalaji Bay and Merk Bay
Lalaji Bay and Merk Bay are two pristine beaches famed as a popular spots in this Island. Fleets of dolphins can be viewed very often from the beaches of this Island. Both of these are most easily approached by chartering a dongie from the jetty, although Lalaji can be reached on foot by following the red arrows across the island.
