Mayabunder is a peaceful town on Middle Andaman Island, known for its quiet beaches, hidden isles, and gentle mangrove creeks. From turtle nesting shores and secret picnic spots to old jetties and wild elephant islands, this place has a little magic at every turn. Let’s explore each spot in simple words and see why Aqua Echo Tours loves Mayabunder!
Mayabunder is the main town of Middle Andaman, reached by road or ferry from Port Blair. The town sits beside a calm bay, framed by green hills and coconut palms.
You’ll find:
A quiet jetty where boats leave for nearby islands and fishermen mend their nets.
It’s not just a stop—it’s a warm greeting from the heart of these islands.
A quick boat ride brings you to Avis Island, a tiny jewel draped in swaying coconut palms. The gentle beach here is perfect for sunbathing, swimming, or simply lounging with a book. Small shade huts offer cool rest, and the clear water reveals bright fish dancing around your ankles.
A bit farther out, Interview Island is one of the Andamans’ greatest secrets. Once home to trained elephants, it now hosts wild herds roaming free through dense forest.
You can:
Explore wide, wild beaches where few visitors ever venture.
Karmatang Beach is famous for its soft sand and gentle surf, where green turtles and olive ridley turtles come ashore to lay eggs between December and February.
You can:
Relax under shady palms and listen to the waves softly rolling in.
Rampur Beach lies just a short drive from Mayabunder town. It’s a small, serene spot with warm sand and clear water.
You can:
Enjoy almost complete privacy—often, you’ll have the beach all to yourself.
The German Jetty is a sturdy wooden pier built by early settlers, now used by locals and fishermen.
Here you can:
Sit on the edge, legs dangling above calm blue water, watching boats drift in with the tide.
Feel the sea breeze as you read a book or simply daydream.
Snap photos of colorful fishing boats tied up along the posts.
