Mayabunder, the mesmerizing beach destination in Andaman and Nicobar Island has been rarely explored by the tourist. The place is solely meant for laze holidaymakers, who is comfortable of doing nothing during the vacation. The place is quite enchanting and offers a handful of beach activities like swimming, boating and beach walking. Besides, visitors usually look the place with the prime purpose of getting around Avid Island, Rampur and Karmatang beaches and the nearby Cutbert Bay in Rangat.

Things to do and see in Mayabunder
Mayabunder is an ideal place for beach lovers, who desires to find more space for doing nothing. The beautiful beach do not carry the breathing adventure water-sports and instead, visitors can make a comfy schedule with swimming along the coastline and boating into the nearby Island and beaches. Visitors can go to the beaches any time, when the climatic pressure is comfortable, but as the sea-shore is not provided with too much shade, a beach walk is recommended during the morning or evening hours. Visitors can opt for a boat-ride to go to the nearby places of attractions.

Avis Island
A visit to the quiet Avid Island, situated 2 kms east of the main market is a great fun. Visitors traveling by boat need to change into the swim wear and get ready to splash the deep water reaching the motor boat. The boat cuts through the wavy waters and a constant spray follows the travelers. On reaching the island, visitors can mark a small beautiful piece of land with a coconut plantation in the middle and a gorgeous white ring along most of the periphery.

Karmatang and Rampur Beaches
Just a few minute walk towards the outskirts of the town offers the beauty of Karmatang and Rampur Beaches. Karmatang is hidden from road and features the rocky outcrop and coconut plantations. The beach faces the vast open sea, which looks amazing with its clear water and soft, silent waves. With spending almost half day on the beach, the trip resumes towards the Rampur beach. This small beach, holds less shades and a nearby mangroove forest. Visitors can also visit the nearby village here.

Eating at Mayabunder
The vast beach space has no stand-alone food stalls and visitors need to check out the restaurants of APWD Guest house. Delectable cuisines like Egg toast, Parantha, Tea, Coffee, Roti and Rice are served here at simple fare. Eatables are also available in a few dhabas and snacks shops in the main market Getaway from Mayabunder
Cutbert Bay, Rangat
The beautiful Cutbert Bay is situated 54 kms from Mayabunder and has something in store for any kind of visitors. Motorist traveling here find the Tourism Department Guest house and a couple of teashops, while anglers finds the way to the nearby fishermen village. Besides, a long beach walk here is worthy enough, where swimmers can have an occasional dip and satisfy their thirst. The bay is also a traditional nestling site for turtles. Its has been discovered that Mother Turtles, during the moonless dark night come to the beach and lay their eggs. The eggs are usually under threat from dogs and humans and as such people from the Turtle hatchery, located on the bank are quick to collect them. Visitors can peep into this exclusive time, particularly between November and February.

Place of accommodation
Till date, Mayabunder beach has no resorts and visitors staying option lies in booking comfortable rooms in APWD Guesthouse, situated atop a cliff right on the sea. Another reasonable place is the Anmol Guest house near the main market. Both the guest houses are developed with clean and spacious lawn, which provides the breath-taking views of the sea. Besides, visitors can move to Hawksbill Nest, situated towards the South of Mayabunder, on the Andaman Trunk Road, in the Middle Andaman and can find staying rooms in the guest house, run by the Tourism Department in Andaman and Nicobar Island.

When to visit Mayabunder
The best time to explore the majestic beauty of Mayabunder in Andaman and Nicobar Island is from October to May.

How to reach Mayabunder
By Road
Mayabunder is connected to Poirt Blair by Andaman Trunk Road (ATR) and also covers the nearby Barantang and Rangat. The daily State Transport buses operate to and from the main bus stand near Aberdeen Bazaar and the travel time is about 9 hours.