Long Island
Andaman & Nicobar Islands · 10m
Robinson Crusoe vibes — pristine Lalaji Bay beach with barely 50 tourists a month
Why Special
One of Andaman's best-kept secrets. Lalaji Bay is a pristine white-sand beach accessible only by boat (30min from Long Island jetty). No ATM, no mobile network, no hospital. Forest Rest House is the only accommodation. True digital detox.
Who Should Think Twice
Infrastructure concerns
No hospital — nearest may be hours away
No phone signal — can't call for help
Signal drops to zero in many areas
Infrastructure Reality
Network Coverage
ZERO connectivity. Complete digital detox. Carry offline maps and entertainment.
WiFi: None
Medical & Emergency
Hospital: No medical facility on Long Island (999 km)
Ambulance: None
Police: Small police outpost
Getting There
Rangat: ferry 2hr (₹200). Port Blair: ferry via Rangat 6-8hr total. 1 ferry daily to Long Island.
Roads: N/A — walking paths and boat
Public transport: 1 daily ferry from Rangat
Fuel & Stay
Fuel: No petrol pump on Long Island
Stay: ₹500–800/night
2+ options (forest-rest-house, basic-lodge)
Emergency: Forest Rest House — only option (₹500)
Helpline: Carry comprehensive first aid kit. Nearest doctor: Rangat PHC (2hr ferry)
The stay decisions worth flagging in Long Island.
Long Island is an off-beat Middle Andaman island — reached by ferry from Rangat (2 hours). Lalaji Bay Beach (India's whitest-sand), Merk Bay Beach. Stay scene is Blue Planet Eco Hotel (small-scale, off-grid, limited rooms) and government Inspection Bungalow. No luxury. For travelers seeking the Andamans before mass tourism. Book Blue Planet 6+ weeks ahead.
Long Island has Blue Planet Eco Hotel as the standout — off-grid beach experience, limited rooms, one of the Andamans' most genuine off-tourist stays. No comparative upgrade; the Blue Planet experience IS the reason to come. Alternative is the government Inspection Bungalow (basic).
Blue Planet Eco Hotel Long Island
Small-scale off-grid eco-lodge on Long Island — the Andamans' most genuine off-tourist-track stay. Limited rooms, beach proximity, basic comforts with attention to sustainability. For travelers who think Havelock is too developed.
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