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Long Island in August
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Monsoon โ avoid
Why August scores 0/5
Weather
Monsoon โ avoid
Roads & Access
self drive: N/A โ no roads. road condition: N/A โ walking paths and boat. public transport: 1 daily ferry from Rangat. from nearest city: Rangat: ferry 2hr (โน200). Port Blair: ferry via Rangat 6-8hr total. 1 ferry daily to Long Island.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Evacuate by ferry to Rangat (2hr) then Port Blair. helpline: Carry comprehensive first aid kit. Nearest doctor: Rangat PHC (2hr ferry). ambulance: None. police station: Small police outpost. nearest hospital: No medical facility on Long Island
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: No, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. ZERO connectivity. Complete digital detox. Carry offline maps and entertainment.
Kids
Not ideal for kids โ Lalaji Bay is pristine and unforgettable
Elevation
10m โ Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- โTravelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- โThose with mobility issues
- โFamilies with young children
- โAnyone needing constant connectivity
- โThose with flexible dates โ better months exist
- โSame as July
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Good โ Lalaji Bay pristine, weather perfect |
| February | 5/5 | Best month โ driest, calmest seas for boat to Lalaji Bay |
| March | 4/5 | Good. Still dry and comfortable |
| April | 3/5 | Warming up. Beach still good |
| May | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon. Ferry service reducing |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon โ ferries cancelled, island cut off |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon โ avoid |
| Augustviewing | 0/5 | Monsoon โ avoid |
| September | 0/5 | Still cut off |
| October | 2/5 | Post-monsoon. Some ferries resuming |
| November | 3/5 | Season opening. Ferries running |
| December | 4/5 | Good. Clear weather. Book Forest Rest House early |
Practical Details
How to reach
Rangat: ferry 2hr (โน200). Port Blair: ferry via Rangat 6-8hr total. 1 ferry daily to Long Island.. Roads: N/A โ walking paths and boat. Self-drive: N/A โ no roads. Public transport: 1 daily ferry from Rangat. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
10m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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