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Little Andaman in September
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Still monsoon
Why September scores 0/5
Weather
Still monsoon
Roads & Access
self drive: Scooter rental from locals. road condition: Basic roads from Hut Bay to Butler Bay (10km). public transport: Rare local transport — mostly walking or hired scooter. from nearest city: Port Blair: ferry 8hr (₹400-600, 1 sailing daily or alternate days). Occasional helicopter (₹2,500 if available).. last km difficulty: hard
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Helicopter evacuation (unreliable schedule) or 8hr ferry. helpline: Carry comprehensive first aid + any prescription meds. Nearest real hospital: Port Blair (8hr). ambulance: None. police station: Hut Bay Police Station. nearest hospital: Primary Health Centre, Hut Bay — very basic
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. BSNL intermittent in Hut Bay only. Butler Bay and waterfalls: completely offline.
Kids
Not ideal for kids — Surfing experience for adventurous teens
Elevation
15m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Experienced trekkers / adventurers
Who should think twice
- ✗First-time travelers
- ✗Anyone with health conditions
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Those with flexible dates — better months exist
- ✗No transport
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 3/5 | Good for beaches. Surfing moderate |
| February | 4/5 | Good. Dry weather, all waterfalls flowing |
| March | 3/5 | March at Little Andaman: 25-32C, humid. Butler Bay waves holding; ferry access workable but seas getting choppier as pre-monsoon winds build. |
| April | 3/5 | Surfing picks up (Apr-Jun best waves). Hot otherwise |
| May | 3/5 | Best surfing month at Butler Bay |
| June | 1/5 | Monsoon approaching. Surfing still possible early June |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon — avoid |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon — avoid |
| Septemberviewing | 0/5 | Still monsoon |
| October | 2/5 | Post-monsoon. Ferry resuming |
| November | 3/5 | Season opening. Waterfalls at peak flow |
| December | 3/5 | Good. Calm weather. Beach camping possible |
Practical Details
How to reach
Port Blair: ferry 8hr (₹400-600, 1 sailing daily or alternate days). Occasional helicopter (₹2,500 if available).. Roads: Basic roads from Hut Bay to Butler Bay (10km). Self-drive: Scooter rental from locals. Public transport: Rare local transport — mostly walking or hired scooter. Last stretch: hard
Elevation
15m
Difficulty
hard
Budget tier
budget
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