Fair
Rangat in April
Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India
Warming up but manageable
Why April scores 3/5
Weather
Warming up but manageable
Roads & Access
self drive: Via Baratang convoy. Or ferry.. road condition: NH4 — single lane but decent. public transport: Daily ferry from Port Blair, occasional bus. from nearest city: Port Blair: ferry 5hr (₹600-800) or road 4hr via Baratang (Jarawa convoy). 1 ferry daily.. last km difficulty: moderate
Safety & Emergency
rescue: Coast Guard via Port Blair. helpline: PHC Rangat. Serious cases: evacuate to Port Blair (5hr ferry). ambulance: None — hire vehicle to PHC. police station: Rangat Police Station. nearest hospital: Primary Health Centre, Rangat — 1-2 doctors
Network
VI: No, JIO: No, BSNL: Yes, NOTE: Yes, AIRTEL: No. Only BSNL works, and only in Rangat town. Amkunj Beach/Cuthbert Bay: offline.
Kids
Not ideal for kids — Mangrove boardwalk is educational, Turtle nesting is magical for nature-loving teens
Elevation
20m — Low altitude, no issues
Who should go
- ✓Travelers with basic fitness
Who should think twice
- ✗Those with mobility issues
- ✗Families with young children
- ✗Anyone needing constant connectivity
- ✗Getting humid
All 12 Months
| Month | Score | Note |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4/5 | Good — turtle nesting at Cuthbert Bay, mangrove boardwalk pleasant |
| February | 4/5 | Good. Dry weather for boardwalk and beaches |
| March | 4/5 | Good. Comfortable temperature |
| Aprilviewing | 3/5 | Warming up but manageable |
| May | 2/5 | Pre-monsoon rain starts |
| June | 0/5 | Monsoon — avoid |
| July | 0/5 | Peak monsoon |
| August | 0/5 | Monsoon continues |
| September | 0/5 | Still monsoon affected |
| October | 2/5 | Post-monsoon recovery |
| November | 3/5 | Season opening. Turtle season starting |
| December | 4/5 | Good. Peak turtle nesting at Cuthbert Bay |
Practical Details
How to reach
Port Blair: ferry 5hr (₹600-800) or road 4hr via Baratang (Jarawa convoy). 1 ferry daily.. Roads: NH4 — single lane but decent. Self-drive: Via Baratang convoy. Or ferry.. Public transport: Daily ferry from Port Blair, occasional bus. Last stretch: moderate
Elevation
20m
Difficulty
moderate
Budget tier
budget
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