Rangat Tourism, Andaman & Nicobar India

Rangat is a town on the Middle Andaman Island, Andaman Archipelago. It is also one of the three counties (tehsils) administrative divisions of the North and Middle Andaman district, in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India. Its population, according to the 2001 Census of India, was 38,824 people, mainly of Bengalis and Tamils.

One can enjoy the quiet village life and solitude of virgin nature here. You can also breathe unpolluted air, a rare commodity for the city dweller. Cutbert Bay beach (20 kms. away from Rangat bazar/jetty) is a turtle nesting ground. One can view the nesting of turtles during December – February season. Hawksbill Nest, guest house of the Directorate of Tourism, is near to the Cutbert bay beach and Turtle sanctuary. Panchavati waterfall and Amkunj beach are on the way to Cutbert bay. One can go to Mayabunder and Diglipur from here.

Rangat of Andaman Islands is sited at a distance of 210 km from Port Blair. This hilly island edged with beautiful coconut palms is an ideal place to enjoy the serenity of the virgin nature. The population here is a mixed of Bengali and Tamil. Its eco-friendly and unpolluted atmosphere draws a large number of tourists.

Situated 20 km from Rangat Bazaar, the Cutbert Bay beach is a nesting ground for turtles (December to February), offering a unique experience to tourists visiting Rangat. Some of the major attractions include Panchavati waterfall/beach, Amkunj beach and Betapur beach.