Aves Island

Aves Island is a small uninhabited island off the coast of Mayabunder in North and Middle Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Located about 30 minutes by boat from Mayabunder Jetty, it is known for its coconut plantation, white sandy beaches and clear turquoise waters. The island is managed by the Forest Department and is visited as a day-trip destination for beach activities, swimming and nature viewing.

Visitors can expect a small, flat, uninhabited island covered with coconut palms and surrounded by sandy beaches and shallow clear water. Access is only by chartered boat or dinghy from Mayabunder Jetty. There are no permanent settlements, shops or accommodation. Visitors can walk along the beach, swim and snorkel in calm waters, photograph the coastline and view birds and marine life. The visit is a short day trip with no built infrastructure beyond a forest outpost.

Aves Island was developed as a coconut plantation during the British colonial period and has since been maintained by the Forest Department. It has remained uninhabited and is managed primarily for plantation and conservation purposes.