About Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary
Cuthbert Bay Wildlife Sanctuary is a coastal protected area at Cuthbert Bay near Rangat on Middle Andaman Island in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Covering about 5.82 square kilometres, it includes a sandy beach, coastal forest and adjoining sea. It is notable as an important nesting ground for endangered green sea turtles and olive ridley turtles, with a Forest Department hatchery and watch tower supporting conservation and regulated visitor observation.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a quiet, undeveloped sandy beach backed by coastal forest and a watch tower for observation. The sanctuary is primarily a turtle nesting site with a Forest Department hatchery where eggs are protected and hatchlings released. There are no shops or developed tourist infrastructure inside. Access is along a sandy shoreline and forest edge, with guided viewing especially during the nesting season under forest staff supervision.
Key highlights
- 01
Important nesting beach for endangered green sea turtles and olive ridley turtles
- 02
Forest Department turtle hatchery and conservation program
- 03
Watch tower for observing beach and nesting activity
- 04
Secluded sandy beach backed by coastal forest
- 05
Birdwatching and nature observation in coastal habitat