About Little Andaman Island
Little Andaman Island is the fourth largest island in the Andaman archipelago, located about 120 km south of Port Blair with Hut Bay as its administrative headquarters and main entry point. Notable for its long sandy beaches, dense evergreen forests, waterfalls and surfing waves, the island offers Butler Bay Beach, White Surf and Whisper Wave waterfalls, and extensive oil palm plantations. It is also home to the Onge tribal reserve, which remains closed to visitors.
Visitors guide
Visitors arriving at Hut Bay jetty can expect a remote, sparsely developed island with long sandy beaches, dense tropical forest and waterfalls inland. The main visitor areas are Butler Bay Beach for swimming and surfing, forest trails leading to White Surf Waterfall and Whisper Wave Waterfall, the Hut Bay jetty and lighthouse area, and oil palm plantations. Facilities are basic with limited accommodation, small eateries and ferry or helicopter connections to Port Blair.
Key highlights
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Butler Bay Beach - 14 km long sandy beach known for swimming and surfing
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White Surf Waterfall - forest waterfall accessible via trekking trail
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Whisper Wave Waterfall - scenic waterfall inside evergreen forest
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Hut Bay Jetty and Little Andaman Lighthouse - main arrival point and coastal viewpoint