About Manglutan Rubber Plantation
Manglutan Rubber Plantation is a historic agricultural plantation located in Manglutan village in South Andaman, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, about 20 km southwest of Port Blair. Established during the British colonial period, it is one of the oldest rubber plantations in the region. The plantation features extensive rows of mature rubber trees and demonstrates traditional rubber tapping and processing, offering visitors insight into the island's plantation heritage and rural landscape.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect extensive groves of mature rubber trees planted in orderly rows, with latex collection cups attached to tapped trunks. The setting is rural and tranquil, surrounded by village landscape and secondary forest. Visitors can observe traditional rubber tapping techniques, latex collection and coagulation processes, and walk along plantation tracks. There are no major built structures, and the experience is primarily educational and nature-oriented.
Key highlights
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One of the oldest rubber plantations in the Andaman Islands from the British colonial period
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Extensive rows of mature Hevea brasiliensis rubber trees
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Live demonstration of traditional rubber tapping and latex collection
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Rural landscape of South Andaman near Manglutan village
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