Merk Bay Beach

Merk Bay Beach is a secluded sandy beach on the western coast of North Passage Island in the Andaman Islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. Accessible only by boat with a forest permit, it is known for its clear turquoise waters, white sand, fringing coral reefs and tranquil, uninhabited setting. The beach is noted for overnight camping and seasonal bioluminescence, offering a pristine natural environment away from developed tourist infrastructure.

Visitors can expect a remote, uninhabited white-sand beach with clear turquoise water and fringing coral reefs on the west coast of North Passage Island. The setting is entirely natural with no permanent shops or development, surrounded by dense forest. Access is by chartered boat/dinghy from Long Island or Rangat with a forest permit. Visitors can walk along the shoreline, swim and snorkel in calm conditions, photograph the coastline, and camp overnight in designated areas. Night visits may show bioluminescence on moonless nights.