Andaman and Nicobar Islands have many beaches, some of the best beaches in Port Blair, and these Port Blair Beaches are must-visited tourist attractions.
Munda Pahar Beach at Chidyatapu
Munda Bahar Beach is at Chidyatapu, commonly known as Chidyatapu. It is one of the best Port Blair beaches mostly all the visitors coming to the Andaman Islands are visiting here. The beach is rarely crowded and is a nature lover’s paradise. Many tourists visit this beach not only to enjoy the cool waves of blue color but also to watch the birds. You can choose this beach before or after trekking.
Chidyatapu beach is situated in South Andaman District and about 25 km (45 minutes) from central Port Blair, this place can be reached by taxi or bike rental from the city. Buses also operate from Port Blair Bus Stand.
Munda Bahar Beach is known as Sunset Point View. Munda Bahar Beach is an unmistakable and important part of the Andaman Islands, making it a tourist stunner. The beach tends to attract countless tourists, so tourists flock to this place throughout the year. Apart from attracting tourists, the beach is well-known among the locals, thereby boosting the tourism business.
Local people regularly visit this place for picnics, the beach is a hotspot among locals. The mangrove shades found on the beach complete the glory of the beach.
Corbyn’s Cove Beach:
Corbyn’s Cove Beach – A coconut-palm fringed beach six kilometers from Port Blair, ideal for swimming and sunbathing. It has facilities like a hotel, restaurant, bar, changing room, and adventure water sports.
There are many beach activities at Corbyn’s Cove Beach. The beach offers water sports, beach walks, swimming, or relaxing on the sand. Boating, scuba diving, speed boating, parasailing, jet skiing, surfing, and many more adventurous water sports are available at Corbyn’s Cove Beach.
It is a 1 km long white sandy beach where you can stroll, sit and relax with your loved ones. You can visit nearby places if you don’t want to spend the whole day at the beach. Snake Island, said to be full of snakes, is worth a short trip with beautiful coral reefs, fishes, etc.
For the history buff, the Japanese Bunker is a treat to the eye when it comes to the beach, while the famous Cellular Jail or Kalapani Jail in India is just 7 km away from Corbyn’s Cove Beach. This is one of the most popular and best beaches in Port Blair.
On the way to this beach, you can see historical monuments such as Japanese bunkers. Snake Island, just across the coast, is popular for scuba diving. Waves Restaurant and Beer Bar, run by the tourism department, offers delightful cuisine at reasonable prices in pleasant surroundings.
From Corbyn’s Cove beach, you can visit nearby places like Cellular Jail, Samudrika Marine Naval Museum, Joggers Park, and Anthropological Museum, Chatham Saw Mill. There is no time to visit Corbyn’s Cove Beach, it is one of the few beaches that you can visit at any time of the day, any time of the year.
You can visit this beach in the winter or summer season and enjoy water sports activities and you can also come here in the rainy season. Although there are no water sports activities during monsoons, one can always enjoy the scenery and beautiful monsoon weather here.
Wandoor Beach
Wandoor Beach is known for its natural beauty and is very popular among tourists, located 29 km west of Port Blair. The boundary of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park lies across the coast.
Boats are available from Wandoor Jetty to visit the Marine National Park. At the entrance to the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, visit the world-class Marine Interpretation Centre.
Wandoor Beach delights those who crave solitude. Vantur beach was badly damaged during the tsunami, the impact of which can still be seen today in the form of fallen logs on the shore.
The shoreline is lined with tall trees and partially indented with waterways to mangroves. It is a feast for the eyes as the sun sets on the distant horizon and the rolling sea in front of the mangroves under the shadows of the clouds.
Wandoor Beach is another best beaches nearby Port Blair which is an hour’s drive from Aberdeen Bazaar. Regular government and private buses are also available from Port Blair.
Collinpur Beach
Collinpur beach is one of the beautiful beaches near Port Blair, and one can reach it by road. It is 33 km away from the Port Blair city center.
