Soothing environs and unexploited beauty is what defines Katchal Island. Previously known as the ‘Tihanyu’, this piece of charm is a delight for travelers looking for quaint destinations. Reaching out to this Island is not a piece of cake, and even the Indian Nationals need a special pass to access this place. In the olden days, the outsiders repetitively exploited the locals and this was a major point of concern for the government, which lead to the declaration of Andaman & Nicobar Island as an Aboriginal Tribal Reserve Area. Not only this, but a tribal pass is also a necessity.
This island has a unique topology and extends a combination of tranquility and serenity. If you are looking for a destination which is not at all packed with a number of tourists then this is your place to be. The beauty of the island will truly bewitch you and will make you fall in love with its picture-perfect backdrops. Sprawling over an area of 146.5 square meters this destination is gaining importance with every proceeding day. In 2004 this Island was majorly affected by Tsunami while the land got deteriorated even the people were missing, but this island survived and its lure was not at all affected.
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Located 305 km away from Port Blair this Island of Andaman is easily accessible from there. The entire region is covered with dense trails of tropical rainforests and that makes it an excellent site for trekking. From the basic facilities to the luxury hotels, this place has almost everything to mark its place in the vacationers’ paradise. Apart from the trails of lush green forests here, you can also relax at the beaches. Each one of the beaches is pristine and the fresh serene water adds up to its charm.
The weather of the quarter is forever enticing and you can truly plan a trip anytime. Be it a trip with your bunch of buddies or a family holiday or if you are a newly wedded couple then you should look for the best Andaman and Nicobar honeymoon package. This place has no dearth of excellent options for you and welcomes all sorts of travelers. So, leave back the ordinary explored destinations and explore the undaunted excellence of Katchal Island.
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The easiest and the most convenient way to reach out to Katchal Island is from the capital city Port Blair as it is also easily accessible. You can take a direct flight to Port Blair and from there you can either take the Government ferry which will take about 8 hours but if this is not what you are looking for then you can take the private ferries as well, which will charge you a little more but will cut short the voyage to 6 hours. Also, the seats are really comfortable and are available in several variants.
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The best way to reach out to the beautiful Havelock Island is by the ferry services by various operators. From there you can take a catamaran ferry which will almost take another 6-10 hours to reach out to the Katchal Island. The seats are really comfortable but you need to be sure of the timings and make the bookings in advance as at times it might get a little difficult. Another way is to fly from here, that is you can opt for the helicopter service which is a little costlier affair. The distance is 447 km and this could be easily covered by water and air alike.
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Summers: Speaking of the summers at Katchal Island, you will be delighted to know that they are not at all harsh and are pretty mild. The weather is pleasant and you can enjoy water sports as well as trekking to the trails at its best. While the temperature ranges between 24 degrees Celsius to 37 degrees Celsius.
Monsoons: With the onset of months from July comes the Monsoons to the region. The outbreak of monsoons changes the picture of the entire region and the land turns all green. But this also leads to high sea waves due to which the water sports become inaccessible and the adventure lovers will have to wait for the waves to settle down. The temperature ranges from 22 degrees Celsius to 35 degrees Celsius which is quite mild and good for vacations.
Winters: Lastly, the ends months are of winters which are indeed the best time to visit the island as the weather is pretty good and there are no chilling breezes here. Though the temperature may go high up to 30-degree Celsius, but the nights are soothing with a mercury meter of 20-degree Celsius.