Difference between revisions of "Long Island (Andamans)"
Revision as of 08:24, 15 September 2008Long Island is a small island in the Andaman Islands of India.
UnderstandLong Island has very little infrastructure. There is one small village, and only 1 government resthouse that must be booked through Port Blair. HistoryLandscapeFlora and faunaClimateGet inFees/PermitsThe permit you receive on arrival in Port Blair is good for Long Island. Get aroundSeeThere are two reasons to come to Long Island:
Do: This is a lively village community and everyone turns out for festivals and celebrations! There is also a lot of island to explore. Lalaji Bay is about 1-2 hours'walk from the village and boat jetty. BuyYou can buy all the basics in the village shops. Definitely no souvenir shops! EatThe best place in the village is "Laxmi Hotel" for good cheap South Indian fare as well as samosas, pakoras, or you can just go there for coffee or chai. Blue Planet has the "Tree House" restaurant and they do a range of seafood dishes, as well as Indian food and the usual tourist fare (banana pancakes if you want!)They have beer, fresh fruit juices and the best espresso coffee anywhere in the Andamans. DrinkSleepLodgingThere is one government resthouse clost to the boat jetty with only two rooms: you must book in advance in Port Blair, in reality it is often occupied by government officials. A better option is a new eco-resort called "Blue Planet" which has rooms around a central restaurant which is built around a tree. They also offer camping and better-quality accommodation.
CampingOther than a few tourists at Lalaji Bay the real reason to come here is for secluded self-sufficience... you must bring all of your own gear and food and cook for yourself. The government changes its mind regularly about whether or not you can camp here... but it's possible to do it either way. BackcountryStay safeGet out
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