Karmatang beach
12 km from Mayabunder, in the northern part of the middle Andamans there is a picturesque and serene beach Karmatang. Tourists are fascinated by the local views and soft yellow sand. Locals living in Mayabunder, drop by here to enjoy their free time.
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Beach description
Karmatang is best known for its nesting farm for turtles. Often it is called – "National Turtle Paradise." The area is ideal for ferryboarding through mangrove streams, and parties are often held on the beach itself. On Karmatanga there are small huts for relaxation, in which you can wait out for rainy weather or sunshine.
The beach is suitable for swimming and other water activities – scuba diving and snorkeling. This area attracts lovers of exotic fauna, especially marine. Active tourists will find an informative trekking walk or the opportunity to climb Mount Harriet – the highest on the Andaman coast.
The nearest village to Karmatang Beach is Mayabunder. Ferries, buses and ships regularly come to this city from Port Blair. You can get to Karmatang from Mayabunder in 20 minutes by taxi or take the Grand Andaman Trunk Road directly from Port Blair.
When is it better to go
The best time to spend holidays on the beaches of India – is from November to March. These months have less rainfall, humidity is 60 - 70%, and the water temperature in the Indian Ocean is +29 degrees. There are many vacationers throughout the year. A massive flow of tourists begins in mid-autumn and lasts until the end of winter