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Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Little Andaman (Hut Bay)

Surf breaks, waterfalls and a ferry that may not come back

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Best time to visit Little Andaman (Hut Bay)

peak shoulder off-season avoid

  • Go: December to March
  • Shoulder: April and November, quieter, and the weather is less of a sure thing
  • Skip: June to September

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Little Andaman (Hut Bay) season by season

Winter December to February Prime time

Dec-Mar is when the ferry actually sails, the sea is swimmable at Butler Bay and the White Surf falls are still running.

Summer March to May Prime time

April and May are the surf window, with rideable waves at Butler Bay right up until the monsoon swell turns it dangerous.

Monsoon June to September Do not go

June-Sep the ferry is cancelled for days on end, and being stranded here with one bank and basic lodges is a real risk.

Autumn October to November Shoulder

Oct-Nov the rains ease unevenly and sailings resume, but the schedule stays unreliable and the beaches are storm-scoured.

What Little Andaman (Hut Bay) is actually like

Six or eight basic guesthouses, a small surf crowd in April and long empty roads you cycle; power cuts are normal

Things to do in Little Andaman

The local places worth your time in and around Little Andaman, with how far each sits from the centre. Tap a name to open it in Google Maps.

  • Butler Bay Beach

    Beach · 14 km out

    Crescent bay with the island's surf break and a few huts; the rip current is real and there is no shop past Netaji Nagar.

  • White Surf Waterfall

    Waterfall · 7 km out

    Roadside fall with a shallow pool ten minutes off the Hut Bay road; fullest after the rains, leeches in monsoon.

  • Whisper Wave Waterfall

    Waterfall · 22 km out

    The bigger fall, a two hour jungle walk beyond the road head; take a local guide, the path vanishes in the plantation.

  • Little Andaman Lighthouse

    Viewpoint · 14 km out

    Red and white tower at the south tip, two hundred odd steps for a view over the reef; ask the keeper, small fee.

  • Netaji Nagar Beach

    Beach · 11 km out

    Long casuarina backed beach where the cycle ride out of Hut Bay pays off; no stalls, carry water and a torch.

Getting to Little Andaman (Hut Bay)

Government ferry Port Blair to Hut Bay, 6-8 h, three to five sailings a week; book at the DSS counter

Practical ways in: flight

Trip facts

How long to stay
3 days
Budget
Shoestring
How busy
Quiet at its peak
Solo travel
Fine solo
Altitude
5 m
State
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Coordinates
10.5889, 92.5475

Common questions

When is the best time to visit Little Andaman (Hut Bay)?

December to March is peak season in Little Andaman (Hut Bay). April and November is shoulder season: thinner crowds, a bit more risk in the weather. Avoid June to September. Dec-Mar is when the ferry actually sails, the sea is swimmable at Butler Bay and the White Surf falls are still running.

How many days do you need in Little Andaman (Hut Bay)?

3 days is the usual stay. Six or eight basic guesthouses, a small surf crowd in April and long empty roads you cycle; power cuts are normal.

How do you get to Little Andaman (Hut Bay)?

Government ferry Port Blair to Hut Bay, 6-8 h, three to five sailings a week; book at the DSS counter. Practical ways in: flight.

Is Little Andaman (Hut Bay) expensive, and does it get crowded?

Shoestring by Indian travel standards, and it runs quiet at the busiest time of year. Fine solo.

What are the best things to do in Little Andaman?

Butler Bay Beach, White Surf Waterfall, Whisper Wave Waterfall, Little Andaman Lighthouse and Netaji Nagar Beach. Crescent bay with the island's surf break and a few huts; the rip current is real and there is no shop past Netaji Nagar.

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