Mayabunder is located in the less visited tourist area of Middle Andamans. But don't let the lack of crowds fool you. Mayabunder offers scenic mangroves and uninhabited beaches.

It is inhabited by the settlers from Burma, East Pakistan and ex-convicts, Mayabunder has a distinct culture. 

Kamatanga Beach and Avis Island (a 30 minute boat ride from Maya Bundar) are the main attractions here. All along Mayabunder, you can find mangrove lined creeks. Karmatang beach is also a turtle nesting ground.

One can view nesting of turtles during December-February season. Swiftlet Nest guest house of the Directorate of Tourism (Tel: 73495) is very near to the Karmatang Beach. You can take a boat from here to go to Diglipur.

There is a APWD guest house and a hotel called Swiftlet Nest where you can rest yourself into. To book at the APWD guest house, contact thier office in Port Blair.

It is located about 240 km by road or 136 km by sea from Port Blair.  It can also be reached from the small village of Rangat, which is about 70 Kms from here. There are daily buses from Port Blair to Mayabunder.

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