Explore Islands by Category

Discover all 572+ islands of the Andaman & Nicobar archipelago organized by accessibility, activities, geography, and special designations

572+ Total Islands38 Inhabited15+ Tourist Accessible6 Major Categories

By Accessibility

Islands categorized by how easy they are to visit

Tourist Accessible

15 islands

Easy

Tourist Accessible

Islands with regular ferry services and tourist facilities

Examples:

Havelock (Swaraj Dweep)
Neil (Shaheed Dweep)
Ross Island

Day Trip Only

25 islands

Easy

Day Trip Only

Islands accessible for day visits with permits

Examples:

Jolly Buoy
Red Skin Island
North Bay

Special Permission Required

12 islands

Moderate

Special Permission Required

Islands requiring special permits and arrangements

Examples:

Barren Island
Interview Island
Cinque Islands

Completely Restricted

520 islands

Restricted

Completely Restricted

Protected areas and tribal reserves off-limits to tourists

Examples:

North Sentinel
Nicobar Islands
Jarawa Reserve

By Population Status

Islands categorized by their inhabitant status

Major Inhabited Islands

8 islands

Easy

Major Inhabited Islands

Islands with significant populations and infrastructure

Examples:

South Andaman
North Andaman
Middle Andaman

Small Settlements

30 islands

Moderate

Small Settlements

Islands with small villages and communities

Examples:

Long Island
Rangat
Mayabunder

Uninhabited - Accessible

45 islands

Moderate

Uninhabited - Accessible

Uninhabited islands open to visitors

Examples:

Ross & Smith Islands
Guitar Island
Button Islands

Tribal Inhabited

489 islands

Restricted

Tribal Inhabited

Islands home to indigenous tribes, protected by law

Examples:

North Sentinel
Little Andaman (partial)
Nicobar Islands

By Activities & Interests

Islands categorized by what you can do there

World-Class Diving

12 islands

Easy to Moderate

World-Class Diving

Islands with exceptional diving sites and marine life

Examples:

Havelock
Neil Island
Barren Island

Pristine Beaches

35 islands

Easy

Pristine Beaches

Islands famous for their stunning beaches

Examples:

Radhanagar Beach
Laxmanpur Beach
Elephant Beach

Wildlife & Nature

18 islands

Moderate

Wildlife & Nature

Islands with unique wildlife and nature experiences

Examples:

Interview Island
Mount Harriet
Chidiya Tapu

Adventure & Trekking

8 islands

Challenging

Adventure & Trekking

Islands offering adventure activities and treks

Examples:

North Andaman
Little Andaman
Baratang

Historical Sites

6 islands

Easy

Historical Sites

Islands with significant historical importance

Examples:

Ross Island
Viper Island
Cellular Jail area

Photography Hotspots

22 islands

Easy to Moderate

Photography Hotspots

Islands perfect for photography enthusiasts

Examples:

Ross & Smith Islands
Natural Bridge
Limestone Caves

By Geographic Location

Islands organized by their location in the archipelago

North Andaman District

180 islands

Moderate

North Andaman District

Northern islands including Diglipur and surrounding areas

Examples:

North Andaman
Ross & Smith Islands
Saddle Peak

Middle Andaman District

120 islands

Moderate

Middle Andaman District

Central islands with mangroves and tribal areas

Examples:

Middle Andaman
Baratang
Interview Island

South Andaman District

150 islands

Easy

South Andaman District

Southern islands including Port Blair and popular destinations

Examples:

South Andaman
Havelock
Neil Island

Ritchie's Archipelago

25 islands

Easy

Ritchie's Archipelago

Popular island cluster east of Middle Andaman

Examples:

Havelock
Neil
Long Island

Nicobar District

97 islands

Restricted

Nicobar District

Southern island chain, mostly restricted

Examples:

Car Nicobar
Great Nicobar
Little Nicobar

By Island Size

Islands categorized by their area and significance

Major Islands

12 islands

Varies

Major Islands

Large islands over 100 sq km with significant features

Examples:

Great Andaman Chain
Great Nicobar
Little Andaman

Medium Islands

45 islands

Easy to Moderate

Medium Islands

Islands between 10-100 sq km

Examples:

Havelock
Neil
Car Nicobar

Small Islands

180 islands

Easy

Small Islands

Islands between 1-10 sq km

Examples:

Ross Island
North Bay
Jolly Buoy

Islets & Rocks

335 islands

Varies

Islets & Rocks

Tiny islands and rock formations under 1 sq km

Examples:

Various coral atolls
Unnamed islets
Rock formations

Special Categories

Unique island classifications and designations

National Parks

8 islands

Easy to Moderate

National Parks

Islands within national park boundaries

Examples:

Mahatma Gandhi Marine NP
Saddle Peak NP
Mount Harriet NP

Wildlife Sanctuaries

15 islands

Restricted

Wildlife Sanctuaries

Islands designated as wildlife protection areas

Examples:

Interview Island
North Reef
Tillangchong

Tribal Reserves

450 islands

Restricted

Tribal Reserves

Islands protected for indigenous communities

Examples:

Jarawa Reserve
North Sentinel
Nicobar Islands

Volcanic Islands

3 islands

Special Permission

Volcanic Islands

Islands with volcanic activity or formations

Examples:

Barren Island
Narcondam
Volcanic formations

Lighthouse Islands

12 islands

Varies

Lighthouse Islands

Islands with operational or historic lighthouses

Examples:

South Sentinel
North Reef
Various coastal points

Island Statistics

572+

Total Islands

38

Inhabited Islands

15+

Tourist Accessible

520+

Protected Areas

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