Corbyn's Cove is the nearest beach to Port Blair. The nearby Snake Island
is surrounded by coral reefs, a good place to visit. Corbyn's Cove, the
coconut palm flanked beach is ideal for sun basking.
Chirya
Tapu or "Bird's Island"
Chirya Tapu is a tranquil place just 30-km south from Corbyn's Cove at the
tip of South Andaman. The motorable track running beyond this small fishing
village leads through thick jungle overhung with curling creepers to a large
bay, where marshland give way to shell-spread beaches.
Beach Accessibility
Airlines : Port Blair is connected to Chennai and Calcutta
by Air. Presently flights are operated by Indian Airlines on Calcutta-Port
Blair-Calcutta sector on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday and on
Chennai-Port Blair-Chennai sector on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
The journey time is approximately 2 hrs. for both sectors. From Port Blair
you can either pick the road route or cruise through the water by boat.
Jet Airways has also started their services every day of the week on
Chennai-Port Blair-Chennai sector.
Aqua Lines : Regular passenger ship services are available
to Port Blair from Chennai, Calcutta and Vishakhapatnam. There are three to
four sailing's every month respectively from Chennai and Calcutta to Port
Blair and vice-versa and from Vishakhapatnam once in every two months. The
voyage takes about three days and ships normally berth at Port Blair for
about two days. From here you can reach the exact destination by road or
boat.
Loging at Corbyn's Cove & Chirya Tapu
Facilities like hotel, restaurant and bar, changing room etc., are
available near to the beach.
Comfortable accommodation at affordable rates are also available in - Port
Blair, Rangat, Havelock, Mayabunder, Diglipur.
Oceanic Activities - Charm of Corbyn's Cove
Snorkeling
The beach offers wholesome of peaceful and quiet, forest walks and easy
access to an inshore reef. The water here is nowhere near as clear as at
some places in the archipelago. If you are a serious snorkel and a crazy
diver, you may be tempted to try for a boat out to volcanic Cinque Island, a
couple of hours' towards south.
Scuba Diving
Snake Island situated nearby is famous for Scuba Diving. Historical remains
of sunken ships or Japanese bunkers can be seen here. Currents in the water
here are pretty strong and swimming can be dangerous.
Fishing
One can also try one's hand in fishing. This one sport can be practiced by
all.
Important Information
Before leaving for Andaman & Nicobar, please keep these things in mind
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For Domestic Tourists
Before starting your journey please confirm your to and fro tickets of
Flight or Ship.
Entry Formalities Out of the two groups of islands, only the Andaman group
is open to tourists. The domestic tourists (Indians Nationals) do not
require any permit to visit Andamans. However, visiting tribal areas of
Andaman and Nicobar districts is prohibited. Permits to visit the tribal
areas can be granted by the Deputy Commissioner, Andamans. District, Port
Blair, in special cases only.
For
Foreign Tourists
Foreign tourists need a special permit to visit the Andaman Islands (for 30
days extendable by another 15 days) This can be obtained from Indian
Missions abroad or the immigration authorities in Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi,
Madras or on arrival at Port Blair Airport. C'MORE can also have the permits
arranged for you prior to your arrival minimum 3 months in advance Foreign
Nationals are not allowed to visit Nicobar Islands. This permit is valid for
Port Blair Municipal Area; Havelock Islands; Long; Neil Islands; Mayabunder;
Diglipur; Rangat for a period of one month where night halt is permitted.
However only a day's visit is allowed to places like Jolly Buoy; South
Cinque; Red Skin; Moun Hariet and Madhuban Foreignershaving the required
permit can stay over night at the following islands/ places: South Andaman,
Middle Andaman and Little Andaman Isl (except tribal reserve) Neill Isl,
Havelock Isl, Baratang Isl, North Passage Isl, Long Isl, Diglipur and
islands in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (excluding Boat, Haboday,
Twin, Tarmugli, Malay and Pluto Islands)
All rights reserved
Corbyn
Cove and Chirya Tapu
