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Major city · India

Rangat

Skip Rangat unless you need a ferry connection or a night before catching the morning boat to Havelock or Long Island. One night is enough.

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Rangat is a transit town in the Andaman Islands, a stop for ferries and buses between Port Blair and the northern islands. The main beach was washed away by the 2004 tsunami; what remains is a functional settlement with a few basic eateries and guesthouses. Most travellers use it as a one-night layover.

basic guide: no trip line yet
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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
INR
Best months
Nov–Feb
avoid May–Sep (heavy rain, rough seas)
Airport
IXZ
Nights
1

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Rangat: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6
  • South Asia ↗Trekking regions, border districts and several Indian states need separate permits on top of the visa; check the permit before you book transport into them.
  • South Asia ↗Remove shoes (and in many Jain and Hindu temples, leather) before entering; cover shoulders and legs; ask before photographing people or rituals.
  • India ↗Apply for the e-visa only on the official government portal (indianvisaonline.gov.in); lookalike sites charge extra. Check the current rules, fees and how far ahead to apply.
  • India ↗Do not follow anyone who says your hotel is closed, the station ticket office is closed or a road is shut; use the prepaid taxi counter, the metro or an app car.
  • India ↗Carry Indian rupees in small notes (10, 20, 50, 100); change for 500 is often refused.
  • India ↗Parts of the Northeast, Sikkim, Ladakh, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and all border belts need a Protected or Restricted Area Permit or an Inner Line Permit for foreigners; check before you book the route.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾

Not in this guide yet

  • Walking areas with bag rules
  • Day plans checked against opening hours
  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Rangat112 ▾
  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost

Essentials

Quick answers and what things cost

Quick answers

The questions people ask first about Rangat, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.

  • Budget bedDorm bed (Hawksbill Nest), a night, per person₹150 (≈ US$2)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room (U.K. Nest), a night, per room₹350 (≈ US$4)
  • High-end bedDouble room (U.K. Nest), a night, per room₹350 (≈ US$4)

A day, not counting the bed: Budget ₹1,000 (≈ US$12) · Mid ₹2,000 (≈ US$25) · High ₹3,500 (≈ US$40)

Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →

DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works

Decide

What it is known for, and when the weather works

At a glance

What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.

Ferry and bus hub for North and Middle AndamanCutbert Bay turtle nesting (Dec–Feb)Panchavati WaterfallAmkunj and Betapur beaches
Airports
IXZ Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair (210 km (130 mi) south; bus via Baratang takes about 5–6 h)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    not flagged

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  6. Jun

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  9. Sep

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  10. Oct

    not flagged

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  12. Dec

    Best

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Nov–Feb. Avoid: May–Sep. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (23°C (73°F) low), wettest Jul (20 rain days), driest Feb (3). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Rangat: next 7 days

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Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

23°C (73°F)

3 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

24°C (75°F)

4 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

25°C (77°F)

7 rd

May

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

14 rd

Jun

31°C (88°F)

25°C (77°F)

18 rd

Jul

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

20 rd

Aug

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

19 rd

Sep

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

17 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Nov

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

8 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

23°C (73°F)

5 rd

High / low, both scales · rd = rain days

Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Arrive & move

Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in

Getting around

Autorickshaws cover the town and jetty (₹50 from the jetty to town). Buses run to Port Blair and Diglipur. The ferry jetty is a few kilometres from the centre.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Cutbert Bay Beach

go

Door to door: 30–40 min

Bus or autorickshaw north, about 20 km (12 mi)

Turtle nesting Dec–Feb; Hawksbill Nest guesthouse on site.

Panchavati Waterfall

go

Door to door: 20–30 min

Autorickshaw or bus, about 10 km (6.2 mi)

Best after rain; a short walk from the road.

Baratang Island

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Bus or ferry from Rangat

Lime caves and mud volcanoes; check ferry times.

Diglipur

go

Door to door: 2–3 h

Bus north, about 100 km (62 mi)

Ross Island and Smith Island; a full day.

Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in

Eat & sleep

Which area to sleep in

Where to sleep

Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.

Near the old bus station

U.K. Nest and a few budget guesthouses; basic, walkable to eateries.

Cutbert Bay area

Hawksbill Nest, a government guesthouse on a turtle-nesting beach; 15 min by bus north of town.

PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Practical

What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card

Cost per day

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
₹1,000–2,000 (≈ US$12–25) excl. bed
Mid
₹2,000–3,500 (≈ US$25–40) excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Dorm bed (Hawksbill Nest)1 × 1 night × ₹150₹150
Food, local transport, entries1 × 1 day × ₹1,000₹1,000
Bus Port Blair → Rangat1 × ₹300 · check₹300
Ferry Rangat → Havelock1 × ₹500 · check₹500
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge₹200
Trip total≈ ₹2,150 per person per day, bed included₹2,150≈ US$25

2026 estimate in rupees; flights excluded.

Prices of common things

Meal at Aroma Restaurant₹150–300 (≈ US$2–4)
Autorickshaw town to jetty₹50 (≈ under US$1)
Bus Rangat → Port Blaircheck₹300 (≈ US$4)
Dorm bed₹150 (≈ US$2)
Double room (basic)₹350–600 (≈ US$4–7)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

Rangat is safe; the main risk is missing the last ferry or bus. Carry a torch for the unlit roads at night.
  • Ferries to Havelock and Long Island run daily except Saturday; check the schedule at the jetty.
  • The main beach near town is gone; the nearest swimmable beach is Cutbert Bay (20 km (12 mi) north).
  • ATMs are limited; carry enough cash from Port Blair.

Emergency numbers

Police
112
Fire and ambulance
112

Pocket card

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My bed tonight

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इस पते पर, कृपयाTo this address, please

Emergency

  • Police112
  • Fire and ambulance112

Embassy

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Rangat → Port Blair bus: about ₹300 (≈ US$4), 5–6 h (check)
  • Rangat → Havelock ferry: about ₹500 (≈ US$6), 2–3 h (check)
  • Autorickshaw jetty → town: ₹50 (≈ under US$1)

Say or show

  • कितना? — How much? (kitna?)
  • जेट्टी कहाँ है? — Where is the jetty? (jetti kahan hai?)
  • हैवलॉक के लिए एक टिकट — One ticket to Havelock (Havelock ke liye ek ticket)
  • धन्यवाद — Thank you (dhanyavaad)

Hindi is widely understood; Bengali and Tamil also common.

Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources

Deep dive

What this guide covers so far, and its sources

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Rangat. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Nov–Feb · avoid May–Sep (heavy rain, rough seas) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 2 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

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Sources

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