India /Andaman and Nicobar /South Andaman /Port Blair
Sight Address : Jolly Buoy Island, Mahatma Gandhi National Park, Port Blair, South Andaman Island, India
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Jolly Buoy Island, is located inside the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park and flaunts of having almost white sand beach with canopies and dense bushes. A mixture of both shallow and deep waters, the island is perfect for snorkeling and scuba diving. Rich in colorful and beautiful fauna, the underwater marine life here is fantastic. Jolly Buoy can be easily accessed by boats from Wandoor, which is 30 km from Port Blair. It will take around one hour to reach the island from Wandoor. Visitors can enjoy the island upto 2.00pm and the return journey starts at 2.00 or 2.30pm. Jolly buoy island will not be opened throughout the year as it is protected for live corals. Before planning your Andaman & Nicobar trip, make sure that Jolly buoy island is open for visitors (if you are planning to see this island). When the Jolly buoy island is closed for visitors, usually Red skin island will be opened for visitors. So at any time of the year either of the one island is opened for visitors.
HistoryEdit
N.A.
Must SeeEdit
Popular
Visiting TimeEdit
9.00am to 2.00 pm
Closed OnEdit
Closed on Monday
Best Season to VisitEdit
Winters (December to February)
Summers (March to mid-May)
Best Time To VisitEdit
Morning, Afternoon.
Time Required for SightseeingEdit
4-5 hrs.
Ticket Required : Yes Edit
Individual National Adult Rs. : Entry Permit: Rs 50/- per person
Ticket Details: Adult – Rs 450/- per person
Kids Rs. : Entry Permit: Child – Below 5 years no permit charge and between 5 to 12 years is Rs 25/-
Ticket Details: Child – Below 5 years no ticket
Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : Entry Permit: Rs 50/- per person
Ticket Details: Adult – Rs 450/- per person
Kids Rs. : Entry Permit: Child – Below 5 years no permit charge and between 5 to 12 years is Rs 25/-
Ticket Details: Child – Below 5 years no ticket
Still Photo Camera Rs. : Rs.25/-
Video Camera Rs. : N.A.
Guide Required : No Edit
Approximate cost: N.A.
Dress Code (If Any) : No Edit
Dress Require: N.A.
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How to ReachEdit
Taxi : Private hire cars are available for local sightseeing around Port Blair and South Andaman.
Bus : Local buses are also available for inter-city and intra-city travel. Very cheap, but you’ll need to ask around to figure out the routes.
Train : N.A.
Air : Port Blair’s Vir Savarkar Airport (IATA: IXZ) is located about 2 km south of the city. Taxis and autorickshaws wait outside the terminal at flight times. Public buses can be flagged down on the main road just outside the airport (cross the road). A bus to Aberdeen Bazaar will cost no more than ₹7. The terminal is small and reasonably modern, with an air-conditioned departure hall, but aside for an overpriced kiosk selling chai and crisps there’s not much to tide you over if your flight is delayed.
Others : Ship : Regular pax ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai. There are 3 to 4 sailings every month, The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hrs & the ship normally berths at Port Blair for about 2 to 4 days.
Schedules & tariffs can be obtained from:
Shipping Corporation of India Ltd., Jawahar Building, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001 Tel: 044-25231401to 9, 25225835,25231407.
The Deputy Director of Shipping Services, A&N Administration, 6, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001 Tel: 044-25220841, 25226873
Estimated Fares: Name of Vessel and fare per berth
M.V.Nicobar Rs.5,880; M.V.Nancowry RS.4,860; M.V.Swarajdweep Rs.1,510 to Rs.3,870;M.V.Harshvardhana Rs.1,510 to Rs.5,880;M.V.Akbar Rs.1,310 to Rs.5
Auto-rickshaws : Auto-rickshaws are abundant, and within town should cost ₹20-40. Auto fare from airport to Aberdeen Bazaar in the city centre is Rs.30. Auto fare from Aberdeen Bazaar to Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex is Rs.10. From Aberdeen Bazaar to Marine jetty (from where you get ships to Havelock Islands, Long island, etc) is also ₹10 (as on March 2010) Note: Another writer would say these prices are extremely low and only a local would get them.
Things to CarryEdit
- People have to carry swim suits or other wears suitable for Snorkelling and scuba diving. Carry some News papers or bed sheets which will help in relaxing in this place while sitting and also for taking food. In Jolly buoy island nothing is available. Visitors are supposed to carry all items required for them like, food, water etc…
Safety / WarningEdit
- Jolly buoy is a No Plastic zone. Before leaving to Jolly buoy island, people have to submit the list of all plastic items at Wandoor beach. They have to deposit a security amount of INR 100 against each plastic item. They will get the amount back after returning against producing the same items. Additional amount is also to be paid for each still and video camera. There are not shelter to take care of yourself during rainy season. So avoid going to this place during rainy days. Don’t forget to clean the place and collect all wastages and put it in a waste box or cover and bring these back.
HelplineEdit
- Fire Service – 101
- Ambulance – 232102/233473
- Police Control Room, Port Blair – 232100,100
- Tourism Police Office – 03192-231346