India /Andaman and Nicobar /South Andaman /Port Blair
Sight Address : Collinpur beach is located at a distance of 40 kms from Port Blair. Edit
Detail InformationEdit
Collinpur beach in Andaman Islands is blessed with cobalt waters and sun kissed beaches. This beach is splashed with smooth sands and thick vegetation cover of various hues of green. Dazzling clouds keep hovering over the azure waters of the beach. While reaching to this exotic beach, you will find chunky veil of palm groves. The account below splashes a good deal of information on this beautiful beach. The beach is popular as Sunset Bay. With a beautiful sandy beach with shallow water, the area is suitable for swimming, sun basking and viewing sunset. This beach attracts tourists who take pleasure in retreat and natural environs. This beach is without a doubt, just the right place for a delightful sunset.
Collinpur Beach, Port Blair
HistoryEdit
Collinpur beach is situated 40 km from Port Blair and is a good place for swimming, sun bathing and enjoying the sunset. Collinpur is situated near Tirur and has shallow water. This place is ideal for day trips.
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Winters (December to February)
Summers (March to mid-May)
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Morning , Afternoon , Evening.
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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.
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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
- Carry your own food and plenty of water.
Safety / WarningEdit
HelplineEdit
- Fire Service – 101
- Ambulance – 232102/233473
- Police Control Room – Port Blair – 232100,100
- Tourism Police Office – 03192-231346
