Karmatang Beach

While there are many activities of varying degrees available in and around Karmatang Beach, there are a few signature activities that can be enjoyed by most. These activities include:

Turtle Nesting 
As mentioned earlier, Karmatang Beach is also known as the ‘Turtle Paradise’ of Andaman. This is because the beach is a known turtle nesting area. During December to February, several turtles lay their eggs on this beach. These eggs are there cared for by the caretakers on the beach, and an entire nesting farm is also made on the beach for the care and protection of these turtles. This nesting farm also has a visitor’s complex which is a delight to visit, especially for children and families or ecologists and biologists.

Boating
While visiting Karmatang beach, many individuals prefer to arrive by boat. This is because the boat ride to the beach in itself is a marvellous experience. The journey is taken through a steamer boat from Mayabunder to Karmatang beach, and on the way to the beach, the boat travels through dense mangrove brooks that are a sight to witness.

Trekking
Karmatang beach is the central spot from where a famous trek from Mount Harriett to Madhuban takes place. This trek is 16 kilometres long and is an excellent opportunity to reconnect with nature while discovering flora and fauna that are unique to the island. Aside from this, the treks starting and ending point themselves are real treats. Mount Harriett is the highest peak in Andaman whereas the Madhuban area is a place that is used to training elephants, which means interacting with these humongous yet friendly animals is a definite possibility.

Other Activities
While the above activities are the ones that would typically stand out when visiting Karmatang, the beach is a great place to partake in a day spent relaxing on the beach or the several swings and hammocks lining the sands. The choppy and clean yet muddy waters offer snorkelling as well as swimming and scuba diving opportunities. Beach parties and bonfires around the resting huts present on the shores are also occasionally held and are a fun way to unwind after a long day of travel or sightseeing.