Jolly Buoy is home to a rich diversity of corals, marine life, and myriad shades of blue and is the most famous island in the archipelago of the Andaman and Nicobar. It is a part of Mahatma Gandhi National Park and thus displays a rich variety of underwater life. The clean and serene water with white sand beaches make it one of the most preferred vacation destination in the south. You will be able to explore the rich marine life including colourful corals reefs and fishes in this place with the means of water activities. Jolly Buoy Beach and the island are a great place to spend some peaceful time while sitting on sand and listening to the rustling of water. Jolly Buoy Island is only a day's visit as the jetty that transport people here starts from 9 am and returns at 2 pm as people are not allowed to stay here post-sundown.
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Water Sports at Jolly Buoy Island
1. Glass Bottom Boat Ride
Glass bottom boat ride is the best way through which you can witness the colourful and diverse underwater world. The glass bottom boat ride is especially for those who do not want to indulge in snorkelling or scuba diving but want to relish the beauties of corals reefs and colourful fishes. Glass bottom boat ride is an activity that you must indulge in.
2. Snorkelling
Snorkelling is another water activity that you can indulge in to witness the beauty of marine life. Snorkelling will also give you the opportunity to go in the water and witness the magnificence of fishes and coral reefs closely.
3. Scuba Diving
Scuba diving is just the activity for you if you want to comfortably explore the water and it's colourful life. Scuba diving in Jolly Buoy Island will leave you enchanted and you will definitely be awestruck after seeing the colourful and various types of fishes and plants that live there.
A trip to Jolly Buoy Island will leave you mesmerized and you will surely be able to spend some peaceful and quiet time sitting near the pristine blue water and exploring the vivid and myriad sea life. This island is definitely worth a visit to rejuvenate your body and soul.
Places to Visit
1. Wandoor Beach
After reaching Wandoor from an amazing trip to Jolly Buoy Island, you can go to Wandoor Beach which is located at a distance of a km and spend the rest of the evening relaxing there. Wandoor Beach is pristine and is quite popular amongst the travelers. If possible try to catch the beautiful view of the sun setting from here.
Located at a distance of 10 km, Chidiya Tapu, as the name suggests is an island where a myriad variety of birds can be seen. On entering the island your ears will be greeted by the melodious chirpings of the birds. So explore and learn about the different colourful birds that are inhabitants of this island. This island is also great to witness the beauty of either a sunrise or a sunset as the shades of red and orange perfectly blends with the blue water creating a magnificent setting.
Another dazzling and tranquil Beach is located at a distance of around 10 km from Jolly Buoy Island. Munda Pahad Beach is full of dense forests with verdant trees. Thos beach has a calm atmosphere which is great for relaxing and unwinding.
4. Kalapani Museum
Located at a distance of 15 km, Kalapani Museum is the best place to go and know about the history of Andaman Islands. This private museum houses a lot of rare documents and photographs related to the history of Andaman Islands. This museum is a must visit.
Jolly Buoy Island is famous for rich underwater life. A lot of colourful corals and fishes habitat in the sea which can be seen easily. Acropora, Pacillopora, Montipora, Fungia, Leptoseris, Forties, gorgonians and tubipora are the important corals that can be seen in Jolly buoy Island. Beautiful starfishes, ocellaris clownfish , False Percula Clownfish, butterfly fishes, parrot fishes and Angel fishes are the ones that can be easily spotted and are a treat for the eyes because of their vibrant colours and fluid motions.
Jolly Buoy Island is only open for 6 months during which travellers can visit the island. November to April are the months in which travelers can travel here. This is the best time period to visit Jolly Buoy Island.
Tips For Visiting Jolly Buoy Island
1. On Mondays, Ferry rides to Jolly Buoy Island are not available so make sure not to plan a trip on this day. 2. Do not take along any shells unless you have a permit from the Fisheries Department. 3. Jolly Buoy Island is a no plastic zone, so make sure you are not carrying plastic carry bags or anything made of plastic with you. 4. Pack and carry eatables with you as there are no eateries in the island.
How To Reach Jolly Buoy Island
Jolly Buoy Island is well connected to the mainland by Wandoor Jetty and is a part of the archipelago of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.To reach here, you will have to fly down to Port Blair airport which is well connected with almost every major city in India. After reaching the airport you can either rent a car or travel in buses run by the government to reach Wandoor which is at a distance of 30 km from Port Blair. To make it to Jolly Buoy Island on time it is best to catch the 7:30 AM bus from Aberdeen Bazaar bus stand at Port Blair that reaches Wandoor Jetty by 8.30 AM.
