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Until the new road is finished, Kalighat, where the river
becomes un-navigable and the ferryboat from Mayabunder
turns around, serves as the main entry point to North Andaman. A cluttered
little bazaar unfolds from the top of the slipway, hemmed in by dense
mangrove swamps.
The one worthwhile place to visit in this area is Radhnagar, 10-km out of
town and served by hourly buses, where there's a beautiful sandy beach
backed by unspoilt forest where camping is feasible. Try to rent a cycle
from one of the stalls in Kalighat though, as the beach is 2-km outside
Radhnagar Bazaar, providing the nearest source of fresh water.
In principle, four buses per day run north from Kalighat to Diglipur and the trip only takes 45 minutes. Heading south, the boat leaves at 5.00 am for Mayabunder.
The nearest town Radhanagar offers some resonable loging accommodation
and camping sites.
Port Blair
Mayabunder
Kalighat
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