Jolly Buoy Island
Jolly Buoy Island is a small uninhabited island located in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The island is known for its beautiful beaches, crystal clear waters, and coral reefs.
The island is also home to a variety of bird and animal species, making it a great place for nature and wildlife enthusiasts. The island can be accessed by boat from Wandoor beach, which is around 29km from Port Blair. The island is open to visitors only on certain days of the week, and the number of visitors is limited per day to protect the island's fragile ecosystem.
How to Reach Jolly Buoy Island ?
Jolly Buoy Island can be accessed by boat from Wandoor beach, which is around 29km from Port Blair. Visitors usually take a ferry or a speedboat from Wandoor beach, which takes around 20-30 minutes to reach the island. The island is open to visitors only on certain days of the week, and the number of visitors is limited per day to protect the island's fragile ecosystem.
The island is closed during the monsoon season from May to September, and the number of visitors is also limited during the rest of the year. Visitors are required to obtain permission from the Forest Department before visiting the island and must follow certain rules and regulations to protect the island's ecosystem.
It is advisable to book the visit to the island in advance as the number of visitors is limited and the tickets can be sold out quickly. Visitors are also required to carry their own food and water as there are no facilities available on the island.