Located in the South Andaman region, surrounded by water the Island is quiet and less explored. Its coral reefs and the aquatic are all left untouched by the inhabitants. The admiring sight appears when you identify the sand bar which was once destroyed during tsunami but recovered itself naturally, dovetailing the two Islands i.e. North and the South Cinque Island.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park…
Cinque can be identified as apart of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park at Wandoor. This park stands as a combination of many small islands amongst which a few are not open for visits due to extreme weather events. But if you are on a trip to Andaman you must never miss a chance to visit this park. All the beauties of the Marine life are present here in their best possible outlook. They are all secured here and are portrayed to the tourists in their natural way. The park is surrounded mainly by the fringing reefs which automatically make a boundary line, along with there exists a few sites of lagoons separating the two. Also, each island is appreciated for their own treasure of flora and fauna. Hence there no doubt of getting the same things on every island.
A Sanctuary In Itself…
Cirque is usually called as a Sanctuary in itself due its heavy collection of marine life be it turtles which catch most of the attention of the tourists, sea weeds, colourful corals, sea anemone, varied species of snakes, and many more. Along with the sea creatures the island owns many more types of birds be them native or migratory.
Catch Your Fish…
Get an opportunity to spend a great time with your family through Fishing. Enjoy with the best fishing grounds here be it your favourite variety of fish can name a few as Angel Yellow Fin Tuna, Barracuda, BigEye Tuna and many more of such beauties. “Catch and Release” is a good policy that the Cinque Community preaches. Snorkeling is also an option here to explore and view the unseen aquatic world of nature.
How To Reach The Sacred Place…
The island comes under the control of Port Blair, where to visit this Island a special political permit is required. Therefore entering the island not so easy, and hence is named by the others as “The Untouched One”. You can get a permit and get a private boat hired they will bring you through the Chidya Tapu, Port Blair. The private boat chambers might cost you a bit expensive but that the most comfortable conveyance to the Cinque Island.
So, get yourself prepared to visit the unseen and unexplored Island, see the nature in its most crude and beautiful way. HURRY!!... Plan now!!
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