Katchal Island

The most beautiful place Katchal Island is an archipelago in Andaman. This destination complies of the hair rising past and the abundant beauty which needs exploration.  The stunning beauty makes it one of the top places to visit in Andaman .This place is very much isolated rather remotest from the rest of Andaman. Still, the tourists keep on exploring the place time and again.  The historical glory of the place and the tragic tales of the past make these places in observation to discover again and again.

Katchal Island history

This place was once known as Tihanyu. This was an aboriginal tribal reserve area where the local tribes were observed. They were extremely dangerous people. There is not a single residence found in this place and strict permission is given to the tourist to explore the place. This place is under the control of the tourism department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

It is a place for the indigenous and even non-indigenous people. As per history, this was the kingdom of the Cholas of Tanjore, the Danish explorers once explore this place. After Indian independence, it is under the control of the Andaman country’s management.  

Katchal Island tsunami

This place is one of the most badly affected places when the Tsunami hit the shores in the year 2004. The devastation of the land completely disturbed the socio-economic culture of the place. More than 5000 tribes died in the devastation. Thus, visiting this place during monsoon time period restricts the intervention by the forestry department of the Andaman. 

Katchal Island sunrise

 Witnessing the sunrise of Katchal is dynamic.  If you go there you require to witness the hues of colour mixing into the air. The hills of the Katchal Island are made by sandstone and marble slates which are collected from the nature of the tropical rain forest. The diverse flora and fauna along with bird watching is a lovely experience to witness along with the breathtaking sunsets and sunrises at the Katchal Island. 

Best time to reach Katchal Island

Katchal Island is best explored in the winter season due to dryness everywhere. November to May is the ideal time when the climatic condition seems to be pretty convenient to explore. The temperature remains 34 degree Celsius to enjoy the beach breeze and the sunny daylight from the mangroves. 

Andaman tour package is incomplete without the historical Katchal Island inclusion in it. Visit the location to explore the best part of it in the best season.