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Merk Bay Beach: The Andaman Gem of Tranquility and Adventure

Enclosed in the boundaries of North Passage Island, Merk Bay Beach is all set to come forward as another gem on the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago, promising the finest retreat into nature’s unspoiled beauty. It is truly a pristine stretch of beach, offering a hideaway for people who seek a peaceful retreat consecutively from the beaten paths. Merk Bay Beach is known for its crystal clear water, golden sandy beaches, and lively marine life, which is ideal for leisure and adventure. No matter if you are a beachgoer, a snorkelling enthusiast, or just looking for a place to relax in peace, Merk Bay Beach offers the perfect natural beauty and remains isolated.

How to Reach?

Reaching Merk Bay Beach involves some planning, but it is quite worth the effort. Begin your journey by reaching Yerrata Jetty from Rangat, located around 12 km away. You may reach the jetty either by boarding a local bus or by hiring a taxi. From Yerrata Jetty, board a boat or ferry that takes you to Long Island; this may take around 50-60 minutes.

Once on Long Island, you will continue adventuring with a private, chartered boat ride across to Merk Bay Beach. The trip across the water should take about an hour in good weather. There are only so many boats for hire, so to avoid delays, you should reserve your chartered boat in advance. 

Those already visiting Long Island can, however, easily schedule the trip to Merk Bay Beach the following day after arrival. You may then continue your trip to Guitar Island before returning to Rangat or Long Island, whichever is next in your schedule.

One can visit Merk Bay Beach at any point in the year but from November to April it is very mild. The sea currents are not furious, hence this period gives the most comfortable and entertaining stay to visitors.

Things to See

Merk Bay Beach provides a lot of activities for nature lovers and those who seek adventurous activities. Take this as a chance to plunge into the clear waters suitable for swimming and sunbathing, enveloping you with a refreshing experience under the hot tropical sun. Snorkelling enthusiasts can make the most of their tour through the numerous reefs filled with colourful coral and marine life. Equipment for snorkelling should be brought along on tour, as there are no available rental facilities at the site. Yes, guided snorkelling or scuba diving services are not available, yet the underwater world of the beach is definitely intriguing for those who dare to plunge.

It offers peaceful walks across the clean sands of Merk Bay Beach and free rambles amid the vast, breathtaking scenic beauty. The peacefulness of the atmosphere makes the beach one of the best places for recreation and contemplation.

Accommodation

As Merk Bay Beach has no sites for accommodation, the overnight stays should be done on Long Island. Long Island has a range of different accommodations that suit varied tastes and budgets. As such, since Merk Bay Beach is more suitable for just a day’s outing, staying on Long Island will ensure that the beauty of the beach and the activities it offers are fully availed without necessarily having overnight arrangements on the island.

Travel Tips

The beach at Merk Bay can be accessed only by carrying your own snorkelling equipment since there are no such facilities for rental. You need to pre-book your travel for the site and make sure you have already chartered the boat in which you reach the beach without any delay. Leisure activities are perfect here, though; due respect should inevitably be accorded to the natural setting, and no signs shall remain of your visit having taken place.

A perfect blend of nature and adventure, Merk Bay Beach offers all constituting factors not to be missed during the Andaman and Nicobar Islands!