Chowra Island
Island Remote Andaman island inhabited by indigenous communities
A remote island in the Nicobars, Chowra draws visitors interested in traditional Nicobarese village life, coastal walking and local fisheries-travel requires permits and planning.
Chowra Island is a small inhabited island in the Nicobar group of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, administered by India and home to indigenous Nicobarese communities.
The island is remote with limited infrastructure; visiting is primarily of interest to researchers or those with specific permission, and there are simple village settlements, beaches and coastal vegetation rather than developed tourist facilities.
Chowra has traditionally been occupied by Nicobarese people who maintain local subsistence practices and cultural traditions.
Geographically it lies in the eastern Indian Ocean as part of the Nicobar archipelago and is administered within the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India; access from the Indian mainland or Port Blair is by sea and requires official permits.
- Access: Entry to the Nicobar Islands is restricted; Indian government permission (a special permit) is required for visitors to Chowra.
How to Get to Chowra Island #
Access is by local inter-island boat services from larger Andaman hubs; schedules are irregular and weather-dependent. Arrangements should be made through local operators in Port Blair or Nicobar transit points.
Tips for Visiting Chowra Island #
- Respect local customs-Chowra Island's communities maintain traditional practices and visitors should seek permission before photographing people.
- Bring cash and basic supplies-the island's services are extremely limited.
- Plan for calm-sea conditions; in rough weather the island can be difficult to reach.
Best Time to Visit Chowra Island #
Best visited December-April when Seas are calmer and transport is more reliable.
Weather & Climate near Chowra Island #
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2543 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 34°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 32°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (305 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 33°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (308 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (243 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (246 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. The wettest month with heavy rain (325 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (291 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (280 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (229 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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