Chowra Island

Island

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.

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Chowra Island essentials

Country: India
Driest months: Feb-Apr
Pay in: Rupee (₨)
Emergency: 101

Chowra Island at a Glance

About Chowra Island

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.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Chowra Island

Best visited December-April when Seas are calmer and transport is more reliable.

Dry Season
December-April · 24-30°C
Best sea conditions and easier boat access.
Monsoon/Storm Season
May-November · 24-32°C
Higher chance of storms and disrupted boat services.

Weather & Climate near Chowra Island

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 24°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2543 mm/year), wettest in September.

Air Quality: AQI 49 Good
Best Time to Visit
FebruaryMarchJanuary
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 25° - 30° 31° 121 mm overcast 79% 2.6 m/s 1.9 very high 11.6h
February Excellent 25° - 30° 31° 45 mm partly cloudy 78% 2.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.7h
March Very Good 25° - 31° 32° 61 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.0h
April Good 25° - 32° 34° 89 mm partly cloudy 78% 1.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.2h
May Good 25° - 31° 32° 305 mm overcast 81% 2.5 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.4h
June Good 25° - 31° 33° 308 mm overcast 82% 3.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.5h
July Good 25° - 30° 31° 243 mm overcast 82% 3.0 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.4h
August Good 25° - 30° 31° 246 mm overcast 83% 3.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.3h
September Good 25° - 30° 31° 325 mm overcast 83% 2.4 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.1h
October Good 24° - 30° 27° 291 mm overcast 83% 1.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.8h
November Good 24° - 30° 30° 280 mm overcast 82% 1.9 m/s 1.8 very high 11.6h
December Good 25° - 30° 30° 229 mm overcast 80% 2.8 m/s 1.7 very high 11.5h
Getting There & Around

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.