Kamorta Island
Island Island in the Nicobar group with tribal communities
Part of the Nicobar group, Kamorta Island features coral reefs, fishing communities and limited visitor access; travel commonly requires permits and appeals to snorkellers, boaters and travellers seeking remote island life.
Kamorta Island is one of the islands in the Nicobar group, administered as part of the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. It is an inhabited island with settlements and local coastal landscapes.
The island is remote and visited mainly for local community contacts, village life, and marine/coastal environments rather than developed tourist infrastructure. Travel and access are limited and typically require permission and coordination through regional transport links.
Kamorta is one of the Nicobar Islands with a long history of habitation by Nicobarese people and has been part of the administrative arrangements of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands under Indian governance since the mid 20th century.
Kamorta sits in the eastern Bay of Bengal among the Nicobar group of islands, well to the south of the larger Andaman archipelago and isolated from mainland India by a long stretch of ocean.
- Administrative grouping: Part of the Nicobar Islands group within the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands of India.
- Population and environment: Inhabited island with local Nicobarese communities and coastal vegetation typical of the central Nicobars.
How to Get to Kamorta Island #
Reaching Kamorta Island typically requires a combination of air travel to Port Blair followed by inter-island boat services or regional flights to the Nicobar group (subject to permit requirements and schedules). Check Indian governmental advisories and local transport operators for current schedules and permit rules.
Tips for Visiting Kamorta Island #
- If planning a visit, arrange transport in advance; inter-island ferries and local boats serve nearby islands but services can be infrequent.
- Respect local village communities and customs; the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have protected indigenous reserve areas.
- Bring supplies - stores are limited outside of the main islands.
Best Time to Visit Kamorta Island #
Best in the dry season (November-April) for reliable boat connections and calm waters.
Weather & Climate near Kamorta Island #
Kamorta Island's climate is classified as Tropical Monsoon - Tropical Monsoon climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2676 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (127 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 32°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (306 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (319 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (278 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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September
September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (348 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (297 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (270 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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