Little Nicobar
Island Southern Nicobar island with dense rainforest and villages
In the Nicobar group, Little Nicobar offers tropical forest, coral reefs and remote beaches; access is restricted, so travellers plan ahead and usually join authorised tours.
How to Get to Little Nicobar #
Little Nicobar lies in the Nicobar Islands and is reached only by sea from the Andaman administrative hub. First get to Port Blair (Veer Savarkar Airport) by scheduled flight from the Indian mainland; inter-island passenger and cargo ships operate from Port Blair to the Nicobars but sailings are infrequent and subject to government scheduling.
From the Nicobar administrative centre at Campbell Bay (Great Nicobar) local boats or private charters are used to reach Little Nicobar. Travel to the Nicobars requires special permits/clearance from Indian authorities (and often naval escort); plan connections in Port Blair/Campbell Bay and confirm permits and vessel availability in advance.
Tips for Visiting Little Nicobar #
- Access is tightly controlled - Little Nicobar lies within the Nicobar tribal reserve, so before planning a trip check with the Andaman & Nicobar administration about Restricted Area Permits and whether independent visitation is permitted; many travelers cannot visit without an authorised research or government permit.
- Do not expect tourist infrastructure: there are no regular ferry services or facilities, so only consider visits that are part of an authorised expedition and confirm logistics (boat transport, landing permissions) in Port Blair well in advance.
- Most visitors overlook the legal and cultural sensitivities: obey restrictions around indigenous settlements, avoid approaching villages or photographing people without explicit permission, and follow all instructions from local authorities to protect communities and the environment.
Best Time to Visit Little Nicobar #
Visit Little Nicobar in the dry season (roughly November-April) for the most reliable weather and sea conditions.
Weather & Climate near Little Nicobar #
Little Nicobar's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2652 mm/year), wettest in September.
January
January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (160 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Regular rainfall (83 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is hot, feeling like 30°C due to high humidity. Regular rainfall (85 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C due to high humidity. Significant rainfall (101 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (274 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (282 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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July
July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (265 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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August
August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 25°C). Heavy rain (230 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 (321 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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October
October is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (289 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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November
November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (272 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (290 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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