Rangat, the second largest city in the Andaman Islands, is still largely unknown to tourists. For those who seek a close touch of nature and want to stay away from the crowds, Rangat is a great place. The city is surrounded by various beaches, with volcanic rocks and sometimes white sand, which are the perfect place to see turtles nesting in the winter (December-January). Rangat itself has India’s longest mangrove walkway, the naturally rich Dhani Nalla Walkway and an environmental awareness center, which is undoubtedly a special attraction for nature lovers. After the monsoon, you can visit the small yet beautiful waterfalls and extensive spice gardens here, where you can find a unique touch of nature. Although there is nothing much inside the city, the local markets, tea shops and simple lifestyle here will fill you with the smell of the earth. The livelihood of the people here mainly revolves around fishing and agriculture. Since there are few tourists, the locals are very sincere and friendly, although they may sometimes charge a little more for their services. All in all, Rangat is an offbeat destination, where there is no crowd, no noise, only the unobstructed greenery of nature, the sound of calm waves, and some quiet moments.