Can you travel to North Sentinel Island?

The North Sentinel Island in the Andamans, home to the Sentinelese tribe, is one of the world’s forbidden islands. If reports are to be believed, the Sentinelese tribe has been living on the island for more than 50000 years under the protection of the Indian Government, and entry is strictly prohibited for visitors.

Do the Sentinelese have boats?

The Sentinelese hunt and gather in the forest, and fish in the coastal waters. Unlike the neighbouring Jarawa tribe, they make boats – these are very narrow outrigger canoes, described as ‘too narrow to fit two feet in’. These can only be used in shallow waters as they are steered and propelled with a pole like a punt.

How do you get to Sentinel Island?

The South Sentinel Island is a small isle 27km away from Little Andaman. The closest airport to the South Sentinel Island is Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair. From Port Blair, you can take a ferry or helicopter to Hut Bay, Little Andaman. The ferry may take upto 6-8 hours.

Do normal people live on North Sentinel Island?

The population of Sentinelese people here numbers around 50-400. The Indian Government has recognised North Sentinel Island as a sovereign unit and has made all efforts to make sure the aboriginals are left undisturbed.

What island can we not go to?

North Sentinel Island

Do planes fly over North Sentinel Island?

A few domestic flights and aircraft belonging to the Ministry of Defence currently pass over the North Sentinel Island.

What is the most illegal places to visit?

10 Most Illegal Places To Travel In The World

• Poveglia | Italy. Remember Shutter Island?
• North Sentinel Island | Andaman Islands, India.
• Area 51 | Nevada, USA.
• Ilha da Queimada Grande | Brazil.
• Lascaux Caves | France.
• Surtsey | Iceland.
• Mezhgorye | Russia.