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Why Long Island Is Special
What makes it the hidden gem:
- Lalaji Bay — rivals Radhanagar but receives 50 visitors/week vs 500/day
- Merk Bay — forest department campsite, permitted camping
- No hotels, no dive shops, no tourist infrastructure — just beaches and forest
- 3 family-run guesthouses: ₹500-800/night with home-cooked meals
- Blue Planet guesthouse arranges all boat tours and camping
- No ATM on island — bring ALL cash from Port Blair
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Arjun MehtaExpert
Coastal Travel Writer · 12+ years · 60+ India beaches visited in person
Every guide is based on personal visits. Arjun has stayed overnight at each featured destination, tested the water sports, eaten at the local shacks, and spoken to fishing communities. No generic writing — only verified, first-hand accounts.