Probably one of the most spectacular and isolated spots in the world, Narcondam is an extinct volcano covered in thick jungle. Although the volcano is extinct, there are still impressive underwater volcanic plumes around the island. Narcondam has white sand beaches, stunning scenery and amazing diving, snorkelling and fishing.
Anchor in 18m clear of the rock cliff. Reasonable protection in north-easterlies.
Anchor in 15-20 metres on a sand and broken coral bottom. There are silly numbers of mantas in this anchorage.
Anchor in 5-7 metres in front of the abandoned police post.
Superb anchorage in 15 metres off a fringing coral reef. A white sand beach, coconuts, jungle, the volcano and fabulously clear water complete the picture.
On the west side of island, look for a distinctive deep valley that runs up the volcano to just below the summit (see chart). Land here on a rock pebble beach.
Ignore the deep valley and walk north along the beach about 150 metres to some large boulders – behind these is a steep sided gulley; walk up this.
After about 200 metres, strike right out of the gulley on some large tree roots and climb steeply for about 400 metres on a heading of about 140º to just below the ridgeline. Stay below the ridgeline and turn left paralleling the ridgeline until you get to a very large fallen tree. Head up to the ridgeline and then walk up through mature forest to the summit.
Ascent time 3 hours; descent 2 hours. This is not a gentle stroll. You need to be reasonably fit and agile to attempt it.
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