- Updated March 5, 2026
- Sanchi Pandey
Red Oil Palm Plantation
HutBay, Little Andaman
Plan Your Visit Wisely
The Red Oil Palm Plantation is best visited in the morning or early afternoon when staff are around, and the area is easier to explore in daylight. Since it’s a remote spot with very limited food or shops nearby, first-time travellers should carry drinking water and light snacks, and arrange return transport in advance.
Plan Your Visit Wisely
The Red Oil Palm Plantation is best visited in the morning or early afternoon when staff are around, and the area is easier to explore in daylight. Since it’s a remote spot with very limited food or shops nearby, first-time travellers should carry drinking water and light snacks, and arrange return transport in advance.
About Red Oil Palm Plantation
Little Andaman is famous for its Red Oil Palm plantations that are spread over an area of almost 2000 hectares. Once a thick forest, it is now replaced by a planned plantation of millions of palm trees.
Several trails offer trekking among the palm trees and if lucky you can see some elephants in the shades. There is also a palm oil factory on the island that produced the oil mainly for industrial use. If interested you can visit the factory in working hours. No guides are available but a friendly manager will be happy to show you around and explain the whole production process.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a guide to visit the plantation?
Not mandatory, but hiring a local guide can help you understand the oil extraction process and plantation history better.
Are there any entry fees or permissions required?
No entry fee or permits are needed; the plantation is open for visitors during working hours.
Can I see the oil extraction process in action?
Yes, if you visit during working hours, you may observe parts of the production process.
Is it safe to visit the plantation late in the evening?
Not advisable — the area gets isolated after dark, and arranging transport back can be difficult.
What facilities are available nearby?
Very few — there are no cafés or shops on-site, so carry water and light snacks.
Sanchi Pandey
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