Andaman & Nicobar Islands

The major activities currently present in the islands are —

  • Scuba Diving
  • Sea Walking
  • Parasailing
  • Kayaking
  • Game Fishing
  • Semi submarine
  • Glass bottom boat ride
  • Night cruising.

 

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the India’s best nesting beaches for Animals . The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India consisting of 572 islands, of which 37 are inhabited, at the junction of the Bay of Bengal.

Andaman Nicobar Islands is famous for its absolutely stunning beaches, rich biodiversity, beautiful marine ecosystem and tropical evergreen forests teeming with wildlife.

 

Best Places of these Islands:

  • Havelock Island – Beach more, Enjoy more

It’s a wonderful paradise of white beaches, lush green forests, amazing aquatic life and beautiful coral reefs.

Highlights

  • Radhanagar Beach – Rated as Asia’s one of the best beaches by Time magazine. It is one of the best beaches to visit in Andaman.
  • Vijayanagar Beach – It is one of the best beaches for amazing water sports. Kayaking, scuba-diving, trekking and bird watching are some of the best activities to indulge here.
  • Elephant Beach – This beautiful beach is very famous for snorkeling, Jet skiing and Kayaking.

Best Time to Visit – October to May

  • Barren Island – Secluded and Unique Tourist Attraction

Barren Island houses India’s only active volcano located in the active tectonic plates in the Andaman Sea . Barren Island is one of the most unique tourist attractions that you can ever behold. No one is allowed to visit this island; one can only see it from far.

Highlights

  • The enchanting waters around Barren Island is ideal for Scuba diving and witnessing the amazing aquatic life .
  • Cellular Jail – The dark and bright Kalapani

Cellular Jail is a place where the dark past of Indian freedom struggle and the first war of independence comes alive. Known as ‘Kalapani’ it was constructed by the Britishers in 1906 to torture and exile Indian freedom fighters. It was constructed to keep only an individual in each cell for the purpose of solitary confinement so that the prisoner would not be able to communicate with one another.

 

Highlights

  • Don’t miss the sound and light show of the evening.
  • It also houses freedom fighters’ photo and exhibition gallery, an art gallery and a library to honor the freedom movement and freedom fighters.
  • There is a Swatantrya Jyoti at the center of the jail constructed in the memory of the freedom fighters.

Timing – 9:00am to 12 noon and 1:30pm to 4:45 pm (Open all days except National holidays)

  • Chidiya Tapu – Bucket full of serenity and picturesque vistas

Highlights

  • You must visit the mesmerizing Sunset Point for stunning sunset views.
  • Trekking trail that leads to the Black Mountain would be interesting.
  • It is one of the best adventure destinations to visit in Andaman& Nicobar Islands. Snorkeling, scuba diving, sea walking and trekking are some of the most thrilling adventure activities to do here.
  • Enjoy a wonderful picnic in the middle of dense forests and enjoy the exotic wildlife of Chidiya Tapu Biological Park
  • Chidiya Tapu Biological Park houses endangered species of flora and fauna indigenous to the island.
  • Bliss of natural beauty in abundance also makes this place one of the best honeymoon destinations in Andaman. Do visit Mandapahad Beach and spend some romantic moments with your loved one.
  • Jolly Buoy Island – For Beautiful Coral Reefs

Jolly Buoy Island is a paradise of joyful vistas. It is one of the cleanest tourist attractions of Andaman. After reaching here you will be mesmerized by its cleanliness, tranquil vibes, beautiful coral reefs and stunning forests. One side of the Island is open to a cliff which ends in water. So, don’t stand at the edge of the jungle.

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