Andaman and Nicobar Islands Travel Guide
The Andaman Islands are an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. These roughly 300 islands are known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests. Coral reefs supporting marine life such as sharks and rays make for popular diving and snorkeling sites. Indigenous Andaman Islanders inhabit the more remote islands, many of which are off limits to visitors.
Travel Information
The Andamans and Nicobar islands can be reached via flights
and waterways only since these are an isolated cluster of islands in the Bay of
Bengal along the Eastern coast of India. The international airport at Port
Blari, Veer Savarkar International Airport is connected to major cities across
India and serves as the primary entryway in the Union territory.
The best time to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands is
between October and May as the weather stays bright and quite pleasant.
Monsoons (July to September) are not always recommended as the waves could be
unpredictable and specific regions also receive heavy downpours.
Best Andaman and Nicobar Islands Sightseeing Tour Packages
An Insight into Andaman and Nicobar Islands tourism
Replete with
picturesque shimmering beaches, lagoons of turquoise blue waters and a bit of
history, Andaman & Nicobar Islands is a little slice of paradise tucked
around 1,400 km away from the east coast of India. The union territory
comprises a total of 572 islands, only 37 of which are inhabited and a few are
open to the tourists.
Port Blair, the capital city of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, is the gateway
to the archipelago and is connected with various islands via multiple daily
ferries. Havelock and Neil Island are some of the most famous islands among
tourists and is known for pearly white sands, palm-lined shores and offer some
of the best snorkelling and diving options in India.
Once known
for its Cellular Jail- ‘Kaala Paani’ in Port Blair which primarily imprisoned
the freedom fighters who were exiled from the mainland of India during the
British Era, the graph of the Andaman and Nicobar islands have lately changed
drastically and it is now known for its flourishing tourism industry which
especially attracts honeymooners, families and adventure enthusiasts.
You can either laze around on the sandy shores and enjoy the mesmerising
sunsets or try your hand at scuba diving and explore the vibrant coral reefs.
Besides, it also has virgin immaculate backwaters for those seeking solitude
and ataraxy.
Havelock Island is one of the largest and the most popular attraction of all of
Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Blessed with pristine beaches and coconut
groves, this one offers myriad adventure sports opportunities to its guests.
From snorkelling to parasailing, scuba diving and kayaking etc., there is no
dearth of thrilling activities here, for that much-needed adrenaline rush, on
an otherwise tranquil leisure vacay.
In addition to this, you can visit the bustling city of Port Blair to get a
glimpse of the local lifestyle. Steeped in colonial history and boasting of
striking architectural monuments, you can also browse the local markets and
savour the traditional cuisine.
