Andaman and Nicobar (Beaches & Island)

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Tourism Overview

One of the union territories of India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a breathtaking archipelago located in the Bay of Bengal. The exotic beaches blessed with coral reefs and amazing marine life making the landscape breathtakingly exquisite, cater a perfect holidays away from the hustle and bustle of the city life. This group of islands is an empyrean for both nature admirers and adrenaline junkies alike.

History:

Located on the primeval trade route connecting India to Myanmar, the Andaman Islands were visited by the navy brigade of East India Company in the year 1789. In 1872, Andaman Islands were connected administratively to the Nicobar Islands by the British. During the Second World War, these islands were occupied by the Japanese. This archipelago became the union territory of India in the year 1956.

Geography:

The terrain of Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a part of South-East Asia Landmass. It is a group of 3000 islands. It includes chain of mountains and ridges with moderate heights and gradients. The geography at Andaman and Nicobar Islands states that the archipelago comprises of North Andaman, South Andaman, Middle Andaman, and Little Andaman in the Andaman group of islands, as well as Great Nicobar, Nancowry, Car Nicobar, Chowra and Katchal in the Nicobar group of islands.

Places to see:

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are no less than a heaven for the nature lovers and therefore exert a pull on a large number of tourists all the year round. This archipelago is a beautiful place that caters a superlative holiday. Nicobar engrosses a minuscule but completely furnished world in itself.
Nature tour at Nicobar refers to relish the wonderfully beautiful beaches and mangrove woods. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are an ideal place for the nature admirers. The contiguous areas of the seashores are marvelous. The Nicobar Islands are profuse in marine life. Moreover, many exemplifications of architectural brilliance are also found here. Some of the places to see in Andaman and Nicobar Islands are Neil Island, Havelock Island, Long Island, Cellular Jail, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Anthropological Museum, Indira Point, Car Nicobar, Katchal, etc.

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Activities to Do:

There is no scarcity of activities to do in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. There is a plethora of things to do here thus making the trip congenial and gratifying. Multitude of adventure activities are offered here. The major adventure activities that can be carried out here are:

  • Scuba Diving
  • Snorkeling
  • Camping
  • Surfing
  • Trekking

How to Reach There: A tourist can reach Andaman and Nicobar through air or ship.

By Air: There are direct day flights to Port Blair from Delhi, Chennai and Kolkata. On certain days, there are few flights from Bhubneshwar as well.

By Ship: The ships sail from Vizag, Chennai and Kolkata. Ship journey takes 50-60 hours to reach these islands.