The Andaman Nicobar Islands, fondly called as "nature's paradise", is a breathtaking archipelago of 572 emerald islands, isles and rocks, which is located in the Bay of Bengal, between India and Burma. ItÃ's blessed with many charming small and big islands wherein the pristine waters house a wide variety of flora, fauna and marine life that give it a moniker of the "Veritable Garden of Eden".
Andaman Nicobar Islands attracts tourists for its lengthy stretches of grey powdery sands which are spread around countless crescent-shaped virgin beaches that are dotted with coconut palm, pandanus trees and casuarinas. Every year, thousands of nature enthusiasts and tourists throng here to relish the awe-inspiring natural beauty, stimulating adventure sports, clean settings and the warm hospitality of the locals.
Tourism in Andaman Nicobar revolves around the natural delights and splendid adventure activities, as over the years, it has grown into a hub of adventure sport activities in India. The unspoiled and sparkling water of the Bay of Bengal sets a perfect tone for gripping water sports that include snorkelling, swimming, scuba diving etc. More so, the lush green hills provide numerous gruelling but gorgeous treks to adventure enthusiasts.
There are many tourist attractions in Andaman Nicobar that include Samudrika Museum, Gandhi Park, Corbyn's Cove Complex, Bangaram Island, Cellular Jail, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum, Andaman Water Sports Complex, Cinque Island, and Havelock Island.
A trip to the Andaman Islands brings you a wonderful opportunity to visit some really mesmerizing beaches, and the Corbyn’s Cove Beach is one of them. A tranquil and unspoiled site some 8 kms from the City Centre, Port Blair, the beach greets you with lush green coconut palms and charming blue sea water. Visitors can chill and relaxing here and indulge in a range of water sports on the shore.
From scuba diving to surfing to boating, visito...
Near to Port Blair in the Andaman Island, the Viper Island is as much as a beautiful tourist destination as it’s a historical. It’s the site of the famous (or notorious) jail where the British used to dispatch convicts and political prisoners. Historical significance apart, the Island is utterly serene and beautiful drawing tourists and nature lovers in big numbers every year.
So, tourists from all parts of India visit the Vipe...
Situated in Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands, the Samudrika Marine Museum is a popular naval museum run and managed by the Indian Navy. This museum has been set up to create awareness among people about the marine life and ocean environment. Divided into five different sections, the museum on the whole brings to the fore information related to the history, geography, people, archaeology and marine life of the Andaman Island.
A visit to th...
Cellular Jail, currently a valued memorial dedicated to great Indian freedom fighters who sacrificed their lives for the Independence of our Nation, is located at Aberdeen near Port Blair in Andaman Islands. The Cellular Jail destined to jail the freedom fighters of India was built in 14 years beginning in 1886 by the British rulers. The unique Cellular Jail contains seven regions among the central region having a tower. There were four floors ...
Barren Island, which is situated in the Andaman Sea, has the difference of individual the lone active volcano in India. The volcanic island deceit just 135 kilometers away from the capital city Port Blair. The island that dealings around 3 kilometers has a great basin of the volcano that rises around half kilometers away from the coast of the sea. The intensity of the basin is calculated around 150 fathoms. However there is no monume...
On the Havelock Island, Andaman Islands is located the unique the Elephant Beach. Unspoiled and untouched by commercialism, the beach draws tourists and nature lovers for its ideal environment exuding a serene ambience. People come here for snorkeling and relish the sight of some of the vibrant coral reefs on the island. The blend of pristine beauty and serene environs makes it one of most popular sites in the Islands.
The Elephant Beach is spec...
At some 100 Kms. from Port Blair on the Andaman & Nicobar Island is located the beautiful Batarang Island – an island with some really gorgeous beaches, beautiful mangrove creeks and charming mud-volcanoes. The beautiful limestone caves are located at some 30-minute boat ride from the island. The caves are a major draw for nature-loving tourists who want to explore the essences of marine life and sea riches here.
The boat ride to Lime ...