Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Tour Attractions

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CITIES AND ISLANDS OF ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS

Important Cities and Islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Port Blair >>Click Here to view Map Port Blair, the capital town of the islands has several places of historical, cultural and tourist interest .Places of interest includes the Cellular Jail, Corbyn's Cove beach, Mini zoo, Anthropological museum, Cottage Industries Emporium, Andaman Water sports complex, Fisheries museum, Marina park, Chattan saw mill, Marine drive, gandhi park and Samudrika / zoological museum.  Top

Ross Island Once the seat of British power and capital of these islands, it stand now as a ruin of the bygone days. The erstwhile administrative headquarters of the British was referred to in the early 20th century as the Paris of the East. Manicured lawns that led up to clubhouses, swimming pools, granaries, officers messes, tennis courts and a majestic church lie in ruins, reclaimed by nature after an earthquake in June 1941. Deer roam the islands today, peering from behind the thick bushes, and sometimes mustering up courage to eat biscuits out of your hand. A graveyard has headstones of army officers who died young, and that of an infant who lived for just 22 hours. It is an eerie place, now owned by the navy. Some parts are off limits for visitors. A small museum displays pictures of its old grandeur. The island Can be explored on foot.   Top

Havelock Islands An Island located in South Andaman group, 54 kms. from Port Blair, this island offers  beautiful sandy beaches and lush green forest. The island is connected by boat from Port Blair. To reach the island it takes 4 to 5 hours by motor boat. A beach at Radha Nagar is world famous. Most ideal place for tent camping. It is situated 57 kms North East of Port Blair. There are white sand beaches, turquoise waters, coral reefs with lot of marine life including dolphins, turtles and very large fish. The waters here are ideal for snorkeling & scuba diving. In the surrounding forests one can find elephants, brought to the island to work. Only one third of the Northern island is inhabited and each village is referred to by a number.  Top

Diglipur 290 kms. by road and sea from Port Blair. There are many islands and beaches around Diglipur. Situated in North Andaman Island, Diglipur provides a rare experience for eco-friendly tourists. It is famous for its oranges, rice and marine life.  Saddle Peak, 732 metres, the highest point in the islands is nearby. Kalpong, the only river of Andaman flows from here. The first hydroelectric project of the islands is coming upon this river. One who comes by road from Port Blair has to take a boat from Mayabunder to Kalighat and from there journey by road to Diglipur (25 kms.), and from there to Kalipur (18 kms.) for viewing, Kalipur and  Lamiya bay beaches. The Water Sports Centre is near by. Those who want to go for trekking to Saddle Peak can collect trekking equipments on hire from Turtle Resort and start trekking from Kalipur. Ram Nagar beach (15 kms. away from Kalighat) is famous for Turtle nesting during December – February season. One who comes by boat from Port Blair will reach Aerial bay jetty, which is very near to places like Diglipur and Kalipur.    Top

Rangat  It is located in Middle Andaman. 170 kms. by road from Port Blair, provides an ideal heaven for eco-friendly tourist seeking the lap of sun, sea and fun. The land route from Port Blair involves crossing of creeks and dense tropical rain forest. Cutbert bay beach is nearby which is a turtle nesting ground.  Top

Mayabunder Headquarters of North Andaman at a distance of 300 kms from Port Blair. 70 kms. by road from Rangat, provides serene holiday in an unpolluted environment and great scenic beauty. Avis islands just opposite can be reached by motorised boat. Karmatang beach is about 12 kms. from Mayabunder.     Top

Chidiyatapu About 26 kms. from Port Blair, situated at the southern most tip of South Andaman. The lush green mangroves and the beach make it an ideal picnic spot. The place also offers fabulous view of sunset.     Top

Jolly Buoy/Red Skin These Islands in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park offers breathtaking underwater view of coral and marine life. It is an ideal place for snorkeling and sea-bathing.     Top

Mount Harriet 55 kms. by road/15kms. by ferry and road from Port Blair, it is an ideal place for a nice and fascinating view of the sun, sea and sand and for trekking.     Top

Neil Island Situated in South Andaman group, to reach the Island one has to undertake 2 to 3 hours journey by boat. Neil Island is situated 36 kms east of Port Blair. The island's lush green forest and sandy beaches provide an ideal holiday for tourists. Beaches are numbered; the beach west of the village is popular with campers. One can also put up camps on the beach. There is excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunity to see beautiful corals & exotic marine life.  Top

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