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A Complete Travel Guide for Andaman Tour

Are you tired of a monotonous life of repetitive activities? Take a break from the monotonous like and hullaballoos of the daily crowd. Reach there where waves hit the land. Yes, I am talking about the beautiful and therapeutic beaches of Andaman and Nicobar Island. An Andaman tour gives you an opportunity to let the sun sparkle on your face. The sun beam will sensationalize your tackle feeling. Get around this pristine paradise and explore the exotic beaches. These will be a real feast for your eyes.

Andaman Holidays ensure a lifetime experience with wonderful vista, picturesque landscape, amazing natural phenomena and stunning marine life. These are well enough to change the view of those who tell Andaman is “Kaala-Pani”.

Facts file about Andaman Islands

Andaman Islands are a basically group of islands in the Bay of Bengal located in the south of India. It is a Union Territory of India. There are as many as 572 islands. Only 38 out of 572 are inhabited by the local tribe and out comers.

The history of Andaman and Nicobar islands started in 1788 with the British who establish a penal settlement here. The freedom fighters and criminals were banished from India and impressed here for penal servitude. As the main part of Andaman Guide, I will tell you how to reach Andaman.

How to reach the Andaman and Nicobar Island

There are both airways and waterways to reach Andaman and Nicobar Island. Port Blair is the port and airport to touch the land of Andaman. From there, you will have many vehicles and buses to get around.

What to see at Andaman and Nicobar Island

Corbyn’s Cove Beach and Ross Island

After reaching there you can book a hotel or meet your people at tour organizer office. Most of the lodges and houses in Andaman offer a spectacular view of open sea view from your balcony. These are well enough to chill and make you feel fresh. You can start with Corbyn’s Cove Beach. Although there is nothing special at Corbyn’s Cove Beach, the calm water and amazing view of the beach will give you a different kind aesthetic pleasure. The road to this beach is lovely and very beautiful. In the same way, you can see Ross Island.

Cellular Jail

After visiting the beaches, you can go to the nostalgic prison cellular Jail. You can see the pictures of freedom fighters- the past stories of Indian history. It will help you understand the real value of Indian freedom fighter. You need spend at least 2-3 hours to visit and cover the entire jail. It is really great feeling when you will enter into the Veer savarkar’s cell. Light and sound show session in evening is amazing.

Ross Island and Chidiya Tapu

It is nearly a 15 min boat ride from the jetty to the Island. This Island was taken as the capital of Port Blair during the British regime. Known as the “Sunset Point” and “Bird Island, Chidiya Tapu is one of the best places to enjoy the beauty of Andaman.

Havelock Island

Known for its clear blue waters and white sand beaches lined with mahua trees. It gives Havelock Island a picturesque view. With long treks, beautiful forests and fascinating backwaters, Havelock offers an ideal escape into adventure and scenic beauty.

Neil Island

This tranquil and beautiful island welcomes you to explore coral reefs, beautiful beaches and rich wildlife.

A few virgin beaches are well enough to make your mind calm and quiet.

Limestone Caves and Northern Andamans

Located in Northern Andaman, the Limestone caves offer you rich tribal reserves. You can have a quick look at the sun-bathing crocodiles disguised perfectly in the mangrove forests of the area.

Is passport require for visit Andaman and Nicobar islands?

Andaman and Nicobar is one of the seven union territories of India, which was famous for ‘Kalapani’ during the British rule in India. The Andamans are separated from the Nicobar group by a channel (the Ten Degree Channel). The highest point is placed in North Andaman Island (Saddle Peak at 732 m (2,402 ft)). The Andaman cluster 325 islands which cover an area of 6,408 km2(2,474 sq mi) whereas the Nicobar group has only 24 islands with an area of 1,841 km2(711 sq mi).

Port Blair,the capital of the union territory, is located 1,255 km (780 mi) from Kolkata, 1,200 km (750 mi) from Visakhapatnam and 1,190 km (740 mi) from Chennai. The northernmost point of the Andaman and Nicobar’s group is 901 km (560 mi) away from the mouth of the Hooghly River and 190 km (120 mi) from Burma. Indira Point at 6° 45’s10″N and 93° 49′ 36″E at the southern tip of the southernmost island, Great Nicobar, is the southernmost point of India and lies only 150 km (93 mi) from Sumatra in Indonesia.

Andaman and Nicobar has a tropical climate with humidity about 80% and temperatures varying from 23 ° C to 31 ° C. The North East Monsoon sets in November while the South West Monsoon towards the end of May. Whether remains more or less uniform all through the year with neither extreme hot summers nor chilly winters, hence boating, swimming, snorkeling, sightseeing is open all 12 months an year. May to December is the main season for nature lovers as the forest is lush green and water falls are at their prime. December to April is the best season for divers however bird watchers enjoy mostly the winter months.

How can you visit Andaman and Nicobar

The most important thing when we talk about How to visit Andaman, does “passport” is required to travel for a visit in Andaman or not ? and the answer is no. Passport is not required for travelling within India by Indian Citizens. You just need and I.D. as identity proof. Passport is not required to travel in geographical boundaries of India.

There are two ways you can visit Andaman

By Air

Nearest Airport Veer Savarkar, which is an International Airport located in the capital town of Port Blair, the gateway to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Port Blair is connected with Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Bhubaneswar by air. Air India, Jet Airways, Go Air, Spice Jet, Indigo & Air Vistara Airlines drive regular flights to Port Blair. Foreign chartered flights are also permitted to land at Port Blair in matter to the fulfillment of guidelines of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.

You can pre book your tickets from various Andaman tour and travel websites available online or from travel agencies available in the market.

Tip for Air booking: Book your tickets three months before your trip date, you’ll get the best rates.

By Ship

Another mode of transportation to Andaman Nicobar Island is by Ship. Ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam and back. There are more than three sailings every month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and vice-versa and only one sailing for Visakhapatnam. The journey takes approximately 50 to 60 hours during fair weather.

INTER-ISLAND CONNECTIVITY – BY FERRY

A & N Administration,the Directorate of Shipping Services, operates regular ferry services from Phoenix Bay Jetty, Port Blair in the inter-island and foreshore sectors connecting all populated island/tourist places. It also operates vehicle ferries to important locations and several Harbour ferries. Sailing schedules are published in the Administration’s News Paper – The Daily Telegrams (English Daily) and Dweep Samachar (Hindi Daily). Sailing schedules are also announced in All India Radio & Doordarshan besides official website. ‘STARS’ counters located at Phoenix Bay Jetty which is managed by the Directorate of Shipping Services also started issuing Tickets. You can hire private boats, operated from Aberdeen Jetty (Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex), Port Blair to neighboring places like Ross Island, Viper Island, North Bay, Harbour Cruise etc. Private boats are also available at Wandoor (Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park) for journey to Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Islands. Private luxury boats are operating are also available from Phoenix bay jetty, Port Blair to Havelock and back during season, cutting down travel time considerably.

INTER-ISLAND CONNECTIVITY – BY AIR

Sea-plane services for tourist is introduced by The Directorate of Civil Aviation, Andaman and Nicobar Administration for places like Havelock, Diglipur and Hut Bay. In addition, daily helicopter services are also available from Port Blair to other inter-island tourist destinations, such as Neil, Havelock, Diglipur, Hutbay etc.

Why Andaman is now getting more popular day by day

People are getting busy and hence getting stressed, Andaman could be the best way to relax. It takes you away from chaotic life to a totally peaceful place with less connectivity. It becomes easier for those who want to travel abroad but due to passport and other visa formalities they are unable, can choose Andaman Tourism instead. Andaman is also famous as Maldives in India both have white sand beaches which provides you water bodies lush in nature. It is the one of the best place for sea traveling, for nature lovers, for those interested in heritage and history and Indian independence struggle, education tours and adventure sports is one of the many reason to travel.

If you need a pause and silence in your life then certainly this place is best for you. The Andaman is not the place for those who are looking for liquor and gambling – they might choose something else. On the other hand andaman nicobar islands tourism serve you with clean beaches, underwater corals, adventure sports like trekking, scuba diving, parasailing & other water sports, historical monuments, natural wonders, rich wildlife, plush green tropical island all await you here. Andaman Island is the safest holiday destination to visit, there are no case cheating.