Places to visit in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

If you dream to visit a place with sunny skies, golden beaches, sparkly areas, and quaint environs pack your bags for a trip to Andaman and Nicobar Island.

Port Blair

It is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It reminds us of the sacrifices of our freedom fighters. Its major attraction is Cellular Jail. It takes ideally a day to visit Port Blair.

Havelock Islands

It is the home to Randhanagar Beach, best beach awarded in Asia by TIMES Magazine in 2004. One can do scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, fishing, etc at this island. If you are fond of elephant rides than you will love this place as there are elephant rides too at Havelock Islands.

Baratang Island

 ‘Jarwa tribe' lives on this island. You can go for a boat ride covered with a canopy of the forest. There is a fear of sea crocodiles so one should not go near water over here. Limestone Caves in unique shapes attracts tourists instantly. Mud Volcano and Parrot Island are also the attraction in Baratang Island.

 Neil Island

Neil Island is famous for its coral reefs and white shores making it a very beautiful place to visit. Drink tasty coconut water while relaxing and enjoying a calm and cool breeze on the island. There are various beaches on this island.

Ross Island

This island is a foreshadow to the cellular jail or the kaalapaani. Places to visit in Ross Island are Ross Island Penal Colony, British Colony Ruins, Japanese Bunkers, Forest Department Museum, etc.

Rangat

Rangat is located in the middle of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and it’s the perfect place for flora and fauna lovers. Cuthbert By Beach is a home of various turtles namely olive ridley turtles, green sea turtles, hawksbill and leatherback turtles.

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The Great Nicobar Island

Nicobar Island is spread into 1,045 sq kilometers and has a population with nearly 10,000 people. It is popular for its rainforest and is also a part of World biosphere reserve. It is also populated with Shompen which is one of the oldest tribes in the world. Indira Point and Campbell Bay on this island are also must visit places.

Andaman and Nicobar are covered with 8,073 sq kilometers. At last, these islands are famous for its serene, white shores with sparkling blue waters. It is one of the most attracted tourist destinations.

- Utkarsh Ashutosh