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.
‘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.
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.
More
to explore:
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
- Utkarsh Ashutosh
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