Andaman And Nicobar Islands

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Locations :

Lattitude: 11.68°N N,

Longitude: 92.77°E E

Best Time to Visit : October to March

Weather :

Summer : 24°C to 37°C

Winter : 20°C to 30°C

Monsoon : 22°C to 35°C

An Archipelago of 572 islands in the Bay of Bengal, about 1,000 km from the mainland The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, are actually the peaks of submerged mountain range which extends from Myanmar to Indonesia. They encompass three distinct ecosystems – tropical forest, mangroves, and coral reefs, which supports a staggering variety of plant and animals. The territory's capital is the Andamanese town of Port Blair. The capital of Nicobar Islands is Car Nicobar. The islands host the Andaman and Nicobar Command, the only tri-service geographical command of the Indian Armed Forces. The Andaman Islands are home to the only known Paleolithic people, the Sentinelese people, who have no contact with any other people.

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Main Attractions

Cellular Jail: The Cellular Jail is also known as Kala Pani. The word is derived from Sanskrit words 'Kal' which means Time or Death and 'Pani' which means Water. The Jail was a colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The prison was used by the British especially to exile political prisoners to the remote archipelago. Many notable dissidents such as Batukeshwar Dutt and Veer Savarkar were convicted and jailed here during Indian independence struggle. Today, the construction serves as a national memorial monument.
Ross Island: Ross Island is about 2 km east of Port Blair. It was the Administrative Headquarters for the islands, before an earthquake rocked it in 1941. The headquarters were then shifted to Port Blair. One can see remains of a splendid past in the ruins of the church, swimming pool and the chief commissioner's residence with its huge gardens and grand ballrooms. There is also a cemetery and a small museum managed by the Indian Navy.
Wandur National Park: Located in the south-western coast of the Andaman Islands, Wandur National Park is a marine life conservation area situated at a distance of 25 km from the capital city of Port Blair. The wildlife sanctuary which is also known as the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park consists of a group of 12 islands which are situated geographically in a labyrinthine shape and are home to some of the most exquisite marine wildlife in the world.
Chatham Saw Mill: Chatham Saw Mill is the biggest and the oldest mill across Asia owned by the Forest Department. The mill is also a storehouse for a variety of woods cut into different shapes and sizes.
Corbyn’s Cove: Corbyn's Cove is the nearest beach to Port Blair. It is quite popular among tourists as well as locals. It serves as an ideal place to just get a good sunset view and laze around. There are quite a few water sports which draw many adventure enthusiasts here.
Viper Island: Years before Cellular Jail was constructed, Viper Island was used by the British to keep the freedom fighters in exile. You can still see the remains of the jail which was built in 1867 by the British.
Wandoor Beach: A small village in the southern part of South Andaman, Wandoor is most recognized for its Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. The village also has some beaches which are relatively less crowded and offers mesmerizing views. You can combine your trip with a visit to Jolly Buoy or Red Skin Island, where you get to see beautiful corals. Wandoor is easily accessible and is only 1-2 hour bus ride away from Port Blair.
Baratang Island: Baratang Island is a gateway to North & Middle Andaman District of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This District, quite unexplored from the tourism point of view, is one of best part of one's trip to Andaman Islands because of its virgin beauty and natural wonders. In Baratang Island one can see Mud Volcano, mangrove and tropical forests, Limestone Caves, Parrot Island and a nice deserted beach at Baludera.

Shopping

Sagarika Emporium
Mahananda Complex Mall

Things To Do

Places of Worship:

Murugan Temple, Andaman & Nicobar
Radhakrishna Temple, Andaman & Nicobar
Radha Govind Temple, Andaman & Nicobar
Kali Mata Mandir, Andaman & Nicobar
Shri Shakti Angalaparameshwari Temple, Andaman & Nicobar
Stella Maris Cathedral Church, Andaman & Nicobar
Marthoma Church, Andaman & Nicobar
Diglipur Church, Andaman & Nicobar
St. John's Marthoma Church, Andaman & Nicobar
Holy Trinity Methodist Church, Andaman & Nicobar
Old Baptist Church, Andaman & Nicobar
Police masjid, Andaman & Nicobar
Delanipur Mosque, Andaman & Nicobar
Akbariya Juma Masjid, Andaman & Nicobar
Qadriyya Masjid, Andaman & Nicobar
Masjidun Noor, Andaman & Nicobar
Masjid-us-Siddiquee, Andaman & Nicobar

Places of Entertainment:

Anand Paradise Theatre, Andaman & Nicobar
Diviyum Talkies, Andaman & Nicobar
Local movie theatres, Andaman & Nicobar

Getting There

By Air – Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair is connected via flights to Kolkata Airport as well as Chennail Airport. Only domestic operators offer flight service to Andaman Islands.
By Ship – There are three to four ships every month that leave from Chennai, Kolkata and Vizag. Currently there are 2 ships - MV Nancowry and MV Swarajdweep - from Chennai and the MV Nicobar and MV Akbar from Kolkata. However MV Harshavardan offer ferry service to Andaman from both Chennai and Kolkata ports.

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