Andaman and Nicobar Island Vacations
Previously
known as Kalapani, Andaman and Nicobar islands are now a peaceful destination
for relaxing. This place belongs to India but geographically closer to Southeast
Asia. These are the cluster of around 600 islands near Bay of Bengal. Popularly
known as “Veritable Garden of Eden” and ‘Nature’s paradise” the small and big
islands of Andaman and Nicobar houses a variety of flora, fauna and marine life.
Culture: In Andaman and Nicobar all religions
and ethnic groups live together with total peace and harmony which represents unique
culture of the islands. All major festivals celebrated with equal zeal by all
groups and religions. Hence, truly called Mini India.
Best time to visit here: Best months to visit there
are between November and April as the weather is quite favorable and pleasant
for surfing the sea. January and February are the peak seasons out there. After
February it’s slightly humid over there.
Main
attractions:
Most of the tourists come here to explore the scintillating
charm and beauty with which nature has gifted to this paradise. So some of the major
attractions are below:
Port Blair: Port Blair is the administrative capital city of Andamanand Nicobar. The city is blessed with charismatic natural beauty and offers
wonderful opportunity to enjoy memorable vacation in Port Blair. Gandhi Park,
Sippighat Farm, Chatham, Zsi Museum, Chidiya Tapu, Collinpur, Madhuban and Mini
Zoo are some of the famous tourist attraction of Port Blair.
Neil Island: This
beautiful island with lush green forest and sandy beaches is the vegetable bowl
of Andamans, connected by boat from Port Blair four days a week. Neil Island is very popular among tourist as nature has
blessed this island outstanding, making it the perfect place to enjoy vacations.
Rangat:
One
can enjoy the village life and solitude of virgin nature here. You can also
breathe unpolluted air, a rare commodity for the city dweller.
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.
What to enjoy here:
Andaman
Water Sports Complex: The complex offers all
aqua-sport facilities like water-skiing, sail boats, windsurfing, speed boats
etc., and safe water sports like paddle boats, row boats etc. Nearby is an
Amusement Park and a children traffic park adjacent to it.
Snorkeling: One
can enjoy the under-water marine life and view the rare varieties of corals by
snorkeling in the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Carbyn's Cove Tourism
Complex, Havelock and other islands on all days from morning to evening
Island
Camping: For the nature lovers camps are
the right choice who wish to enjoy the sun, sea and the beauty of nature by
spending quiet holidays right on the beach. Tents are available on hire at all
the guest houses at affordable rates.
Scuba
Diving: Diving in Andaman waters offer a world
of under-water marine life, varieties of colorful fishes, rarest of the coral
reefs in the world, mysterious remains of sunken ships etc. All these can be
explored through SCUBA diving.