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The
Andaman & Nicobar group is a cluster of
islands that are a union territory of India
and are situated in the Bay of Bengal, 1000 km
off the east coast of India. The rocky area
near the sea is a bit risky so traveling is
restricted in that area. Tours to some of the
Andaman and Nicobar islands, which are open to
tourists, are a feast to the eyes with their
lush green flora, exquisite fauna, lovely
beaches and widespread lagoons enclosed by
exotic coral reefs. You can travel to the
Andaman and Nicobar islands by Air or by Sea
from Calcutta or Chennai, on mainland India.
Places
to visit in Andaman and Nicobar
Samudrika
Naval Maritime Museum
This museum has complete collection of
different shells and corals found in the
Andaman and Nicobar islands
Cellular Jail
Tours of this historic prison where the
British jailed freedom fighters, seeking to
liberate India, are a journey back into
colonial times. The Jail is now dedicated to
the nation as a National Memorial
Chirya tapoo
If you travel 35 Km south of Port Blair you
will find this island, also known as Bird
Island, which has a Bird Sanctuary.
Corbyn's Cove
Is a coconut-palm crescent shaped beach ideal
for swimming, sun basking and surfing.
Ross Island
On a tour of this island you can find the
remains of old British buildings that date
back to the days of colonial rule in India.
Mount Harriet
The highest hill around South Andaman (365m),
lying on the other side of Ross Island,
provides an excellent view of the Port Blair
City.
Mini Zoo at Port Blair
When you tour this zoo you will see rare
species like Nicobar Pigeon, Andaman Pig. The
zoo provides with favorable breeding ground
for the Crocodiles, which are bred through
Saltwater Crocodile Breeding Programme.
Neil Island
A long shallow beach basically used for
timbering operations.
Chatam Island
It is the center of activity of the Forest
Department. It has perhaps the biggest Saw
Mill of its kind in Asia.
Viper Island
Has derived its name because of the presence
of Viper snakes in the past. It was once a
full-fledged jail but was abandoned after the
establishment of Cellular Jail
Kondul
Is a small island to the north of Great
Nicobar and is known for good canoes
Katchal
Is the most developed island with the majority
of the population as Scheduled Tribe. The soil
is most suitable for Rubber Plantation.
Pullomillor
An extremely beautiful island known for copra
and betel nuts
Madhuban
When you travel 15 kms from Port Blair, and
reach a place with a sea beach in front and
hills behind, you will be in Madhuban - used
as a training ground for elephants by rangers |
