Nestled in the heart of Bay of Bengal, Andaman offers a heady mix of nature and history. Thousands of travelers come here to enjoy its culture, natural and adventures. Read on to know more about Andaman tourism.
If exploring nature and adventure is what you want to do on your next vacation,
an Andaman tour is the right answer to you. A land full of natural wonderments, Andaman gives visitors an adrenaline rush. Palm fringed beaches, green rolling hills, fascinating backwaters and lush green jungles – this archipelago has almost everything a nature-lover may fantasize about. For those who want to pump up their pulses, the island has a plethora of options to indulge with. Exciting water sports like scuba diving & snorkeling, trekking, jungle safari and wildlife photography are some hearth-throbbing excursions an Andaman tour has to offer you.
If you’re planning for Andaman tour in near future, here are some facts you must know ahead.
Some Facts about Andaman
• It is an archipelago consisting of 572 islands
• It is situated in the middle of Bay of Bengal and is accessible through air and water way. Flights land at Port Blair International Airport
• The highest point at Andaman is Saddle Peak (732m)
• Currency used here is Indian rupee
• The main languages are Hindi, Bengali and Nicobarese. However, English is also used in travel industry
Tourist Attractions
For History-Lovers: Cellular Jail (Port Blair), Forest Museum, Samudrika marine Museum
Nature Lovers: Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park, Barren Island, Havelock Island, Elephant Beach, Limestone Cave, Neil Island, Viper Island
Adventure-Lovers: Island Camping, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling (Havelock Island) and Forest Trailing
Weather
Weather is not an obstacle when it comes to planning an Andaman tour. However, the best season, especially for water sports, is between January and May. While the days remain sunny with clear cloudless sky, nights are cool and refreshing at this time of year. The monsoon season, from late May to mid August, features heavy rainfall and is better to avoid. Strong winds, frequent rain and aggressive sea are some reasons why this season is considered off tourism season at Andaman.
How to Reach
Taking a flight is the easiest and most preferred way to reach Andaman. One can take flights from Delhi, Chennai or Kolkata, which land at Port Blair Airport. Booking a return ticket is recommended to the non-Indian travelers, as the 30 days island permit is issued with confirmed return ticket. Many of major domestic airlines including Indian Airlines, Let Lit, Kingfisher and Goa Airline offer daily flight services to put travelers on ease. If you plan to arrive by sea, you need to take ship from Chennai or Kolkata. The Restrict Area Permit for such people is available in Chennai or they can apply for it when they get their visa ready.
Accommodation
Innumerable options are available for travelers of all budgets. Luxury hotels and resort serve the guest with loads of modern amenities and finest of hospitality. Apart from that, there is no shortage of budget hotels which offer elegant rooms at economical rates.