Must know information before you go to Andaman Trip

If there is one location in India, where you can simply leave and lose yourself in joyous peacefulness ensconced in splendid beauty then it is the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a groups of 572 islands dotting the shimmering waters of the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal at their point of convergence.

With shimmering white beaches ... emerald-blue ocean waters ... and inlands so greatly forested, the Andaman Islands look like a string of emerald jewels ringed by shimmering diamonds. The backdrops of blue water against which the islands are set improve the total charm.

Just 36 of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are occupied, making these islands the perfect vacation destination for all nature enthusiasts, honeymooners and anyone seeking a holiday in pristine environments, far from the hustle-bustle of modern city lives.

Step onto a beach and you will hardly find a soul there to interrupt your personal privacy- even the most popular touristy beaches in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have simply a number of spread souls, each eager to take pleasure in his/her minute of privacy in the breathtakingly gorgeous environments.

Action offshore and dive into the surprisingly emerald-blue waters and you find an entire new world of marine life- the like which you will be hard-pressed to find somewhere else. It is the ideal marine world for snorkelling and scuba diving lovers.

Inland, an interesting mix of archaeology, history and nature breaks in the middle of thick forest foliage of unique plants populated by distinct animals await you. Exactly what are you waiting for? Check out the top Andaman and Nicobar Island Tour packages from Swan Tours and set out to discover the wonderful world of the Andamans right away.

Major Cities/ Towns/ Islands:

Port Blair: Port Blair, the largest town in the whole group of Islands, is the major entry/exit point as it has the only airport for the group of Andaman and Nicobar islands. It is also a popular port of call for a lot of cruise liner. Outstanding ferry connections in between the town and other islands even more ups its appeal as the beginning and ending point of most Andaman vacation trips. An excellent variety of hotels, appealing restaurants and a host of historic attractions dating back to the pre-Independence period when the islands were utilized as a base for real estate dreaded crooks and flexibility fighters make it deserving of more than simply points of entry/exit.

Neil Island and Rangat Island: Neil Island and Rangat Island provide you a look into the captivating laidback seaside life of the locals.

Long Island: Long Island is famous for its Dolphin sightings.

Havelock Island: Havelock Island offers the finest beach experience as well as has outdoor camping on the beaches arranged by the state tourism authorities.

Little Andaman Island: Little Andaman Island is the location for enjoying scenic waterfalls.

Cinque Island: Cinque Island is renowned for its snorkelling and diving experiences.

Other Andaman Islands, popular for tourist, consist of Baratang Island, Parrot Island, Mayabunder, Diglipur, Barren Island and Campbell Bay. With routine ferry, sea aircraft, helicopter services, charter boat and sea boat services offering excellent connection in between the Andaman Islands, you can easily island hop and enjoy the numerous treats of an Andaman Holiday.

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Please Note:

• The Nicobar group of Islands is out-of-bounds for foreign travelers.
• To visit the Andaman Islands, foreign nationals need a special Restricted Areas Permit.
• Indian Nationals need unique permission and a Tribal Pass to go to these islands.
• Visiting tribal areas in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is forbidden for both Indians and Foreign Nationals.
• See the total list of Do's and Do n'ts for tourists provided by the Andaman's Tourism Board for more information.

Accommodations in Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

Despite such a little percentage of occupied islands, visitors have a wonderful option of hotels and resorts for accommodations in the Andaman Islands. Many hotels and resorts offer fundamental accommodation, are environmentally friendly and have terrific service. Food overall is typically valued by visitors.

Most of the hotels and resorts are in Port Blair and Havelock Island; Neil Island has a few and Long Island and Barrington Island have a couple.

Leading places to go to in Andaman and Nicobar Islands:

A plain reminder of India's freedom struggle and the atrocities dedicated by the British versus the freedom fighters, the Cellular Jail in Port Blair stays a popular location to visit amongst locals and visitors of Andaman Islands.

Take a tour of the solitary cells that remain today- these cells, so called due to the fact that of their seclusion from each other, as soon as housed prominent flexibility fighters such as Vinayak Damodar Savarkar, Dr. Diwan Singh Kalepani, Yogendra Shukla, Bhai Parmanand, and Maulana Ahmadullah. Several of these cells were destroyed after the Japanese bombed them during World War II.

Get an insight into their lives in jail from the displays displayed in the galleries within the jail facilities. Exceptional highlights consist of 3-D models illustrating the kind of work these political prisoners were made to do, the gallows where they were hung when they refused to comply with, the basement where the bodies fell when dead and excerpts from the autobiographies of the survivors.

The watchtower, where armed guards once ensured the jail security, is now popular with tourists as a perspective for amazing panoramas of Port Blair. A light and sound program presents the story of the Cellular Jail every evening- based on climate condition.