Experience nature at its best at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The archipelago is famous for its pristine beaches, crystal clear water, coral reefs, and tons of history.

At a Glimpse

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory, about 1,400km from the east coast of India, where the Bay of Bengal meets the Andaman Sea. The union territory is made of 572 islands and out of these, 37 are inhabited. A few of these inhabited islands are open to visitors. Andaman-Nicobar comprises people from South India, Southeast Asia, and Negrito groups. Bengali is the most widely spoken language here, followed by Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam. In Andaman, Hindi Creole is wide spoken for trade purposes.

Places to Visit

The capital of the Andaman-Nicobar Islands is Port Blair, where visitors can absorb history and culture. The most popular historical attraction is Cellular Jail, also known as Kaala Paani, where freedom fighters were exiled during the colonial rule. The city is connected to different islands by a ferry service, making it easy to visit Havelock Island replete with pristine beaches and swaying palm groves. There are numerous beaches here for snorkeling and diving in the tropical waters. Other interesting activities include parasailing, kayaking and even ziplining. Visitors should not miss out on the Alfred Caves in Diglipur. These caves are made from limestone and every monsoon, their shapes change. The caves are home to swiftlet birds. Baratang Island is famous for its mud volcano, which is located in Nilambur village and came into existence in March 1983.

Visit Andaman-Nicobar Islands and see natural beauty like never before and while you are it, spend some time taking in the history and culture.