Famous Places In Andaman And Nicobar

About Andaman and Nicobar Island

Andaman and Nicobar Island, a part of India's archipelago area, is known for a plethora of tropical attractions and tourist activities. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have India's best nesting beaches. These islands are notable for a variety of things, including beach vacations, hiking, marine fauna, and sea adventures.

There are 4 famous places in andaman for enjoying your vacations which are:

Port Blair

Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Island. Port Blair has been selected as one of the cities to be developed as a smart city under the Smart Cities Mission. Port Blair is one of the famous places in andaman and nicobar.

Neil Island

It is known for its unexplored coral reefs and white sandy beaches so needless to say, scuba diving, snorkelling and beach hopping are few of the must do activities on the island. Neil island is also famous places in andaman and nicobar.

Havelock Island

This island is an actual attraction of tourist, this island have beautiful beach and beast place for water sports activity. Havelock Island is renowned for its picturesque beauty. Clear blue skies, rippling turquoise tides, daring and fun water sports such as snorkelling, scuba diving, kayaking. Havelock island is also famous places in andaman and nicobar.

Diglipur

It is the largest town of Andaman Island. It is located on the southern side of Aerial Bay, at 43 meters above sea level, 298 km north of Port Blair. It is crossed by the Kalpong River, the only river of the Andaman Islands.

Tourist attractions in andaman and nicobar in Port Blair are :

Corbyn's Cove Beach

Corbyn's Cove beach has an ideal assortment of calmness and thrill. This jam-packed beach is often counted as one of the best places to visit in Port Blair. The beach has seating arrangements for a better sight of the horizon from a higher vantage point. Boating, jet skiing, and swimming are among the popular water sports available here.

North Bay Island

North Bay Island is the most popular destination in Andaman Islands. Which being located at a distance of 30mins by boat journey from water sports complex of Port Blair is the most coral reach Island of Andaman. You can also opt for snorkeling, Scuba Diving, Sea walk, Glass bottom boat activity here at your own and can witness the underwater life like many colors fishes, Lobster and coral reef. This island also has a small local market.

Rose Island

Rose Island is few miles away from Port Blair. Once it was the administrative headquarter of the Britishers. This can be visited via boats from water sports complex by 20 minutes journey. The island is currently unhabituated for humans but the houses are wonderful and you also get to see friendly animals (deer’s) and birds (peacocks).

Cellular Jail

Cellular Jail houses the rich history of Andaman and is a must see in Port Blair. It is a colonial prison built by Britisher's to exile Indian freedom fighters and political leaders. Jail has museums that reflect the sufferings and hardship of the prisoners. The place has the pride & patriotism in the air and will certainly make you enthusiastic.

Cellular Jail Light And Sound Show

Cellular Jail for live sound and light show. Here feel the freedom struggle of Indian history. The show will fill your heart with patriotism. The show lasts around 30 mins and is conducted in both English and Hindi languages.

Chidiyatappu Sunset Point

White sand beach, clear water and sunset combine to make Chiriyatapu a perfect tourist attraction. The place also has a small zoo which will interest children. The best time to visit the place is around late afternoon so that you don’t miss the serene sunset from the beach.

Samudrika Marine Museum

Samudrika Naval Marine Museum is a well-known tourist attraction in the Andaman Islands. This popular sightseeing place of Andaman is also known as Fisheries Museum. This place has a wide range of installations with informative coverage of the islands’ ecosystem, plants, animals, tribal communities and marine life. This museum also includes a small aquarium that houses various collections of fishes and corals and shells. On the outside you will also come across a skeleton of a blue whale that was washed ashore on the Nicobars.

LIMESTONE CAVE

Limestone cave is a real hidden treasure in Baratang Island and is one of the most liked tourist destination in Andaman. Lime stone cave is a collection of limestone which takes thousands of years to formulate and these caves have taken imaginary shapes like animals, gods etc. Speed Boat journey through the creeks and open sea make the trip adventurous.

Mud volcano

Mud volcano is another tourist destination in Baratang which is very famous and a must visit for all the tourists. Located at a distance of around 7kms from Baratang, mud volcano is a place where many small and big active volcanoes are found, it’s a unique experience to have.

Popular places in andaman in Neil Island are :

Bharatpur Beach

Bharatpur Beach is the only sandy and the most happening place in Neil Island. Bharatpur Beach is located at a distance of 5mins from the jetty. The beach is scenic, sublime and a house to a large number of water sports activities. The Beach has a changing room facility, lots of small coral shops etc. You just cannot miss Bharatpur beach if you are at Neil Island.

Laxmanpur Beach

Laxmanpur beach is a beautiful white sandy beach that is full of shells and dead corals which provides scenic beauty to the beach. It also provides an impressive sunset view. All best resorts in Neil Island are located in this long stretch of coral reef beach. Up rooted trees on the shore add to the picturesque view and make it an amazing tourist destination.

Natural Bridge

Natural Bridge is also known as Howrah Bridge, the name was given by local Bengalis. It is a natural rock formation in the form of bridge. This place is best to visit during low tides. To reach natural bridge you have to walk through sea shores which are rich in Marine life.

Famous places in andaman in Havelock Island are :

Kalaphatar Beach

Kalaphatar beach located at about 10km from jetty, and it is also a opposite way of Radhanagar Beach, just after this beach have a deep forest which is also famous to forest tracking lover. There have also a road to connect the local village. Kalaphatar is a beautiful Beach with amazing waves and perfect for Photo-shoot etc.

Radhanager Beach

Radhanagar beach located at about 12km from jetty. It is a beautiful Beach with amazing waves and perfect for swimming. It is constantly ranked as best beach in India and Asia. It’s a picture perfect beach with an excellent view of sunset. You cannot just miss this place if you are in Havelock. Stay there till sunset.

Elephant Beach

The beauty of elephant beach starts with the speed boat ride that takes you to this heavenly beach. There are numerous activities which are conducted in this exotic beach with white sand and crystal clear water. Most wanted Snorkeling water activity can be done here. And some more water sport attractions you may have at elephant beach except sea walk.

Sightseeing in Diglipur are :

Amkunj Beach

The Amkunj beach is located at the Nimbutala village at a distance of 8kms from Rangat. Amkunj is a black sand beach. The beach itself is not much to write about but the sea views are very nice. It has a rocky shoreline and is not ideal for swimming; however, one can carefully stroll across to witness its beauty.

Morichdera Beach

Morice Dera Beach is located along the ATR at a distance of 12 kms from Rangat. Eco-friendly beach furniture's, sea facing sit out areas and their proximity to sea makes it an ideal location to relax. There is a short walkway between the two rocks with small benches to sit and admire the lovely views of the open sea.

Karmatang Beach

The charming beach of Karmatang is 240 kms away from Port Blair by road. Karmatang Beach is very close to Mayabunder, about 12 km's distance and it is a prominent attraction in Andaman. Considered a turtle nesting ground by “The Olive Ridley Turtles” and the “Andaman Green Turtles”, this beach is a shimmering stretch of white sand and crystal clear waters.

Rose and Smith Island

Ross & Smith islands are actually two islands – Ross & Smith joined together by a sand bar to make a single group of islands in Diglipur. Ross and Smith islands can be reached by boat from the Diglipur Jetty. These are small fibre motorboats that can carry between 6 and 10 people. The islands lie 8km away and take about 20 minutes to reach. Boat tickets and forest permits are required that can both be bought at the jetty, before getting onto the boat.

These are the best famous places in andaman and nicobar to enjoy with any one either in couple, family or groups. All tourist attractions in andaman and nicobar are mentioned above. There are many beautiful places in andaman and nicobar and tourist attractions in andaman.