Andaman at a Glance
The Andaman Islands are an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. These roughly 300 islands are known for their palm-lined, white-sand beaches, mangroves and tropical rainforests.
Most of the islands are part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a Union Territory of India, while the Coco Islands and Preparis Island are part of the Yangon Region of Myanmar.
The Ten Degree Channel separates the Andamans from the Nicobar Islands to the south. The highest point is located in North Andaman Island. Andaman is the best tropical destination in India that is famous for its underwater world, white sand beaches, clear crystal blue water, mangroves, adventurous water activities and scuba diving.
Being a tropical destination Andaman enjoys a pleasant climate throughout the year with minimal fluctuation in temperature. However, the best time to visit Andaman is from October to May when the weather becomes comfortable to enjoy sightseeing and water sports.
If you’re travelling to Andaman by air, the nearest airport is Port Blair’s Veer Savarkar International Airport. Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands and is connected to Kolkata and Chennai by air.
Andaman can also be reached by ship, but it may be a bit time-consuming. If time is a constraint for you, your best bet is to fly there. From the airport, however, you have to take a ship to reach Andaman anyway.
It is not possible to reach Andaman by train.
Havelock Island
Havelock Island is one of the primary destinations of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is famed for its pristine beauty that goes unmatched when it comes to untouched and unexplored natural beauty and virgin forests of earth.
Neil island
Neil Island is another very scenic natural paradise with captivating white sandy beaches and lush green forests.
Ross Island
Ross Island caries the rich heritage of the British legacy since the time when India was under the British Rule. It was named after Sir Daniel Ross who was British Marine Surveyor.
North Bay Island
The North Bay Island gives an intensive feel of summer and sand. The corals at North Bay are exquisite and are spread through a long coast line in an extensive stretch.
Baratang Island
This exotic island is famous for its exquisite secluded beaches, mangrove creeks, mud volcanoes and limestone caves — each of which is unique and worth a visit.
Ross and Smith Island
Ross and Smith are the twin islands of Andamans. Both the islands are connected by a sand bar that makes it extremely picturesque. Ross and Smith Islands attract a lot of tourists from all across the world.
Chidiya Tapu
“Chidiya” in Hindi means bird. And as is implied by the name, Chidiya Tapu is the ideal place for bird watchers for viewing rare migratory birds and also the common indigenous birds, which are the attractive feathered residents of the island.
Elephant Beach
Elephant Beach is famous for being a happening destination in Andaman and Nicobar Islands for water sports and for leisure tours.
Kalapathar
If you want to catch the best sunset in your visit to Andaman and Nicobar Islands, you can do that at Kalapathar Beach.
Jolly Buoy Island
Jolly Buoy Island is another exquisite destination for tourists and travellers visiting Andamans. The beach is scattered with dry tree trunks that create amazing contrast with the white sands of the beach.
Corbyn’s Cove Beach
Corbyn’s Cove Beach in spite of being so close to the City Centre is a secluded and unspoilt beauty. It is located just 8 kilometres from Port Blair city centre.
Anthropological Museum
Anthropological Museum is of extreme interest for curious travellers who are keen on knowing about the Andaman Island’s tribes and their way of living.
Limestone Caves of Baratang Island
Baratang Island is the home to another extreme wonder of the world. It is of immense interest to naturalists and geologists alike for the ancient Limestone Caves.
Cellular Jail National Memorial
I know, this may sound a bit dark and depressing but you wouldn’t regret one moment of your time spent here. The dreadful word “Kaala Pani” that we’ve heard since our childhood actually referred to this place.