Andaman and Nicobar, A Coral Paradise of India

Andaman Aqualife
Andaman Aqualife

This alluring group of islands is a union territory of India in the Bay of Bengal Sea. Its capital Port Blair is not a huge city but an incredibly beautiful and peaceful place to be at and Havelock islands are favorite among all tourists. It is a beautiful little heaven with crystal clear sea water which is the world’s largest home to sea turtles. You can enjoy this unique marine life by opting for snorkeling or scuba diving. Most of the months are ‘Best time to visit Andaman’ except for the monsoon which occurs in the mid-year.

Andaman Waterfront
Andaman Waterfront

Andaman tour should start with the city tour in Port Blair which is connected via air flight from all major cities of India. If you have booked your tour with Shikhar travels then your stay and flights will be completely done. On day one, the foremost visit should be to the beach as it is among the most amazing beaches you have seen like Corbyn’s Cove beach where you can relax and enjoy your whole day with water sports. On this day you can also add a visit to Cellular jail as it is in the city. This place is important in terms of Indian History as many freedom fighters were imprisoned here and tortured for a really long time. There will be light and sound shows too where they show stories of freedom struggle.

Andaman Scuba Diving
Andaman Scuba Diving

As the marine life in this region is worth watching so next day you can head towards North Bay on a ferry to see some amazing spices and spellbinding coral life. Here you can enjoy snorkeling or scuba diving at its best. Even if you are not a swimmer the trainers and organizers are available at the beach who can teach you the little techniques. So you won’t be missing out on anything. After that Ross Island is the place where one can enjoy nature walks and get acquainted with the beautiful fauna of the island.

Andaman Snorkeling
Andaman Snorkeling

All these destinations are near to Port Blair so you can come back and stay at your hotel in Port Blair. After this, you can move ahead and shift to Havelock Island and Neil Island. Both the places are also known as SwarajDweep and ShaheedDweep respectively where both the names are related to freedom and martyr as per the history of the place. Havelock Island is more famous for its Kalapathar beach as this beach has black rocks on its coastline which gives a unique landscape. Similarly, in Neil Island, there are picturesque places that you can visit to enjoy the day like Bharatpur Beach, Laxmanpur Beach, and Natural Bridge. Each one of them has something different to see especially Laxmanpur beach where the sea is shallow and calm which makes it a perfect place for snorkeling. Also, the Natural Bridge is a rock that naturally shaped like a bridge usually called a replica of the Howrah Bridge in Kolkata.

Andman Neil Island
Andaman Neil Island

The whole group of island, Andaman and Nicobar is a real treat to the eyes of a nature lover as for an adventure lover. The most beautiful beaches in the world make it a must-visit tourist destination in India.

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