ABOUT ANDAMAN
ABOUT ANDAMAN
The Andaman and Nicobar are a group of picturesque Islands, big and small, inhabited and uninhabited, a total of 572 islands, islets and rocks lying in the South Eastern part of Bay of Bengal. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have great maritime importance. During the British period political leaders considered dangerous to the interests of the Raj and the other dreaded criminals were deported from mainland to the Cellular Jail – The Indian Bastille, situated on the sea coast of Atlanta Point in the North-Eastern part of Port Blair. Thus these Islands were infamously known as the ‘Black water Prison’ or ‘Kala Pani’. The Andaman offers many opportunities for water sports including Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and Swimming etc… You can laze on the tranquil beaches; drink a refreshing draught of fresh coconut milk and watches the water, birds soar across the azure sky. Feel completely at peace on tours to the Andaman’s. You can go Snorkeling or travel on boat cruises to witness the amazing marine life of Andaman’s. If you’re lucky you can see Dolphin’s cruising by the side of your boat and Dugong or Sea cow, a large marine mammal, which feeds on seaweeds near the cost. A visit to the pristine beaches and lagoons with profile of an Andaman and Nicobar Islands tour is sure to be an unforgettable journey, come and enjoy the Enchanting, Marvelous, Eye Catching, World of Flora and Fauna “The Island of Dreams”.
How To Reach Andaman Island
BY AIR
By Availing Flights: The Veer Savarkar Airport, an International Airport is located in the capital town of Port Blair, the gateway to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Port Blair, is connected with Chennai, Kolkata, New Delhi and Bhubaneswar by air. Air India, Jet Airways, Go Air, Spice Jet, Indigo & Air Vistara Airlines operate regular flights. Foreign chartered flights are also permitted to land at Port Blair subject to the fulfillment of guidelines of the Directorate General of Civil Aviation.
BY SEA
By Availing Ships: Regular passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam and back. There are three to four sailings every month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair and vice-versa. There is only one sailing for Visakhapatnam in a month. The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hours during fair weather.
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