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Explore the Andaman Islands with the variety of experiential tours, sightseeing, and activities included in Andaman Vacations tour packages. Whether it is a short trip or a long tour, a leisure stay, or an adventure holiday, whatever your travel preference, we at Andaman Vacation customize your itinerary which would be perfect for your preference. All our packages offer the best hotels in your respective category and inclusions designed to indulge you on your vacation in the Andaman Islands.

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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India located in the Bay of Bengal with an area of 8249 sq. KMs and one of the Prime Tourist destinations in India for their wide sandy Beaches, Islands, Eco-friendly Resorts, beautiful landscapes and many more. These are the paragon of beauty and present a landscape full of scenic and picturesque extravaganza. These islands shimmer like emeralds in the Bay of Bengal. The dense forest which covers these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers and birds create a highly poetic and romantic atmosphere. "Here the white beaches on the edge of a meandering coastline have palm trees that sway to the rhythm of the Sea, the stunning waves, gathering birds, the tune of flowing wind and multicolor fish steer their way through crystal clear water”. The scenic beauty of Andaman & Nicobar Islands would the human mind against "the whole mass of the motley facts of life".

The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are a group of picturesque Islands, big and small, inhabited and uninhabited, with a total of 572 islands, islets, and rocks lying in the South Eastern Part of the Bay of Bengal. They lie along an arc in a long and narrow broken chain, approximately North-South over a distance of nearly 800 KMs. It is logical to presume a former land connection from Cape Negris at South part of Burma to Achin Head (Cape Pedro) in Andalas (Sumatra). The flora and fauna of these islands, however, indicate that this land connection if it existed should have been prior to the development of their present life form.

The History

A clear history of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands can be had only from a British Survey of these islands conducted in 1777. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands remained the abode of the Negritos and the Mongoloids respectively, who occupied the Islands for centuries. These islands remained secluded from the mainland till the end of the 18th Century when people from the outside world first arrived. In the Second Century, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were located in the maps prepared by the great Greek astronomer, mathematician and geographer, Claudius Ptolemaeus, which possibly is the earliest reference to these islands. The early history of Nicobar is not well known although these islands were familiar to traders in ancient times, the islands being situated close to the trade route to the Far East. Though little is known about Portuguese activities on these islands, it is evident that the Portuguese missionaries started preaching Christianity among the islanders. The Nicobarese language also reflects a few Portuguese words.

Capital City and Administration

Port Blair, the Capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

Port Blair is the Capital City of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the Administrative Headquarter of this Group of Islands. Port Blair is the Gateway and Entry Point of these Islands. Port Blair is connected with the major Cities in India by Air and Sea via Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam. All the Island of Andaman and Nicobar Group is connecting with Port Blair via Ferry and Port Blair is the Gateway to visit any Island.

By Staying in Port Blair the major sites can be visited like :
The Cellular Jail (National Memorial), Ross Island, North Bay (Coral Island), Viper Island, Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex, Chidyatapu Beach, Mount Harriet, Corbyn's cove Beach, Wandoor Beach, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park (includes Jolly Buoy and Redskin Island), Museums (Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum, Naval Museum (Samudrika), Andaman Water sports complex, Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, Science Center, etc), Baratang Island, Lime Stone Cave, Mud Volcano and many more.

Port Blair is a also best place of water sports activities compare to other parts of Islands like:
Scuba Diving, Sea Walking, Snorkelling, Glass Bottom Boats, Jet Ski & Speed Boat Rides, Banana and Sofa Rides, etc.
Havelock Island, Neil Island and Diglipur are accessable from Port Blair. Port Blair is a best point for shopping at Andaman Islands either in Sagarika(the Govt. Emporium) or in Local Market.

In 1874 during the British Regime, Andaman and Nicobar Islands was kept in one administrative territory headed by a Chief Commissioner as its judicial administrator. On 1 August 1974, the Nicobar Islands were hived off into another revenue district with district headquarters at Car Nicobar under a Deputy Commissioner. In 1982, the post of Lieutenant Governor was created who replaced the Chief Commissioner as the head of administration.

Best Time to Visit Andaman

The best time to visit Andaman is from October to March, when the islands are blessed with clean and calm weather. Winter is also the best time to visit Andaman if you wish to experience the entire range of activities like snorkelling, parasailing, undersea walk etc. The months from November to February are also the best for adventure activities and bird-watching in Andaman. The Andaman tourism department also organizes the Island Tourism Festival every year in Port Blair during winter, to encourage Andaman Nicobar tourism. During the monsoon in Andaman (end June till about the beginning of September), you can enjoy a different side of the Andaman weather. Book a sea-facing or beachside room with a view, and enjoy the gorgeous views of the tropical clouds and occasional rain showers. Despite the Andaman weather not being optimum during monsoon, a lot of visitors travel here during these months to take advantage of off-season rates which bring down the Andaman tour package cost during this period.
To travel from Port Blair to Havelock and Neil Island in Andaman and vice versa, the only way is to book a ferry ticket. It is best to book your Andaman ferry tickets in advance, as a part of your Andaman tour package cost.

Places to Visit in Andaman

The Andaman Nicobar Islands are filled with a host of scenic sightseeing spots and destinations worth covering while you are on your Andaman vacation or honeymoon. Explore the mangroves on Baratang Island, take an excursion to Jolly Buoy or Redskin Island, attend the Light and Sound Show at the Cellular Jail, and enjoy water sports in Port Blair or on the beaches of Havelock Island and Neil Island. The list of places to visit in Andaman is endless and your aim should be to cover as many as possible on your Andaman tour.

Leisure Activities in Andaman

Here are some of the recommended adventure Leisure Activities you should try on your Andaman holiday:

Scuba diving
Scuba diving is a form of underwater diving in which a diver uses a self contained underwater breathing apparatus to breathe underwater. Scuba divers carry their own source of breathing gas(usually compressed air), allowing them greater freedom of movement with an air line for longer underwater endurance than breath-hold, move around underwater by using SwimFins attached to the feet and explore the world of colourful coral and uuddwater marine life.

Sea Walk
Sea Walk is like going for an underwater tour inside the reef, walking between corals, seeing variety of fish, and discovering the rich sea life underwater in the crystal clear blue water of the lagoon with an helmet with a transparent visor is placed on your head. A special apparatus allows normal breathing under the water. Life Guards assist in taking you underwater and accompany you throughout the walk to guarantee your maximum safety.

Snorkeling
Snorkeling is the practice of swimming / floating on or through a body of water with a minimum basic equipment that is dive mask, swimming fins, and a snorkel (breathing tube). Snorkeling is a most popular recreational activity. Through snorkeling one can enjoy the exotic view of underwater coral reefs and marine life. Snorkeling is simple and possible with anyone who have interest to view underwater coral reefs and marine life.

Game Fishing
Andaman Island is also one of the famous destination for Game fishing. Andaman Island is a paradise for fishing lovers with stunning locations, clean and Pristine Beaches and Coral Reefs. At Andaman, we serve Half and Full Day Packages for Fishing lovers with our experience teams. We operate our service at Port Blair & Havelock Island. We provides professional, prompt and reliable service in everything we do.

Other Water Sports
While thinking about Andaman Islands, Water Sports comes in everyone mind. Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex offers the facilities of water Sports at Andaman Islands like Water Scooters, Speed Boat rides, Rowing boats, para sailing, kayaks, paddle boats, Banana Ride, Sofa Ride, etc. The view options like Water Scooters, Speed Boat rides, kayaks, Banana Ride and Sofa Ride also available at Havelock Islands too.

Shopping at Andaman Island

Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex is formerly called as Andaman Water Sports Complex is a renowned sports complex in Andaman Islands offering many adventurous water sports activities with comfortable, safe and enjoyable experiences like water scooters, rowing boats, kayaks, paddle boats, etc.

The main shopping and commercial centre at Port Blair is Aberdeen. While shopping at Andaman Islands you will find Multi hue corals, seashell souvenir and other Handicraft products mostly made from Wood, Jute, Bamboos, corals, sea shells, etc which are the speciality of the islands. The Sagarika Emporium/ Cottage Industry is the best point of shopping. The local Shops also have good collect of Shells and Handicrafts with various size. The main shopping products are in Andaman Islands are Shell jewellery like earrings, bracelets, pearl jewellery and artifacts, Palm mats, Coconut shell lamp-shed and Woodcrafts like walking sticks, bowls and trays, ashtrays, Bamboo cane craft, Nicobaree Mats and furniture made of local Padauk wood.