Andaman and Nicobar Islands: The Eden Garden of India

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a veritable Garden of Eden and a naturalist's heaven. The clean environment, roads, greenery as well as unpolluted fresh air attract all nature lovers. The tropical rain forests and waters of Bay of Bengal are the home of a vast collection of plant, animal and marine life. Topographically the islands are hilly in places fringed with coconut palm, covered with tropical jungle and interspersed with flat stretches of crescent shaped beaches. Adventure tourism like trekking, Island camping, snorkeling, scuba diving etc. and other water sports are the real attractions. A marvelous mix of nature's most precious delights, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a once in a lifetime holiday experience.

These beautiful islands with lush green forest and sandy beaches provide an ideal holiday for eco-friendly tourists. One can feel the sincerity and serenity of village life here. Beautiful beaches at Laxmanpur, Bharatpur, Sitapur and the bridge formation on the sea-shore are the attractions.

Quick facts of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Capital: Port Blair

Area: 8250 km2

Official languages: Hindi, Bengali, Telugu, English, Nicobarese

The airports on the islands are:

a) Vir Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair
b) Car Nicobar Air Force Station
c) Campbell Bay Airport
d) Shibpur Airstrip

Top attractions:

a) Cellular Jail
b) Baratang
c) Barren Island
d) Havelock Island
e) Andaman Baratang Island
f) Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park
g) Neil Island (36 kms. from Port Blair)
h) Long Island (82 kms. from Port Blair)
i) Rangat (170 kms. by road and 90 kms. by sea)
j) Maya under (242 kms. by road/136 kms. by sea)
k) Diglipur (290 kms by road/180 kms. by sea)
l) Little Andaman Island (120 kms. by sea)(82 kms. from Port Blair)