About Andaman

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The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the east of the lndian mainland geographically, float in splendid isolation in the Bay of Bengal. Once a hill range extending from Myanmar to Indonesia, these picturesque undulating Islands, Islets numbering around 572, are covered with dense rain-fed, damp and evergreen forests and endless varieties of exotic flora and fauna. Most of these islands (about 550) are in the Andaman Group, 28 of which are inhabited. The smaller Nicobars, comprise some 22 main islands (10 inhabited). The Andaman and Nicobars are separated by the Ten Degree Channel which is 150 Kms. wide. These islands also boast of freedom fighting days' historically significant l. ndmarks viz. Cellular Jail, Ross island, Viper Island, Hopetown and Mount Harriet. The Andaman and Nicobar

How To Reach Andaman

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, GowAir, Spice Jet. Indigo & Air Vistara Airlines operate regular flights. Foreign chartered flights are also permitted fillment of guidelines of the Directorate General of Civil

By Ship

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 onhj sailing for Visakhapatnam in a month. The voyage tn‘es about 50 to 60 hours during fair weather.

LONG ISLAND

Long Island, just 47 nautical miles from Port Blair. having an area of about 18 sq.km.. is a modern village with population of around 2000 having many plus points and facilities generally not available in other villages of Bay Islands. It has its own power‘house, a well equipped Boat Building Yard, Senior Secondary School, bank. wireless facilities, hospital, Range Forest Office and even police outpost. Long island is a dreamland settlement without any road network.

HAVELOCK ISLAND

Havelock is a picturesque natural paradise with beautiful white sandy beaches, rich coral reefs and lush green forest. It is one of the populated islands in the Andaman group with an area of 113 sq. km. and is located 39 km of north-east of Port Blair.

NEIL ISLAND

Neil is a tiny but beautiful island located 37 Kms. to the south of the Andaman lslands. With un~ explored coral reefs, brilliant bio-diversity, white sandy beaches and tropical forest and vegetation, it is one of the hot tourist spots in the Andamans.

BARATANG ISLAND (100 Kms. By Road From Port Blair)

This island between South and Middle Andaman has beautiful beaches. mangrove creeks. mudvolcanoes and limestone caves. Andaman Trunk Road to Rangat and Mayabunder goes through this island. Limestone cave can be explored with the permission of Forest Department at Baratang and proper local guidance.

DIGLIPUR Diglipur (325 Kms., approx. 12 hrs by road from Port Blair) Situated in North Andaman island DIQIIDUY provides a rare experience for eco friendly tourists. It is famous for its oranges. rice 3*“ marine life. Saddle Peak the highest point in the islands is nearby.