Places of Interest at Andaman Islands

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Jun 23, 2017
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a group of 572 Islands which spread over an area of 8073 sq. km. This is a UT of India, which was first inhabited by tribes and was turned into a penal colony by British before independence. Andaman happens to be one of the most excellent tourist destinations of India, which attracts tourists from all across the globe. Here is a list of places that you should visit if you ever find yourself in these dream Islands. You can also get Photographers in Andaman who will click perfect photographs for you in the picture perfect environment.

Cellular Jail: Port Blair, a capital of Andaman Islands, is a place of historic importance, the Cellular Jail built in the year 1896 by British, jailed prominent freedom fighters of India like Gokhale Bhikaji Ganesh, Veer Savarkar, Batukeshwar and more who were involved in India’s freedom struggle. Every evening Light and Sound Show is held in the jail, which talks about the heroic struggle of freedom fighters.

Samudrika Museum: This museum is managed by Indian Navy; the motive behind setting up this vast establishment was to bring tourists closer to the true essence of Andaman. On your visit to this destination, you get a lot of information about the aquatic life and tribes. Museum has 5 sections:

·         The History of Andamans

·         Geography of Islands

·         People of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

·         Archaeology

·         Marine Life

The museum displays rich flora and fauna and coral reefs of the region which are unique to this part of the world.

Viper Island: People were enslaved in Viper Island before Cellular Jail came into existence. A jail stood on the top os this Island which housed revolutionaries before independence. The ruins of that jail can even be seen today. You can reach this Island through a cruise from Andaman. If you forget about the history of this Island, you will find it to be really beautiful and the sunset here is worth watching.

Havelock: This island is located at a distance of 54 km from Port Blair and can be reached through a cruise. It is one of the most popular destinations of Andaman mainly because of the picture perfect beauty. The place is famous for adventure activities such as sea walk, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The Island is also a home to the Asia’s best “Radhanagar Beach” known for the turquoise blue waters and white sand beaches. Another popular beach is the Elephant beach, where you can view Elephants swimming around the beautiful waters.

Corbyn’s Cove: It is a beautiful beach with a picturesque background that is complete with blue sea and palm trees. It is famous for various water sports such as scuba diving and water surfing. Several hotels and resorts are at a small distance from the beach offering you a variety of accommodation choices.

Limestone caves: Baratang’s limestone caves are a site that must not be visited during your Andaman trip. These caves have been created naturally and will leave you amazed. And the biggest fun is you reach here through a boat safari, which passes through forests and is home to the Jarwa tribe.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands without a doubt are a spectacular place to spend time away from home. There are popular for beautiful beaches and historical sites to explore. If you are planning a trip to this exotic destination, get in touch with Experience Andamans, as we offer the best Weekend trip to Andaman. We provide personalized travel itineraries as per your individual requirements and make sure you have a splendid time here. To know more, visit our website. www.expereinceandamans.com and give us a call and we promise to provide instant assistance. 
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