Admirable Andaman
ANDAMAN:
Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India consisting of 572 islands, of which 38 are inhabited, at the junction of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea. It comprises two island groups, the Andaman Island (partly) and the Nicobar Islands, separated by the 150 km wide Ten Degree Channel , with the Andaman islands, and the Nicobar islands to the south (or by 179 km). The Andaman Sea lies to the east and the Bay of Bengal to the west. The island chains are thought to be a submerged extension of the Arakan Mountains. Tourism is a major industry in Andaman. The bulk of the revenue earned by the government of Andaman and Nicobar is through the tourism industry. In 2008 total 136,426 tourists visited Andaman and Nicobar. Growing sectors in tourism and potential area of investment are water sports and adventure tourism including trekking, island camping, snorkelling and scuba diving. Sea aquarium, water theme park, wave surfing, marina yacht, convention centre, health resorts, sanctuaries, national park, inter-island cruise liner. New islands in the Andaman archipelago are expected to open for tourism related activities. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are promoted as an eco-tourism destination. The major activities currently present in the islands are Scuba Diving, Sea Walking, Parasailing, Kayaking, Game Fishing, Semi submarine, Glass bottom boat ride and Night cruising. North Bay Island and Havelock Island are the two top islands that promotes adventure related tourism activities. Accommodation is available at all the major islands such as Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island.
Cellular Jail
The Cellure Jail, also known as KÄlÄ PÄnÄ« (Black Water), was a colonial prison. The prison was used by the British especially to exile political prisoners to the remote archipelago. Many notable dissidents such as Batukeswar Dutt and Veer Savarkar, among others, were imprisoned here during the Freedom of India. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument.
Swaraj Island (Havelock Island)
Swaraj Island (formerly known as Havelock Island), with an area of 113.93 km², is the largest of the islands that comprise Ritchie’s Archipelago, a chain of islands to the east of Great Andaman in the Andaman Island.
Radhanagar Beach
Radhanagar Beach is a beautiful pristine clean beach located on the western coast of Havelock Island. Called an infinite beach, Radhanagar was voted the best beach in Asia by Time Magazine in 2004 and is now considered one of the top 100 beaches in the world. Radhanagar beach was awarded the prestigious blue flag certification in the year 2020. The Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded by "Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark" based on 33 stringent criteria under four major heads -- environmental education and information, bathing water quality, environment management and conservation, and safety and services at the beaches.
Ross Island
Ross Island was the seat of British administration. This is the island from where British governed the entire Andaman Islands and had set up colony on this island. The island is currently managed by Indian Navy and the island is opened to tourists to visit. A boat ride is required to reach Ross Island from Rajiv Gandhi water sports complex. The island is closed to tourists on Wednesday.
Viper Island
Viper Island is near Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, was the site of the jail where the British used to imprison convicts and political prisoners. It has the ruins of a gallows atop a hillock. The jail was abandoned when the Cellular Jail was constructed in 1906.
Baratang Island
The Baratang Island which lies 100 kilometres north of Port Blair, also has a mangrove creeks leading to limestaone caves and mud volcanoes.
Port Blair 03N + Havelock 01N + Neil 01N
Day 1: Port Blair - City Tour
Our representative will receive from Port Blair airport and escort you to check-in to the hotel. After lunch, start the breathtaking trip to Cellular Jail- a place of pilgrimage for all freedom loving people, Carbyn’s cove Beach- one of the most picturesque, coconut palm fringed beach which is 7 km from Port Blair. In the evening, enjoy the history of the heroic freedom struggle which is brought alive in a moving Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 2: Two Island Tour (Ross Island & North Bay)
After breakfast, we will proceed for a full day cruising towards Two Island tour. First we start with an exhilarating journey (by boat) to Ross Island- the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the British regime. The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner's house, Government house, church, bakery, press, swimming pool, cemetery etc and all in dilapidated condition. After that, proceed for water sports activity and under water corals at North Bay (Coral Island). One can enjoy many water sports activities in this island. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 3: Port Blair - Havelock – Radhanagar
After breakfast, board Green Ocean Cruise / Sea Link for Havelock Island. Our representative will receive from Havelock jetty and escort you to check-in to the hotel. After a little relax, proceed for famous Radhanagar Beach which is rated the #7 among the finest beach in Asia. It is an ideal place for swimming, sea bathing and basking on the sun kissed beach. Overnight stay at Havelock.
Day 4: : Havelock – Neil.
After breakfast, board Green Ocean Cruise / Sea Link for Neil Island. Our representative will receive from Neil island jetty and escort you to check-in to the hotel. After a little relax, proceed for Bharatpur, Laxmanpur & Natural Bridge. Overnight stay at Neil Island.
Day 5: Neil - Port Blair.
After breakfast, board Green Green Ocean Cruise / Sea Link and return to Port Blair. Overnight stay at Port Blair.
Day 6: Port Blair – Airport dropping
Dropping to airport with memories and terrific holiday at Andaman Island.
