Tucked away in one corner of the Bay of Bengal is
an archipelago of islands called the Andamans. Here
are pristine islands of tropical forests littered
jewel-like along the velvet blue of the sea, perfect
for a holiday on its golden beaches. The Andaman and
Nicobar group of 293 islands stretch over 700 kms.
Rich evergreen rain forests abound the islands which
have abundant bird life and an interesting, multi
colour sea-life. The water in exotic shades of green,
blue and turquoise is like a sheet of clear glass
through which one can view the coral beds.
The local Islanders or the tribal people are aborigines
with Negroid features. Living in jungles, they seem
cut off from the modernising effects of the rest
of the world. In fact, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
are one of the last frontiers that have resisted
the onslaught of civilizations. It has areas where
tribals still live like man did thousands of years
ago. No one is allowed to visit these areas. But
the islands you can visit offer the lure of underwater
Coral gardens, unspoiled beaches and watersports
like diving, windsurfing, fishing, angling, water
skiing, snorkelling, etc. You could even collect
rare shells on the beaches and study marine life.
Truly a tourists dream holiday!
PORT BLAIR / NEIL AND HAVELOCK
/ CINQUE ISLANDS
Day 1. PORT BLAIR:
Arrive Port Blair from Calcutta or Madras by air.
Transfer to hotel. Half day city sightseeing tour
of anthropological museum which displays the tools,
models, habitats, art and handicrafts of the aboriginal
tribes and the marine museum where over 350 species
of sealife are carefully preserved. Harbour cruise
of Ross Island and Viper islands, which once housed
convicts. Evening tour of the cellular jail, the
Bastille of India, a relic of bygone days. Overnight
Port Blair.
Day 2. PORT BLAIR :
Depart in the morning for Mt. Harriet by boat /
surface. Drive upto Mt. Harriet peak ( 2000 ft)
to get a kaleidoscopic view of the whole of Port
Blair. 2 hr drive to Middle Strait passing through
tropical forests and tribal area enroute pausing
to view lumber operations by elephants. Evening
at leisure on the beach. Overnight at Port Blair.
Day 3. PORT BLAIR:
Full day tour of the national rnarine park including
tour of Redskin and Jolly Buoy group of picturesque
islands offering exotic coral and marine life. Its
beaches and crystal clear waters are ideal for snorkeling
and diving. OptionaIly, you could just lie back
and bask on the sun-kissed sands. Overnight Port
Blair.
Day 4. NEIL AND HAVELOCK :
Morning motor boat cruise to Neil and Havelock Islands.
Day free at the beautiful sandy beaches. At leisure
to explore the lush green forest or underwater coral
life. Overnight at the tourist bungalow at Neil.
Day 5. CINQUE ISLANDS:
Boat cruise to the beautiful underwater coral gardens
and unspoiled beaches of north Cinque islands. Great
place to swim, snorkel or for scuba diving. The
hillock provides a fabulous view of the isolated
island, submerged corals and the scintillating sunset.
Overnight optional- camping or tourist bungalow
at Neil.
Day 6. PORT BLAIR:
Morning free to enjoy the lush mangroves surrounding
the island or the picturesque beaches and creeks.
Later arrive at Port Blair. Check into hotel. Overnight
Port Blair.
Day 7. Fly Port Blair / Calcutta
or Madras / Delhi.
OPTIONS AND EXTENSIONS
1. By sea Madras / Port Blair / Madras with
South India extension.
2. Scuba diving and snorkelling specialized
trips.
POSSIBLE VARIATION
1. Shorter itinerary possible by staying
at Port Blair and doing day trips to other Islands.
BEST TIME :
October to May
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