Andaman & Nicobar Islands - These undulating islands in the Bay of Bengal are covered with
dense forests and endless variety of exotic flora and fauna. The topography of the islands is hilly
and abounds in evergreen forests. The sandy beaches on the edge of meandering coastline are
fringed with coconut palms that sway to the rhythm of the sea
The Andaman & Nicobar Islands comprises of around 572 islands, out of which only 37 are
inhabited. The rest are fully covered with reserve forests, with no human habitation. The Islands
have been best described as "India's best kept Secret".
The Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island has been rated as among Asia's finest beaches by TIME
Magazine. There are even better beaches in Andaman which are probably not as frequently visited
by tourists as they are relatively unknown
Tourists are allowed to visit only a few of these 37 islands, mainly because of the fragile ecology of
the Islands and to preserve the environment. However plans are now on the anvil to open up few
more Islands and beaches to the tourists
The sea around the islands offers excellent scope for adventure water sports. The rare flora and
fauna, underwater marine life and corals, crystal clear water and mangrove-lined creeks, offer a
dream-view of the rare gifts of nature. This blessed Islands attract any nature-lover, who seeks
absolute peace and tranquility in the lap of Mother Nature. Adventure tourism like trekking, island
camping, snorkeling, scuba diving etc., are the major attractions here
A visit to these islands is a memorable lifetime experience. Andaman Islands are a world class ecotourism
destination and has immense potential for adventure water sports
Diving in Andaman waters offer a fascinating world of under-water marine life, varieties of
colourful fishes, rarest of the coral reefs in the world, mysterious remains of sunken ships etc. All
these can be explored through SCUBA diving
Not only the beauty of nature and the various enticing features but also the peace loving people
have made the Andaman and Nicobar Islands a tourist spot for visitors overseas. We can find high
mountains, lush green forests, wide roads, new buildings and long coastline which makes it
beautiful. Tropical rainforest abound in rare and endemic species of flora and fauna makes the
islands breathtakingy beautiful
Comprising of 28 Islands, with an area of 1,841 sq.Kms. the Nicobar Islands are separated from
Andamans by the Ten Degree Channel. The Nicobars abound in coconut-palm, casuarina and
pandanus. Great and Little Nicobar have the Giant Robber Crab, Monkeys with long tail,
Nicobarese Pigeons in plenty. Megapode, a rare bird is found in Great Nicobar. The southernmost
tip of India is not Kanyakumari as has till recently been considered, it is INDIRA POINT in Great
Nicobar Island. Nicobar group is out of bounds for foreigners at present. Indians may be given
permission in exceptional cases on application
