Andaman
& Nicobars, a group of 572 Islands & islets spread over like a
broken pearl chain in Bay of Bengal covering an area of 8249 sq.km.
Over
a distance of 780kms of ocean from North to South. The Island
, although an Union Territory of India, is very close to Rangoon(Burma),
Phuket(Thailand) Malaysia & Sumatra.
However
to reach these islands irrespective Indians or Foreigners have
to undertake journey from Chennai/ Calcutta / Vizag. Andaman is
graded as one of the ideal destination for availing leave travel
concession to cover a long distance journey.
General
Information
Tourist : Sep. to June Rainy
Months
: July & Aug.
Climate : Tropical & Humid 70%
to 90%
Weather: Generally pleasant Min. 23 C Max 30 C.
Clothes : Cotton
Distance: Chennai - Port Blair - 1190kms.
Calcutta
- Port Blair- 1255kms.
Masti
Packages
Stay
Packages
Tour
Packages
Places
of tourist Interest in Andaman
Forest
& Wildlife
Chatham
Saw Mill
Owned by the Forest Department, one of the largest saw mills in
Asia. This mill converts huge logs into timber of different sizes
and supplies to private & government departments at reasonable
price. Ornamental species like which is used in manufacture of
furniture & a handicraft is processed here.
Forest
Museum
This museum displays a large variety of timber species and models
of all activities undertaken by the forest Department.
Chiriyatapu
Beach
Famous for enchanting views that it present to the visitor and
a paradise for the Bird Watchers. Adorned with a beautiful beach,
Chiriyatapu offers you a best picnic spot.
Tribal
Life
The Port Blair unit of department of Anthorpological Survey of
India displayed a large number of tools, inputs models and photographs
of habituals of aboriginal of the islands viz. Ongis, Jarawas,
Sentinals, Shompens & Nicobaris.
Historical
Monuments
Cellular
Jail
Known as the Bastille of India and relic of bygone years, Andaman
is know mostly from Cellular Jail in which many freedom fighters
were incarcerated during the British rule. The jail had 600 cells
and was built during 1896 - 1906 with bricks transported from
Burma.
Ross
Island
Located at the mouth of port Blair harbour, Ross Island was the
seat of Imperial Administration till the Islands fell into the
hands of Japanese in 1942. The Island is having old building and
monuments of immense historical and archaeological value.
Viper
Island
Viper Island stands as a witness to the grim sufferings that the
freedom fighters of our country had to undergo during the British
Rule. The British used to keep dangerous prisoners who resorted
to hunger strikes and non-cooperation, at a jail built in the
Island.
Sound
& Lightshow
The Sound & Lightshow at Cellular Jail depicts the history of
Cellular Jail and important events during the British Rule. This
show is sponsored and presented by the Department of Tourism.
Beaches,
Coral, Marine Life
Jollybuoy or Redskin
Island Here one can watch underwater coral and marine life through
a glass bottomed boat. To reach the Island, one has to first visit
Wandoor National Marine park to embark a motor launch. Safe for
swimming and snorkelling.
Corbyn's
Cove Beach
This is a small picturesque sea beach 7kms away from Port Blair.
a DRIVE TO THE BEACH ALONG South Point Road reminds a tourist
of Goa or Kovalam in Kerala. Corbyns Cove is a palm fringed beach
and an ideal place for swimming.
Marine
Museum
The museum maintained by the Department of Fisheries carefully
present exhibits of marine life of Andamans.
Samudrika
A museum displaying exhibits to create awareness among people
on different aspects of oceanic environments and to educate them
to protect & conserve it in a scientific manner.
Water
Sports
Both Safe Water Sports & Adventure Water Sports are conducted
at Aberdeen Water Sports Complex & Mahatma Gandhi Children's Park.
Irrespective, children or adults can join the water sports to
feel the thrill of going to open sea.
Handicrafts
Sagarika Emporium is maintained by the Industries Department and
displays variety of handicrafts produced out of ornamental timbers
and shells. The items produced by tiny handicraft units in the
Islands are sold from this emporium.
Visits
to other Islands with Minimum 1Night Halt Compulsory (Optional
Tours)
Neil
Island
Situated in South Andaman group, to reach the Island one has to
undertake 2 to 3 hours journey by boat. Stay at Guest House/Private
accommodation.
Havelock
Island
An Island located in South Andaman group to reach the island it
takes 4 to 5 hours by a motor boat. A beach at Radha Nagar is
worlds famous. Most ideal place for tent camping. At Havelock,
the Tourism Department has accommodation.
Rangat
Island
Located in Middle Andaman at a distance of 210 Kms. From Port
Blair. To each the Island one can undertake boat journey or travel
overland. Stay at Guest House/ Private accommodation.
Mayabunder
Headquarters of North Andaman, at a distance of 300 kms from Port
Blair. One can undertake boat journey or travel overland. Stay
at Guest House/ Private
accommodation.
Mode
of travel to & from Andaman
Bothways
by Ship
Travelling to tourist destination by a train , bus or air is quite
common. It is only on Andaman Sector, a tourist can undertake
travel by a passenger ship. During the 60 hours journey to reach
Port Blair, the shipping authority provide entertainments like
screening of Regional & English feature films, Indoor Games and
reading materials. You can take long walks on the deck of the
ship and take bath in the swimming pool on sun-deck. During the
voyage, a tourist can watch the magnificient sunrise & sunset
from sun-deck . Briefly to say, the ship is like a floating hotel
with all modern amenities the frequency of sailing Ex-China is
once in 10 days. Usually the ship halts at Port Blair for about
2 or 3 days maximum & sail back to china/Calcutta.
Class of Cabins
in the Ship
Deluxe Cabin 2 Berths in a cabin with attached bath / toilet.
A- Class 4 berths in a cabin with attached bath / toilet.
B- Class 6 Berths in a cabin with common bath/toilet.
Onward
by Ship & Return by Air
We recommend a tourist to Undertake one-way (onward) journey by
ship, stay 4 to 5 days at port and avail 2 hours flight to reach
China / Calcutta.
Bothways
by Air
|
Alliance
Air
( Indian Airlines)
|
Jet
Air ways
|
|
Chennai - Port Blair ICCD
7549
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Calcutta-Port-Blair ICCD
7285
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
Port-Blair-Chennai ICCD
7550
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sun
Port - Blair -Calcutta
ICCD 7286
Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
|
Chennai-Port-Blair 9w613
All Days
Port-Blair- Chennai 9W614
All days
|
Ref: Please
check departure / Arrival Timing at the time of your Booking.
To Suit to your travel covenience, we are in a position to arrange
confirmed seats for both ways journey provided you look the tour
atleats 30-45 days in advance.