Things to do while visiting Andaman and Nicobar islands. By Dimpy gogoi

Things to do while visiting Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Ways to reach Portblair

Two ways – By air or by sea.

Flights are certainly faster, more comfortable and therefore the preferred option. 

Ships, although seem cheaper, are general passenger ships and are more troublesome than they initially seem. Ships take about 3-4 days to reach Port Blair. 

 

 1. Aerial view of Islands from flight.

It looks amazing  when you take an aerial view of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The best way to capture some nice aerial views of the island from the air .

 

 2. Kalapather beach (Havelock Island).
 

Havelock is a picturesque natural paradise with beautiful white sandy beaches, rich coral reefs and lush green forest. It is one of the populated islands in the Andaman group with an area of 113 sq. km. and is located 39 km of north-east of Port Blair.

3. Scuba diving in Northbay Island.

North Bay Island is one among the best locations around Port Blair for  scuba diving.

Visit this island if you love water sports. 

Scuba diving cost - almost Rs 3500- Rs4000 per person

4. Vijay nagar beach ( Havelock Island).

The exceptionally beautiful and mystifying Vijaynagar Beach is perched on the well-known Havelock Island. This pristine beach is at just 38 kilometers of distance from Port Blair. 

vijay nagar beach

           

5. Radha Nagar beach ( Havelock Island)

Radha Nagar beach is a matchless spot for all the travelers in quest of solace and nature's exquisitenes.This was my most fav place on the island. It’s easily accessible by road, though it was a little far from our resort. It’s fairly large beach, especially compared to the other.

6. Ross Island .

Ross Island is an island of the Andaman Islands. It belongs to the South Andaman administrative district, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.^[6] the island is lying 3 km (2 mi) east from downtown Port Blair.

 While two Island tour we were in Ross island and it was nice to see the place,in British era in Kalapani it was Quarter of senior officer.

 7. Snorkeling in Elephanta beach &             North bay island.
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Price - 300-500Rs per person.

North Bay island is a popular destination in Port Blair. The beach and the snorkelling opportunities in its fringing coral reefs are the closest ones you will find at Port Blair. 

 Snorkel pristine and undamaged reefs, right off white sandy beaches. The beach here offers calm blue crystal clear shallow waters and is an amazing spot for snorkelers. 

8. Taste amazing sea foods like Lobster.

 9. Experience the best coastal cruise ride to Havelock and Neil Island.

 Price - 1200rs to 3000rs per person according to class.

One among the most preferred way to travel to different islands. Fast connectivity and more organised way of travelling provides customers a good experience. The cruises take almost 90 minutes to reach Havelock Island from Port Blair and vice versa. From Neil(another island in Andaman archipelago),the cruises take around 60 Minutes to reach Havelock Island. 3 different classes such as Premium, Deluxe and Royal exists in these cruises.

 10. Cellular jail in Port Blair.

The Cellular Jail, also known as Kālā Pānī, was a colonial prison in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, India. The prison was used by the British especially to exile political prisoners to the remote archipelago. source - Wikipedia.

                   11. Boat Ride to snake island (portblair).

12. Elephant beach ( Havelock).

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 If you have visited the Havelock Island and have not visited Elephant Beach then you have missed something very good. Elephant Beach is approximately 20 minutes by boat from the Havelock Island dock. This destination offers beautiful white sand beach along with an amazing coral reef which starts at a depth less than a metre. 


13. Sea walk.
The Underwater Sea Walk is one of the most unique attractions that one must experience when visiting Andaman Islands. It is a true once in a life time experience for all the non divers out there. Enjoy a secure and exciting underwater walk on the sea bed (about 6-7m depth)
price - 3000rs - 4000rs person ( estimate cost).

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