Andaman and Nicobar Islands - a unique island state of India, located in the Bay of Bengal, 1400 km from the mainland. Resorts here are not so many, but those that are - above all praise. The islands are famous for their wonderful climate, amazing rich vegetation, seclusion and "ecology". In addition, Andaman and Nicobar Islands - a closed zone, the territory of national reserves, for which you need to get a separate permit.
The total number of islands is about 570, of which 550 are in the Andaman Islands. Inhabited in the territory of only about 40, including 26 - in the Andaman part; for tourists, about 10 islands are open.
The capital and largest city is Port Blair. The major cities are Diglipur, Rangat and Mayabunder.
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Visa, permit
To visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a special permit is required, which is issued upon arrival at Port Blair, at the immigration office at Haddo Jetty .However, when traveling to the islands by sea, it is necessary to issue this permission in advance on the mainland (Foreigners' Registration Office in Chennai - tel .: 044-28278210, in Kolkata - tel .: 033-22473300), or when issuing a standard Indian visa .The permit is usually issued for up to 30 days; Travelers who do not have return tickets or invitations from the hotel can get a "permit" only for 15 days .
In addition, the permit can be extended in Port Blair, but only for a maximum of 15 days.
Permission is usually checked by hotels, island administrations, ferries and on departure, so it is not worth losing.
If you have permission, you can visit the following islands: Southern Andaman, Middle Andaman, Little Andaman (not including indigenous territories), Neil, Havelock, Long Andaman, Diglipur, Baratang, islands within the National Park. Mahatma Gandhi (except Boat-Hobday, Twin, Tarmugli, Malay and Pluto, the night in the marine park is possible only after notification to the administration) and the island of North Passej.
Also allowed daily visits to the islands of Jolly Buoy, South Sinke, Red Skin, Ross and Smith, Narcondam, Interview, Brothers, Sisters, as well as the Harriet, Maduban and Barren Volcanic Islands (only from the boat, landing on shore is prohibited).
How to get here
By air
The capital of the Port-Blair islands accepts flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai. Tickets should be booked in advance, because in the season their cost increases significantly, besides, there is a chance to stay at all without them. Soon, it is planned to open international flights (in particular, from Bangkok).
Indian Airlines flies every day from Chennai (en route 2 hours 5 minutes) and Calcutta (en route 2 hours). In addition, JetLite airlines fly from Chennai and Delhi (via Kolkata, on the road about 4 hours) and Kingfisher Red from Chennai (one of the most budgetary companies).
On water
From Calcutta, Chennai and Visakhapatnamy (Andhra Pradesh) to Andaman there are regular ships, the road on which takes several days, and is an adventure in itself. As a rule, from 4 to 6 flights a month from Kolkata (on the way 56 hours, the ship MV Akbar) arrives in Port Blair, and in the season - another flight a week from Chennai (60 hours, the ships of MV Nancowry and MV Swarajdweep) . MV Harshavardhana walks from both ports. Once a month there is a flight from Vishakhapatnam (Vizaga).
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Climate of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The climate is tropical, the minimum temperature is +23 ° C, the maximum temperature is +31 ° C. the humidity is 70-90%. The best time to visit is October-May. From May to mid-September, and also from November to mid-December - the rainy season. At the end of summer strong storms, causing serious damage, are frequent.
Safety of tourists
Local residents have become acquainted with civilization not so long ago, so a complete lack of clothing, or loincloth dressings and bright beads - absolute commonness for the islands.
Transport
Between the islands there is a ferry service, and helicopters also fly. Flights strongly depend on the weather, in strong storms they can be canceled altogether. Tickets are inexpensive, from Port Blair to Havelock ~ 150-200 INR.
Tourist ferries are quite comfortable, designed for 100 people, there is air conditioning, which, however, does not always cope. Flight ferries are much more and less comfortable, designed for 400 people, located on two levels.
The fare depends on the class of service: 600, 700 or 1000 INR (leather seats and own TV). In a season it is necessary to book tickets even for a day.
Travel directly to the islands can be on auto rickshaws (in Port Blair and Havelock Island), taxis (only in the capital) or scooters, which can also be rented only in the capital and on the island of Havelock. The cost of renting 350 INR per day, deposit ~ 800 INR.
Beaches of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
- Corbin's Bay - the best beach near Port Blair. It is a small piece of soft white sand, hidden from prying eyes by a green palm canopy. Here is a good restaurant, guesthouse and resort hotel Peerless Resort. At 30 km south there is the "Bird Island" Chirya-Tapu, which can be reached by a single road through the jungle and swamps from a small fishing village to a wide bay with shell beaches.
- Viper Island is a tiny quiet island, located inside the harbor of Port Blair. The beaches of the island are sandy, the rest of the territory is covered with greenery.
- The island of Havelock is famous for its beautiful white beaches, the most popular of which are Vijayanagar and Radhanagar. Crystal clear water and stunning coral reefs, as well as numerous marine life, including dolphins, turtles and large fish, invariably attracts a lot of tourists to the island. On the beach of Vijayanagar there is a diving center - an ideal place for exploring the life of marine life. In addition, in the forests of the island you can even see elephants.
- Karmatang is located in the northern part of Middle Andaman, 136 km from Port Blair. It's a pretty quiet beach, a place where big turtles lay their eggs.
- Island Diglipur (136 km from Port Blair) is famous for the sandy beach Ramnagar: here grow fragrant oranges, and under the water you can see hundreds of amazing fish and their ilk. The island is crossed by the only river in the archipelago - Caplong.
- The island of Rutland is an ideal place for eco-tourism. You can stop in small cottages Totani Resort, where to start exploring the beautiful mangrove and coral reefs of the island.
- Neil is quieter than Havelock, famous for its good beaches and snorkeling opportunities.
- Vandur - gate to the national park named after Mahatma Gandhi.
- The island of Baratang is attractive with its atmosphere, preserved from ancient times in its original form.
- Barren Island is volcanic, the only one in the whole of India.
- Long Andaman is ideal for a holiday in the style of Robinson Crusoe. There is nothing on the island, you need to bring all the equipment and food with you.
- Little Andaman will like the fans of surfing.
Entertainment, excursions and attractions
Port Blair, the capital of the state, is famous for its snow-white beaches not far from the city center, as well as a large dive center, anthropological, forest and marine museum, the historic building of the Cellular Prison, now turned into the National Memorial.
In the underwater coral forests, many brightly colored fish swarm. In addition, there are 96 reserves and 9 National Parks on the islands.
Diving and snorkeling in the Andaman and Nicobar islands
The best diving - on the island of Havelock, in the National Park. Gandhi and on the island of South Sink.
Snorkeling - in the bay of North Bay, on the beach of MuaTerra Beach and on the island of Havelock. Equipment is inexpensive, you can both buy and rent.
On the island of Jolly-Booey, you can ride a boat with a glass bottom. Photo of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands (10)