Andaman and Nicobar Islands - Home to only active volcano in India

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have an ambience which will have a naturalist stand and applaud. It is renowned for its clean environment, filth free roads, greenery and unpolluted fresh air. There are hills to be seen in some places. The islands are lined by coconut palms. Major part is covered by tropical jungle and islands are interspersed with flat stretches of crescent shaped beaches. The tropical rain forests and waters of Bay of Bengal are home to vast collection of plant, animal and marine life. With a fascinating assortment of precious delights of nature Andaman and Nicobar Islands is once in a lifetime experience. To add to that is the opportunities for engaging in adventure activities like trekking, island camping, snorkeling, scuba diving and other water sports. All this will make a Andaman and Nicobar holiday memorable.

Andaman and Nicobar islands are a group of picturesque islands, some big and some small, some inhabited and some uninhabited. A total of five hundred and seventy two islands, islets and rocks lie in south eastern part of Bay of Bengal.

The islands are the epicenters of Andaman tour. Numerous islands are developed for various purposes. The main islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands of tourism significance are Jolly Buoy, Cinque Island, Red Skin Island, Havelock Island, Barren Island, Ross Island, Viper Island and Chatham Island.

Jolly Buoy is an island which is part of Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. It homes a wonderful beach which is ideal for sunbathing. Due to the breathtaking underwater view of coral and marine life it offers, the island is apt for snorkeling. The sea is ideal for swimming also.

Cinque Island is a superb place for adventure activities like scuba diving and camping. There are underwater coral gardens near the shore. You can leisurely engage in fishing. The sea is apt for swimming also. The lure of unspoiled beaches, especially a sand bar joining two islands is irresistible. Red Skin Island is another island which is part of Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. It is home to a nice beach and offers spectacular view of corals and marine life.

Havelock Islands provides for an idyllic resort. It homes a virgin beach and is renowned for the unpolluted environment. Camping facility is available adjacent to Radhanagar beach.

Andaman Tour packages include a visit to Barren Island which is the land of Volcano. It is the only active volcano in India and can be visited on board vessels. There is a big crater of volcano rising abruptly from the sea half a kilometer from the shore.

Ross Island was once; during British time was capital of these islands. Now all the old structure is almost in debris. There is a small museum which holds photographs and other antiques of Britishers relevant to the islands. Viper Island is where British used to harbor convicts. The first jail was constructed here which was abandoned in favor of Cellular Jail. The island homes a gallows on the top of a hillock where condemned prisoners were hanged.

Chatham Island homes the main mainland – Island harbor. There is a Saw Mill existing on a tiny island connected by a bridge over a stretch of sea water. The Saw Mill is one of the biggest and oldest in Asia. Andaman Honeymoon packages include trip to white sandy beaches, other sightseeing spots and adventure sports.

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