The document provides travel information about the Andaman Islands, including why it is a popular tourist destination, the best places to visit, things to do, the best time to visit, and how to get there. Some of the top attractions mentioned are the Havelock and Neil Islands for their beautiful beaches, Little Andaman for activities like surfing and elephant safaris, and the Cellular Jail historic site in Port Blair. Scuba diving, snorkeling, trekking, and birdwatching are among the recommended activities. The document also outlines transportation options and festival times that attract visitors.
2. Why I love Andaman?
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Amazingly beautiful coastlines, lush forests, breathtaking scuba
diving opportunities, exotic seafood, Andaman holiday
packages offer you everything you need for a beach vacay.
Turquoise blue waters, white sand beaches surrounded by
natural greenery of the mangroves and forests. Andaman gives
you everything under the sun. A good number of Andaman
tour packages provide basic tour and travel facilities that cover
all the picturesque monuments and sights to see on the
islands.
3. Best Places to Visit in Andaman
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Port Blair - Pay a visit to “Kala Pani” jail to experience the pain of the Indian
freedom fighters. Visit the Anthropological Museum if you want to know
about the life and times of the local tribes.
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Little Andaman - The 4th
largest island of the Andamans, offers surfing,
boating through the creeks, exciting elephant safaris or a visit to Kalapathar
to relax and chill.
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Havelock Island - A picturesque Eden, with exquisite white sandy beaches,
flush coral reefs all surrounded by plush green woods.
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Neil Island - An escape for those looking to beat the throng. Neil Island is well
connected to Port Blair & Havelock and offers great luxury hotels & activities.
4. Best things to do in Andaman
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Cellular Jail - See the Kala Pani jail where criminals were deported for the most
heinous of crimes.
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Try the local cuisine. The seafood here is to die for.
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Learn scuba diving and become a master diver.
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Go snorkeling at north bay and elephant beach
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Observe bioluminescence at the Havelock Island
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Try the glass bottom boat ride which lets you experience the sea life below while you
stay dry.
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For the adrenaline junkies, go on a trek from Mt. Harriet to Madhuban
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Bird watching at Chidiya Tapu
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Canvass through the Limestone Caves in Baratang
5. Best time to visit Andaman
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Island Tourism Festival: Port Blair holds several tourist activities during the
months of Dec - Jan
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Monsoon Festival: Those into folk music & dance forms, can visit the Andamans
in May - June to experience the Monsoon Festival.
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Season Time: Dec - Mar is ideal for those who want to enjoy warm sunny days &
go diving. This also happens to be the turtle nesting season.
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Surf Season: “Big waves in Little Andaman” for seasoned surfers in the months of
Feb - Aug.
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Off Season: Mid Mar - May & Oct - Dec, where weather is alright with few
tourists and lower prices.
6. How to reach Andaman?
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By Air - You can book flights to Andaman from major cities in India including
Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata, Delhi & Bangalore. One can also take direct flights to
Port Blair from Chennai & Kolkata. This journey take about 5 to 6 hours.
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By Sea - The voyage takes upwards of 50 hours and is for those who enjoy being
out in the middle of the sea. Ship services are available from Calcutta, Chennai &
Vishakhapatnam.
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The ease of access is what makes Andaman Tourism popular