- The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a union territory of India located in the Bay of Bengal. It consists of 572 islands, of which only 38 are inhabited. - The islands have a total land area of 8,249 square kilometers and are divided into three districts. The islands have a long history of human settlement and were ruled by various empires before becoming a part of India in 1947. - Visitors can reach the islands by air or water. There are many guest houses and hotels available to stay in. Popular tourist attractions include the Cellular Jail, Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island, Baratang Island with its mud volcanoes and limestone caves, and Ross Island.

3. ABOUT:
•It is a union territory of the great sub continent.
•It consists of 572 islands out of which only 38 are inhabited and of which
only few like 7-8 islands are open for travelers.
•It is mainly divided into two groups Andaman islands(325) and Nicobar
islands(247).
•It has total three districts : North & Middle Andaman ,South Andaman and
Nicobar islands.
•It is located in the middle of Bay of Bengal and Andaman sea.
•It’s total land area: 8,249 km²(length: 467km,width:52km).

4. HISTORY:
•The existence of people in this island was found 2200 years back.
• First Rajendra Chola of Chola Empire invaded there and used this island as
there Naval Base.
•Then Maratha Empire defeat Chola Empire and used this place as there
temporary camp area.
•Then Danish East India company followed by British East India company ruled
over it.
•Then Japanese forces defeat Britishers and ruled here for 1942-1945.
•Later Subash Chandra Bose raised Indian National Army here with the help of
Japan government and they gifted this piece of land to Bose.
•On Dec 1943,for the first time the flag of free india was hoisted here and on
1947 after independence it became a part of India and on 1956 it is declared as
an UT.

5. HOW TO REACH ?
• By Air
• By Water

6. WHERE TO STAY ?
•There are many luxurious and government made
guest houses to stay in for the tourists.

9. •Built by Britishers
•Also called SAZA-E-KALAPANI
•Total 698 small rooms/jails are there.
•A specially it is made for Indian prisoners/ freedom fighter.
•Prisoners were tortured by the Britishers
•It is the place where VEER SAVARKAR(a great Indian freedom
fighter),was kept for several years and severely tortured by them.
•Now it is a tourist place for visitors and is is declared as a National
Memorial in the memory of our freedom fighters.

10. •It is one of the most famous attractions in Havelock Island of Andaman and Nicobar
Islands.
•It is declared as world’s 7th finest beach by World heritage sites.
• it is one of the most spectacular beaches you will visit on your trip to Andaman
•Hugged with Coconut trees from all sides and covered with tropical jungle from both
the sides.
•It is very famous for its sunrise and sunset views.

11. BARATANG ISLAND
•Baratang is a small island located in between the South and Middle
Andaman.
•It is home to several natural wonders .
•Mangrove creeks, beautiful beaches, limestone caves and mud volcanoes
adore the landscape of the scenic islands.
• The top 3 places to visit in Baratang island are: Mud volcanoes,
limestone caves and Parrot island.

12. NATURAL BRIDGE
•It is presented in the Neil island of Andaman.
•It is called natural bridge due to its naturally formed structure.
• It is one of the best place to awe in the mystery of nature.
•Also known as the Howrah Bridge locally, it was formed by years
and years of water flow from the rocky hill nearby.

13. DIGLIPUR
• Ross and Smith islands are connected with a 50-meter narrow sand bar alongside you’ll
also find the seashore encircled with a rich forest.
•Here one can find rare species of flora and fauna.
•The 50m sand road disappear at night.

14. MUSEUMS
SCIENCE MUSEUM
NAVAL MARINE
MUSEUM
FOREST MUSEUM
ANTHROPOLOGY MUSEUM

15. ROSS ISLAND

16. WATER SPORTS
PARA SAILING
SCUBA DIVING
SEA WALKING
WATER RIDES

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