| Page Views: 5,019 Last Visit to Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands: November, 2002 | THE PLACE THAT TIME (AND TOURISTS) FORGOT... by Siddha3th - last update: Jun 5, 2005 |
The Andamans are a secluded group of more than five hundred islands, situated in haunting isolation in the Bay of Bengal portion of the Indian Ocean. This place has always held a special pull for me, since my grand-parents called this far-flung Paradise home, and this is where my mother spent most of her childhood. There are extremes to be explored here, from sandy white beaches to hilly mountaineous terrain. There's also miles and miles left to be unexplored, especially in the Nicobar Islands, where vast swathes lie virtually uninhabited. All in all it's a remarkably dreamy place, blessed with plenty of that ocean charm which is the sole possession of coastal places. |
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... OF FLASHBACKS & PHOTOGRAPHS
You'll have to forgive me, my memory's a little hazy here. I've visited the Andmans thrice, with the last time being in 2002. I'm not good with the names and details of places here, since I was always more occupied with 'feeling' the place than documenting it. What I do have are these little memory gems, which will hopefully be enough. |
| A beach all to yourself :) |
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PORT OF CALL
The Capital of the Andaman Islands is Port Blair - focal part of the area and focal point of my scattered recollections. So what do I remember of Port Blair? I remember walking up hilly roads, with flowers gracing the sidewalk. I remember always sensing the ocean around, though it couldn't always be seen. And I remember the force of the full moon, bottling the vibe in a box of moonlight. |
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| Pros: | " Heart-sized waves, virgin shores, killer full moons " | | Cons: | " Dangerously lazy atmosphere, super-crowded Capital " | | In A Nutshell: | " If you can find it, it's well worth it " |
Siddha3th's Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Travel Tips
| Overview | Things to Do
Tips: 7 - Photos: 7 | | | | Restaurants | Hotels & Accommodations | | | | Nightlife | Off The Beaten Path
Tips: 5 - Photos: 5 | | | | Tourist Traps | Warnings Or Dangers | | | | Transportation | Local Customs | | | | Packing Lists | Shopping | | | | Sports Travel | General Tips
Tips: 3 - Photos: 3 |
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mvtouring Thu Apr 3, 2008 12:06 UTC
Very interesting, thanks for the intro ;-) | mircaskirca Thu Mar 6, 2008 09:15 UTC
Hi Siddharth! :) Beautifully described Andeman adventure! Must be magic! Now it makes me want to go there even more though it has been long on my wish list. Ah, love such islands! Sounds as a perfect destination for my trip by the end of the year... :)) | juliewong Mon Aug 13, 2007 15:29 UTC
Good tips and great pictures | iwys Wed Apr 18, 2007 14:00 UTC
Great page with excellent tips and beautiful photos. I've always wanted to go to the Andamans. |
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