"EMERALD ISLANDS" Top 5 Page for this destination Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands by kmohandas

Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Travel Guide: 225 reviews and 641 photos

A VIEW FROM HAVELOCK ISLAND - Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

THE BEAUTIFUL ARCHIPELAGO

Andaman & Nicobar islands is an archipelago of 572 beautiful islets and rocks situated in the Bay Of Bengal, east of Indian main land. Out of this, only 36 islands are inhabited.These beautiful islands stretches over 700 kilometers. Islandas are covered with very dense forests. It has varities of flora and fauna. It has some very beautiful beaches. The vast sea around the island offers excellant scope for adventure water sports. The islandas are clean and unpolluted. Hence it is a paradise for lovers of nature.

THE ABORIGINAL TRIBES

THE CANEO USED BY TRIBALS

These islands were the home of aboriginal tribes from pre-historic era. These tribes fall into various categories known as Great Andamanese,Onges,Jarawas, Sentinalise etc of Negrito origin. The tribes of Nicobar islands are of Mongoloid origin knon as Nicibarese and Shompens.

REMINDER OF COLONIAL ERA

CELLULAR JAIL

Situated at Port Blair, the capital town of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, Cellular jail is a mute witness to the colonial era. During the British rule, many of the freedom fighters were placed here. They were tortured and many were executed.
Now a part of the jail is converted to a museum. Major part of the buildings are converted to a hospital.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Very clean, safe and unpolluted islands.
Cons:Very remote place. Communication and transportation are some times difficult.
In a nutshell:Ideal place for adventure tourists, eco-tourists and lovers of nature.

Last visit to Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Jun 2008
Intro Updated Jun 23, 2008
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Hold The Jelly Fishj - Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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See The Under Water Coral At Redskin Island - Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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Comments (15)

mvtouring Jan 26, 2010 at 12:56 PM Report Abuse

I have read a lot about India, but this is my first virtual visit to the islands. Thanks for sharing with us ;-)
goutammitra Aug 1, 2009 at 7:47 PM Report Abuse

Mohanji, I revisited your page as I am also going to Andaman on 10th. I shall try to visit all the tourist attractions.
Emile72 Apr 27, 2009 at 5:34 AM Report Abuse

Hello, my compliments for your detailed and useful information. Regards out of Helsinki
septem Mar 24, 2009 at 1:23 PM Report Abuse

Wonderful pages. Juliana
lynnehamman Dec 8, 2008 at 4:49 AM Report Abuse

Really interesting page & tips on Andamans & Nicobar..We will be in Bengal in January-unfortunately not enough time to see the islands. Next time for sure.
Toshioohsako Oct 15, 2008 at 6:03 AM Report Abuse

very beautiful pics of Andaman. Tips are also very useful.
VeronicaG Aug 10, 2008 at 7:06 AM Report Abuse

Havelock Island seems the perfect place to enjoy sea and sand--your visit and pictures reveal a very pretty destination! Regards from Texas....
loisl Jul 21, 2008 at 6:35 AM Report Abuse

This Islands look so great; I would love to go scuba diving here, Peter
lina112 Mar 25, 2008 at 5:18 AM Report Abuse

Whoahhhhh fantastic place and Beach of havlock looks very nice. Lina
nicolaitan Mar 24, 2008 at 6:30 PM Report Abuse

really interesting page - totally new, will be googling this territory to learn more.