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EMERALD ISLANDS

by kmohandas - last update: Jun 23, 2008

THE BEAUTIFUL ARCHIPELAGO

A VIEW FROM HAVELOCK ISLAND
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 CANEO USED BY TRIBALS

THE ABORIGINAL TRIBES

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.
CELLULAR JAIL

REMINDER OF COLONIAL ERA

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.

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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."
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Comments for kmohandas about Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
VeronicaG Sun Aug 10, 2008 14:06 UTC
 Havelock Island seems the perfect place to enjoy sea and sand--your visit and pictures reveal a very pretty destination! Regards from Texas....
Toshioohsako Sat Aug 2, 2008 14:04 UTC
 lake with trees sticking out is beautiful blue pictures. Others are very curiosity-arousing tips and useful.
goutammitra Tue Jul 29, 2008 01:28 UTC
 Very informative and descriptive page on Andamans. Did you meet or see any of the Jaroas?
loisl Mon Jul 21, 2008 13:35 UTC
 This Islands look so great; I would love to go scuba diving here, Peter
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