About Andaman & Nicobar
Islands Floating
in splendid, east of the Indian mainland is the archipelago of 5272 emerald
island, islets and rocks known as Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
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Islands General Info.
Location: Bay of Bengal.
How to Reach Andaman
& Nicobar By
Air: Port Blair is connected with Chennai and Calcutta by air.Presently flight
are operated by Alliance Air on Chennai-port Blair sector on Monday, Wednesday,
Friday & Sunday and on Calcutta-port Blair sector on Tuesday, Thursday,
Saturday & Sunday. Jet Airways flight are operating daily on Chennai-port
Blair route.
Entry Formalities
for Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Foreigners: All foreign nationals can stay in the islands for 30 days. This
can be extended by 15 days with permission. They require a permit to stay, which
can easily be obtained on arrival at port Blair (either by air or sea) from
the immigration authorities.
Adventure Tourism
in Andaman & Nicobar
Island Comping: Island camps are just the right choice for the nature-lovers, who wish to enjoy sun, sea and the pristine beauty of nature by spending their quiet all inclusive holidays from OnTheBeach right on the beach.
Places of Interest in Port
Blair Cellular
jail (National Memorial): Cellular Jail, located at Port Blair, is a mute witness
to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in
this Jail.
Excursions in Port Blair
MAHATMA GANDHI MARINE NATIONAL PARK, WANDOOR (29 KMS, FROM PORT BLAIR): This
Park is made up of open sea, creeks and fifteen small and large islands covering
an area of 28.15 Sq. Kms.
Places of Interest in Nicobar Comprising
of 28 islands, with an area of 1841 sq. km. The Nicobar group of islands is
separated from Andamans by the ten degree channel, the Nichobars abound in coconut-palm,
casuarinas and pandanus.
Festival & Culture in
Andaman & Nicobar
A 15 Day long festival organized by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration
every year (Dec. &Jan.) gives a festive look to the islands.
Do's & Don'ts
in Andaman & Nicobar GENERAL:
(a) Those interested in photography/videography/investigation inside a sanctuary
or a Marine National park, must obtain permits from the chief Wildlife Warden.