Top Six Tourist Places to Visit in Andaman | Missing the white sand beaches, the pristine blue waters and the swaying palm trees? Then Andaman is the best option for you.
No doubt Andaman and Nicobar Island is one of the most prominent and famous beach destinations that attract thousands of globetrotters every year. The stunning marine life and the underwater world begs to be explored. The history of some places and the turquoise water kissing the white sand makes the place a wholesome experience.
The most troublesome task is to find perfect places for your stays and activities to do. However, when visiting this exquisite island, need not worry, as there are a plethora of Andaman tour packages available for tourists to grab those stealing deals and make their trip smooth and memorable. Here is a list of some amazing places to visit when planning your trip to Andaman and Nicobar Island.
Havelock Island
One of the most primary destinations of Andaman and Nicobar Island is Havelock Island. The virgin forests and the pristine beauty just gather all the fame for themselves. Seeing the fame and attention it has gathered from tourists, many luxurious resorts and hostels have been opened just to pamper your stay amidst the natural beauty.
Talking about the highlights of this island, you have a lot to do, especially water sports like snorkelling and scuba diving will give you a lifetime experience. All these sports are performed under the supervision of experts so there is no need to worry. Without a visit to Elephant beach and Radhanagar beach, the trip to Andaman is incomplete. The primitive jungles of Radhanagar beach add serene beauty and you can hear the chirping sounds of thousands of birds. For those who love being close to nature, this is the best place to be.
Famous For: Bird Watching, Snorkelling, Scuba Diving, Jungle Trekking, Kayaking
Ross Island
Ross Island, now known as Netaji Subhas Chandra Bose Island, is one of the ancient and authentic islands. It carries the rich British legacy and is a fulcrum around the history and architecture of the British era. Ross Island is named after Sir Daniel Ross, a British Marine Surveyor. The palm-lined beaches and the pipeline, magnificent waves crashing on the shore just calls for a visit if you are in the Andamans.
The sojourn of this island is enchanting as you can roam around the British churches, bakery, hospitals, troop barracks, ballrooms, government houses and so on. You can feel a drastic change in your lifestyle as you can witness the architectural masterpieces before the independence of India. You will find peacocks, deers, ducks all around which will add up to your adventure.
Famous For: Visit Churches, Museums, Parks from the British Era
Cellular Jail National Memorial
The Cellular Jail which was a colonial prison in Andaman and Nicobar Island is famous for its punishment known as “ Kala Pani”. This historically significant monument, located in Port Blair, was constructed by the Britishers was used to exile the freedom fighters. The Government of India now owns the jail complex and is recognised as a national memorial monument that showcases the struggles of the prisoners in the British era.
Constructed by the Britishers was used to exile the freedom fighters. The Government of India now owns the jail complex and is recognised as a national memorial monument that showcases the struggles of the prisoners in the British era. The sound and light show, organised in memory of the brave people every Tuesday, is a complete steal. It is a must-visit place because the visitors can enjoy the show and can also learn about the history and the life of the prisoners mainly the Indian freedom fighters who are an integral part of the Indian independence.
Baratang Island
This island is famous for the exquisite beaches, mangrove creeks, limestone caves and extraordinary mud volcanoes. The experience in those amazing places is spine chilling. Extra permission from the Andaman Forest Department is needed for the limestone cave exploration. The one and half hour journey from Nilambur jetty of Baratang Island to Nayadera jetty is intensive and exquisite.
Also, this island is very much popular for the notorious behaviour of the tribes living here, which makes it even more adventurous and calls for a visit if you are looking for a nerve-racking and spine chilling experience. This is a great place to surround yourself with nature and pristine beauty and to rejuvenate yourself.
Famous For: Limestone Caves, Brid watching on Parrot Island, Mud Volcano
Neil Island
An island located in South Andaman in Ritchie’s Archipelago, Neil Island is one of the most beautiful tourist spots of Andaman and is loved by the tourists for its outstanding and mesmerizing scenic beauty. Situated at a distance of 30km from Andaman island, the unparalleled biodiversity and unexplored span of dense tropical forests is truly a place worth visiting.
There are many famous and exquisite beaches on Neil Island some of them are Lakshmanpur Beach, Sir Hugh Rose Island, Bharatpur Beach, Sitapur Beach. Sir Hugh Rose Island is known because of the marine turtles present there and one has to take permission to visit the island.
Famous For: Beach Walking, Sightseeing, Snorkelling, Trekking to Howrah Bridge, Scuba Diving, Riding Glass Floor Boats
Cinque Island
Cinque island is amongst the smallest islands present in Andaman and Nicobar Island. This island is meant for only tourist visits and there is no other habitat. Cinque is further divided into North Cinque and South Cinque. To visit this island special permission is needed. This island is full of marine animals like starfish, crocodiles, corals, turtles and different types of fishes.
Cinque Island is a complete world of fantasy that takes us to a world full of natural beauty along with a soothing and calming environment. The surrounding will surely attract an individual by its beautiful essence with no doubt.
Famous For: Not only nature but this island provides a lot more exciting sports like parasailing, boating, kayaking, jet skiing and a lot more.
These are some of the best places to visit while on your trip to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. However, if you do not want to take the burden of choosing all the places and planning your days, you can opt for various Andaman tour packages that are available, which will not only plan your visit smoothly but also will make it memorable.
