andaman and nicobar islands

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The archipelago of Andaman & Nicobar Islands which till the recent past remained isolated as also comparatively unknown has already figured on the international nap particularly for its pristine beauty and bounties of nature. These islands are, in fact, a storehouse of natural wealth hidden in its vast stretches of sea, forests etc. It offers to the tourists an array of monuments representing freedom history and heritage. The climate in the islands is tropical and temperature varies between 23 to 30 degree Celsius all year around.

Port Blair, the Capital town of the Islands, has several places of historical, culture and tourist interest. These include the Cellular Jail, the Anthropological Museum, the Marine Museum, the Gandhi Park and Sprawling Andaman Water Complex. Around Port Blair, there are other places of tourist interest like Carbyn's cove, a lovely beach ideal for sea bathing. Chidiya Tapu or the Birds Island, Lush with mangroves, at the southern most tiop of South Andaman; the Wandoor Beach; Viper Island, notorious once upon a time, fort hanging hard-core convicts; Mount Harriee, the highest point around Port Blair; Ross Island, the seat of British Power now in ruins; the Sippighat Agricultural Farm and much much more!

The capital town of the Island Port Blair can be reached by sea and Air. By Air: Port Blair is connected with Chennai and Kolkata, Alliance Air operates on Kolkata - Port Blair and Chennai - Port Blair Sector and Jet Airways operates on Chennai - Port Blair sector. By Sea: Five passenger-cum-cargo vessels ply to port Blair from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakapatnam/Vizag.

ANIIDCO and Govt, undertaking in tourism promotion operates Megaspores Nest a three star hotel.

For details regarding ship fare/Schedule, hotel booking visit www.andaman.nic.in & www.aniidco.nic.in

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