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Welcome To Andaman The Andaman Islands are a picturesque Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal, known for their stunning white-sand beaches, coral reefs, and rich history. They form the northern part of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Union Territory, with Port Blair as the capital. 

Key Information

• Location: Bay of Bengal, an oceanic continuation of the Burmese Arakan Yoma range.
• Capital: Port Blair (officially Sri Vijaya Puram), located on South Andaman Island.
• Islands: An archipelago of 572 islands, islets, and rocks, of which only a few dozen are inhabited.
• Climate: Tropical climate with moderate temperatures year-round (avg. 23°C to 31°C).
• Best Time to Visit: The peak tourist season is from October to March.
• Official Languages: Hindi and English are official, with Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam widely spoken. 

Top Destinations and Attractions

The islands are a popular destination for nature lovers, history enthusiasts, and adventure seekers. 

• Port Blair: The gateway to the islands, home to the historic Cellular Jail (Kala Pani) and the Cellular Museum, which offers light and sound shows in the evening. Nearby attractions include the Chatham Saw Mill, Forest Museum, and Corbyn's Cove beach.
• Havelock Island (Swaraj Dweep): Known as a "tropical paradise," it features Radhanagar Beach, rated as Asia's best beach in 2004 by Time magazine. It's a prime spot for scuba diving and snorkeling.
• Neil Island (Shaheed Dweep): A serene escape known for beautiful beaches like Bharatpur Beach, popular for its crystal clear waters and glass-bottom boat rides to view coral formations.
• Ross Island (Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island): A short boat ride from Port Blair, this island features an abandoned British settlement with free-roaming deer, giving visitors a sense of discovering a long-lost city.
• Other Islands: Include Baratang Island (known for limestone caves and mud volcanoes), Little Andaman (known for waterfalls), and the restricted North Sentinel Island, home to an isolated indigenous tribe. 

Activities

• Water Sports: The clear waters and rich marine life make it a haven for adventure sports like scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walking, and glass-bottom boat rides.
• Nature & Wildlife: Visitors can explore tropical rainforests, visit national parks and wildlife sanctuaries, and observe endemic species of flora and fauna. Trekking is popular, with Saddle Peak in North Andaman being the highest point. 

Travel Tips

• Documentation: Indian nationals do not require a passport, but a government-issued photo ID is necessary. Foreign nationals need to present their passports upon arrival. Permits are required for visiting certain restricted islands.

Tour Itinerary

• Day 1 :

  Welcome To Andaman.  Meet Our Race Tours Representative On Arrival And Transfer To The Hotel For Check-In. 

  CITY TOUR

  After Lunch proceed to City tour, Move out to the historical monument of Cellular Jail, Carbyn’s cove beach which is one of the most picturesque beach, later in the evening witness Light and Sound Show at Cellular Jail – which represents the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle.

  Overnight Stay at Port Blair.

• Day 2 :

  NORTH BAY AND ROSS ISLAND. AFTER BREAKFAST YOU WILL BE ESCORTED TO ANDAMAN WATER SPORTS COMPLEX FOR CATCHING A FERRY

  ROSS  ISLAND (NETAJI SUBHASH CHANDRA BOSE ISLAND)

   Get back in time to visit the first Administrative settlement of the Britishers in the Andaman Islands Ross Island. Earlier, said as the Paris of the past. This island today has ruins of all the luxury the Britishers had during that time.  Ross island is the Capital of Andaman And Nicobar islands during British period from 1858 to 1942 and 1945 to 1947. During 1942 to 1945, the island was under to grip of Japanese. This island now control by Indian Navy. This is just 20 minutes by Boat journey from Water Sport Complex of Port Blair.  In Ross island people can see the ruins of buildings built during British period. Ruins of Church, Printing press, Government offices, Power house, Tennis court, Bakery, pond etc... can be seen. A museum called Smritika is being maintained by Navy in this island. Some old photographs, documentary and photo copies of letters regarding the Ross island are displayed. A graveyard of Britisher’s surrounded by coconut palm trees is also available here. The island is full of coconut and palm trees. There are so many places in the island for the visitors to sit and relax. This island is an ideal destination for nature walks amidst sylvan surroundings with Deer’s, Peacocks, Exotic birds and etc.

   NORTH BAY

  It is also called “The Gateway to Port Blair”.  An excursion to see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fish and other marine life North Bay is the most snorkelling point of Andaman.  Apart. Scuba Diving, Sea Walk, and Glass boat ride can be done here. Upon Return from these famous destinations rest and relax.

  Overnight Stay at Port Blair.

• Day 3 :

  PORTBLAIR TO HAVELOCK YOU WILL BE ESCORTED TO HARBOR TO BOARD BY CRUISE WHICH WILL TAKE YOU TO HAVELOCK.

  HAVELOCK ISLAND 

  Today we depart to the Andaman Islands most amazing destination, Havelock Island. This destination is rated as the best island in India.Havelock is a picturesque natural paradise with beautiful white sandy beaches and crystal clear transparent waters, rich coral reefs and lush green forest.  The island offers state-of-the-art facilities for snorkeling and scuba diving.  It is one of the most populated islands in the Andaman group with an area of 113 sq. km. and is located 68 km north-east of Port Blair.

  RADHA NAGAR  BEACH 

  Begin our journey to one of Asia’s best beaches,Radha Nagar beach lies on the south coast of Havelock some 12 kilometers from the island ferry pier.  Radha Nagar is a grade a beach of approaching two kilometers and an average width of 30 to 40 meters. The sand is white coral, very fine in grain. The beach has a gentle gradient of around 1:20 and continues out 100 meters. South facing, the beach has excellent exposure and is not subject to shading which would reduce its attraction for sunbathing. The ends of the beach are contained by rocky outcrops which provide some variety to the littoral. The quality of water Radha Nagar beach is exceptionally calm and clear. There is very little wave action and consequently almost no turbidly in the water even along the surf line.

  Overnight Stay at Havelock.

• Day 4:

  HAVELOCK TO PORTBLAIR WE WILL START OUR RETURN JOURNEY TO PORT BLAIR ENJOYING THE SIGHT SOME TIME ACCOMPANIED BY DOLPHINS AND FLYING FISHES SWIMMING ALONG THE BOAT.

   ANTHROPOLOGICAL  MUSEUM

  Visit  the, The Anthropological Museum, in Port Blair, started in the year 1975-76, and is an ethnographic museum. It showcases the four Negrito tribes of the Andaman i.e. the Jarawas, Sentinelese, Great Andamanese and the Onges and two Mongoloid tribes of the Nicobar - the Nicobarese and the Shompens. Since these tribes maintain very little contact with the outside world, the museum is a great opportunity to understand their culture and lifestyle.

  SAGARIKA EMPORIUM

  This is an emporium for wooden handicrafts managed by the government in Port Blair. Splendid varieties of furniture, beautiful wooden dolls, small, chairs, wooden vessels, shell ornaments, wooden walking sticks and ornamental lamps are exhibited. It is a fair price shop.

  Overnight Stay at Port Blair.

• Day 5:

  Depart - Check Out Form The Hotel And Transfer To Port Blair Airport / Harbour For Your Onward Journey, Back To Home with Race Tours Wonderful And Sweet Memories.