Travel Point India takes you on travel to Andaman and Nicobar. The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal, is an archipelago of over 300 islands, a majority of which are uninhabited. Coral reefs, sandy beaches and clear water surround the islands of Andaman and Nicobar. The British used these islands in the 19th century, mainly for imprisoning Indian freedom fighters in the 'cellular jail'.
The Andaman and Nicobar islands experience tropical type of climate. The native people of these islands are of Negroid and Monogloid stocks. On your Andaman and Nicobar travel you can enjoy all kinds of water games and spend some time strolling on the beach. Come with Travel Point India for an unforgettable holiday experience while on tour to Andaman and Nicobar.
Places to see on your tour:
Cellular Jail: Visit this three-storeyed prison, constructed by the British in 1906, on your travel to Andaman and Nicobar. This jail is a pilgrim destination for freedom fighters. This colossal edifice has mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters. Now dedicated to the nation as a National Memorial, it houses a spectacular sound and light show, besides a museum and art gallery.
Andaman Water Sports Complex: On your tour to Andaman and Nicobar you can visit this unique complex, the first of its kind in India. The complex has all possible aqua sports facilities including safe water sports like paddle boats, row boats and water cycle, and adventure water sports like wind surfing, wind skiing, water scooter. There is also a memorial for the Battle of Aberdeen, fought between the Britishers and the Andamanese aboriginals in 1859.
Havelock Island: This Island is situated at a distance of about 38 km from Port Blair. It boasts of virgin beaches, and an unpolluted environment, which will make a perfect place to enjoy your holiday in Andaman and Nicobar.
Hotel Sinclairs Bay View: This luxury hotel in Andaman and Nicobar provides with the best accommodation with beautifully appointed rooms. All the rooms are equipped with Satellite TV channels, have attached baths hot/cold water, telephones and room service. From your own private balcony, you can gaze upon a breathtaking expanse of Aquamarine Ocean, whose waves break almost right beneath you, with just a lovely garden strip in between. The hotel has a multicuisine restaurant offering a rich variety of exquisite Continental, Chinese and Indian dishes. With its lavish breakfasts and excellent lunch and dinner menus, it offers Port Blair's finest dining experience. Feast your eyes as well, on vistas of blue-green sea stretching to the far horizon.
Peerless Resort: Peerless Resort is a property of Peerless Group of hotels. It is the only hotel in Port Blair, to rise on its only beach. It provides with air-conditioned rooms with sea facing breezy balconies or any of the cozy cottages. 24 hour hot & cold running water, excellent service and air-conditioned airport transfers are some of other highlights. The resort has splendid arrangement for large consortiums too. And can efficiently accommodate and cater up to a thousand dinners. The resort also provides for activities like beach volleyball, cricket or lawn tennis on the resort grounds. Then there is angling, snorkeling etc., along with the conventional tennis, cricket, basketball and football.
Fortune Bay View Andaman Nicobar: This hotel in Port Blair overlooks the Bay of Bengal. This Welcomgroup resort is built almost entirely of padouk wood, the beautiful red timber that is found on the Andaman Islands. Designed by Charles Correa, the architectural style of the hotel reflects the native life of the islands.
Port Blair: Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located on the east coast of South Andaman, is a remote harbor. With just a cluster of tin-roofed houses, shops, restaurants and offices, it is famous travel destination on your tour to India. It is the arrival point for the islands, and the only place with a bank, tourist offices and hotels. Mineral water and other essentials are available here, only marginally more expensive than the mainland. Power, water and sewerage systems are beginning to show signs of being over-stretched and there are frequent breakdowns. Port Blair offers a variety of seafood delicacies, besides Indian, Chinese, Continental, and Burmese cuisine.
Travel Tips: Many popular airlines based in Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer regular flights to Port Blair, from Calcutta and Chennai. The climate of the Andaman and Nicobar region remains tropical throughout the year with temperatures varying between 24°C and 35°C. Due to the incessant sea breeze; Andamans has very humid weather. The southwest monsoon touches the Indian soil first in the Andamans and then proceeds towards the mainland. From mid-May to October, heavy rains flush the islands, often bringing violent cyclones that leave the west coast beaches strewn with fallen trees. In November and December less severe rains arrive with the northeast monsoon. The best time to visit these islands is between mid November and April.
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