Exploring the Invincible Andaman Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an Indian archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. These Islands (about 570) are famous for their pristine beaches, tropical rain forests, beautiful coral reefs that support a rich marine life, and a wide variety of flora and fauna that make them ideal for Andaman tourism. Port Blair is the capital of Andaman and the arrival point for tourists. Situated in the east coast of South Andaman, Port Blair houses a few resorts, hotels and shops and the only bank and tourist office. From Port Blair you can visit Ross Island which is a 20-minute boat cruise from the mainland. Those seeking adventure and thrill on their Andaman packages can fill out their hearts content here. Similarly there is a 4-hour cruise from Port Blair to Havelock Island. This island is a home to one the best beaches in the world. Tour packages on Andaman honeymoon will involve a visit as well as stay to all the finest places in these locations.

Andaman has a tropical climate and hence, one can expect rains any time during the year. So tourists on honeymoon in Andaman can always be prepared with rainy wear and sunscreen lotions so as not to get tanned. Tour packages to various locations can be divided according to the number of days one is staying at the Andaman’s. The tour packages can involve from half day tour, up to six day tour packages. The half-day and one-day Andaman tourpackages are within Port Blair itself and will include a visit to the Naval Marine museum, emporium, science center, a visit to the Historical Cellular Jail and the tour commences with a light and sound show at Port Blair. The 2-6 days’ visit to Andaman tourist places involves visits to nearby exotic islands and lots of fun filled activities.

Andaman Islands offer us nature’s beauty at its best. The rainforests in these areas are unexplored and the white sand on the beaches which glitter under the sun invites us to bask in its glory. The clear blue waters tempt us to take a glimpse into the natural marine habitat and to explore its vastness. For all these reasons it would be the best experience to go on your honeymoon packages in Andaman. The beaches will help you to relax and the water activities will help you and your spouse to enjoy every bit of your honeymoon. Andamans would be the best place to celebrate this occasion by selecting a tour package which will cater to your needs. Various Honeymoon tour packages are available based on the place you want to visit and the number of days you plan to stay. Travel, accommodation, food and activities are offered by many tour companies which will help you to select them based on your budget. You can also book your honeymoon package from a tour operator who would be based in Port Blair and accordingly fix your itinerary. For a normal Andaman tour packages from Delhi consisting of 7 nights / 8 days’ stay, the places that you can visit are Port Blair, Havelock Island, Neil Island, Bharatang Island and Diglipur. A typical tour package arranged by Andaman tour operators includes beach visits such as Radha Nagar beach (Rated as the best beach by Time magazine), Bharatpur beach and other beaches located on Neil Island. Adventurous activities that can be pursued here would be snorkeling, scuba diving, sea walking, glass-bottom boating, speed boating etc. Sea walking and scuba diving during your Andaman holidays will help you to peek into the rich marine life of the Andamans and watch the myriad colors of the coral reefs.

Exclusive Andaman holiday package can be booked from various cities across India like Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai and Kochi. The tour packages will include mode of travel which can be either by air or by sea, stay as well as other activities including scuba diving in Andaman. Cruising to Andaman is another exciting way to extend your holiday with a luxurious twist of spending some leisure time on a cruise ship. Cruising trips are offered from the port of Calcutta, Vishakhapatnam and Chennai. The Andaman islands tourism packages will also include experienced guides who will assist you during your trip and help you to enjoy your visit to the Andaman to the fullest. Experienced instructors will train you to do all the water activities like snorkeling, sea walking, scuba diving, parasailing and more. Most of the popular tourist places in Andaman are covered in package tours from reputed agents.

The Great Nicobar islands are the largest of the Nicobar Islands and cover almost 921 sq. kilometers. It is a great place to visit during your Andaman tour packages from Bangalore. However, the island is sparsely populated. It is widely known for its evergreen rainforest and diverse wild life. It is also a part of the World Biosphere Reserve. This Island is home to various exotic and endemic species of flora and fauna. This island has several rivers which flow in the southern or southwesterly direction indicating the general slope of the island in that direction. A cruise to Andaman to visit these islands will help to create memories for you and your loved ones. Do not miss the plantation tours and trekking trails that are also a part of popular Andaman tour packages for the adventure enthusiasts.

It is only because of the beauty of nature and sea that most of the tourists book Andaman Nicobar islands honeymoon instead of foreign locations. Since these islands promote eco-tourism, the entire islands and the sea around them are very clean and environment friendly. You can visit the nature parks, indulge in some exciting seaside adventures, explore the lone islands, and also enjoy some shopping during your Andaman honeymoon packages. These islands offer the best of nature and a serene atmosphere which creates the perfect backdrop for honeymoons. If you are in Andman for honeymoon, the turquoise sea and the contrasting forests in emerald green make the perfect destination for a cherished holiday experience.

Andaman and Nicobar - The destination for the bold

A break from the regular monotonous routine, you feel like taking a sabbatical off work, so you think of the many options that lie ahead of you. A vacation far away from home and the first picture that comes to your mind is relaxing on the beach. A breathtaking scenery right before your eyes and quite affordable to your pocket too - its non-other than the Andaman and Nicobar Islands! These Islands (about 570 in different shapes and sizes!) are covered with lush flora and fauna that makes Andaman tourism quite beautiful. But only 38 of them are inhabited. These islands are isolated in the Bay of Bengal and are fortunate to experience both the north-east as well as the south-west monsoon.

Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman Islands, is the gateway to the pristine islands for tourists on Andaman tour Packages from Bangalore. Some exciting water based activities like snorkeling, scuba diving, sea-cruises, which will be equally enjoyed by kids and adults too, are available here. Another significant monument which is now converted into a memorial is the cellular jail which is a popular destination to visit in Andaman tour. The first thing that comes to mind reading about cellular jail is ‘Kaala Pani’ (its colloquial name and a Malayalam movie has been made after it) was a colonial prison.

Some of the exotic islands that are a must see when coming on Andaman honeymoon are Havelock island, Neil island, Baratang island, Long island, Mayabunder, Rangat, Barren island, and Campbell bay. These pristine islands are abundant in rain-fed greenery and clear blue waters. The golden sands on the beach will allure the tourists on honeymoon in Andaman to bask in their silky soft grains gleaming under the sun. Kids would love to build sand castles and play along the beach. Taking a stroll along the beach will help you to calm your nerves and the cool breeze flowing over the sea will caress your cheeks like how a mother shows affection to her children. A few days of relaxation along these pleasing islands will rejuvenate your inner core. Havelock Islands is the largest of the islands and a favorite among Andaman tourist places. The Radhanagar beach at Havelock has been ranked as Asia’s Best Beach in 2004. It is also listed as world’s 7th most spectacular beach on Time magazine list. Now this would be the perfect place to chill and relax on your honeymoon packages in Andaman.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have approximately 86% of its land area covered by forest. The forests constitute an integral wing of the natural resource of Andaman and Nicobar and it houses 96 Sanctuaries and 9 National Parks. Your Andaman tour operators will take you to most of these places. Many of these national parks are home to exotic birds like the hornbills and many aquatic animals like the humongous robber crabs. A visit to these locations would take you to another world completely different from city life. Walking through the lush forests would make you feel like Mowgli in Jungle book. The fresh air all around will make you crave to come back. And the aroma all around will make you reminiscent of your Andaman holidays here.

One must not miss out scuba diving in Andaman during the holidays. You can get trained and hire the equipment and the instructor at the beaches. The water activities offered here are not restricted to swimmers, but also for non-swimmers too. The only thing required would be a brave heart to plunge in to the clears waters (of course with a life jacket on) on your tour to Andaman for honeymoon. One such exciting activity is the Banana boat ride. 5-6 people are seated on a boat shaped like a banana and its tied to speed boat and pulled along to gain the rush and speed. This adrenalin filled activity will be most sorted out by all tourists apart from the picturesque tourist places in Andaman.

Another exciting activity which is a mix of both air as well as water borne adventure is parasailing. You are hauled up on to a parachute and tied to a motor boat so that you can soar like a bird in the sky behind the boat as it swifts past the clear sea waters.  This thrilling activity to check out during your Andaman tour packages from Hyderabad and will make you want more. A popular sport to try out is undersea walking. With a head gear that is provided, this activity needs no help or experience to handle and walking through the sea bed will help you to explore the flora and fauna offered to us. The boat cruise to Andaman Islands exploring the sea will be quite memorable.

For all those folks who are addicted to speed but have restricted such pleasures on the roads, can fulfill their hearts out on jet skiing during your Andaman Nicobar tour packages.  But this activity can only be performed on clear weather days. A similar sport is speed boating, in which you can experience the same thrill but in the security of the boat. An activity for those who do not like splashing or getting wet while enjoying their Andaman Islands tourism is sport fishing. And the best part of it is you can cook and eat what you catch.  Glass bottom boating is another activity which you can indulge in without getting wet, and yet explore the sea bottom. A ride in a seaplane is whole new experience for all first timers on Andaman Nicobar Islands honeymoon. Seating for nearly 9-10, the short journey of 15 minutes would take up to 2 hours if it is ferried.

Walking astride of an elephant in the jungle might be a cake walk for some people. But taking a dip and a swim with him might be very adventurous for many. Such an elephant is Rajan, who is a total pro in this. You will find him at Havelock Islands on your Andaman honeymoon packages. These are some of the myriad activities that you can indulge in when visiting Andaman.  By the end of the Andaman tour packages, your soul will feel cleansed and will help you to return back to your life with a jest and spirit.