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.