Cunning and interesting facts related to Andaman and Nicobar islands

We are all familiar with these islands, for ages...but we know very little about them. Honestly, say, a man always be a good student throughout his lifetime. So here is little course related to the beautiful Andaman and Nicobar islands and have a look around this. These attractions are stunning to explore the Andaman Islands during the Delightful Andaman tour packages from Andaman great escapes. You can access these trips from different parts of the India, like from Banglore, Ahmadabad and Mumbai and all.

•           Secret of the word Andaman and Nicobar

The name Andaman is derived from Malay word, which closely related to the Hindu deity Hanuman. And the other one is quite interesting; Nicobar means ‘the land of naked peoples’.

•           Languages on Andaman islands

Most widely spoken the language on the islands of Andaman is not Andamanese or Nicobarese; it is ‘Bengali’, followed by other languages like Hindi, Tamil, Telugu and Malayalam. And the other verbal languages are Kurukh or Oraon, Munda, and Kaharia. Also, the unique Andaman Creole Hindi is widely used as a trade language too.

•           Precious tribe community in Andaman

Resides in these islands over 55,000 years ago, the great Andamanese or officially Jarwa tribes. Fondly they called Adivasi. They belong less than 500 in numbers and do not have any interaction with outsiders. There are two varieties of Jarawa languages, one is spoken in the northern middle Andaman and the other one is spoken in the southern middle Andaman.

•           Largest sea turtle in Andaman

Andaman is a beautiful bowl full of endless marine creatures, from the list most famous is sea turtles. Dermochelys Coriacea, the largest sea turtles in the entire world belongs to here. And it huge in size and thousands of them assembles to the Andamans every year. Moreover, the Olive Ridley turtles arrive at the Andamans and use it as their nesting land.

•           Banning of commercial fishing

Andaman is an awesome destination and perfect zone for vast species of aquatic organisms. And yes, this is the only place in the whole world fish die at the end of their life also get a chance to live their entire life.

•           Largest living arthropod Birgus latro

The stunning coconut crabs located in Andaman, they got this nickname because they eat tender coconut. Their size is so large and hates water also. During Andaman, you can watch the highest number of these crabs compared to any other places in Asia.

•           Indian currency, a replica of Andaman islands

The beautiful scenery on the red color 20 Rs note contains one natural scene on the Andaman and Nicobar islands.

•           Commemoration to East India company

Two islands at Andaman & Nicobar are named after officers of the early East India Company, as a commemoration to the East India Company. The islands like Havelock and Neil islands. Havelock is one of the stunning tourist destinations with attractive destinations like dive sites and elephant beach with beautiful coral reefs.

Neil Island is another gorgeous place for a better Andaman tour packages from Hyderabad, which includes the attractions like Bharatpur beach, Laxmanpur beach, Howrah Bridge, Sitapur beach and Ram Nagar beach. Also best exploration site for scuba divers.

•           Andaman islands the only part of India come under the part of Japanese occupation

During world war two, Japanese occupied the northeast part of India, only for just six months. And now these Andaman Islands were the only part of India come under Japanese occupation. Long three years, it possesses Japanese occupation.

•           Dugong the state animal of Andaman islands

Dugongs a kind of sea mammal with strange behavior too. They are awfully shy to mate. There are only five breeding centers for these sea animals in the world and Andaman is one of them. You can spot Dugongs in Little Andaman.

•           Andaman islands, happy land of butterflies

A species of butterflies were spotted in Andaman and Nicobar islands from the neighboring tropical islands.

•           Katchal islands, the first place to receive sunrise of this millennium

Katchal islands, the first place to receive sun rays from this millennium sunrise. Katchal Island never let you down as it suggests and eye-catching scenery, unspoilt nature, spine-chilling wilderness and indigenous daily life.

•           Andaman island, place with only active volcano in India

One single live volcano, situated in the Barren Island which located around 135 km away from the capital Port Blair.

•           Cellular jail, most shining British colonial relic

Cellular jail, the shining historical monument located in the capital Port Blair, has close relationship with the Indian Independence movement. During the colonial era, the construction was used to imprisoned list of freedom fighters from the early time which includes Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla and Vinayak Savarkar among others.

•           Radhanagar, world’s No.1 beach

Major site which promote eco tourism projects and awarded ‘best beach in Asia’ by time in 2004. Located on the western coast area of Havelock Island.

•           Lime stone cave, not to be missed

Natural lime stone cave located in the Bharatang Island, and exotic destination to experience and exciting trail. Route to these caves exceed through the Tribal reserves and a dense jungle that is crisscrossed by several creeks.

•           Mahatma Gandhi marine national park

Home to a few of the endangered marine species together with the sea turtles. Activities similar to scuba diving and snorkelling at the Jolly Buoy and Red Skin Islands correspondingly… allow tourists to discover the beautiful and colourful aquatic world.

•           Mount Harriet, pristine destination for adventure trekking

Mount Harriet National Park is recognised for its Andaman wild pigs, turtles, saltwater crocodiles, Tytler’s leaf warbler and robber crab. One fresh location to enjoy trekking, mount walking and all.

•           Anthropological museum, attraction in port Blair

Place which contains several artifacts, models, and pictures exhibiting all the aspects of tribal life in detail. It also displays the history of the indigenous people of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

•           Samudrika naval marine museum, attraction in the capital city

Samudrika Naval Marine Museum offers complete knowledge about the history and geography of Andaman and Nicobar group of islands along with striking corals and fishes. It thoroughly managed by Indian naval authority.

•           Sri Vetrimalai Murugan temple, the sacred

Popular pilgrim centre in Port Blair, which is a perfect replica of Dravidian style architecture.

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.