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 The archipelago of Andaman & Nicobar Islands which
till the recent past remained isolated as also
comparatively unknown has already figured on the
international nap particularly for its pristine
beauty and bounties of nature. These islands are, in
fact, a storehouse of natural wealth hidden in its
vast stretches of sea, forests etc. It offers to the
tourists an array of monuments representing freedom
history and heritage. The climate in the islands is
tropical and temperature varies between 23 to 30
degree Celsius all year around.
Port Blair,
the Capital town of the Islands, has several places
of historical, culture and tourist interest. These
include the Cellular Jail, the Anthropological
Museum, the Marine Museum, the Gandhi Park and
Sprawling Andaman Water Complex. Around Port Blair,
there are other places of tourist interest like Carbyn's cove, a lovely beach ideal for
sea bathing. Chidiya Tapu or the Birds Island, Lush
with mangroves, at the southern most tiop of South
Andaman; the Wandoor Beach; Viper Island, notorious
once upon a time, fort hanging hard-core convicts;
Mount Harriee, the highest point around Port Blair;
Ross Island, the seat of British Power now in ruins;
the Sippighat Agricultural Farm and much much more!
The capital town of the Island Port Blair can be
reached by sea and Air. By Air: Port Blair is
connected with Chennai and Kolkata, Alliance
Air operates on Kolkata - Port Blair and Chennai -
Port Blair Sector and Jet Airways operates on
Chennai - Port Blair sector. By Sea: Five
passenger-cum-cargo vessels ply to port Blair from
Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakapatnam/Vizag.
ANIIDCO and Govt, undertaking in tourism promotion
operates Megaspores Nest a three star hotel. For
details regarding ship fare/Schedule, hotel booking
visit
www.andaman.nic.in
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www.aniidco.nic.in |