The Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobars is an archipelago of 572 islands in the Bay of Bengal,1200 km from the mainland.It stretches for more than 700 kms.from north to south but only 36 islands are inhabited.As on most equatorial islands, it rains for nearly 8 months of the year.Ocean breezes also ensure that, though temperatures range from 23 - 30 degrees, it is generally pleasant.The Andaman group consists of the North, Middle,south,little Andamans and Richies Archipelogo, besides many smaller islands.The Nicobar group comprises of the Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar,, Car Nicobar,Nancowry,, Katchal and Chowra. Port Blair on South Andaman island is the capital and entry point to the islands.Howeven,only a few of the islands are open to visitors and outsiders are not encouraged to visit the Nicobar group.
Explore Andaman Villages
Duration : 07 Night / 08 Days
Destination Covered : Port Blair, Baratang, Rangat, Mayabuner& Diglipur
Day - 01
On arrival at Port Blair in the morning by flight, you will be
received and transfer to your hotel. Then start for a tour of
places in and around Port Blair - covering the Cellular Jail,
Chatham Saw Mill (one of the oldest and largest in Asia),
Mini Zoo, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries Museum,
Science Centre, Naval Marine Museum and Cottage
Industries Emporium. In the evening attend the enthralling
Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail, where the heroic
saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive.
Day - 02
Early morning departure by road from Port Blair to Baratang which is about 110 kms. The travel
involves crossing of creeks and dense forest. Reach
Baratang and sight seeing to Mud Volcano & Lime stone
cave. Then proceed to Rangat which is about 70 kms by
road from Baratang. Reach Rangat and sight seeing to
Humkunj beach, Cutbert Bay Beach, Panchavati. Overnight
stay at Rangat.
Day - 03
Early morning departure by car from Rangat to Mayabunder
which is about 70 kms by road. Reach Mayabunder and
sight seeing to Karmatang beach. Optional trip to Avis
Island. Overnight stay at Mayabunder.
Day - 04
Early morning hours departure by car from Mayabunder to
Diglipur which is about 75 kms by road. Reach Diglipur& sight seeing to Ross & Smith Islands, Kalpong dam and
Ramnagar beach. Overnight stay at Diglipur
Day - 05
Return from Diglipur and check - in to your hotel in Port
Blair.
Day - 06
In the morning start for a full day tour by boat to visit Ross
Island from where Britisher’s governed the entire Andaman
and Nicobar Island, prior to India’s Independence. Then
visit to North Bay Island (Coral Island) a ideal spot for coral
viewing by glass bottom boat (Optional activity :
Snorkeling). Afterwards a leisurely cruise (Harbour Cruise)
along the Port Blair Harbour - which takes one to Viper
Island. The gallows atop of a hill rock here is sight to watch.
Day - 07
Sight seeing to Mount Harriet, the highest peak in South
Andamans and Corbyn’s Cove Beach.
Day - 08
At appropriate time you will be transfer to Airport to reach
you home destination.
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