Nature's Paradise : Andaman

Sunrise from Teal House, Port Blair

Crystal clear Blue water

The Andaman & Nicobar are a group of picturesque Islands, big and small, inhabited and uninhabited, a total of 500 & odd islands, lying midway between India and Burma in the Bay of Bengal.They lie along an arc in long and narrow broken chain, approximately North-South over a distance nearly 800 kms.
According to a Hindu legend, the place derives its name from Handuman or Hanuman, the Monkey God of the great epic Ramayana. Hanuman is said to have used these tiny islands as stepping-stones on his way to Lanka to save Lord Ram’s consort Sita.

Wandoor Beach - Reach in corals

The Andaman & Nicobar Islands were shrouded in mystery for centuries because of their inaccessibility. These are the paragon of beauty and present a landscape full with scenic and picturesque exravaganza. These islands shimmer like emeralds in the Bay of Bengal. The dense forest which cover these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers and birds create a highly poetic and romantic atmosphere.

Red Skin Island - we all enjoying coral viewing, swimming in crystal clear water

Andaman & Nicobar Islands Popularly referred to as the "Veritable Garden of Eden" and a "nature's paradise", the beautiful small and big islands and pristine waters of Andaman Nicobar India are home to the endless varieties of flora, fauna and marine life. The long stretches of white powdery sand are dotted with many crescent shaped virgin beaches, which are covered with thick groves of coconut palm, casuarinas and pandanus trees. The breathtaking natural beauty, the clean environment, thrilling adventure sports, and the warm hospitality of the people of Andaman Nicobar Island attract thousands of nature lovers and holiday makers from all across the globe.

These beautiful Islands are accessible from main land India by ship and air from Kolkata (Calcutta) and Chennai (Madras). We explored the Islands between 20 Oct and 30 Oct 2009 and season last upto April end.

Places to be visited : Havelock Island, Neil Island, Lime stone cave, Rangat, Mayabunder and Diglipur.

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-- Coral Viewing at Wandoor Beach --

Sandy clean beaches

Ross Island

Sunset at Chiriya Tapu

Sunset at Chidiyatapu

A must visit place : Havelock Island

Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island

Bored with your daily routines in the hustle bustle of concrete jungle?  Want to get lost in the lap of mother nature, beautiful virgin beaches and unpolluted environment? Then pack your bag and take a morning flight to Port Blaire to explore the beautiful Havelock Island of Andaman. Its famous for its crystal clear blue water, virgin beaches and natural beauty. It is one of the must see places of India for every travel enthusiast who love nature.

Waves of blue water, Radhanagar Beach

An inevitable and imperative part of the immaculate Andaman Islands is the land of sparkling blue waters, and endless stretches of golden and silver sand on spectacular beaches, the ecstasy on earth- Havelock. The most visited of the Andaman Islands, Havelock Island is the hotspot for scuba diving lovers. It is famous for its pristine beaches, coral reefs and for a relaxing holiday.

Sunset at Radhanagar Beach, Havelock Island

The distance between Port Blair and Havelock Island is about 38 kilometers. Havelock's famous  "Radha Nagar" Beach, is one of the most popular beaches on Havelock and was named "Best Beach in Asia" by 'Time' in 2004. Other notable beaches include Elephant Beach on the northwest coast and Vijaynagar Beach. Best time to travel Havelock Island is between October end to April. Ships operate between Port Blair Phoenix Bay Jetty and Havelock Island and takes about four and half hours.

Beautiful Dolphin Yatri Niwas, where we stayed at Havelock

View from Dolphin Yatri Niwas Resort

 Ships run between Havelock and Port Blair

Phoinix Bay Jetty, Port Blair