Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Hotels India

The Andaman and Nicobar islands is a group of islands on the Bay of Bengal, situated about 150 kilometers to the north of Indonesia’s most eastern island of Sumatra. It was established in 1956 and occupies an area of 8. 249 squares kilometers, with a population of 356. 152. The central administration of the Andaman and Nicobar is located at the capital of Port Blair, on the Andaman island.

India has many airports, with twenty-three of them serving international flights. The Andaman and Nicobar has two airports, to which serve purpose for domestic flights and as military airports. There are a number of ways that tourists can get to the islands:Visitors need, first of all, to get to one of the major airports in India.

Flights from Europe, for example from the UK, to Calcutta cost around £. 400 all year round depending on the season, and flights take about 14 hours. Flights to Port Blair from Calcutta International airport in West Bengal cost around 12.

500 rupees for a single journey. The Chennai International, in the state of Tamil Nadu, is serving flights to Port Blair for around 11. 500 rupees.

From Calcutta and Chennai, visitors can also board the ships traveling to the islands 3 to 4 times a month. Journeys by ships will take between 50 to 60 hours. There is quite a difference in fares between the different cabin types, as well as fares for islanders and for tourists.

For a bunk in the cabin the islanders need to pay around 600 rupees, and tourists 1500 rupees. Fares go up to around 3000 rupees for islanders traveling in upgraded cabins, and 6000 rupees for tourists. The Andaman and Nicobar is made up of 527 islands, on which 38 of them are inhabited.

These groups of islands are divided into the Andaman on the north and the Nicobar islands on the south, separated by 300 kilometers of sea. The best time to visit the islands is during the months of March to December. Visitors to the islands will experience breathtaking mountains scenery, lush green surrounding and peaceful environment.

A must-see destination is the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. Also known as Wandoor Marine National Park, it is located in South Andaman, 29 kilometers away from Port Blair. Fifteen islands make up for this national park, and occupying an area of 281.

5 squares kilometers, it allows visitors to snorkel, scuba dive, as well as witnessing amazing coral reefs and aquatic life. There is an entrance fee to the park, and it is open all year apart during the rainy months of October to February. 36 kilometers boat-ride away towards northeast from Port Blair, lies Neil Island.

It is the typical view one would expect from an unspoiled island with a couple of beautiful sandy beaches with lush green surroundings. Further north of Neil Island is Havelock Island. It is the most visited destination in the Andaman.

It has a handful of incredibly beautiful beaches and sees the best weather between the middle of January to mid-May. On Middle Andaman, lies Karamatang Beach. Here one can witness turtle nesting between December to February.

Continuing the journey towards the north, there is Mayabunder, a small village worth visiting for its unique culture of the inhabitants. Turtle nesting also takes place on Ram Nayar beach in North Andaman. There are also the breathtaking Ross and Smith islands.

These are twin islands connected by a picturesque sand bar. It is very calm and peaceful on these islands and during the holiday seasons, camping are permitted by the authority. FestivalsJanamashtami is the most celebrated festival in the Andaman.

It celebrates the birth of Lord Khrisna. The festival is filled with devotion songs, lights and flowers decorations, and ends with the sharing of an entirely vegetarian feast amongst the devotees. During December and January, the authority organizes the Island Tourism Festival.

It lasts for 10 days and gives the visitors an opportunity to catch a glimpse into the aspects of life, culture and religion of the island, with the aim to promote tourism of the Andaman and Nicobar. Traveling tips:- The currency is rupees (£. 1 = 71.

6 Indian rupees (INR)) - Most hotels are located in Port Blair, and room price ranges between £. 20 to £. 70 a night, depending on the ratings.

Tourist destinations outside Port Blair are mostly guest houses, however campings are also permitted in some places. - There are pretty good facilities and connections for travelers around the islands with buses, taxis, or boats and airplanes for destinations into small islands.