The Andaman’s & Nicobar Islands is an archipoly of about 300 almost virgin islands in the Bay Of Bengal spread over 700 km.The northern tip of the Andaman’s is just 180Km.from Burma and the southern end is memorabilia & exhibity – the jail like most other places close for siesta. The Andaman and Nicobar group of 293 islands in the Bay of Bengal stretch over 700 Km.Port Blair is the capital.

After the Great Rebellion of 1857, a penal settlement for Indian freedom fighters was set up here by the British, and prisoners languished here right upto 1945.The National Flag was first hoisted here in 1943 by the great leader, Subhas Chandra Bose.

WHAT TO SEE:

CELLULAR JAIL:
Used by the British to Keep Indian freedom fighters away from the mainland, a symbol of Indian residence in the face of British imperialism. Now converted into a museum with interests.

BOTANICAL GARDENS:
A garden full of rich flora found on the island & maintained by the Botanical survey of India.

ANTHROPOLIGICAL & MARINE MUSEUM:
The first one is particularly rewarding for its insights into the lifestyle of the various tribes living on the islands. The Marine Museum and the mini-zoo are the other attractions.

BEACHES:
Corbyn’s Cove Beach is an alcove on the Port Blair Island.

EXCURSIONS:

The Jolly Buoy Island is a day’s trip. A ferry cruise through the backwaters fringed with tropical forests. On the islands, find secluded core and spend a lazy day swimming, snorkeling and hunting shells. Take a ride in glass-bottom boats through which the beautiful Andaman cove can be seen. Since you’ll return around tea time, it’s enough to carry just a camper. Similar dips can be taken to the Red Skin, cinque, Neil and Havelock islands.