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4. About the Island
• Andaman & Nicobar
Island is an archipelago of
nearly 600 Islands.
• Located in the Bay of
Bengal, it is close to
Myanmar and Thailand
than to India.
• It is a popular for its
Exotic Marine life, Flora &
Fauna, History and 3S
vacations.
• Its also a popular
destination for
Honeymoon travelers,
Photography, Adventure,
Water sports and Spa’s.

5. Some more About the Island
• Out of nearly 600
islands, only 9 are open
to tourists.
• Best time to visit the
Island is from January
to June.
• Major cities are Port
Blair, Diglipur, Rangat,
Mayabunder.

6. Get in
• The Island can be reached
by Air or Sea.
• By air the island is
connected to New Delhi,
Mumbai, Chennai,
Bangalore, Kolkata,
Hyderabad, etc.
• Major Airlines are Indian
Airlines, Spice Jet, Indigo,
Jet Konnect and Go air.
• By Sea, the island can be
reached from Chennai,
Vishakpatnam and
Kolkata.

7. Stay
• There are a number of
beautiful resorts
throughout the Island
chain.
• Some popular resorts are
Kaala Pani resorts, Silver
sands resorts, Munjoh
Ocean Resorts, Fortune
Resort bay island, Sea
Princess Resorts, Tropical
Beach Resorts, etc.
• The rates vary depending
on the season and
location.

8. Port Blair
• Largest city in the Andaman
& Nicobar Island.
• It connects the Island chain
to the rest of the world.
• Popular places to visit are
Cellular jail, Corbyn’s cove,
Anthropological Museum,
Japanese Bunkers, Chatam
Saw mill, etc.
• Local cabs are available for
city tours

9. Popular Tourist destinations
Havelock Island
• It is the most visited of all
the Islands.
• Best place for relaxing,
Scuba diving, beaches, etc.
• Elephant Beach is a popular
beaches in the Island.
• Other activities include
Snorkeling, Trekking,
Mangrove Safari and
Fishing.

10. Popular Tourist destinations
Neil Island
• Neil has long beaches good
for relaxing and chilling out
after the bustle of Havelock
Island.
• Best way to get there is by a
ferry.
• Local sight seeing include
Sitapur beach, Sunset Point,
Natural Bridge, etc.

11. Popular Tourist destinations
Wandoor
• Wandoor is a small village in
the Southern tip of South
Andaman.
• Popularly known as the
gateway to the Mahatma
Gandhi Marine National
Park.
• Other place to visit are Jolly
Buoy and Red Skin Island.

12. Popular Tourist destinations
Baratang Island
• Baratang Island is about
90km from Port Blair.
• It is famous for mud
volcano, mangrove forests
and limestone caves.
• Also has a deserted beach
to chill out.

13. Popular Tourist destinations
Long Island
• Long Island is a small island
in the Andaman sea.
• Popular for its Eco-huts
which are run and managed
by a group called Blue
Planet.
• Much of the island is
forested and unexplored.
• It is advisable to visit with a
guide.

14. Popular Tourist destinations
Barren Island
• Barren Island is the only
active volcano in India.
• Day trips are arranged to
the island.
• No additional permits are
needed to visit the island,
however it is not possible to
set foot on the island, only
view it from the far.

15. Eat & Drink
• Seafood is the order of • Fresh coconut waters are
the day. popular and widely
• From upscale restaurants available.
of Port Blair to the Small • Alcohols are also available
Dhabas of Havelock in some restaurants and
Island, fish & shellfish in the “English Beer &
abounds. Wine Shop” in Port Blair
• Local Indian and and Havelock Islands.
International dishes are • There are no Pub culture
also available on the or Dance Clubs.
mainland and some of the • Local Arracks are
Islands. available in beach side
shacks.

17. Travel information
• Foreigners need a Restricted Area Permit to visit the
Andaman & Nicobar Islands.
• A return ticket is a must for all foreigners before arrival.
• Permits can be extended by 15 days in Port Blair, for a
maximum single stay of 45 days
• Indian nationals do not require a permit to visit the
Andaman Islands.
• It is advisable to book tickets and reserve hotels well in
advance to ensure smooth trip.
• Also advisable to carry suns-cream lotion , dry fruits,
torch , medicine, etc.

18. IMPORTANT TELEPHONE NUMBERS
• Raj Niwas :33333
• Chief Secretary :34087/33110
• Secretary (Tourism) : 32801
• Principal Chief Conservator of Forest : 33321
• Development Commissioner :33205
• Chief Engineer,
• APWD : 30215
• Deputy Commissioner :33089
• C.M.D.AANIDOC cum shipping :33377
• Superintendent of Police : 33077

19. Other useful Telephone Numbers
• Indian Airlines : Off: 33108/34744
• Airport, Port Blair : 32983, 35944
• Jet Airways : 36922/36933
Fax :03192 - 36944/ 36911
• Govt. of India Tourist Office :33006
• Railway Reservation :33042
• Bus Terminus : 32278
• G.B.Pant Hospital Complex :32102/33473
• Police Head Quarter :33077/32100