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 Andaman
and Nicobar Islands, an archipelago of 572 tropical
islands of which only 36 are inhabited by the indigenous
tribes - Onge, Sentinelese, Admanese, Jarawa, Shompen,
Nicorbarese and migrating mainlanders, is home to India's
only active volcano. While the Andaman Islands are open
to tourists for relaxation on pristine white beaches
and palm-frilled coasts overlooking sprawling coral
reefs, the Nicobar Islands are not open to tourists.
Easily accessible from Chennai, Kolkata and Visakhapatnam,
it offers adventure opportunities in the form water
sports (snorkeling, scuba diving), trekking and sights
seeing.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a spine-chilling
history of the pre-independence day. Marathas ruled
the island in the late 17th century that turned into
a penal colony under the British rule. The infamous
Cellular Jail has been the subject of many films and
literary works of art where the Indian freedom fighters
dubbed political dissidents were tortured in unimaginable
ways. WWII saw the atrocities at the hands of the Japanese
that captured the islands.
As a part of the Indian Territory, the southernmost
tip of India that experiences two monsoons a year, the
places of interest on the tour to Andaman and Nicobar
Islands are:
Port Blair - The capital
of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located about a harbor
on the east coast of the South Andaman Island, has some
interesting and historical significant places on offer.
Cellular Jail National Memorial
- A memorabilia of the atrocities endured by
the Indian freedom fighters at the hands of the British
rulers, Cellular Jail is a cold crumbling edifice of
three wings (initially seven) radiating from the central
tower. Built by the British over a period of 18 years
to carry out atrocities for the next 30, still houses
the original gallows and the new additions - museums,
martyr's memorial.
Island Tourism Festival - a
10-day fest with an itinerary that will enthrall and
amuse you. Dance groups from neighboring islands and
mainland perform rarely seen and barely documented ethnic
dances. Dog shows add amusement to this fest held from
December to January.
Samudrika Marine Museum -
In the competent hands of the Indian Navy, this well
maintained museum boasts of an impressive insight into
the indigenous tribal communities' daily routine; a
small aquarium and a collection of the island's tropical
vegetation and sea life.
Viper Island - as the
name inspires fear, the spectacular view from the brick
jails breathes horror into the strongest of hearts.
Being named after a wrecked ship only adds to its foreboding
charms.
Mt. Harriet - A trek
on a naturally engraved trail to the top of Mt. Harriet,
north of Port Blair offers exhilarating view of the
capital, the Mt. Harriet National Park and Madhuban.
Ross Island - Visit
this sinister island on your tour to the Andaman and
Nicobar islands to witness the remains of the end of
the once powerful British Empire being swallowed alive
by the local vegetation.
 Neil
Island - If you're a snorkeling enthusiast, the
shallow beaches with a variety of coral reefs are a
must to visit, on your tour to the Andaman and Nicobar
Islands.
Chirya Tapu - Another
haven for the amateur and professional snorkelers alike,
it is a tiny fishing village with beaches and mangroves
at 30 km distance from the capital.
Long Island - Located
in the southeast coast of Middle Andaman, a small village
and numerous white sand beaches and terrific fishing
grounds, the island offers a spectacular camping site
for families and groups alike.
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