Andaman and Nicobar islands are situated in the midst of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea, is one of the seven Union Territories India have and a true gem for the beach lovers. Andaman and Nicobar Island is considered as one of the tops when it comes to best Honeymoon destinations in India. From deep sea diving to a magnificent drive through the backwaters, this group of Islands has a lot to offer to every category of traveler.
Weather and best time to visit:-
Though you won’t be able to witness a severe drop or rise in temperature throughout the year, still the best time to visit is from September to March. Since the New Year and Christmas is the most popular season, so you should plan accordingly if you are visiting Havelock Island. If you don’t like too much of crowd and want to spend some quality time with your loved ones, then my suggestion will be to avoid the Mid December- Mid January period.
Reaching Andamans:-
Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair is the major airport and well connected with Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Bangalore, and Kolkata. Book well in advance and you can get quite a handsome discount on 2-way bookings. Avoid festive season. Next option is to travel through the sea. The 66 hours of adventure takes you through the splendid Bay of Bengal. You can start this ship voyage either from Chennai or Kolkata. Avoid this option if you are traveling with children below 5 years.
Why visit Andaman and Nicobar:-
The Radha Nagar beach is voted the best beach in Asia. So if you are visiting Havelock Island then you should visit this beach alongside Elephant beach and Kalapathar beach. Keep one complete day for local sightseeing where you can visit the Cellular Jail, Aberdeen Bazar, Mount Harriet National Park, Naval Marine Museum.
The other Islands to visit are Jolly Buoy Island, Red Skin Island, North Bay Island, Ross Island, Neil Island & Viper Island. You can also visit Baratang to witness the Mud Volcano, Limestone Caves. The journey of Baratang will take you through the lush green forests where Jarawa community lives.
Some important tips while packing for Andamans:-
This is the place where the sun meets the sea. So, mandatory inclusions for your backpack will be high SPF sunscreen lotion, sunglasses, and hat. If you are going for deep sea diving and to enjoy swimming then swimsuit is what you should look for. Try to include more of light clothing.
Staying in Andamans:-
You can choose from plenty of hotels, resorts, and hostels in the vicinity of Port Blair. Hotels range from as low as 1500 per night and go up to 18000 per night. Students and bachelors can also opt for hostels. If you liked the article do comment and share.
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