Real deal tropical feel at the Andaman Islands

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Flee from the noise of the industrial world and travel through the beauty and serenity of the Andaman Islands.

As secluded as it may seem, have a dose of some stillness and envelop yourself with the beauty laid right before you through the fine white sands, inviting palm trees and the vastness of the peaceful and fascinating ocean.

Location

An archipelago and a territory of India, the Andaman Islands used to be a secluded habitat for the indigenous tribes.

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Lying between East India and Myanmar, this destination covers an area of 2, 474 square miles. Its capital city is Port Blair and is estimated to consist of about 572 islands including a relative territory, Nicobar Islands.

Climate

The Andaman Islands has three main seasons: winter, summer and monsoon.

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Situated at the Bay of Bengal, this popular tourist destination possesses a tropical climate that goes well with the beauty of oceanic scenery surrounding it especially during summer, which happens between March and mid-May. Winters last from December to February while monsoons usually occur during the last part of May until September.

Transportation

To get to its city capital Port Blair, a domestic flight has to be booked from Delhi, Kolkata or Chennai.

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Air travel is the fastest way to get to the Andaman Islands as taking a boat can take three to five days depending on where you will be coming from. There are ports found in cities of Chennai and Kolkata.

Attractions

Beaches

Surrounded by turquoise seas, it will be hard to resist the inviting waves of the water once you set foot on the Andaman Islands.

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Radhanagar is one of the most famous attractions here. The beautiful stretch of sand with the luscious forest as a backdrop is definitely a must-see especially for first timers.

Cellular Jail National Memorial

Considered as one of the most distinct structures in the Andaman Islands, the Cellular Jail National Memorial is a museum that exhibits the remnants of political prisoners incarcerated here back in the early 1900s.

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A symbol of India’s pursuit for independence during the old age, walk through the bricked walls and get a glimpse of the island’s history.

Little Andaman Lighthouse

Found at the eastern part of Hut Bay, this 200-step tourist attraction is a good place to have a good view of the beautiful scenery.

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You may get here via motorcycle or bike. Some roads are inaccessible, which is why walking is still the best resort especially for getting a good view of the uncrowded stretch of the beach.

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