 The
lovely beaches and coral beds of Andaman islands are a traveler's
delight. At Port Blair, the capital of Andaman, the Cellular
Jail and Anthropological Museum merit a visit. Excursions can
be taken to the beautiful islands of Wandoor and Jolly Buoy
and to the bird sanctuary at Chiriyatapoo.
The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands consisting
of about 293 islands (39 of which are inhabited) is situated
in the Bay of Bengal. The white sandy beaches have a back drop
of luxuriant greenery & in the clear blue waters of the
lagoons enclosed by coral reefs is an underwater world full
of fish of every possible variety.
Area: 8248 sq. kms. (Andaman-
6408 sq. kms, Nicobar- 1841 sq. kms.)
Altitude: Varies from sea-level
to 732 meters. (Highest Point- Saddle Peak). Temperature:
Mean minimum 23 deg C, Mean maximum 30 deg C.
Rainfall: 3000 mms (May to Mid-September
and November to January).
Relative Humidity: 70% to 90%.
Forest cover: 86%.
Best Season: October to April.
Clothing: Cottons throughout the
year.
Languages Spoken: Nicobari, Bengali,
Tamil, Telegu, Malayalam, Hindi and English.
Places of Interest:
Cellular Jail, Anthropological Museum, Marine Museum, Cottage
Industries Museum, Mini Zoo, Chatham Saw Mill, Corbyn's Cove
Beach, Marine Park, Viper Island, Sippighat water Sports Complex.
Excursions:
Sippighat Farm- 14 kms, Chiriya Tapu- 30 kms, Wandoor Beach-
30 kms, Havelock Island- 54 kms, Jolly Buoy, Cinque & Red
Skin Islands.
Reach -
By Air: Connected with Madras,
Calcutta and Car Nicobar.
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