If there’s an on-going debate about whether you are a mountain person and a beach person, and the clear skies with clear water and cold sand with beautiful sunsets and sunrises calls to you, then trust us, you are a sure of a beach person. If you are searching for good places/islands with clean beaches and air, what better place to go than the Maldives of India, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Andamans is one huge island that is made up of nearly 570 smaller islands making it the perfect place for you to hit up water activities and beach strolling. This article will tell you about the best things you can do when in Andaman.
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1. Visit the Cellular Jail
A 10-minute drive from the airport, the Cellular Jail is one of the most famous places to visit in Andaman. Now a tourist spot, the place has a great importance in history where freedom fighters were sent to jail for their retaliation against the Britishers.
2. Stroll on the Beaches of Havelock Island
Purchasing a ticket from Port Blair to Havelock Island via a water ferry, you can spend the day at one of the most beautiful islands that have the most tranquil beaches.
Cost: Rs. 300 – Rs. 500 for the ferry (Depending on the season)
3. Take a Glimpse of the Underwater Marine life
Snorkeling is one of the activities that is a must do water sport / water activity that is available in Andaman. Havelock Island and Neil Island are some of the islands where you can go for Snorkeling in Andaman. Diving into the crystal-clear water and witnessing the sea-life and various other marine creatures will be a once in a lifetime experience.
Cost: Rs. 500 – Rs. 1500 for an hour (Depending on the season)
4. Exploring Amazing Hidden Islands
Andaman is a collection of almost 570 islands where some of the islands are named and usually visited by the tourists, but if you have a Vasco-Da-Gama factor in hidden, you can always go and explore new islands with undiscovered beaches all by yourself. Believe me, you will find some real gems out there.
5. Trying out Various Adventure Sports
Beaches are all about water and adventure water sports. There are innumerous activities you can do in Andaman. Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, and trekking are some of the most famous activities. Andaman Water Sports complex, located in Port Blair, also provides for some other activities like water skiing, scooting on water, surfing, para gliding and much more.
Cost: Depends on per activity (Depending on the season)
If you are looking for a serene and adventurous vacation, Andaman is the best place to invest your time and money into. Bird watching, water sport, loathing into nature and wildlife, shopping and relaxing at a beach resort can all come into one frame if you decide to visit Andaman.