Andamans - A Dream Destination

A Dream Destination
Floating in splendid isolation, east of the Indian mainland is the archipelago of 572 emerald islands, islets and rocks known as Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This Union Territory is stretched over an area of more than 700 KMs. From north to south with 36 inhabited islands. These undulating islands are covered with dense forests and endless variety of exotic flowers and birds. The topography of the islands is hilly and abounds in evergreen forests. The sandy beaches on the edge of meandering coastline are fringed with coconut-palms that sway to the rhythm of the sea. The sea around the islands offer excellent scope for water sports. The rare flora and fauna, underwater marine life and corals, with crystal clear water and mangrove-lined creeks, offer a dream-view of the rare gifts of nature. The clean and wide roads, free of filth as well as unpolluted fresh air attract any nature-lover, who seek absolute peaceand tranquillity in the lap of mother nature. Adventure tourism like trekking, island camping, snorkelling, scuba diving etc., are the real attractions. A visit to these islands is memorable lifetime experience.

ENTRY FORMALITIES
All foreign nationals can stay in the islands for 30 days. This can be extended by 15 days with permission. They require a permit to stay, which can easily be obtained on arrival at Port Blair (either by air or sea) from the immigration authorities. In addition permits can also be obtained from:

(1) Indian Mission Overseas,

(2) Foreigners Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta.

(3) The immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.

Indian nationals need no permit to visit Anadmans.

Day 01 : Chennai – Arrive Chennai and overnight at your Hotel in Chennai.

Day 02 : Chennai/Port Blair – After breakfast leave for Chennai airport in time to connect Jet Air flight to Port Blair. After completing permit formalities transfer to your Hotel. Afternoon sight seeing tour of Port Blair visiting Cellular Jail (National Memorial), Chatham Saw Mill, Gandhi Park, Anthropological Museum , fisheries Museum, Samudrika (Naval Marine Museum). Cellular Jail, located at Port Blair, is a mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters. The saga of the heroic freedom struggle is brought alive in a moving Son-et-Lumiere, shown daily at 7.15 PM. Overnight at Hotel.

Day 03 : Port Blair – Full day excursions to Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park- Wandoor (29 Kms. From Port Blair) and Cinque islands.
Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park is made up of open sea, creeks and fifteen small and large islands covering an area of 281.5 sq. Kms. One can see mangrove forests along the creeks and magnificent tropical forests, fascinating coral reefs and rare under-water marine life. The Park is the base to visit islands like Jolly Buoy, red Skin and Cinque famous for exotic marine-life, rare colourful under-water corals and mangrove creeks. Glass bottom boats help to take a closer look of the coral colonies, a memorable experience.

Day 04 : Port Blair – After breakfast half day city tour of Chidiya Tapu (25 Kms. From Port Blair). Generally known as Bird Island, at the southern most tip of South Andaman, the lush green mangroves and the beach make it an ideal picnic site. The forest guest house situated on top of a hillock provide a fabulous view of isolated islands, submerged corals and breath-taking sunset. Rest of the day free to relax and overnight at Hotel.

Day 05 : Port Blair – Full day at Andaman water sports complex
This is a unique sports complex in India in its own kind. There are facilities for safe water sports such a rowing Boats, Paddle Boats, Kayaks, Aqua-cycle, Aqua-glide, Bumper boats, etc., and Adventure water sports such as Water – skiing , Water scooters, Gemini boats, Para-sailing, sail boats, Wind-surfers, Speed boats, glass-bottom boats, etc. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 06 : Half Day Tour of Corbyn’s Cove Tourism Complex – Corbyn’s Cove, 7 Kms., from the town, is the coconut –palm fringed beach, ideal for swimming, surfing and sun –basking. Facilities like water sports, restaurant and bar, change room, etc., are also available.

Day 07 : Overnight trip to Havelock Island – (54 kms. From Port Blair).
This Island offers beautiful sandy beaches and lush green forest. Island camping at Radha Nagar beach is a real exposure to the unpolluted nature for an environment lover. Connected by boat from Port Blair siz times a week. Overnight at the Dolphin yatri Niwas.

Day 08 : Havelock Island/Port Blair – Arrive Port Blair from Havelock Island by boat and overnight at your Hotel.

Day 09 : Port Blair/Chennai
After breakfast leave for airport in time to connect flight to Chennai. On arrival check in to Hotel. Afternoon city tour of Chennai visiting The capital of the state of Tamil Nadu and the cultural Gateway to South India, Chennai is in some respects unlike other Indian cities. The National Art Gallery, the Museum with some beautiful temple prizes and the finest collection of South Indian bronzes are quite interesting. St. Mary’s Church, Peoples Park and the beautiful Marina Beach which is the second longest beach in the world as well as the clock towers are worth visiting. Overnight at your Hotel.

Day 10 : Chennai/Home – Leave for Chennai airport in time to connect flight back Home.