Tourists Destinations in Andaman

Port Blair is the largest town and a municipal council in Andaman district in the Andaman Islands and the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a union territory of India. It lies on the east coast of South Andaman Island and is the main entry point to the islands.

Port Blair is the headquarters for the Indian district of South Andaman, and the local administrative subdivision, which is also called Port Blair. It is home to several museums and a major base for the Indian Navy and the Indian Coast Guard and Indian Air force. It is also the headquarters of the Tri Services Command. Port Blair is famous for the historic Cellular Jail and other small islands which were once home to British colonists.

This easy accessible island is most popular for its beaches, laid back vibe and great scuba diving. Being the most visited island the Government is promoting Havelock for Eco-friendly tourism development. The coral reef here is still intact; it makes snorkeling a great pleasure.

The gorgeous, silky white Radhanagar Beach is the most beautiful on the island and was rated as the best in Asia by Time in 2004. The place is good for swimming with some excellent coral reefs. An ideal place for snorkeling.

Elephant Beach is very popular with Indian tourists. The shoreline here was largely swept away by the 2004 tsunami. However the coral you can see here is probably the best on the island. The beach is on the north of the Radhanagar beach.

Baratang is renowned for Limestone caves,Active Mud Volcano, Tothatekri, Baludera Beach & Roglachang Beach etc. Drive from Port Blair to Baratang through dense green forest is fascinating. It is the must-see Island for nature lovers visiting Andaman Islands.

Ross Island
Ross Island and Port Blair were the seat of the British Administration. Ross Island was once the capital for the most of Andaman Islands from 1858 until an earthquake in 1941 ruined the many parts of the Island. Important ruins include a church, swimming pool and a Chief Commissioner’s residence. A small museum of Indian Navy, SAMUDRIKA, has a good collection of old records.
The Japanese converted the site into POW camp, and built war installations, remnants of which can still be seen. It now lies deserted, and the few signs of its colonial glory, such as the Chief Commissioner’s house and the Presbyterian church, are dilapidated and overgrown. The area is now under the control of Indian Navy.

Viper Island
Viper Island was the old jail where the Britishers used to harbor convicts. The place is close to Port Blair. It has ruins of gallows on a small hill. After the construction of cellular jail this establishment became abandoned.

Jolly Buoy & Red skin Island
Jolly Buoy is the best place to watch underwater coral and marine life. Red Skin Island is also ideal for coral viewing and for catching an occasional glimpse of dolphins. Both these islands are renowned for sea bathing and basking.
Jolly Buoy is a No Plastic Zone. In Jolly Buoy Island nothing is available. Visitors are supposed to carry all items required for them like, food, water etc.

This beautiful island is known as the Kitchen garden of Andaman Islands. Neil Island with lush green forest and sandy beaches offers an ideal holiday in an Eco-friendly surrounding. Take a 2/3 days trip to Neil Islands.

Natural Bridge is a small strip of land that connects the mainland to a small (3*3) island of sorts (not worth it but the rockpools around this at low tide are worth checking out).

Sitapur Beach is remarkable for Snorkeling plus a small cave to check out. Lots of shells around if you are a shell collector. Lovely sunrise. Serene Beach. Good for a swim.

Little Andaman is located at the southern end of the Andaman & Nicobar Islands opposite the Great Andaman Island. This beach site offers the beautiful beach at Butler Bay, a waterfall and plantations of oil palms. As the area is the residence of the Onge Tribes entry to the tribal area is restricted.

A major part of Little Andaman was affected badly by the Tsunami in the year 2004. The island is still recovering from the loss.

Situated in the northern part of Middle Andaman, Mayabunder has excellent oceanic beauty and good beaches. The beaches have a mangrove ecosystem which not only appeals to the eco-friendly tourists but also attracts the general eye. Inhabited by the settlers from Burma, the area near East Pakistan and ex convicts, Mayabunder has a distinct culture. Mayabunder is the Headquarters of North Andaman, a must visit spot.
The best beaches of Mayabunder are Avis Island which is a 30 minute boat ride from Mayabunder. Karmatang which is 13 kms away from Mayabunder. Known for turtle nesting ground.

Diglipur is situated further North of Mayabunder, it provides a rare experience of sea, sun and fun for Eco-friendly tourists. Rich in flora and fauna, is famous for rice, oranges and marine life. Bird lovers may experience a good variety of exotic birds. Ross and Smith is a beautiful sandy beach which are two separate Islands during High tide but become one during low tide (connected by a sandbar). Kalpong, the only river of Andaman flows here, on which the first hydroelectric project of the islands was installed. A must visit Island for Nature lovers and Adventure seekers.