Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The peak of the tourist season on the islands is from December to April. Officially, you can reach the Andaman Islands from October, when the monsoons end, until May.
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Andaman - which islands are recommended, how to get there and other essential information for travelers
Name: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Region: Southeast Asia, between India and Indonesia
Capital: The port city - Port Blair
Population: About 380,520. It has about 250 islands, of which about 40 are inhabited.
Language: Mostly Hindi but also English and Tamil.
Religion: The main religion in the Andaman Islands is Hinduism, but there are also Christian and Muslim minorities. The original tribes still hold onto their tribal beliefs.
season: The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are mostly covered in rainforests, with tropical and warm weather most of the year. The temperature on the islands is usually maintained between 23 and 31 degrees Celsius, thanks to the sea breezes.
The peak of the tourist season on the islands is from December to April. Officially, you can reach the Andaman Islands from October, when the monsoons end, until May.
But remember that tourism continues all year round.
Types of tourism:
Mainly Indian, Russian, Israeli and all types of tourists
Visa and residence permits: A special visa is required, independent of the visa for India. The visa is obtained at the airport in Port Blair, for a one-month stay.
How to get to the Andaman Islands and where to go next
You can reach the Andaman Islands by flight or by boat, with all roads leading to the capital city of Port Blair, where the airport and a large port are located, and from there you continue to the small islands.
Flights to Port Blair arrive from the southern Indian city of Chennai and from Kolkata and New Delhi. Another option is to arrive by ferry on a three to four-day cruise. Cruises to Port Blair depart from Chennai and Kolkata.
*Link to Indira Gandhi Airport in Delhi https://www.newdelhiairport.in/Default.aspx
Uber in Chennai – Uber – https://www.uber.com/he-IL/cities/chennai/
Main destinations for travelers in the Andaman Islands
Main beaches in the Andaman Islands:
- Havelock Island is the most popular among tourists. The beaches of the island are numbered.
- Nearby Neil Island is an hour away by ferry. This island is notable for its forests and jungle.
- Roos Island - Formerly a center of British rule, the island is also known as the 'Paris of the East' due to its impressive colonial buildings.
- Long Island - There are only two crossings per week, so you need to check with the agencies beforehand.
- Great Nicobar Island – in the center of Nicobar
- Dilipur
- Maybounder
- Rangat
- Vandor
Andaman and Nicobar Islands Summary
For thousands of years, the islands were inhabited by tribes cut off from civilization and the outside world. Today, the main wonder of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is their peace and quiet. The perfect place to merge with nature. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are especially famous for their unique diving sites and tropical islands, which are a center of attraction for many tourists from all over the world.
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