The Andaman and Nicobar islands strung along the aquamarine waters of Bay of Bangal,weaves a magical spell even after millennia of upheavels,both natural and man made. Andaman is a unique collection of several small and large ancient islands in the Bay of Bengal. Each one of them provides a stunning view of the blue horizon where the ocean meets the sky. It is a haven for all nature lovers and vacationers because it has something for all kinds of travellers. The sceneries, sunsets and white sandy beaches are some of the common reasons for people to visit the Andaman Islands.
The sandy beaches forms as nesting homes to turtles, animals such as spotted deer, wild boar, gecko, crab-eating macaque and python can be spotted in the 86% area covered by dense forests.These islands are populated by indigenous tribes, but the majority of the population now live in and around Port Blair, the Capital of Andaman.
Eons of no human activity have kept the plant life, animal life and marine life of the islands undisturbed and pristine. The dense forest which cover these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers and birds create a highly poetic and romantic atmosphere .It is a heaven on earth that bears a sense of serenity.
Andaman is safe, quiet and beautiful. There are expensive beaches and clearings for you to sit and talk, picnic spots for romantic outdoor lunches, activities for all kinds of couples and fantastic views for romantic photos. It is one of the best places for honeymooners and couples who are looking for a romantic getaway.

Port Blair, the capital City of Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Port Blair is 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 access to every part of Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Port Blair is a Headquarter of Andaman & Nicobar Andaman and Nicobar Administration.

Geographical Information Of Andaman

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the longest coastline which stretches to approximately 2000 km. The Islands were declared as a Union territory in the year 1956 and these Islands have total islands of 572 out of which 32 are inhabited. Barren Island is the only Island to have active volcano in India. Andaman Island is the most visited by tourists from across the world. These Islands are closer to the Indian mainland that stretches over a length of more than 800 km from North to South. With many tribal people living in the Nicobar Island, this part of the Island is restricted for tourism activities, while the Andaman group of Islands are open for tourist. The islands have a tropical climate the south west monsoon sets in Andaman Nicobar islands towards the may and the north east monsoon in November. There is no fury of hot summer,no chilling winter,no water clogging or traffic jams. For those who want to enjoy boating,swimming,snorkelling and sightseeing all 12 months is season.north Indians find reliefe from burning heat and chilling winter if they visit the island from may /june/july and in December/January.season for nature lovers is may to December when forest is lush green and water falls are at their prime.divers can enjoy the best during December to april and bird watchers during winter time .

Andaman and Nicobar Islands have the longest coastline which stretches to approximately 2000 km. The Islands were declared as a Union territory in the year 1956 and these Islands have total islands of 572 out of which 32 are inhabited. Barren Island is the only Island to have active volcano in India. Andaman Island is the most visited by tourists from across the world. These Islands are closer to the Indian mainland that stretches over a length of more than 800 km from North to South. With many tribal people living in the Nicobar Island, this part of the Island is restricted for tourism activities, while the Andaman group of Islands are open for tourist. The islands have a tropical climate the south west monsoon sets in Andaman Nicobar islands towards the may and the north east monsoon in November. There is no fury of hot summer,no chilling winter,no water clogging or traffic jams. For those who want to enjoy boating,swimming,snorkelling and sightseeing all 12 months is season.north Indians find reliefe from burning heat and chilling winter if they visit the island from may /june/july and in December/January.season for nature lovers is may to December when forest is lush green and water falls are at their prime.divers can enjoy the best during December to april and bird watchers during winter time .

If you are travelling to Andaman it is very important to know about the basic knowledge of Andaman. Definitely this basic knowledge will help you in travelling here more comfortably and confidently.
SIZE
8249 sq km.

POPULAION
About 4 lakhs

NO. OF ISLAND
556

CAPITAL
PORT BLAIR

WHETHER
SUMMER 30 D.C

FOREST AREA
86 % OF TOTAL AREA

FOREST COVER
92%

RAIN
3180 mm

ALTITUDE
VARIES FROM SEA LEVEL TO 732 mtr.

TOURIST
ALL SEASON

MONSOON TOURISM
JUNE TO SEPTEMBER

CLOTHING
COTTON TROUGH OUT THE YEAR

LANGUAGES
HINDI,ENGLISH
BENGALI
TAMIL
MALYALAM
TELUGU
PANJABI
GUJARATHI
MARATHI
NICOBARIES
RANCHI,BHUTU,KREIN etc.

STD CODE
03192

Now very important thing to know about how you should take your route to Andaman according to your budget and time. so here we are describing about the routes of Andaman.
BY AIR (2 hours from Chennai/kolkata)

• Port Blair (Capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands) is connected with Chennai, Kolkata & Delhi by air. The following flights are presently operating in these sectors are :Air india, Jet lite, Spice jet, Go-Air, Vistara
• Additional flights during the season are also usually available.
• There are NO international flights to the Port Blair airport.
• Ministry of Civil Aviation, Govt. of India has permitted foreign charter flights to land at Port Blair subject to the fulfilment of the guidelines issued by Director General, Civil Aviation, Govt. of India.

BY SEA

• Port Blair city is also connected with Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam. Regular passenger ship services are available to Port Blair from Chennai. Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam. There are three to four sailings every month from Kolkata and Chennai to Port Blair, there is one sailing for Visakhapatnam in a month. The voyage takes about 50 to 60 hours and the ships normally berths at Port Blair for about two to four days. For information on ship tickets, tariff and sailing schedule please visit www.and.nic.in

HOW TO BUY SHIP TICKETS

• The prescribed requisition forms (free of cost) will be available in the Inquiry Counter. The passengers are required to fill up the form and submit it along with two passport size photograph and supporting documents, if any, to avail concessions at the ticketing counter. All passengers are required to give details of infants below 2 years of age while purchasing tickets. No fare will be charged for the infants.

This is very important to know about the entry formalities in Andaman islands to make your journey more comfortable and break free. lets know what are the entry formalities in Andaman for national and international tourists.
For Foreigner Nationals

All foreign nationals require a restricted area permit (RAP) to visit the Andaman & Nicobar Islands which is easily available on arrival at Port Blair by flight or ship, from the immigration authorities for 30 days. This is extendable for another 15 days with permission and the delegated authority to extend permission is the superintendent of police, Andaman district, Port Blair.
The restricted area permit can also be obtained from Indian Missions Overseas and also from Foreigners Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, and Kolkata from the immigration authorities at the airports in Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Kolkata.

For Indians

No Farmalities

Here we will describe you what to do on your Andaman tour and what should be avoided. This will help you to make your journey more enjoyfull and comfortable.
DO's

• Find out about safe swimming /diving area from the tourist information centre, local tour operators and forest Department staff. Do not swim in protected areas to avoid dangerous animals.
• Look for the safety boards. They help you to identify potential dangers.
• Ask a lifeguard on duty for advice on swimming conditions like local currents, tides, visibility and the presence of dangerous marine creatures etc. swimming conditions can change quickly, so seek prior advice from a lifeguard before entering the water in an unpatrolled area.
• Get a friend to swim with you so that you can look out for each other’s safety and get help, if needed .Children should always be supervised by an adult. Avoid swimming in the dark.
• Raise your hand for help if get into trouble in the water .Stay calm and wave your arm for help.
• All visitors please confirmed the air tickets and accommodation in advance.
• All Foreign nationals should obtain the required permit from the Immigration Authorities.
• Please carry legal documents for identity.
• Keep the beaches and the environment clean.
• Please follow the rules & policy while passing through Tribal areas.
• Please drink sufficient water to avoid dehydration.
• Visit only the permitted areas in the island.

DONT's

• Do not dangle your arms or legs in the water during boat rides.
• Do not swim under the influence of drugs or alcohol.
• Shiny jewellery or bright coloured clothes resemble fins of small fishes and may attract predatory fishes. Avoid such accessory or clothing while swimming
• If you have an open wound, please avoid swimming. Many predatory fish are attracted to blood odour.
• Avoid diving or swimming amongst school of fish. This may attract predatory fishes.
• Avoid night swimming or diving.
• Do not take video, film or photographs inside Tribal Reserve areas.
• Do not carry sea fans and seashells unless specific permits.