A&N Islands Bags one More Prestigious Tourism Award

Port Blair, Aug. 25: Yet one more plume has been included the cap of A&N Administration as the most well known vacationer location Radhanagar ocean side at Swaraj Dweep in A&N Islands has sacked the Silver Award for ‘Best Beach Destination in India’ at a sparkling Outlook Traveler Awards-2022 function held at The Leela Palace, Chanakyapuri, New Delhi on August 24. The Hon’ble Union Minister for Culture, Tourism and DONER, Shri G. Kishan Reddy who was the main visitor on the event introduced the Awards under different classifications to States and Union Territories.

Commending, the coordinators for holding the honor function, Shri Reddy said that this would surely energize the accepted procedures in the travel industry area. He likewise praised the States and Union Territories that sacked the honors saying it would go quite far in empowering and advancing the travel industry in the country.

This was the nineteenth year of the Outlook Awards by Outlook Group which were settled based on a movement overview led by an examination organization and the reactions were investigated by the jury individuals. The Outlook Traveler Awards are the benchmark of value in the movement and the travel industry throughout the previous twenty years and congratulate the most elite every year. The Manager, Tourism, IP&T, Shri Basudev Halder for the A&N Administration got the Award at New Delhi.

It was a pleased second for the A&N Islands for being decreed and to get this lofty Silver Award. Radhanagar Beach in Swaraj Dweep is one of the most popular attractions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Set in qualities lap, Radhanagar Beach is viewed as the quite possibly of the best ocean side in India. With its perfect stretch of sand supported by turquoise water and rich backwoods, Radhanagar ocean side is the best option and draws in countless National as well as International Tourists consistently.

Ordinarily known as Beach No. 7, Radhanagar has been given the title of the best ocean side in Asia and the seventh best ocean side on the planet by Time Magazine in 2004. The ocean side is additionally remembered for the Top 25 sea shores in Asia by Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Awards in 2016.

It very well might be reviewed that Radhanagar ocean side has held the Blue Flag accreditation in the Blue Flag International Jury consequences of 2021-2022, which was conveyed by the Denmark-based NGO Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). This certificate is likewise a worldwide acknowledgment of India’s preservation and feasible improvement endeavors. Blue Flag ocean side is an eco-the travel industry model attempting to give the sightseers or beachgoers perfect and clean washing water, offices, protected and solid climate and practical advancement of the area.

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Hon’ble President Witnesses Spectacular Operational Demonstration By A&N Command at Swaraj Dweep Havelock Island

Demonstration Highlights Synergy, Cooperation & Interoperability Between Services

 

New Delhi, Feb. 28 (PIB) Hon’ble President, Shri Ram Nath Kovind witnessed a Joint Services Operational Demonstration at the Radhanagar Beach, Swaraj Dweep  Havelock Island today. Integral combat platforms and forces of the Andaman and Nicobar Command (ANC) demonstrated multidimensional operational capabilities of the Command, including an amphibious landing.

 

The President was, earlier, briefed by Commander-in-Chief Andaman and Nicobar Command (CINCAN) Lieutenant General Manoj Pande, AVSM, VSM on the operational capabilities and state of readiness of the Command. Fourteen ships of the Indian Navy, two Fast Attack Crafts of Coast Guard, aircraft of the Indian Airforce and over 300 troops of the Indian Army with six BMPs showcased integrated application of combat power of the only Tri-Service Command of the nation. The demonstration highlighted the synergy, cooperation and interoperability between the Services towards achieving desired outcomes. The Operational Demonstration showcased various facets of joint operations and included Combat Free Fall (CFF) and helocasting by the MARCOS, Special Heliborne Operations (SHBO) by Ghatak Platoon and amphibious assault by infantry troops, who landed on the beach with six BMPs and over 300 combatants. Naval Gun Fire Support (NGFS), Counter Surface Force Operations (CSFO), Search and Rescue (SAR) operations and vertical replenishment at sea were also demonstrated. The amphibious landing of Infantry troops on the beach was executed by Landing Ship Tank (Medium) and Landing Craft Utility. Operational Demonstration culminated with the fly past of Dornier aircraft, MI-17 V5 and Chetak helicopters flying in close formation depicting the Tri-Service synergy and Combat potential of the Andaman & Nicobar Command. The Lt Governor, A&N Islands & Vice Chairman, Islands Development Agency, Admiral DK Joshi, PVSM, AVSM, YSM, NM, VSM (Retd.), Member of Parliament, Shri Kuldeep Rai Sharma, Principal Secretary, A&N Administration, Shri Vijay Kumar and Senior Officers of Defence and Civil Administration were present on the occasion.

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Tourism Activities To Restart in North & Middle Andaman District With Due Standard Operating Procedure

I. Standard Operating Procedure For Opening of Beaches in A&N Islands

1. The Tourism activities are permitted only in North & Middle Andaman District and South Andaman District except Little Andaman.
2. The beaches will remain open between 10.00 AM to 05.00 PM daily.
3.Tourists/visitors to maintain a minimum distance of 02 meters in public places / beaches.
4. Use of face cover / mask will be mandatory for all the people visiting the beaches.
5. Life Guards / TSET Members posted at various beaches to wear mask and hand gloves and take other required precautionary measures.
6. Spiting shall be strictly prohibited on the beaches.
7. Entrance gate of the beaches to have mandatory hand hygiene (sanitizer) and thermal screening provisions. Only asymptomatic staff and guests shall be allowed.
8. Tourists/visitors shall monitor their health report about any illness immediately to the Beach Officers/Life Guards and TSET Members.
9. Tourists/visitors shall dispose of face cover/masks/ cloves and other leftovers only in the dustbins.
10. Tourists / visitors should follow the directions of staff regarding crowd management at beaches.
11. Separate entry and exit for guests on the beaches to be organized, wherever feasible.
12. Group photography will not be allowed at the beaches.
13. Only authorized vendors to be allowed on the beaches.
14. Tourists/visitors should avoid overcrowding in the washroom area.
15. Tourists/visitors above 65 years will not be allowed.
16. Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/ handkerchief/ flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly after use. 

II. Standard Operating Procedure for Waterbased/Watersports

activities

A. General Standard Operating Procedure for Watersports

The following general measures and the specific step as listed out
herein are to be observed by all: Owner, Operator, Employees, Associations,

Agents, Guides and Guests- at all times. General measures are:

a) All Watersports/boating activities in containment zones shall remain closed and no operation shall be allowed.
b) It shall be made mandatory for guests and all those involved in operations to download, install and verify the status AarogyaSetu mobile application.
c) The Owner, Operator, Employees, Associations, Agents, Guides etc. Must subject themselves for thermal scanning at least twice in a day before commencement of the duties in the morning and upon completion of the operations in the afternoon/evening.
d) All Guests arriving at the booking counter/watersports center should be thermally scanned and the status ascertained on AarogyaSetu mobile app before the tickets are issued.
e) It is mandatory for all to wear the face-mask of stipulated standard all through and it should be enforced unfailingly.
f) Respiratory etiquettes to be strictly followed. This involves strict practice of covering one’s mouth and nose while coughing/sneezing with a tissue/ handkerchief/ flexed elbow and disposing off used tissues properly after use.
g) Sick or unwell guests to be immediately taken for check-up to nearest hospital in separate vehicle.
h) Booking of trips and allocation of slots should be planned to avoid unwarranted gathering of guests and adhere to social distancing norms.
i) Ensure that guests are taken in small groups to meet physical distancing norm of minimum 6 feet between guests and it should be strictly maintained. Any change in this norm should be in accordance to the Government norms from time to time.
j) Greet the guests with “Namaste” preferably with folded hands. Handshakes should be strictly avoided.
k) Agents and guides should carry sanitizer and wear mask.
l) Always carry extra face masks onboard to offer guest in case of emergency.
m) As per Ministry of Tourism stipulation, the Guides must handle group lesser than 10 guests. One dedicated person should be deployed for coordination of every group of maximum 10guests.
n) At ticket counters/booths, the staff etc. must wear the gloves and masks all through. In addition, face-shield for the counter-staff can also be considered.
o) Upon issuing the tickets, the guests should be given a detail brief on the do’s and don’ts during the operations, and it must be reminded frequently till the trip is over.
p) Employees handling ticketing and currency transactions are compulsorily to wear, face shield and to hand sanitize the hand frequently.
q) Maintain the hygiene standards.

B. Standard Operating Procedure for Boat owners

The following practices are to be strictly adhered to while taking guests
for boating trips. The following SOP stipulates practices at each stage/
facet and for specific stakeholders. The boat shall operate 50% passenger

capacity.

I. Before Boarding the Boat (While arriving at watersports Centre)

i. Boat Owners:

a) It must be ensured that all touch points in public areas like the ticketing counter, counter tops, boat jetty, onboard boat, door handles, levers, hand railings, etc. are cleaned frequently and at regular intervals every day using a sanitizer/disinfectant. It is advised to use Sodium Hypochlorite 1% solution having at least 70% alcohol to clean these frequently touched points.
b) The commonly used personal safety protection equipment’s like Personal Floatation Device (PFD) should not be reused without disinfecting.
c) Ensure that hand sanitizers are made available in sufficient numbers and quantity for disinfection facilities of visiting tourists/crew members at the booking counter/booking stations.
d) At ticket counter, if wash basin is not available, a water tank fitted with tap may be placed at safe distance from booking counter/station. Soap dispenser may be placed near the wash-basin.
e) Face masks and sanitizers should be made available to guests on demand.
f) Proper documentation of the guest in each trip for contact tracing must be enforced. Use of separate trip sheets for each trip must be a standard practice.
g) The trip-sheet should have details viz.: Guest name, their age, city of domicile, telephone, date and time of the trip etc. Trip-sheet must be duly signed by the escort and owner.

ii. Operator and Crew Members:-

a) To ensure all boat systems and engines function efficiently and all equipment and gears in full operating condition.
b) A boat operating with more than one staff, viz. the operator and crew/ helper must ensure the stipulated social distancing norms on-board also.
c) The boat and all gears in use must be cleaned and disinfected before commencement of the operation, after which, it must also be thoroughly wash-down. On completion of trips every day also, above safe procedure must be followed.
d) To ensure that sanitizers are used by the guests before boarding the vessel.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.

iii.Duties and responsibilities of Guests

a) Vigilantly maintain the social distancing norms uncompromisingly.
b) Avoid sharing of items like in addition eatables, water bottles, toys and safety gear etc. Always wear hand-gloves.
c) Wash the hands frequently with soap for 20 – 30 seconds even if it is visibly not dirty.
d) Hand sanitizers should be used before and after use of safety gear.
e) Self-monitoring of health by all and reporting any illness at the earliest must be diligently practiced.
f) All guests must mandatorily to have AarogyaSetu mobile application downloaded installed and used frequently.
g) Maintain the hygiene standards.

II. While boarding the boat

i) Duties and Responsibilities of owners:-
a) Fix the queue markers as per distancing between norms in waiting areas and ensure the orders.
b) Ensure complete discipline and order during boarding and to avoid unwarranted heckling.
c) Ensure that all persons aboard are seated as per social distancing norms, wearing face masks, hand gloves etc.
d) Ensure all equipment’s are adequately disinfected before and after every use.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.

ii) Duties and Responsibilities of Operator and Crew

a) It shall be mandatory on part of the operator and crew to ensure social distancing norms on-board.
b) It must be ensured that the hand gloves, masks and face shields are worn by the crew members, especially during the boarding and alighting.
c) The guest needing assistance during boarding and alighting should compulsorily wear face shield and hand gloves.
d) Specific seat should be allotted to each guest and they should not be allowed to change during the entire trip.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.

iii) Duties and Responsibilities of Guests

a) Always allow the guests in front to move/board or alight first by maintaining social distancing norms.
b) Always wait for those in front to completely disembark the ramps during boarding/alighting before others are allowed.
c) Always walk in the walkways assigned and do not wander.
d) The guests should avoid touching the objects/ surfaces when it is not absolutely necessary.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.

iv. During Ride- Duties and Responsibilities.

1) Owners:
a) Proactive replenishment: Hand Sanitizers, Hand Gloves and Masks to
be available at the Guest waiting Area.
b) Supply sufficient disinfectants like sodium hypochlorite (1%) etc.
c) Maintain the hygiene standards.
2) Operators and Crews:
a) Safe operation practices must be strictly followed.
b) Ensure that at no point during the trip, the guest should be allowed to change the seat or stand-up to avoid loss of balance and bodily contact.
c) If bodily contact was necessary, use hand sanitizers and clean hands properly.
d) Maintain safe speed so as to avoid any accidents or injury so that calling emergency services/help can be avoided.
e) Maintain the hygiene standards.
3) Guests:
a) Always wear a face mask and do not sneeze or cough openly, instead use towels or folded elbow. While onboard, should not stand-up to avoid loss of balance and bodilycontact.
b) To remain seated only at the assigned seat throughout the trip.
c) Maintain the hygiene standards.

III. While Alighting-Duties and Responsibilities.

1) Owners, Operators and Crew:
a) Ensure that the Jetty or marina area is not crowded. Complete discipline must be adhered to.
b) Incoming boats should wait for their turn to use jetty/marina until all boats are cleared of fit.
c) Maintain the hygiene standards.
2) Guests:
a) Guest should vacate/disembark from boat by following social distancing norms.
b) Remove safety gears and also sanitize the hands thereafter.
c) Dispose of the disposables only at designated bins/containers.
d) Maintain the hygiene standards.

C. Standard Operating Procedure for Snorkeling

All Standard Operating Procedure mentioned above is to be complied with by the Operators/Crew members/Association/Agents and Guests. However, additional measures/precautions to be taken on certain activity specific watersports such as Snorkeling which are as follows:-

I. Snorkelling:-
i) Before entering the water:-
a) The Snorkeling Guide shall brief the guests on the importance of maintaining social distancing and operations of snorkelling.
b) The Guests should have complete personal snorkelling kit full face mask. Only such guests should be allowed to undergo the rides.
c) No Snorkeling equipment’s shall be hired, borrowed, lent or shared even among members of the same family.
d) Only 02 guests per Guide must be allowed to snorkel at a time.
e) All guests must compulsorily wear face masks and hand gloves until entering the water and upon leaving the water-body.
f)At no point should the snorkelling guide touch any guest’s snorkelling equipment’s. All demonstrations must be given using own equipment’s.
ii) While in water:-
a) Demonstrate snorkeling skills in thigh-level water, maintaining social distancing norms.
b) All guests must wear a life jacket before entering the water.
c) Use Lifebuoy with rope to tow the guests while snorkeling.
iii) After leaving the water:-
a) The safety gears such as Life Jacket and Life-buoy used by the guests must be rinsed, dried and disinfected before the next use.
b) The snorkeling equipment used by the guide must be kept at possession at all times to avoid accidental usage by other guides. The Guide must be diligent on this practice.
c) To ensure that the snorkel guide should mark all personal snorkeling kit with paint so that other persons may not use the same.

D. Emergency Response Procedure

As we all are aware of the fact that Watersports/water based activities have inherent risk factor involved, therefore as part of precautionary measures the following preparedness is to be kept ready by the owner/operator/crew:-

I. On board Emergency:-
a) As a matter of practice, the Operator or Crew shall not disobey physical distancing norms unless any life-threatening emergency situation emerges.
b) The Operator must call for Emergency Medical Service (EMS) from the boat, and with the victim, immediately rush to the shore.
c) Assess the condition of patient till the emergency medical service arrives for help. If possible, ask the family or friend of the patient to aid the patient as per qualified First Aider instructions.
d) When EMS arrives, brief the professional medical person about the condition and First Aid provided to the patient.
e) If the PPE kit is available at Watersports center, the qualified First Aider must wear the same to perform First Aid till the time EMS arrives.
II. Over board Emergency:-
a) During Man Over-board situation, the boat operator and crew must follow the standard MOB procedure to rescue thevetin.
b) All boats in operations must carry a boat embarkation ladder/scramble net and extra rope 14 mm and 15 meters length.
c) To rescue the conscious victim on-board, the life guard/crew must give correct instructions to climb the ladder and to get on-board. If the victim requires support, provide step-by-step instructions to the family members
or friends of the victim to assist him/her.
d) If the victim is unconscious in water, use spinal board/ back board to mobilize the victim from water and recover him on-board.
e) Once the victim is on-board, qualified First Aider must do complete assessment of victim for response. If the victim does not respond, i.e. No breath or No Pulse, contact EMS immediately and rush the victim to the shore. If possible, commence the CPR procedure onboard. Else, administer the CPR procedure immediately after reaching the shore and securing the
victim.
III. Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation:-
a) If the Victim is not responding, the qualified CPR aider must wear PPE kit and gloves before commencing of chest compression. Continue chest compression at the rate of 100 per minute.
b) Emergency breathing must be given only with AMBU bag, mouth to mouth resuscitation is strictly forbidden.
c) Continue the procedure till the Emergency Medical Service arrives or the victim is handed over to a medical professional.

Dy. Director (Andaman Tourism)

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AATO Delegation Participates in Heritage Walk

A Delegation of AATO led by its President, Shri M.Vinod participated in a Heritage Walk organised by India Tourism as a part of Paryatan Parv which is observed from 5th October to 25th October by Ministry of Tourism,Government of India.
Apart from AATO the students of JNRM,officials of NYK and India Tourism also participated in the Heritage walk .
The Walk started from JNRM College and passed through Celllular jail,clock tower and returned back to college.

Regards
Vinod
President
AATO

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AATO Discusses Tourism Related Issues With LG

A Delegation of Tourism stakeholders led by Shri M.VINOD President, AATO met Honourable Lt. Governor, today at his office and discuss various Tourism related issues which were submitted to his excellency through AATO letters dated 04/08/2017, 24/08/2017 and Joint representation on 21/09/2017.

The major issues discussed were shortage of Boats for Neil and Havelock, plying of Coral Queen for Havelock, Passenger service fee, and Basic amenities for Tourists, Parking Place for Tourist Vehicle and issue of Manual tickets for Sound and light show.

The Honorable Lt. Governor gave patient hearing to the delegation and assure look into all the grievances all the stake holders.

We express our sincere gratitude towards the Lt. Governor for giving time to our delegation among his busy schedule.

The meeting was attended by Shri M.Vinod, President, Shri P. S. Vijayan, Organising Secretary, Shri Abdul Majeed, FORTO, Shri N.Kannan A&NTVDW Association, and Shri Farooq ANTG&E Association

For Andaman Association of Tour Operators 

Mohan Vinod

President

Andaman Tourism
Andaman Tourism

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Tourism Related issues of Andaman Islands By AATO

PORT BLAIR
18TH September 2017

To,

The Hon’ble Lt. Governor,
Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Raj Niwas,
Port Blair 744101

His Excellency,

Sub: Tourism Related issues of Andaman Islands

It is, in the capacity of President Association of Tour operators, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, I would like to draw your kind attention towards the grievances of Travel Agents, Tour Operators and other related Service providers with a request to draw your immediate attention and to find quick solutions.
Here are some important issues raised by the Travel Agents, Tour Operators, Boat Operators and Car Operators for your kind consideration which have hindered, and which are hindering the tourism industry at the Islands.

1 . Closure of ATR Road- your Excellency, it has come to our knowledge that the administration is introducing sea route for Baratang, which the stake holders feel will definitely effect the livelihood of hundreds of unemployed youths who have purchased tourist vehicle through bank loan and drive their vehicle on Baratang route for their livelihood.
Your Excellency, everybody is aware of the shortage of Govt. boat in the present day and it is difficult to believe that Govt. which is short of boats will operate boats for Baratang.
Introduction of boat service will definitely create chaos among the visiting tourist as we feel all the tourist will not be able to visit Baratang due to shortage of boats.
Your Excellency we kindly request you to think of this un-employed youth before taking any major decision regarding ATR.As we feel the road to ATR should be open for vehicles to carry tourist.

2. Introduction of passenger service fee by PMB- Your Excellency , we would like to inform you that the port management board has started charging Rs 50/-and Rs 20/-per port from every tourist which comes around Rs 200/-as an extra burden for every tourist and as all the tour operators have already quoted their rates, to the guest, this additional charges will bring a bad reputation to the tourism industry.
Your Excellency, further we would like to inform you that PMB is charging passenger service fee without providing any service to the passengers.
We kindly request you sir , to reconsider the decision of charging of passenger service fee by PMB.
Your Excellency, in this regards AATO has already requested for exemption through AATO letter Dated 1st and 14 august 2017.

3. Basic amenities for tourists- Your Excellency, we request you to Improve and provide clean and basic amenities like toilet, change room, life guard etc., in all the tourist spots. Whether any agency has taken a complete stock of the situation and ensured these facilities for tourists at all tourist locations, Islands? Tourists have been complaining lack of these basic amenities, the Travel Agents/Tour Operators are facing the embarrassment!!

4. Inter Island Ferry services
a) Shortage of Boats- your Excellency ,it is always noticed that there is shortage od DSS Boats during peak tourist season for Neil and Havelock islands, sir every year we request the Govt. for plying of bigger boat for Havelock and Neil islands. But it is seen that for reasons unknown only small boats are operated by Govt. during peak season.

b) Plying of boats from Havelock to Neil Island- your Excellency, we would like to inform you that the DSS was plying a boat from Havelock to Neil island daily in the morning, which was a great help for the tourist which as stopped for reasons known to the Dept.
Your Excellency, there are two boats from DSS for Havelock daily morning and if this boats can be asked to ply from Havelock to Neil and to Havelock we are sure that lot of tourists will be benefitted.
Irrespective it is peak season, winter, or monsoon, enough fast boat services between the Islands like Havelock, Neil are essential. At present, there are hundreds of complaints from Tourists for not providing even Government run ferries for tourists. The entire system should be planned well and implemented, unfortunately this is lacking in the islands.

5. Lack of Coordination between Administration and Stake Holders- your Excellency, we feel there should be Equal participation of stakeholders in all matters related with Tourism .and also Coordination committee of Stakeholders should be made active and we request your participation in all such meetings for the development of Tourism.
Your Excellency, as on present date we feel all the decisions in tourism industry are taken and implemented without the consultations of any stake holders.

Your Excellency, At the end we would request you to kindly consider all our points for development of Tourism in this Islands as we know tourism is the only surviving industry of our islands and there are thousands of people Involved in this industry earning their livelihood.
Your Excellency, we look forward to you with great expectation and hope. As we feel this problems will definitely be an obstacle for development of tourism in our islands and also will bring negative publicity for Andaman tourism.
Thanking you,
For Andaman Association of Tour Operators

(Shri. M. Vinod)

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Alternate Sea Route to Baratang to Commence from Oct 1 2017

The Chief Secretary, A&N Administration, Anindo Majumdar on Friday cleared that the work for Alternate Sea Route connecting Port Blair and Baratang has been completed. He said that the route will commence from 1st of October 2017, with government boats starting to ply in the sector to begin with. The Chief Secretary also said that the Administration is working on modalities to bring in private boat operators to ply in the sector after the route commences. Opening up of alternate sea route by the Andaman & Nicobar Administration is being taken up in compliance with the Hon’ble Supreme Court of India’s verdict. The Administration will be shifting tourists from the road to sea as per the commitment made before the Hon’ble Supreme Court, he said. Meanwhile the road that passes through the Jarawa Reserve Forest will remain open for islanders, he added. 

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Andaman Tourism Which Participated in The Ongoing TTF at Surat

Andaman Tourism Bags Award.

Andaman Tourism which participated in the ongoing TTF at Surat along with Andaman Islands Tourism stake holders has bagged the award for The Most Innovative Product for the presence of Under Water Sea Walk at Andaman Island.
The award was presented by Mr / Rajiv Agarwal ,Managing director of Fairfest Media Ltd and was received by Shri Basudev Halder ,Manager , Andaman Tourism.

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Get the Best of Andaman Tourism through a Right Selection

An Indian archipelago and one of the seven union territories of India, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is now one of the most sought after travel destinations in India. Despite the horrid reputation and blasphemous name “Kalapani” during the colonial period, Andaman has been a dream destination for the honeymooners, beauty seekers, travellers and adventure seekers.

andaman tourism

Now a group of more than 300 islands, Andaman and Nicobar Islands are loved passionately by globetrotters for their beautiful natural phenomena, clean water, vibrant atmosphere, fresh air, white sandy beaches, and countless water sporting activities. A vast majority of people from India and abroad is interested in Andaman tourism. This is why the tourism industry in Andaman and Nicobar Islands has received a sustainable growth. Many travel groups, companies and agents have involved them in it.

Andaman Tourism adds a significant amount in country’s economy. This is why many government, non-government, private, and public organizations have been promoting Andaman Tourism. These organizations provide adequate information about the destination accommodations, places of attractions, transportation, and other services to make the trip smooth and highly successful.

Given below are the places of attractions there

Cellular Jail

Cellular jail, also known as KaalaPaani (black waters), was the most infamous name for the Indian freedom fighters. It took 10 years to complete the construction of the jail.   The construction was started in 1896 and completed in 1906. Construction material came from Burma.  The building has 7 wingsdesigned in a criss-cross pattern. It includes a tower for the guards to keep a close lookat the prisoners

Many renowned freedom fighters including Veer Savarkar and BatukeshwarDutt were imprisoned here. Presently cellular jail has been converted into a hospital of 500 beds and 40 doctors to serve the local population.

Bharatpur Beach

Located very closeto Neil islands, Bharatpur beach is a famous beach known worldwide for its coral reefs and white shores. Mornings and evenings are the best time to visit there. Those who love to indulge in snorkeling and enjoying the spectacular view of the coral reef, they can choose the morning as the best time for them. Snorkeling enthusiasts can surely go to Neil islands called as the coral capital of Andaman.

Limestone Caves

It is one of the must-visit sites in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is nothing but a huge deposit of limestone and some of these have taken the form of caves. There are more than 300 small and big deposits of limestone. The speed boat journey on the water full of sea crocodile is really enjoying.

Radhanagar Beach

Radhanagar beach is Beach no. 7 located on the western coast of the Havelock islands. This popular beach is only 12 kilometers away from the Havelock islands. The sparkling blue water, lush forestand lined palm trees are the main attraction here. There are a huge number of activities for youngsters like scuba diving, snorkeling, boating, fishing etc.

The Great Nicobar Island

Spreading an area of 1,045 sq kilometers, The Great Nicobar Island is the largest of the Nicobar Islands in India. With a population of over 10,000, this Island offers the World biosphere reserve and a diverse range of wildlife. There is arainforest area offering a unique home to several unique species of fauna and aqua fauna.

Needless to say almost all places of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are famous for their natural beauty, vibrant atmosphere, quaint beaches, and a rich reserve of flora and fauna.However, one thing you should keep in mind that you need to make a right choice of the organization. A right organization selection for getting adequate information about the places of attractions, accommodations, transportation, and other services is a must to make the trip successful. This is the key to extracting the best of Andaman Tourism.

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