Best time to visit Andamans and Nicobar Islands

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Andaman’s can be visited throughout the year as the islands have a moderate temperature throughout the year, ranging from 23 ° C to 31 ° C. Andaman’s have a tropical climate, there are no harsh climates, apart from tropical storms and rains in late summers and monsoons . But the best time to visit the Andaman Islands is from October to May when the climate is idyllic for sightseeing and enjoying all water sports. The best time to avoid your Andaman Tour is from June to September when the climate is prone to thunderstorms and heavy rain, which can make it hard for you to enjoy sight seeing, however at this time the off season discounts are very good.

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Seasons in the Andamans

Summers – Summers in the Andamans is from March to May summers Andaman’s still hot, but it is combined with pleasant sea breeze. The humidity is high and is about 80%. Summers are suitable for all kinds of tourist activities.

Monsoons in the Andamans is from May to August and post monsoons season is from September to November. It is offseason as at this time there may be medium to heavy rains. But you can get special off-season discounts at this time.

Winters in the Andamans is from December to February. This is the best season to visit Andamans as the winters here are not cool and the weather is idyllic for sightseeing.

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Trip to Andaman and Nicobar Islands

My trip to Andaman and Nicobar Islands with my school to November was a fruitful and an eye opening experience.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a group of islands found at the junction between the Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea. They form a Union territory of India and their southern fur is only 150 km above Indonesia. I visited the islands for my IB Group 4 or “science” trip inorder to learn about the local community and conduct experiments related to biodiversity.

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I leaned to the islands are home to over 1,380 species of fish and surrounded by pristine coral. The islands are also a breeding ground for the critically endangered mammals in Dugong the islands mascot. Andaman Islands are also a paradise for birds. Over 206 species of birds are found on the islands, of which a staggering 106 are endemic. . The Naracondum Hornbill is one of those birds found on the extinct volcano island Naracondum. The islands also have Saltwater Crocodiles living in Andaman vast area of mangroves. The islands are blessed with a unique tropical rainforest canopy consisting of Indian, Myanmarese, Malaysian flower stems. Of the 2,200 varieties of plants Fund in Andaman and Nicobar 200 are endemic and 1300 did not happen on the Indian mainland. But it was not that, due to coral bleaching we were able to spot numerous species of crabs and marsupials like hermit crabs and scorpions. We also observed snakes, sea slugs, tadpoles and starfish. The snorkeling trip also provided us with a first hand experience of observing fish in their natural habitat; Unfortunately coral was bleached also.

On the fourth day of our trip we were privileged enough to learn about the tribal society of Andaman and Nicobar islands. A session was held at the residence Nicobarese tribe only physician. The flat where he lived was part of a resettlement plan made by the government after his native island; Car Nicobar was washed away in the tsunami in 2004. We were received warmly; this experience broke my longstanding prejudices against tribals, for I had always seen them as rash and impulsive. Before our interaction began, a tribal song performed for us. The song was about homeland and culture Nicobarese. After the song, the doctor talked about the geography of the island. He said the composition of the religions of the islands, the illiterate, etc. We learned that society is dominated by Christians (98%), while Muslims are also present in a small proportion. The current rate of literacy told us was about 90%, far above the Indian nation average of 71%. After a brief question and answer session where our knowledge of the community were improved, the men and women who performed the dance. The dances were symbolic of how society was closely knit. The discussion that continued was one of the most eye-opening discussions that I’ve ever had. We learned tribe had reached a stage where they could be compared with any developed country’s inhabitants. People were fully aware of tubectomy and actual procedure was performed often. They had a high standard of living and was an open society. The tribe had progressive outlook in almost all areas from marriage to their governance. Overall this talk was a very humbling and enlightening experience that had an impact far beyond my expectations. I learned to appreciate my roots and think of all the right light, most importantly, I learned not to be harmed. The discussion ended when the doctor told us about his sad and unfortunate experience in Delhi and hostility he stood with his family.

On the fifth day of our trip we had the opportunity to visit the local market in Neil Island for an interactive Q & A survey with local merchants. We were put in groups and could roam around the market are visiting stores to ask questions. We visited electrical shops, grocery stores, small restaurants etc.

The first store my group visited was a general electronics store. The shop was rented from a government establishment; hence the rent paid to the government. The electronics ranging from televisions and washing machines for smaller radio players. We were told that the products had to be imported from Bengal and thus obviously a tariff would be imposed. I asked the shopkeeper how goods were transported on the island, to which he replied by saying that he had to hire ferries to bring goods from the mainland to Neil Island.

Another stimulating part of the day was the visit to the daily needs shop. The merchant had a small store that was stuffed the items. He looked after the store with his wife. The shop belonged to his uncle who had given it to him to run the business and even stayed in Port Blair. The first question we asked him was the price he sold products like Coca Cola. He said Rs. 25, which was very surprising in the sense that the same bottle of Coke would be available on most of the other shops on the island of Rs. 40 it would be available at Rs. 30 on the mainland. It was commonly available for Rs. 40 because of the levies, however, Rs. 25 came as a shock when it was lower than the overall Rs. 30 as well.

Through these discussions I learned that maximize profit is not so important for the merchants. I realized how different life in Andaman and Nicobar Islands from the rest of India mainland, where material wealth has become the ultimate pursuit of life. These islands home to the world’s oldest surviving tribes is an example not only for India but also for the rest of the world. They have urbanized without releasing their roots and culture, which is a great achievement in a world where urbanization means Westernization, something not true.

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Choose The Best Andaman Honeymoon Packages To Make Your Love Colourful And Spicer

Are you looking for a perfect ending of your wedding saga within your budget? Look no further than Andaman and Nicobar Island, the pristine paradise for the honeymooners. The vibrant atmosphere will excite your soul to transpire instant fires at every pore of your body. Out of passion, you would like to steal some happy moments to spend with your spouse sensuously.

 

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You are sure to have the optimum pleasure and spend your golden days as you like only when you can choose the best Andaman Honeymoon Packages offered by a reputable travel company in Andaman. Having very good league with the hotel chains, local communities, and other important hospitality facilitators, a professional tour organizer can provide you with the almost all that you can make your honeymoon tour spicy and colourful.

 

Side by side, a professional company can help you perfect tour planning, organizing, and controlling in the best possible ways. It can meet all common and bespoke needs significantly, providing you with the all that can make you feel something different from the rustic mirth and common ebullience of life. You can indulge in optimum erotic pleasure that will take you to a world of forgetfulness.

 

The Many Benefits of Choosing Best Andaman Honeymoon Tour Packages

 

  • A perfect package selection from a reputable company can save time, money and efforts from. You need not spend your time by planning randomly about the destinations, secret places, and itineraries. You need not brainstorm on how to get around the places and maximum covering points en-route.

  • It can maximize your pleasure by minimizing the hazards of daily day affairs. You do not need to think a bit about your accommodation, foods and carrying other things at the time of globetrotting the places in Andaman.

  • As they guide you properly and perfectly, you can stay safe from various risks and issues.

  • You can enjoy modern amniotes that make your days comfortable and hospitable. You can stay connected to the world, taking the best advantage of the internet and computer technology.

How to choose Best Andaman Tour Packages

  • At first, you should search on the internet to shortlist the name of the reputable travel company offering satisfactory services and affordable Andaman honeymoon packages.

  • At the next step, you need to consider the experience. Choosing an experienced tour organizer is always good, as it can guide you properly.

  • Thirdly, you should weigh and consider your need to make a comparison with their offerings. After that, you should choose one which meets almost all demands.

  • Before choosing a package, you can read the testimonials and relives posted by the users. If you get any contact number, you can use it for crosschecking and get an opinion from them.

Apart from that, you can ask your friends and family members who have taken a honeymoon tour there. Choosing Andaman Bluebay Holidays (The Best Tourism Promoter in the Andaman Island) is defiantly a wise decision and make your honeymoon tour highly successful.

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First Ever Bird Watching Session by Tourism Department Inspires Youths; Several Endemic Birds Sighted

Port Blair, March 20: The two-days guide training programme in Bird Watching organised by the Directorate of Tourism in association with Department of Environment & Forest and Zoological Survey of India, Port Blair concluded today with the trainees making field trips to wetlands of Sippighat and forests of Chidiyatapu under the tutelage of Resource persons.

Several wetland birds including endemic birds were sighted and identified by the group which includes large number of students of Zoology background, Travel and Tourism studies from Jawaharlal Nehru Rajkeeya Mahavidyalaya Port Blair, Research Scholars from Pondicherry University Campus Port Blair, Andaman Tour operators, bird lovers, NGOs, journalist and the like. With the uncommon settings of early morning fog at the background these days at Sippighat, the trainees could identify large number of Common Moorhen, Purple Moorhen, Lesser Whistling Teal, Andaman Teal, Cotton Teal, Large Egrets, Medium Egrets, Small Egrets, White bellied Sea Eagle, White breasted Kingfisher, Andaman Green Pigeon at the wetlands of Sippighat on either side of the main road.

The Reserve forests of Chidiyatapu presented a different avian spectacle which included Andaman tree pie, Andaman drango, Racket-tailed drango, blacked napped oriole, Scarlet Minivets, Green Imperial Pigeon, Glossy staling, Andaman cuckoo, Sun birds, Andaman bulbuls, and spotted woodpeckers, all making excellent early morning calls and whistles.

The trainees also went through a presentation at the Conference Hall of Biological Park on birds of Andaman& Nicobar Islands.

Smt Ankita Mishra Bundela, the Secretary (Tourism) and others gave away Certificates to the 43 bird watching trainees who have attended the two-days programme .

Dr. Viswa Kannan, Director (Tourism), Sri Naveen Kumar DCF (Wild Life), Dr Sivaperuman Scientist, Sri PT Rajan Sr. Zoological Assistant, Zoological Survey of India, Sri Vikram Shil, Resource person in Bird Watching from the Island, Sri. AC Tilak Asst. Conservator of Forests, South Andaman besides officers and staff of Tourism Deptt. accompanied the group.

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Beaches Of the Andaman And Nicobar Islands

Considering the fact that the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an archipelago of islands, there is no dearth of beaches here. Most tourists, including Indians, come here to enjoy the pleasure of clean beaches, and being a unique destination, the beaches here are way more pristine and untouched by extreme commercialization as compared to beaches in other parts of the country.

Without much adieu we are listing some of the best beaches of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

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  • Ross and Smith Island Beach

This beach is a natural sandbar that connects the two beautiful islands and also belongs to one of the few undisturbed beaches that are available here in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Located about a few nautical miles from Diglipur Jetty, this is a great place to enjoy some boat rides and the fact that water in the sea is clear makes it all the more beautiful. Whether it is snorkelling, sun bathing, scuba diving or swimming, the place is perfect for just about everything.

  • Laxmanpur Beach

Located on Neil Island, Laxmanpur Beach is quite close to Bharatpur Beach, another famous beach here. If you would like to get away from the humdrum that is usually found on the beaches that are frequented by the tourists and have sufficient time on your hands then you must Laxmanpur Beach. It is long and wide as compared to a lot of the beaches found here and is ideal to enjoy some privacy and also to go on a walk.

  • Radhanagar Beach

Located on the western coast of Havelock Island, Radhanagar Beach was named by the TIME magazine to be the best beach in all of Asia in 2004. The beach is clean, composed and calm and has none of the craziness that can normally be seen in the beaches that are frequented by the tourists.

The beach has a beautiful setting with the beautiful blue water along the white sand beach. The beach is especially known for the number of underwater activities that it offers like snorkelling, scuba diving and the most famous one being sea walking which lets you get up close with the beautiful corals that are underneath and also the beautiful marine life.

  • Lalaji Bay Beach

A beach on Long Island’s western coast, this is another one of the spectacular beaches that can be found on the island and yes it is well connected. There are regular ferries which ply between here and Rangat, Middle Andaman. The beach can be reached either by hiring a dunghi from Long Island jetty but if you enjoy walks through nature then you can reach the place by walking through the beautiful mangrove creek which takes about an hour.

  • Guitar Island Beach

The beach is one of the most beautiful yet least frequented beaches in all of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is narrow, long and creamy and spectacular. It is ideal for couples who are looking to get away from the crowd and spend some alone time with each other.

  • Wandoor Beach

It is one of the popular beaches that are found in Port Blair and like most of the beaches here it is very well known for the scenic panaroma that it offers and is said to be ideal to go swimming or coral sighting. Very close to the beach is the Marine National Park where one can enjoy scuba diving, snorkelling and other such sports. The park covers about 15 of the islands that are found close by which includes Jolly Buoy, Alexandra, Boat etc where the beautiful corals can be explored.

  • Aamkunj Beach

Located in Rangat, Aamkunj Beach is known to be one of the finest eco-tourism destinations that can be found all across India. The beach is managed quite strictly by the officials of the forest division under the expert guidance of the Divisional Forest Officer (DFO). It is a nesting ground for the turtles and this generates a lot of interest among the environment enthusiasts and this draws a large number of them to the beach. Not very far from the park is Eco Park which again is a haven for the environment enthusiasts which is well equipped with trunk benches, eco huts, log teapoys, log stools and log sofas.

  • Casurina Beach

Casurina is yet another famous beach in Diglipur which looks like something straight out of a dream with its beautiful white sand beaches and clear blue water. It is a sweet retreat for all those adventure freaks who are heading over to the Saddle Peak which happens to be the highest point found in all of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

  • Bharatpur Beach

Another very popular beach to be found in Neil Island is the Bharatpur Beach whih is especially famous for its corals. Nature lovers throng the place for coral viewing which is galore underwater in all its beauty. Travellers can also hire one of the glass bottom boats which can be found here to enjoy the coral viewing. Adventure seekers too have a number of options to explore the beautiful beach. They can indulge in activities like snorkelling, scuba diving etc which lets them explore the beautiful coral rich world that can be found underneath.

  • Corbyn’s Cove

The closest beach to Port Blair is the Corbyn’s Cove which seems to be overflowing with natural beauty. It is one of the most popular and most frequented beaches in all of Andaman and Nicobar. It is very popular for scuba diving, skiing, snorkelling, glass bottom cruises and several other activities. The beach is complete with the dense palm groves which line the beach and make it all the more picturesque. The fact that the beach is beautiful and has a number of restaurants dishing out some tasty eatable makes it all the more famous. It is very close to another very famous heritage, the Cellular Cell.

So there you have it, some of the best beaches in all of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. If you are planning on visiting the islands then do not forget to add these beaches to your list.

 

 

 

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Climate Of The Andaman And Nicobar Islands

The islands of Andaman and Nicobar enjoy the climate that is typical regions around Bay of Bengal. The islands are warm with ample amount of sunshine and yes there’s sufficient humidity as well. When classifying broadly, the islands can be considered to have just two seasons: one when it is raining and the other when it isn’t.

Considering that the islands experience a tropical climate, the islands must typically be very hot however the cool breeze that keeps blowing in from the sea maintains the average temperature in the range of 23 degree Celsius and 30 degree Celsius. The weather conditions here are never extreme, they are neither too hot not too cold. However when it rains it pours and you can expect some storms here during the monsoons.

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The islands experience either summers or monsoon and the winters here does not resemble the winters elsewhere.

Monsoons

The monsoon arrives twice in the islands: the first time it arrives in May and lasts till August and the second time it arrives in November and lasts till December. Since the rains are usually heavy and accompanied with storms, this time is generally considered to be an off season and tourists tend to remain away from the islands during this time since the average rainfall during this time is 318 centimetres. During this season the temperature of the Islands falls down to a range of 22. 5 degree Celsius and 29.9 degree Celsius.

It is not entirely impossible to enjoy the islands during the monsoons. However, most of the adventure or water sports are no longer allowed during this period of time. But if you love to enjoy being amidst lush green nature and do not mind admiring nature from indoors then it is a great time to be on the islands however tourists do stay away from the islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands during this season.

Summers

The summers in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are quite temperate however the sea breeze again comes to the rescue and this makes the island pleasurable as well as enjoyable. The summers here last from March and goes on till May and this is the reason why these months are considered to be the peak season for the tourists since a large influx of tourists can be seen during this time. The summers are very pleasant and the temperatures do not go very high during this period. The temperature largely hovers between somewhere around 22 degree Celsius however it may reach beyond 30 degree Celsius. This kind of temperature is not a bother at all since, as earlier mentioned, the breeze ensures that blows in from the sea keeps the island cool.

There are several different kinds of activities that are available all through the summers like sea walking, wind surfing, deep sea diving etc with sea walking being especially popular among tourists. This season is the most popular among all the tourists who are planning on visiting the islands. You can find most of the tourists enjoying themselves on the beautiful beaches that the islands have to offer.

Winters

Winters here on the islands do not seem like winters elsewhere largely because the temperature does not dip too low. The winters here in the islands of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are not very cold at all and are considered to be balmy since the temperature does not drop too low. It remains from December right through February. This makes the weather perfect if you would like to go sightseeing.

Since the weather remains pleasant during the winters as well, it is not uncommon to find tourists on the island during this season as well.

Humidity

Humidity is s whole different facet here at Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The humidity of the islands reaches up to 80% and the reason for such high humidity is the fact that the islands are situated in the Bay of Bengal. This makes the islands significantly humid and also warm. Normally this kind of humidity ensures that people remain uncomfortable and sticky but you will never find the same issues plaguing the people who are on the island. In spite of such high humidity climatic conditions, the cool breeze coming in from the sea makes it tolerable.

Best time for visiting the islands

The best time for visiting the islands of Andaman and Nicobar is considered to be from October to May. Although any time in this period is great to visit the islands, the most ideal time among this period to visit the islands is considered to be from November to March.

During these months the islands experience a calm type of weather where it is neither too cold nor too hit but just right to enjoy the sights that the island has to offer. This weather is also ideal for enjoying the numerous water and adventure sports like sea walking, wind surfing etc that are rife all across the islands. Apart from the water and adventure sports this type of the year is also ideal for exploring the islands and also for trekking.

Visiting the islands during the months mentioned above is ideal if you would like to soak in the sun and enjoy the number of activities that are available all across the islands.

The climatic conditions here at the islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is mostly very pleasant except for the monsoons when you may expect a few storms coupled with some heavy downpour. If you are planning on visiting the islands during summers do ensure that you have booked your tickets as well as your accommodation well in advance.

No matter what time of the year you plan on visiting the islands, one thing that is for certain is that you will simply enjoy your stay. So go ahead, visit the islands and have a great time and make way for some great memories that you will remember for the days to come.

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Food In Andaman And Nicobar Islands

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands has been inhabited by people of numerous origins, which probably had a some influence in the food choices. In current day and time, the food here available abundantly in local stores, eateries and common places is mostly Indian. Indian people, mainly from the southern states and West Bengal has migrated here in the last few decades, and it is their influence that is visible in the cuisinine choices available here.

The finest of all Indian cuisine have been passed on from one generation to another largely by the word of mouth. Like several other aspects of the Andaman Islands, the food of the region too has seen an influence of the Christian, Hindu, Muslim and also Sikh religions in its traditional food. You can see this impact in the tasty and substantially spicy cuisine that can be found in the Andamans.

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The cuisine that is found in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands can be broadly classified as North Indian Food and the South Indian Food. You can find restaurants dishing out cuisines from across the world however the Indian cuisine is the one that you will find to be more widely consumed.

North Indian Food

Although most of the recipes of Indian origin use exotic spices and have a distinct aroma, the North Indian Food is quite different and has distinct characteristics as compared to the South Indian Food.

Usually the North Indian Food that you find either in the mainland or here at the Andamans have a very thick gravy which is undoubtedly very tasty as well. As is the case with most of the Indian food it does get quite spicy sometimes and you will also find that they make use of the dairy products like paneer, butter, milk, yogurt etc. You will usually find nuts being served in the North Indian Food.

The North Indian Food does include several different kinds of flat breads like paratha, roti, tandoori roti, kulcha, naan etc where each one is different from the other in the way it has been prepared and cooked.

North Indian Cuisine usually gets eaten with these flat breads instead of rice. Apart from these flat breads there are other kinds as well which gets deep fried.

South Indian Food

South Indian Food is very different from the North Indian cuisine. The Malabar Coast which is part of South India is well known for the use of spices in its food. Some of the notable spices which get added in this cuisine include nutmeg, cloves, cinnamon, pepper and cardamom. The region of south India is abundant in fish, coconut, root tubers etc and these have been incorporated in a number of dishes that you will find in the south Indian cuisine. Unlike the region of North India where wheat is used a lot more abundantly, in south India you will find that rice is used a lot more abundantly.

Considering that the islands of Andaman and Nicobar are a lot closer to south India, for several generations people have been migrating over to the islands and have carried with them their cuisine which have found their way into the local cuisine as well.

South Indian Cuisine is rife with several different types of dosas, idlis vadas and sambhar. There are several different kinds of both vegetarian as well as non – vegetarian dishes and most of these make use of spices and also coconut in generous quantities. The way they temper food is almost always the same which makes use of oil, curry leaves and mustard seeds and some of them make use of red chillies and also urad dal in their tempering as well.

People who live in and around the state of Kerala mostly eat fish. That is their staple food which is mostly accompanied with boiled rice. Snacks that the region is famous for includes banana chips and also jackfruit chips.

The cuisine from the state of Andhra is unique in its own right. It is home to some of the famous biriyanis and kebabs. The food here is very rich and hot and one can see a very heavy influence of the Mughal cuisine.

Papads, dry chutney powders and pickles can be found to be made use in the South Indian cuisine.

Since Andaman and Nicobar are islands, you will find that almost all of the restaurants here serve sea food and there are quite handful restaurants which are purely vegetarian and serve the vegetarians who visit the place.

We are listing below some of the most famous restaurants here in the Andamans.

  • Lighthouse Residency

If you eat meat then while visiting the islands allow yourself to try the sea fare that is widely available here. Lighthouse Residency which is located in Port Blair is known to be one of the finest restaurants to serve sea food.

  • Red Snapper

Another go – to restaurant to satisfy your craving for sea food then you can always dine in at Red Snapper. It is part of the famous Wild Orchid Resort and the restaurant is known to ooze out a rustic charm complete with furnishings made out of bamboo and also a thatched roof which will never let you forget that you are in a tropical restaurant.

  • Mandalay

If you are looking to spend some quality time with your partner over some delicious food then Mandalay is the place to be. Located in Fortune Bay Resort which is present in Port Blair it has a very breezy open deck which is perfect to enjoy a beautiful evening. They are known to dish out some exceptional sea food so seafood junkies can go crazy over their wide array of dishes which includes lobster, crab and fresh fish. You can also find Indian as well as Chinese cuisine as well.

  • B3

If you are looking to consume some dishes from the continental cuisine then B3 located at the Havelock Island is a place that must be visited. The place serves pastas, burgers, sandwiches and pizzas.

While in the islands, check out the area and do not forget to try out the sumptuous spread of sea food that is available here.

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