Andaman & Nicobar Islands
When planning your next beach resort vacation do check out The
Andaman and Nicobar Islands which are a part of India since 1947.
GEOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION
Located in the Bay of Bengal, this group of 572 islands lies 193 km away
from Cape Negrais in Myanmar, 1255 km from Calcutta, and 1190 km from
Chennai.
Nicobar Islands: are
located to the south of the Andaman, 121 km from the Little Andaman
Island. Of the total 572 islands, only 36 islands are inhabited.
Climate
The islands have a tropical climate. There is medium to heavy rain
during the monsoon, in the months from May to mid September and November
to mid December.
There is no extreme climate except rains and tropical storms in late summer.
Andaman
Island
For an exotic vacation where you will find some of the most serene
beaches in the world with excellent facilities for activities such as
scuba diving, snorkeling, trekking and nature tours along scenic routes.
Vacationers here have an opportunity to enjoy all possible aqua-sport
facilities like Water-skiing, Sail boats, Windsurfing, Speed Boats, and
Row Boats etc.
These Islands present a landscape full of scenic extravaganza. The
Islands sparkle like emeralds in the Bay of Bengal.
Tour Packages for Andaman - Nicobar Islands
Several travel agents and tour companies offer package deals for visiting these exotic islands. The packages include transportation, accommodation, sightseeing, entrance to museums etc.
Please note that foreigners are allowed to visit the Andaman Islands
and thousands of foreign tourists enjoy vacationing there. However
foreigners are not allowed to visit Nicobar Islands.
How to get there: The main entry point to the Islands is Port Blair.
There is an airport in Port Blair that is serviced by flights form
Chennai and Kolkota. Travelling to the Islands by ship is also another
option.
Please check the entry formalities before finalizing your travel plans
to these Islands.
FOREIGNERS
Foreign tourists need a special permit to visit the Andaman Islands. This can be obtained from Indian Missions abroad or the immigration authorities in Mumbai, Kolkota, Delhi, and Chennai or on arrival at Port Blair. Beach Holidays - Travel India Smart
It can also be obtained from The Director, Ministry of Home Affairs (ANL Division), Government of India, 2nd Floor, North Block, New Delhi - 110 001, through Indian Missions at least 3 months in advance.
Foreign Nationals are not allowed to visit Nicobar Islands.
INDIANS
Indian nationals need no special permits to visit Andaman. However permits are required to visit Nicobar Islands, issued by The Deputy Commissioner, Andaman at Port Blair.
(As rules and regulations change periodically please checks with the Indian Government tourism offices when planning a visit to the Andaman-Nicobar Islands.)