Surrounded by the Bay of Bengal on all four sides and located to the East of India, Andaman India is a beautiful island and a major tourist attraction. Andaman tourist attractions consist of Islands, Beaches and Water Sports. The amazing flora and fauna seen around this island will leave you awestruck, making you want to stay here forever. Marine life is one of the best Andaman attractions and you should visit this place if you want to experience it.

Andaman being an island enjoys a tropical climate. Best thing about Andaman is that it is a year-round destination, where fluctuations in temperatures are minimal and stay pleasant throughout. The best time to visit Andaman & Nicobar Islands is considered between October and May as the weather is pleasant, just perfect for sightseeing, water sports, and beach excursion.  Monsoons (July to September) are not always recommended because of the high tidal waves, incessant rains and strong winds. During July to September, that there are high tidal waves.

The staple diet of Andaman includes rice, coconut, spices, and lots of seafood. So if you are a fan of Prawns, Fish Curries, Crabs, Lobsters etc then this is the place to be. The beautiful fact is that the island serves vegetarian food equally well. We recommend the traditional fish curry and Macher Jhol (fish cooked with chillies, coriander seeds, and turmeric powder).

Andaman is very famous for its exquisite pearl jewellery if you are thinking of shopping in Andamans. Andaman offers a wide range of sea shell products and exquisite hand crafted souvenirs.

The official language of Andaman Islands is Hindi. People of the Andaman mainly speak Hindi, English, Bengali, Tamil, and Malayalam theses are widely spoken in the islands.

1. Dal Lake
The Jewel of Srinagar, the Dal Lake is synonymous to a visit to Srinagar and is almost a visual definition of the town. Spread over 15 kms, it is the second-largest lake in Jammu & Kashmir.

2. Skiing In Gulmarg
Gulmarg is a hill town which is lately gaining a lot of popularity for its ski terrain. Ideal for both amateur and professional skiers, the place has several skiing operators and institutes that can tutor you on the same.

3. Gulmarg Gondola
Gulmarg Gondola is the second longest and second highest cable car in the world and the prime attraction Gulmarg is known for.

4. Tulip Garden In Srinagar
In Srinagar, there lies a huge 30 hectares Tulip Garden, which is Asia’s biggest garden till date. Located in the foothills of Zabarwan Range, this garden gives an overview of the famous Dal Lake too. Tourists can visit this place anytime in between last week of March to Mid April.

1. HAVELOCK ISLAND (SWARAJ DWEEP)

Havelock Island, officially known as Swaraj Dweep, is one of the best places to visit in Andaman. This place is full of nature, untouched by any human interference. On your journey to explore Andaman, you can spend a few days on this island and relax in the arms of nature. Since it is one of the popularly visited Andaman tourist places, there are many luxurious hotels and resorts on this island.

2. RADHANAGAR BEACH

Awarded with the title of ‘Asia’s Best Beach’ by the TIMES magazine in 2004, Radhanagar Beach in Havelock Island with its turquoise blue waters and powdery white sands lives up to the moniker. Its vast shores of endless white grains stretch across 2 kilometres, making it a prime attraction of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

3. ELEPHANT BEACH

This is the most famous Andaman attraction and is always full of tourists. It is famous for water sports like snorkelling, parasailing, riding the banana boat and many more activities. The water is clear and transparent and makes water sports on the island all the more interesting. This is a magical island full of beautiful corals, marine life and fauna.

4. KALAPATHAR

The best place to watch the sunset in Andaman is Kalapathar. It has got its name because of the black-coloured rocks seen on this beach. The sand all around this beach is white. The whole beach is filled with shacks where you can sit, enjoy the sunset and have delicious food. This beach has good spots for taking photographs as well.

5. PORT BLAIR

Being the capital of Andaman, Port Blair is connected to all the other islands via a ferry network. This means you can take a ferry from Port Blair and visit other islands like Havelock, Neil Island, Long Island and Little Andaman. Besides being your first destination on Andaman Island, Port Blair also has some really fascinating things-to-do like Corbyn’s Cove Beach, Cellular Jail, Ross Island and Samudrika Marine Museum. 

6. CORBYN’S COVE BEACH

Corbyn’s Cove is the nearest beach to Port Blair. It is quite popular among tourists as well as locals. Certain parts of the Corbyn’s Cove Beach have some seating arrangement to get a good view of the horizon from a little height. There are some shacks that sell local snacks, drinks, coconut water etc. There are some restaurants also in the vicinity. The beach is one of the places where travellers can get great deals on clothing, accessories and other items to be bought as memorabilia. Corbyn’s Cove Beach has some provision for water sports but often people do not want to enter the waters because the surroundings are littered and the water polluted with garbage. The facilities for water sports are also not as impressive as many other beaches in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. But if one wants to, they can go Jet Skiing or a go on a short boat ride into the sea.

The beachfront at Corbyn’s Cove is one of the attractions often covered in the sightseeing itinerary for tourists visiting Port Blair. Many prefer the beach for sunbathing and water sports if they cannot or do not want to travel to other islands or beach fronts. The entire shore is lined by tall coconut trees and visitors can stroll through them before hitting the sands.

7. ROSS ISLAND

Located just 2 kilometres east of Port Blair is Ross Island (now known as Netaji Subhash Bose Island); an island which was once the administrative headquarters of the British, but today is only an uninhabited island. This island is named after one of the British officials, Sir Daniel Ross. The ruins of the unforgotten times will easily transport you to many years back. You can walk through the church built in the British era.

8. CELLULAR JAIL

The Cellular Jail, also known as ‘Kala Pani’ is an old colonial prison situated in Port Blair, the capital of Andaman and Nicobar islands. Constructed by the Britishers during their colonial rule in India, the jail was used particularly to exile Indian political prisoners. It was used to house many notable freedom fighters such as Batukeshwar Dutt, Yogendra Shukla and Vinayak Damodar Savarkar.

The jail complex is now owned by the Government of India and it is recognised as the national memorial monument that showcases the life of prisoners during the British era.

9. NEIL ISLAND (SHAHEED DWEEP)

Neil Island is one of the many beautiful islands in the Andaman Archipelago. Currently, it is known as Shaheed Dweep after PM Shri Narendra Modi renamed Neil Island to Shaheed Dweep on the 30th of December 2018. The island is located about 37 km by sea route from Port Blair and is one of the major attractions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The island has breath-taking coral reefs, thick tropical forests, and magnificent bio-diversity that is worthy of visiting. If you are planning a trip to the Andaman Islands then you must visit Neil Island and explore the stunning beauty that this island has to offer. The people of this island are very friendly and welcoming, you are sure to enjoy yourself on this amazing island. This island has the most enchanting beaches in the entire Andaman Islands.

10. BHARATPUR BEACH

Located just half a kilometre from the jetty at Neil Island, Bharatpur Beach is a stunning shoreline famous for water sports like snorkelling, glass-bottom rides, and scuba diving other than beach exploration and sunbathing. The shore has shallow water with coral reefs. If you wish to spend some time away from the crowd then one can easily find a peaceful stretch at this place. 

11. BARATANG ISLAND

Baratang Island, also known as Ranchiwalas Island, is a beautiful little island in the North and Middle Andaman Administrative district and is situated about 100 kilometres away from Port Blair by road. The island is well-known for its mangroves, mud volcanoes (only ones in India) and limestone caves. However, you may need to take permission from the Forest Department at Baratang to explore these caves.

Unlike Havelock Island, Baratang Island is not as developed for urban tourism and mostly serves as a hub for natural sightseeing. You can reach Baratang Island via the government ferry service that runs between Port Blair city at the Phoenix Bay Jetty. Andaman Trunk Road that connects Rangat and Mayabunder passes through the Baratang Island and meanders through the lush green rainforests.

12. NORTH BAY ISLAND

North Bay Island in Andaman is most preferred by tourists for its breathtaking coral reefs and exhilarating adventure activities. Interestingly, the picture of an island on the back of a 20 Rupee note is of North Bay Island.

North Bay Island competes with some of the most beautiful islands all over the world when it comes to attracting tourists. Activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, sea walking, and glass boat rides are what allures tourists the most. You will find more things to do here than at Neil Island or Havelock.

13. MOUNT HARRIET NATIONAL PARK

Mount Harriet National Park is undoubtedly the most beautiful of the nine national parks housed on Andaman Island. Located in Ferrargunj Tehsil of Port Blair, Mount Harriet is Andaman’s third peak (365m) and the most easily accessible one. Spread over an area of 46.62sq km, the national park is home to several species of birds and animals. Due to its privileged elevated location, the park offers some astounding views of azure blues surrounding the island and fascinating sunset and sunrise experiences.

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