One place where you can enjoy utmost serenity in India is Andaman & Nicobar Islands. The clear turquoise waters, gushing waves, lush green forest and tranquility all around. Andaman & Nicobar Islands is an escapeway for nature and sea lovers to melt away your stress.
Not just this, the place offers great number of activities for every kind of travelers to fully enjoy their vacation.
1. Experience Marine World through Scuba Diving
Who doesn’t want to experience marine life through Scuba Diving? Even the ones who don’t know swimming can easily learn this activity for few hours and with the help of experts can have this amazing experience for the lifetime. Swimming in with the sea animals, witnessing coral reefs and plants is such an exhilarating experience. Enjoy this activity at Havelock Island.
Cost: Starts from INR 2000
2. Visit Limestone Caves at Baratang Island
Exploring the caves is an amazing activity. It is mysterious and fun at the same time. For this activity visit Baratang island which is an hour ride (150 Km) via ferry from Port Blair. This intriguing cave is millions of years old and is a natural phenomenon. These limestone caves are made from sedimentary rocks.
Cost: INR 850
3. Kayaking at Mayabunder and exploring Mangroves
Get yourself in the midst of rich mangroves at Havelock. It is serene and amazing to watch while you travel through silent waters. It takes approximately 2.5 hrs from Havelock Island. You shouldn’t miss out on this experience.
Cost: INR 3000
4. Witnessing Beautiful Sunset at Radhanagar Beach
When in Andaman, you have to visit Asia’s one of the most beautiful beach. Also known as Beach No. 7, is an astounding beach to relax with your loved ones or just walk by the shore. It is situated 12 km away from Havelock Island.
Check out Saloni's article to know more about Radhanagar Beach.
5. Visit the famous Cellular Jail
Infamously knows as Kaala Paani, Cellular Jail is one of the popular destinations in Port Blair. There are many histories inside the walls of Cellular Jail. The Jail was a built with bricks from Burma. Andaman Island was used as Jail at the time around 1857 and was known to be a dark place in Indian history.
Cost: INR 10
6. Enjoy nature’s wilderness through Trekking
Andaman has the most alluring treks, and you are bound to fall in love with the place while exploring the quaint island. Most popular treks are here
Kaala Pahad – Chidiya Tapu: This trek is thrilling and breathtaking. Also famous for its sunset views, the trek offers you stunning views, and offers treat to yours eyes with spectacular sunset views.
If you are a nature lover or loves bird watching, you will thoroughly enjoy this trek. Trek offers you a calming and soulful experience at Chidiya Tapu.
Mount Harriet – Madhuban: Embark your trip on a thrilling trek on the third highest peak which is Mount Harriet. Discover the flora and fauna of the region on the rugged path of the forests. Enjoy some of the best views for your camera and soul. It is indeed an adventure seeker’s delight.
Check out Soumita's solo adventure experiences in the Andamans.
7. Do not miss out on witnessing active Volcano at Barren Island
Do visit the only active volcano place in India at the Barren Island. The place looks spooky as it is barren and uninhabited. The island is hardly 3km spread out. It is 138kms from Port Blair in the Andaman Sea and it takes about 4 hrs to reach so start out early.
8. Visit Elephant Beach for amazing views
White sandy beaches, wooden benches, coral reefs not far than a meter under sea is what Elephant Beach is all about. Even the boat ride while reaching there is breathtaking with the lighthouse in the midst is a great view to catch. Snorkeling is something I would recommend to do there.
9. Watch beautiful Corals via Snorkeling
As I said earlier, in some places there are spectacular coral reefs not too deep in water. Snorkelling gives you the chance to witness marine life with merely swimming on the surface and not going deep. There are some rare glimpse of the reefs which you shouldn’t miss here in Andamans.
Location – North Bay Islands, Elephant Beach
Cost: INR 500 to INR 1000
10. Beach Bumming
Some places are just worth savoring the moment for. Beaches are also to just rest and enjoy the sound of waves and breeze. Andaman also has Long Island where you can stay in Bamboo Hut which opens directly to the beach. The beach is not very populated also. It is such a calming experience that you wouldn’t want to leave. Most beaches offers a pristine environment that you don’t want to miss. Also do not miss the bioluminescence which are breathtaking to watch at night.
Andaman Islands are filled with numerous and activities to do and places to visit. Holiday is around the corner, book our tickets now and have a soulful experience.
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