| Introduction | | | | abundant green forests houses some of the largest |
| After hellish, exhausting, stressful work one quests for | | | | and exotic butterflies in the world with over 200 |
| a calm, cool space to unwind himself. If you prefer | | | | species. It is also known as Bird's paradise housing |
| revitalizing, natural destination then Andaman and | | | | around 270 species. The clear sandy beaches lined |
| Nicobar Islands, suspended in grand oblivion archipelago | | | | with bunches of coconut tress is a real feast to eyes. |
| of 572 emerald islands becomes a great choice. This | | | | Besides the varied marine fishes and sea turtles this |
| splendid destination offers safe, hassle free, stay in the | | | | place is traditionally popular for its shell stock which |
| heart of dense forests surrounded by clean, crystal | | | | supports many cottage industries to make ornamental |
| clear beaches with great sea food. | | | | jewelry. |
| History | | | | The places of common interests are many. Cellular Jail |
| Mythologically, the name is derived from Hanuman a | | | | (National Memorial), a silent witness of Indian freedom |
| Hindu deity of Malays. From time immemorial, group of | | | | struggle where a touching Son-et-Lumiere', an epic of |
| mixed tribes like Jarawas, Onges, Sentinatese, | | | | freedom movement is shown. A beach surrounded by |
| Nicobares and Shompens have been staying here. In | | | | coconut-palm trees known as Corbyn's Cove is ideal |
| 1789 the first british settlement happened here which | | | | spot for swimming, surfing, water sports. A unique |
| later converted into their principal penal settlement. | | | | Andaman water sports complex at Port Blair offers |
| However in 1943, Netaji Subhashchandra Bose, Indian | | | | array of Water Sports and Adventure Water Sports |
| freedom fighter succeeded to hoist flag at Ross Island. | | | | Its a great experience to hire transparent bottom boat |
| Mean while many immigrants from Burma, Sri-lanka, | | | | to watch the splendid colorful marine life. Then there is |
| Philippines, and main land of India traveled and settled | | | | Chatham Saw Mill, one of the oldest and largest mills in |
| here. Today, Andaman-Nicobar has truly become a | | | | Asia, built on a tiny island. Ross island, Viper island are |
| symbol of unity in diversity. People from various casts, | | | | the places where you can see ruins of British |
| creed, religion and ethnicity live together with a | | | | settlement. You can check out active volcano on |
| amazing peace and harmony. | | | | Barren Island. Gandhi Park and Mount Harriet are other |
| Tourism | | | | ideal places to visit. |
| This life time experience of under water marine life, | | | | Seafood is the order of the day here and do not |
| flora and fauna can be accessible by both sea and air | | | | forget to visit Havelock to taste the red snapper |
| with its only entry---Port Blair. The hilly topography with | | | | dripped in garlic sausages! |