Fun things to do in Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

While in Port Blair, hop across to Ross Island and have a look at the remains of the little British settlement that was once known as the Paris of the East. Nature is reclaiming it, gradually, but there's still enough there to spend a couple of hours wandering around. You can get a boat from Port Blair's marine for 75 INR and entry to the island is 20INR.

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You'll have to stop in Port Blair at least briefly, as this is where the airport and ferry terminal is, but despite the fact that you'll probably be desperate to get to those fantastic beaches and snorkelling sites, give Port Blair at least a few hours of your time. There are some fascinating things to see - not only the remnants of the British Empire at the Cellular Jail and the crumbling buildings on Ross Island, but a museum focusing on the aboriginal inhabitants of the islands too, plus a bustling bazaar!
See my Port Blair page for more details.

Whilst on the Andaman Islands, you shouldn't miss Havelock. It's probably the most popular of the islands to stay on, but since relatively few tourists make it to the Andamans, it's hardly crowded. We visited in March, and could almost always find a pristine white-sand beach to ourselves!
See my Havelock page for more details.

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Chidiya Tapu is the Southern most tip of the island. The place is about 26 kms from Port Blair. They journey is thru' dense forest , where during daytime sunray is not visible while travelling ( see video).The lush green mangroves, forest cover with numerous chirping birds and the Sylvan Sands and Munda Pahar beaches make it ideal picnic or camping site. One can witness breath taking Sunset here.

We could see the breathtaking Sunset at this place, but the clouds ( It is August, monsoon time here) played spoil sport for great photography! Even then I could take many pictures which continues to tip no II.

Please see the pictures in seriatim.

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Since, Pre- Historic times, these islands were the home of aboriginal tribes. The tribes of Andaman group of islands are the Great Andamanese, Onges, Jarawas and Sentinenalese, all of Negrito origin. While the tribes of Nicobars are the Nicobarese and Shompens, both of Mongoloid stock.

Visit to the museum to learn about the tribes and their life is must for all visitors to the island.

Please dont' miss this place, if you are interested in history.

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This museum is located near Tourism office. This place is a must for all nature lovers. It depicts the life of Palaeolithic Islanders and shows their houses and tools used by them for living. It is closed on Thursday and govt. holidays.

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We went to North Bay island for snorkelling. The place is at the foothills of Mount Harriet. You need to travel to this place by boat from Port Blair, it takes about an hour to reach there. The boat is parked little away( about 1/2 mile) from the beach as the water is shallow there. Then they carry you in a glass bottom boat to the shore. Expert swimmers are avilable with snorkelling gear and they also provide a lifebuoy to help you to keep afloat. Fee is Rs.300/- to Rs700/-( USD$ 6- 16) depending upon how much deep he takes to to show corals and sea animals. We could see many corals, various types and lot of fishes and small sea creatures. I think I went about 75meters from the shore, with the swimmer.

It was great fun.

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Corbyn's Cove, is about 7 kms away from the city of Port Blair. It is small but very clean beach and safe for swimming and sun basking. It is situated just opp Peerless Sarovar hotel and having facility of changing. Historical remains like Japanese bunkers are near by.

We reached this place near evening so we had to sikp the Japanese Bunkers. But the place is really beautiful.