An archipelago of 325 islands, Andamans is a floating paradise on the western side of the Bay of Bengal. 26 of them are inhabited, each with a different story. If you want to know more about the popular ones, go ahead!!!
Havelock Island – pristine beaches
Some picturesque beaches and marine life are what Havelock is known for. There are plenty of activities you can enjoy while visiting the beautiful Havelock Island, including snorkeling, hiking and diving. The beaches in Havelock will have a numbering system instead of names.
Beach #1
It is the arrival port for tourists on Havelock Island.
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Beach #3 Govind Nagar Beach
It is a fairly narrow beach with few resorts along its length. The sea here is very calm and shallow, so you should really take care of the crabs hidden in the holes while walking along the coast.
Beach #5 Vijay Nagar Beach
All the prominently mentioned resorts and guesthouses are located here on the 3 km stretch of the coastal road. Vijaynagar Beach and Govind Nagar Beach are where you can snorkel and see the sea corals.
Beach #7 Radha Nagar Beach
With vast expanses of turquoise ocean, white sand and a thick dense forest in the background, makes Radha Nagar Beach the most beautiful and popular beach in Asia. Don’t miss snorkeling in the clear waters of this beach to enjoy the beautiful views of the coral reefs.
Elephant Beach
It is located on a remote corner of Havelock Island and can be reached by one of two ways – boat and trekking. A short 30-40 minute trek through the dense forest will take you to this beach. As the name suggests, you can enjoy elephant rides here. Don’t forget to bring food and drinks on this excursion as there are no restaurants or street vendors nearby.
How to reach– A 4 hour ferry from Port Blair will take you to Havelock Island.
Barren Island – where people don’t live
The barren island, located about 135 km northeast of Port Blair, is home to the only active volcano in all of South Asia. The only inhabitants of this island are some goats, rats, flying foxes and other types of animals that can survive in the harsh and difficult conditions of the island. No matter how harsh the conditions, the island is blessed with crystal clear waters, rich marine life and incredible coral growth. Diving in Barren Island is an exciting experience.
How to reach– Staying on Barren Island is prohibited. The nearest island is Havelock from where you can reach here on a ship in 4 to 5 hours. The ship takes about 3 laps around the volcano and then takes you back.
Baratang Island – mystical charm and virgin beauty
Visit Baratang Island to explore the tropical side of Andamans and some rare life experiences. It was once considered the most feared destination by the tourists due to the attacks by the indigenous Jarawa tribes. Limestone caves, mud volcano, dense tropical mangrove forests and local tribes are the main attractions of the place. Bird watching is another interesting activity that attracts many nature lovers.
How to reach— Baratang is almost 90 km from Port Blair and takes almost 2 and a half hours to reach here. The journey is divided into two parts – road and ferry. One has to travel by road and then cross a creek on a Middle Strait ferry to reach Baratang.
Viper Island – historical interest
The historic Viper Island is believed to have taken its name from the venomous viper snakes that inhabit this place. This island has a very important significance in the history of Indian independence. It was used as a solitary confinement for the prisoners, the ruins of which can still be seen here in the form of gallows. The only attraction of this island is the ruined building that is famous as a women’s prison. Apart from that, the island is in a picturesque location that attracts many tourists.
How to reach— Viper Island is close to Port Blair and can be accessed by a harbor cruise originating from the Phoenix Bay jetty in Port Blair.
Neil Island
A very small and serene island that hardly takes two hours to cover on foot, offers an escape from the crowd. There’s not much to explore here other than coral reefs and pristine beaches, so you can easily rent a bike and wander around the island. You can also try the glass bottom boat tour, which takes about 20 minutes through the colonies of brightly colored corals with vibrantly colored fish.
How to reach— There are two ways to reach Neil Island. Firstly with the regular state ferry from Port Blair to Neil Island and secondly with cruises such as Makruzz, Coastal Cruise and Express Bhagya. The cruise is faster and takes about 90 minutes to reach Neil Island from Port Blair and about 60 minutes from Havelock Island.
With the white sandy beaches of Neil and Havelock Islands, limestone caves of Diglipur, Elephant Rides of Elephant Beach and snorkeling at Radha Nagar beach, the Andamans has something or the other to offer for every tourist. All you have to do is ramp up your wanderlust and escape to explore. With our Andaman and Nicobar Island tour package, plan a trip for an experience of a lifetime.
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