Water Sports in Andaman

Water sports in Andaman is thrilling and adrenaline-pumping, enough to take you on a different high! Swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, banana boat rides, parasailing, underwater walking, jet skiing are just a few things that you can indulge on your Andaman tour.  Not to mention dolphin watching; there are enough things to do on Andaman’s beaches to keep you in a constant state of an adventurous mode. 

Andaman Honeymoon

The islands of Andaman and Nicobar are also popular for a recreational and leisure vacation or a romantic honeymoon. Andaman honeymoon packages offer excellent experiences and great stays for the much-in-love couples looking for some quality time, away from the crowded mainland destinations. Its sandy beaches, attractive diving spots, aboriginal cultures and incredible history make the island an interesting destination to visit.

Best Time to Visit Andaman

The best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar islands and book your Andaman tour packages is from October to March when the weather is pleasant and inviting.

Andaman Tourism

Islands of Andaman and Nicobar have a ten-day long Andaman tourism festival held every year in December and January. Other interesting festivals joyously celebrated on these colourful islands are Subhash Mela, a week-long festival held in January and Vivekananda festival.

Historical Places in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

For history lovers, who want to explore Andaman tourism, the Cellular jail and Ross Islands are unmissable. Narrating the poignant tale of Indian history of Independence, Cellular Jail is a must visit the spot on your Andaman tour. Known as Kala Pani, the brutal prison is now converted into a museum. A tour across the precincts takes you to Freedom Fighters Photo and Exhibition Gallery, Library on Freedom Movement, Old Photographs Gallery and the eternal flame of Swatantrya Jyot, erected in memory of all freedom fighters and martyrs. Do not miss the beautiful Light and Sound show, where you can hear brutal stories of torture and death of the prisoners in this dark jail on your Andaman tour. Another museum worth visiting and adding it to your Andaman tour package is the Naval Museum. Managed by the Indian Navy, the Samudrika Naval Marine Museum offers a great insight into the history and geography of Andaman and Nicobar group of islands and the beautiful corals and marine life.

Beaches in Andaman

With such picturesque beaches as Corbyn’s Cove, Elephant and Long Island, soaking up the sun should be priority number one on your Andaman holidays. White sandy beaches, vast seas and a pristine environment, there is nothing more you can ask for. You can laze around on any of the beaches for the whole day. The best time to visit Andaman Beaches is winter when the water is cool and the weather is great to sunbathe or swim in the azure blue waters.

Havelock Island is home to one of Asia’s most beautiful beaches, Radhanagar Beach, The beach, popularly known as Beach No. 7, is largely quiet and only the waves breaking on the shore can be heard for the most part of the day. You can also snorkel at Elephant Beach in Havelock Island. The island is unbelievably scenic and tranquil. Havelock Island features highly in the Andaman Packages.

Jolly Buoy Island or Red Skin Island offers spectacular views of the multicolored coral reefs that Andaman is renowned for. It is incredible to look at something from the last glacial period when the melting ice caused sea levels to rise and flood the continental shelves. Venturing into this geographical realm of Earth is another adventure altogether. The islands are open for tourists alternately for six months each.

Andaman Islands

Neil Island, Smith Island and Ross Island are breathtakingly beautiful and definitely worth a visit. Walk on the silver sands of the beaches on Neil Island and watch a glorious sunset or explore the Naval Museum, cemetery and ruins of old British buildings on Ross Island. These islands are a paragon of beauty and picturesque shimmering gems in the Bay of Bengal.
Chidiya Tapu is a verdant spot with lush forest trails, mangroves and home to a variety of bird species like parakeets, drongos, doves, eagles and others. Bird watching is one of the most amazing things you can do when you are in Andaman’s for a holiday if you are a nature lover.

Andaman Food

Andaman and Nicobar Islands tour is incomplete without trying out the delectable seafood that they serve. Andaman Food is a must try for seafood lovers

Shopping in Andaman

Andaman and Nicobar Islands offer great options for the shoppers. Artistic coral and wood artifacts are beautiful to look at and are great collectables while shopping in Andaman.
Explore this divine archipelago of 572 islands with pristine beaches, diving spots, indigenous cultures and fascinating history of Andaman Tourism with SOTC’s Andaman tour packages.