Andaman & Nicobar Tourism
About Andaman & Nicobar
Andaman & Nicobar Islands are group of islands and a Union Territory located in Indian Ocean. The capital of the territory is Port Blair, located in a small island in Andaman. Andaman Sea separates these islands from neighboring countries such as Indonesia which is just 150 km away from Andaman & Nicobar, Thailand and Burma. It is believed that the human habitation in the islands is probably since thousands of years. The earliest documentation found here dates back to 2000 years ago. Andaman & Nicobar is spread over 8250 km sq area and has population of 3, 58,152. There are 349 islands in Andaman & Nicobar in which only 38 are inhabited.The first known ruler of the islands was Rajendra Cholan from Chola dynasty. According to the Cholan inscription they named the island Nakkavaram which means land of naked peoples. The name Andaman has been probably derived from the name of Hindu god Hanuman. Andaman & Nicobar Islands also served...
More about Andaman & Nicobar ›Popular destinations in Andaman & Nicobar
Port Blair, Andaman & Nicobar
"Port Blair is a beautifully decorated city and is picturesque, having good communication links,..."Nabakumar , Kolkata, May 22, 2013
Havelock Island, Andaman & Nicobar
"Aloof from the world, a tiny world in its own-being one with nature and so at peace with the..."Nabakumar , Kolkata, May 22, 2013
Neil Island, Andaman & Nicobar
"The experience of Andaman Tour was fantastic. The serenity of the beaches of Neil Island was..."Kallol , Kolkata, Apr 11, 2013
Chatham Island, Andaman & Nicobar
"Nice place one must see this place, still worker working there, its an old saw mil in Port Blair..."Arnab , Guwahati, Oct 13, 2011
Ross Island, Andaman & Nicobar
Viper Island, Andaman & Nicobar
Cinque Island, Andaman & Nicobar
Barren Island, Andaman & Nicobar
Pilomillow Island, Andaman & Nicobar
Chorao, Andaman & Nicobar
Destinations in Andaman & Nicobar (Where to go in Andaman & Nicobar)
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- Havelock Island (26 Hotels)
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- Neil Island (6 Hotels)
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- Port Blair (135 Hotels)
How to reach - Andaman & Nicobar Destinations
Useful Links for Andaman & Nicobar
Articles and Blogs
- History of Andaman Islands - In this site you will find about Andamanese and other Negrito people and the Out-of-Africa Story of the human race.
- Andaman Blog - Blog about Andamans. Andamans is a archipelago of over 570 Islands spread over an area of about 700 KM and is covered with lush green forests, velvet blue sea, coral gardens.
Official Websites
- Andaman & Nicobar Tourism - Andaman & Nicobar Tourism Government portal - Official website of Dept. of Tourism, covers Entry formalities, Places of Interest, Lists of Tourist Guides and Transportation in Andaman.
- Andaman & Nicobar Administration - Andaman & Nicobar Government portal covering diverse topics including health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
Other Useful Links
- Andaman District - Government website of district of Andamans, covers health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
- Nicobar District - Government website of district of Nicobar, covers health, tourism, culture, climate, Tenders and e-Governance.
