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About Andaman & Nicobar Islands

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Andaman & Nicobar Islands are located in the south-east sides of Indian Peninsula. It is in Bay of Bengal, west from Myanmar! Andaman & Nicobar Islands is archipelago of world's most beauteous islands. Andaman & Nicobar Islands can be divided into three parts, north Andaman, middle Andaman and south Andaman.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands are filled with loads of natural greenery and sceneries. Evergreen forests at Andaman & Nicobar Islands are endowed with divine tranquility! Almost 293 islands assort together to form Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Most of the islands are isolated as only 39 of them have people as natives.

The capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands is Port Blair located in the Andaman! This is a union territory administered by central government. You can reach Port Blair by air routes from Kolkata, however there are planes from Delhi and Chennai as well. Tourists are although restricted can enjoy the local beauty and wonderful Beaches of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Celluar Jail and Anthropological Museums are also there for tourists. Wandoor, Jolly Buoy and bird sanctuary at Chiriyatapoo are a treat to visit.

Area:  8,249 square Kilometer.

Capital:  Port Blair.

Population:  356,152.

Official Language:  Hindi.

History and Culture of Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Art & Crafts

Cane and Bamboo, Shell Craft, Coconut Shell, Crafts of Nicobar

Costumes

Costumes of Andaman & Nicobar

Dances

Dances of Andaman & Nicobar

Fairs

Fairs of Andaman & Nicobar

Festivals

Island Tourism Festival, Local Religious Festivals

Languages

Languages of Andaman & Nicobar

Music

Music in Andaman & Nicobar

Tribal

Shompens of Great Nicobar, Sentinelese of Sentinel Islands, Jarawas of South and Middle Andaman, Onges of Little Andaman, Great Andamanese of Strait Island

Food

Food of Andaman & Nicobar

Destination Guide

Port Blair

Tourist Attractions in Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Ross Island in Port Blair

Far from the busy and chaotic atmosphere of the cities, Ross Island situated in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands is an enticing place. This engrossing island serves as a relief to the eyes and lets an ...

Island in Port Blair

The main attraction of these islands lies in the Dolphins, Turtles and the fish that are so extraordinarily large that they catch the first timer gaping. This island is located approximately 4 hrs ...

Rutland Island in Port Blair

Water and adventure lovers are always on the look out for exclusive and enthralling locations. Rutland Island in Andaman and Nicobar Islands spans over an area of 109 km2 is one such site. The island ...

Snake Island in Port blair

An escapade to Snake Island will let you explore a wondrous world. The place is known for its vast and rich marine life and clear waters. It is a heaven for those in search of natural aquatic environm...