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About Andaman & Nicobar Islands
India • Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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.
Capital: Port Blair.
Population: 356,152.
Area: 8,249 square Kilometer.
Official Language: Hindi.
General Information About Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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Art & Crafts
Crafts of Nicobar, Cane and Bamboo, Shell Craft, Coconut Shell
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Dances
Dances of Andaman & Nicobar
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Fairs
Fairs of Andaman & Nicobar
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Festivals
Island Tourism Festival, Local Religious Festivals
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Music
Music in Andaman & Nicobar
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Tribal
Great Andamanese of Strait Island, Jarawas of South and Middle Andaman, Onges of Little Andaman, Sentinelese of Sentinel Islands, Shompens of Great Nicobar
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Food
Food of Andaman & Nicobar
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Destination Guide
Tourist Attractions in Andaman & Nicobar Islands
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
The shallow waters here have a good representation of most smaller fish and coral, and a good place for training open water dive.
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Snake Island in Port blair
Awesome rock faces and a spectacular dive landscape. Marine life includes Trigger fish, Grunts, Goatfish and Rays. The nearest decompression chamber is at the Naval base in Port Blair. Foreigners are only allowed to visit certain islands in Middle, Little and South Andamans.
Mini Zoo & Forest Museum
This Mini Zoo & Forest Museum has many species.The salt water crocodile breeding programme has been very successful and the many crocodiles which were bred here are now in wild waters among the dense ...
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Andaman & Nicobar Islands Tour Packages
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