Havelock Island: A Sparkling Feather in Andaman’s Crown

What Havelock Island is known for are its scintillating beaches, laid back vibe and great scuba diving. It is one of the most visited islands at Andaman, thronged by thousands of backpackers year-round. This gorgeous island offers a handsome range of adventure sports, with scuba diving and snorkeling being the most delightful ones. Additionally, the tourists can explore enchanting marine life on glass-bottomed boats, interesting wildlife through jungle trek or splendid water sports on its beaches. For those who are in search of serenity and solace, the beaches at Havelock are unforgettable treat. Several luxury resorts, hotels and restaurants are mushrooming here to add a touch of exoticism Andaman packages.

About Havelock Island
Named after a British General ‘Henry Havelock’, Havelock Island is the largest and the most habited island at Andaman. It is situated about 57km North East of Port Blair and is accessed by ferries from Rangat via Neil Island. A cluster of lovely beaches, small islands and lush green forests, Havelock is the major attraction of Andaman tour.

Places to Visit
The beautiful Radha Nagar beach is the must-visit attraction on Hevelock. Other than that, the Elephant Beach, Kalapathar beach and the Lighthouse are other must-see attractions.
Trekking, scuba diving and snorkeling are exciting things to give your adrenaline a rush.

Dining 
There are plenty of restaurants offering a gamut of dishes on your platter. Some popular names among the dining avenues are:

• Full Moon Cafe
• Clownfish Restaurant
• Fat Martin Cafe
• Accommodations

The island boasts an excellent array of lodging facilities to choose from. Some much preferred names are Barefoot, Island Vinnie’s, Cross Bill Beach resort, the Kingdom and Emerald Gecko.

Port Blair: The Andaman’s Sparkling Jewel!

A century ago, this city was a dreadful name ‘Kala Pani’ for Indians. A couple of decades ago, it was sequestrated and was far away from glare and limelight. In 2004, the city was badly hit by Indian Ocean earthquake. But today, it is a well-known tourist destination and favourite haunt of eco-tourists from far and wide. Port Blair, the capital and the largest city of Andaman, bears a testimony of motility and furtherance. The entry point for visitors to Andaman packages, Port Blair is beautiful city of India’s most isolated island ‘Andaman and Nicobar’.

The main USP of Port Blair is the presence of verdant natural beauty; however rich history and cultures in Port Blair also leave the visitors enchanted. The Cellular Jail is the famous tourist attraction, a must visit for history admirers. Apart from that, palm-fringed beaches, beautiful gardens and amusement parks and superb museums make it a traveller’s delight. Some captivating tourist destinations in/around Port Blair include Cellular Jail, Corbyn's Cove, Samudrika Marine Museum, Cinque Island, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park and Anthropological Museum.

Although planning tour to this fascinating city or a complete Andaman tour is possible year-round, the best time to go there is between December and March. The city, being the administrative capital of Andaman Island, is well connected to all major cities in India. Direct flights to Port Blair are available from New Delhi, Kolkata and Bangalore. One can approach the city through water ways. Ships operated by the Shipping Corporation of India (SCI) depart from port cities of Kolkata and Chennai and reach Port Blair in around 60 hours. The journey is time-consuming, though the pleasures it offers make it spending that much efforts and time.

Andaman Tourism: Comprising the Best of Nature and History at Indian Subcontinent

Andaman is a place where nature has created something really unique. Amidst gigantic Bay of Bengal, this beautiful cluster of islands offers a spectacular beauty of nature coupled with enticing cultures and history. Andaman tour, in fact, is a chance to enjoy all three most alluring tourism components: history, cultures and nature.

Even before you land at Port Blair, you would be stunned by the marvellous scenery of the islands from sky. Bird’s eye views of Andaman give an impression that lasts long on the visitor’s mind and heart. The capital city is brimming with a range of tourism attractions including the historical gems like Cellular Jail, natural bounties like Port Blair Harbour and appealing cultural and culinary delights. The city boasts excellent accommodations and recreational amenities, making it popular among leisure travellers.

This is no shadow of doubt about the fact that Andaman is a paradise for nature lovers. Untainted islands like the Neil Island, Havelock Island and Little Andaman offer breathtaking natural vistas and exotic flora and fauna. Beaches at Andaman are perfect for enjoying recreation and leisure. A variety of water sports like scuba diving and wind surfing give these beaches an iconic status among Asian beaches. Island camping is another excursion that an adventure freak would love to do during Andaman tourism.

For eco-tourists, the island has endless of opportunities. Lush green jungles here boast a rich wildlife legacy with many of endangered species of animals, birds and reptiles. One can opt for forest safari to explore the mystics of virgin forests. Since an Andaman tour serves so many purpose and is gaining more and more popularity among avid explorers, a number of travel companies have started offer Andaman packages for various budgets.