Archipelago of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. What are the Andaman Islands? Personal jeeps and minivans

Andaman and Nicobar Islands is a unique island state of India, located in the Bay of Bengal, 1400 km from the mainland. There are not many resorts here, but those that exist are above all praise. The islands are famous for their excellent climate, amazingly rich vegetation, privacy and “ecological friendliness”. In addition, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a closed zone, a territory of national reserves, to visit which you need to obtain a separate permit.

The total number of islands is about 570, of which 550 are in the Andaman Islands. There are only about 40 inhabitants in the territory, including 26 in the Andaman part; About 10 islands are open to tourists.

The capital and largest city is Port Blair. The major cities are Diglipur, Rangat and Mayabunder.

Visa, permit

To visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, you need a special permit, which is issued upon arrival in Port Blair, at the immigration office at Haddo Jetty. However, when traveling to the islands by sea, it is necessary to obtain this permit in advance, on the mainland (Foreigners’ Registration Office in Chennai - tel.: 044-28278210, in Kolkata - tel.: 033-22473300), or when applying for a standard Indian visa. The permit is usually issued for a period of up to 30 days; travelers who do not have return tickets or an invitation from the hotel can receive a “permit” for only 15 days.

In addition, the permit can be extended in Port Blair, but only for a maximum of 15 days.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a closed zone, a territory of national reserves, to visit which you need to obtain a separate permit.

The permit is usually checked by hotels, island administrations, ferries and upon departure, so you should not lose it.

If you have permission, you can visit the following islands: South Andaman, Middle Andaman, Little Andaman (not including areas inhabited by indigenous people), Nail, Havelock, Long Andaman, Diglipur, Baratang, islands included in the territory of the National Park. Mahatma Gandhi (except Boat Hobday, Twin, Tarmugli, Malay and Pluto; overnight stay in the marine park is possible only after notification of the administration) and North Passage Island.

Day visits are also permitted to Jolly Buoy, South Sinquet, Red Skin, Ross and Smith, Narcondam, Interview, Brothers, Sisters, Mount Harriet, Madubana and the volcanic Barren Island (by boat only, no landings allowed).

How to get there

By air

The capital of the islands, Port Blair, receives flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai. It’s worth booking tickets in advance, as their prices increase significantly during the season, and there’s also a chance you’ll end up without them at all. International flights are planned to open soon (in particular, from Bangkok).

Indian Airlines flies every day from Chennai (travel time 2 hours 5 minutes) and Kolkata (travel time 2 hours). In addition, JetLite airlines fly from Chennai and Delhi (via Kolkata, the journey takes about 4 hours) and Kingfisher Red from Chennai (one of the most budget companies).

On water

There are regular boats from Kolkata, Chennai and Visakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) to Andaman, which takes several days and is an adventure in itself. As a rule, Port Blair receives 4 to 6 flights per month from Kolkata (56 hours journey, MV Akbar), and in season - another flight per week from Chennai (60 hours, MV Nancowry and MV Swarajdweep) . MV Harshavardhana operates from both ports. There is a flight from Visakhapatnam (Vizag) once a month.

Search for air tickets to Delhi (the closest airport to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands)

Weather in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The climate is tropical, minimum temperature +23 °C, maximum +31 °C. humidity - 70-90%. The best time to visit is October-May. From May to mid-September, and from November to mid-December is the rainy season. At the end of summer, severe storms are common, causing serious damage.

Tourist safety

Local residents became acquainted with civilization not so long ago, so a complete lack of clothing, or loincloths and bright beads, is absolutely commonplace on the islands.

Aboriginal settlement sites are most often closed to tourists; in addition, video and photography are prohibited there.

Transport

There is a ferry service between the islands, and helicopters also fly. Flights are highly dependent on the weather, and during severe storms they may be canceled altogether. Tickets are inexpensive, from Port Blair to Havelock ~150-250 INR.

Tourist ferries are quite comfortable, designed for 100 people, and have air conditioning, which, however, is not always adequate. Regular ferries are much larger and less comfortable, designed for 400 people, located on two levels.

In Highlock and Port Blair there is incredible excitement at the ticket counters. You can buy tickets in relative peace in (!) the women's queue, where tickets are sold to everyone, regardless of gender.

The fare depends on the class of service: 600, 700 or 1000 INR (leather seats and own TV). During high season it is worth booking tickets at least a day in advance.

You can travel directly on the islands by auto-rickshaws (in Port Blair and Havelock Island), taxis (only in the capital) or scooters, which can also be rented only in the capital and on Havelock Island. Rental cost 350-400 INR per day, deposit ~800-900 INR.

Prices on the page are for April 2019.

Travel to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Beaches of Andaman and Nicobar Islands

Corbin's Cove is the best beach near Port Blair. This is a small area of soft white sand, hidden from prying eyes by a green canopy of palm trees. There is a good restaurant, guesthouse and Peerless Resort hotel here. 30 km to the south is the “Bird Island” of Chirya Tapu, which can be reached along the only road through the jungle and swamps from a small fishing village to a wide bay with shell beaches.
Viper Island is a tiny, quiet island located inside Port Blair harbour. The beaches of the island are sandy, the rest of the territory is covered with greenery.
Havelock Island is famous for its beautiful white beaches, the most popular of which are Vijayanagar and Radhanagar. Crystal clear water and stunning coral reefs, as well as numerous marine life, including dolphins, turtles and large fish, invariably attract many tourists to the island. There is a diving center on Vijayanagar Beach - an ideal place to explore the life of marine life. In addition, you can even see elephants in the forests of the island.
Karmatang is located in the northern part of Middle Andaman, 136 km from Port Blair. This is a nice quiet beach and a place where large turtles lay their eggs.
Diglipur Island (136 km from Port Blair) is famous for the sandy Ramnagar beach: fragrant oranges grow here, and under the water you can see hundreds of amazing fish and their ilk. The island is crossed by the only river in the archipelago - Kaplong.
Rutland Island is an ideal eco-tourism destination. You can stay in small cottages at Totani Resort, from where you can begin exploring the beautiful mangroves and coral reefs of the island.
Neil Island is quieter than Havelock and has good beaches and snorkelling opportunities.

Wandur Beach is the gateway to the Mahatma Gandhi National Park.

Vandur is the gateway to the Mahatma Gandhi National Park.
Baratang Island is attractive for its atmosphere, which has been preserved in its original form since ancient times.
Barren Island is volcanic, the only one in all of India.
Long Andaman is ideal for a Robinson Crusoe-style holiday. There is nothing on the island; you must bring all your equipment and food with you.
Little Andaman will appeal to fans of surfing.

Entertainment and attractions

Port Blair is the capital of the state, famous for its snow-white beaches located near the city center, as well as a large diving center, an anthropological, forestry and maritime museum, and the historical Cellular Prison building, now turned into a National Memorial.

More than 3,000 species of plants can be seen on the islands, including 150 species of ferns, 100 species of orchids, a variety of palms and fruit trees.

Countless colorful fish swarm in the underwater coral forests. In addition, there are 96 reserves and 9 National Parks on the islands.

Diving and snorkeling in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The best diving is on Havelock Island, in the national park. Gandhi and South Sinque Island.

Snorkeling - in North Bay, on MuaTerra Beach and on Havelock Island. The equipment is inexpensive and can be purchased or rented.

You can take a glass-bottom boat ride on Jolly Buoy Island.

Perhaps the Andaman Islands are not so widely known among tourists, due to the need to obtain a special permit for holidays in these places, tourists who arrive by plane can obtain it at the Port Blair airport, and those travelers who have chosen water transport, in the form of the main method of travel to the islands, they can obtain permission from the office where nonresidents are registered before leaving India. Permits obtained on the main continent or when you arrive by plane at the local airport allow you to stay in the Andaman Islands for 30 days, although many travelers here cannot stand even a week. Also, the low demand for recreation in this area is justified by frequent diseases among tourists, especially for small children, who, due to the special climate and natural conditions, may suffer from viral infections and mosquito bites and other types of insects, which is also common here. phenomenon of malaria. The nature of the islands deserves special attention, most of the territory is tropical forests, which have become a habitat for exotic animals and rare plants. When you go on vacation to these places, you must under no circumstances tear anything down or cause harm to the animal world, this rule is provided law protecting the natural environment of the Andaman Islands. Basically, these places are in demand for one-day excursion trips; Port Blair, the capital of the state, will be especially interesting to visit; here tourists can find an excellent diving center, where they have the opportunity to engage in a wide variety of types of water activities. The main attraction of this port can also be called the Anthropological Museum, which is dedicated to the life of local tribes, and the Maritime Museum, a collection of exotic marine life that lives in the waters near the islands. Among the variety of islands, one can highlight Diglipur Island, which has gained fame for the diversity of marine flora and fauna, the uniqueness and beauty of which deserves tourists to visit these beautiful places. Compared to other islands, where the infrastructure is not developed at the highest level, we can highlight Havelock Island, where there are quite good hotels offering comfortable living conditions. Tourists who want to relax on clean, spacious beaches, with a minimum number of vacationers, can stay here; there are also excellent conditions for diving and snorkeling - practically the only entertainment that can be found on the Andaman Islands.

Map of Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is a group of islands in the northeastern part of the Indian Ocean, stretching eastward from the Hindustan Peninsula from the southern coast of Myanmar to the northern coast of the island of Sumatra (Indonesia). The archipelago is washed by the waters of the Bay of Bengal from the west and the Andaman Sea from the east.

The archipelago is geographically divided into two parts by the Tenth Degree Strait: the northern part - the Andaman Islands and the southern part - the Nicobar Islands.

The Andaman Islands are washed from the east by the Andaman Sea, and from the west by the waters of the Bay of Bengal, and include 204 islands of various sizes, with a total land area of more than 6,400 square kilometers. The largest islands of the archipelago in terms of size, importance and number of inhabitants are the islands of South Andaman, North Andaman and Middle Andaman.

The Nicobar Islands are located south of the Andaman Islands and are also washed by the waters of the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal from the east and west, respectively. This group of islands includes 22 islands of different sizes, among which are such islands as Great Nicobar, Little Nicobar, Car Nicobar, Nankauri, Chaura, Katchal and Teressa. The total land area of the Nicobar Islands is over 1800 square kilometers.

The Andaman and Nicobar archipelago is territorially part of India and administratively forms the so-called Indian Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, equal in status to a state with a common administrative center.

One of the beaches on the east coast of South Andaman island.

Story.

Since ancient times, the archipelago was inhabited by tribes who came here a thousand years ago from the territories where the state of Bangladesh is now located, and for a long time lived in seclusion from the outside world and civilization.

At the end of the 18th century, the Andaman Islands were captured by the British, who founded a small colony here. In 1789, the Andaman Islands were finally captured by the British under the command of Lieutenant Archibald Blair, who founded a port that is now the administrative center of the territory and is called Port Blair. Constantly during the period of colonization, the British had to wage wars with the local population, who desperately resisted colonization.

In the period from 1858 to 1952, a number of correctional and convict institutions with particularly strict conditions of detention were located on the Andaman Islands; it was here that the authorities sent prisoners both from India and England itself. The most famous is the so-called "Cellular Prison", located near Port Blair.

Colonization of the Nicobar Islands began in 1745 by the Danish East India Company, which established small colonies in the form of settlements there.

In 1778, the islands were declared a possession of the Austrian Empire and became the first and last overseas colonial possession of this state. Lacking a strong enough navy and capabilities, Astria could not maintain power over the islands and in 1783 transferred them to the control of Denmark.

In 1868, Denmark sold the Nicobar Islands to Great Britain, which immediately incorporated them into British India.

In January 1942, during the hostilities of World War II, the islands of the archipelago were captured by Japan. In 1945, Great Britain regained control of the islands.

In 1947, with the declaration of Indian independence, the islands came under the jurisdiction of the newly formed state, and in 1950 the Andaman and Nicobar Islands received the status of an Indian union territory.

On December 26, 2004, following an undersea earthquake, a huge tsunami hit the Nicobar Islands, causing widespread destruction and killing a quarter of the islands' population. Significant damage was also caused to the Andaman Islands, and there were also significant casualties of the local population.

Currently, some islands of the archipelago are partially closed by the Indian government in order to limit the influence on the indigenous tribes who lead a secluded lifestyle from civilization. However, at the same time, significant attention is paid to the development of tourism, which brings quite substantial revenues to the budget of these territories.

"Cellular Prison", now a museum and memorial complex.

Origin and geography of the islands.

The geographical coordinates of the Andaman Islands, due to their large dispersion and length in the ridge, will be indicated by the location of their administrative center Port Blair: 11°40′00″ N. w. 92°45′00″ E. d.

Similarly, we determine the coordinates of the Nicobar Islands: 7°05′26″ N. w. 93°47′48″ E. d.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands archipelago is the summit of an underwater mountain range that separates the deep waters of the Bay of Bengal and the Andaman Sea and is an underwater extension of the Rakhine Range in Myanmar and the Barisan Range in Sumatra. The underwater mountain range was formed as a result of tectonic transformations in the Oligocene approximately 30-38 million years ago. All this gives the right to classify the islands of the archipelago as tectonic in origin. The only island of volcanic origin in the Andaman Islands is Barren Island. The terrain of almost all the islands of the archipelago is almost the same and monotonous; these are low plateaus with gentle slopes directed towards the coast and turning into coastal plains. The highest point of the Andaman Islands is Mount Radhihain, located on Great Andaman Island and reaching a height of 738 meters. In the Nicobar Islands, the highest point is Mount Karai Lata, 642 meters above sea level, located on Great Nicobar Island.

There are a lot of small rivers and streams on the islands of the archipelago, originating on mountain plateaus and flowing into the ocean.

Coastal cliffs on the west coast of South Andaman island.

Climate.

The islands of the archipelago have a pronounced tropical climate. Humidity is quite high even for the tropics and sometimes exceeds 90%. The minimum temperature does not fall below +22°C. During the daytime, the average air temperature ranges from +24 to +33C. The warmest season is considered to be the months from October to May. The rainy season begins in May, breaks in September and resumes in November, extending until December. From August-September the storm season begins, which from time to time causes destruction and casualties among the population.

Population.

The population of the Andaman Islands, which is concentrated on the 22 inhabited islands of the group, exceeds 340 thousand people. Basically, according to national characteristics, these are Indians and immigrants from Europe. The indigenous people of the Andaman Islands are represented by ten nationalities, among which the Jarawa, Onge and Sentinel peoples should be distinguished. The Sentinels, or, as they are also called, the Sentinelese, continue to hide from civilization and the outside world, without making contact, and their exact number is still unknown.

Only 12 of the Nicobar Islands are inhabited, and the population on them was estimated before the 2004 tsunami at about 36 thousand people. In addition to a small number of immigrants from India and Europe, they are mostly aborigines. They live in the most inaccessible places on the islands and also avoid contact with the outside world, maintaining tribal relations. Cannibalism flourishes in some tribes. By racial origin, almost the entire population of the islands is Mongoloid.

The official languages on the islands of the archipelago are Hindi and English. Among the indigenous population, languages belonging to the Andamanese and Nicobaric language groups of the Austroasiatic language family are used.

The largest city in the archipelago, which is also the administrative center of the territories, is Port Blair, which has a population of more than 100 thousand people.

The main economic sectors thriving on the islands of the archipelago are shipbuilding, wood processing, fishing and, of course, tourism.

As noted above, the territory of the islands of the archipelago has been granted the status of the Indian Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which is self-governing as a full-fledged state. The monetary unit in circulation on the islands of the archipelago is the Indian rupee.

Indigenous people of the Nicobar Islands.

Flora and fauna.

Tropical forests cover more than 93% of the islands of the archipelago. They are home to more than 3,000 species of woody plants and herbs, as well as more than 150 species of ferns, more than 100 species of orchids, palms and tropical fruit trees.

Coastal coral reefs are home to countless different types of fish and sea snakes.

The fauna of the tropical forests of the islands is quite rich and includes more than 200 species of mammals alone, the largest of which are elephants. Huge sea turtles, unique to the region, lay their eggs in the coastal areas of some islands and on beaches. In general, there are 9 parks on the islands that have national status, and more than 90 reserves in which flora and fauna are protected by Indian laws.

Palm thickets on the east coast of Great Nicobar Island.

Tourism.

Tourism flourishes only in the Andaman Islands. The Nicobar Islands and the islands south of the Tenth Degree Strait are strictly protected by Indian laws restricting access to them by guests and tourists. These measures are taken to protect the indigenous population from the influence of external civilization on them.

Tourists visiting the Andaman Islands have a variety of recreational opportunities. These include beaches, ecotourism, and diving. Attention to lovers of beach tourism, there are numerous fine sandy beaches on a number of inhabited islands of the Andaman chain, washed by the warm waters of the Indian Ocean. A huge number of fashionable hotels will satisfy even the most sophisticated visitors with their comfort.

In the administrative center of Port Blair there are several museums, among them the forest, marine, anthropological museums, as well as the Cellular Prison memorial.

You can get to the Andaman Islands by both sea and air transport. There is an airport in Port Blair that has international status.

Beach on the west coast of South Andaman island.

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The Andaman Islands are located between the seas of the Indian Ocean - the Andaman Sea and the Bay of Bengal. The Andaman archipelago includes 550 islands, of which only 26 are inhabited; only 9 islands are open to tourists.

How to get to the Andaman Islands

The archipelago is located 1000 kilometers from the east coast of India and belongs to Southeast Asia. You can get to the Andaman Islands by plane from Kolkata. From Delhi to the islands you can only get through Calcutta. Planes land in the capital of Andaman - Port Blair. From Kolkata, Chennai and Visakhapatnam, you can travel to Port Blair by boat (about 60 hours, which takes 4 days).

Since the territory of the archipelago is a protected area, a permit is required to visit it. Those flying to the islands by plane will be able to obtain such permission at the Port Blair airport. If you decide to sail to the islands by ship, you will have to take care of permission at the embassy (upon obtaining a visa) or at the port of departure. The permit is issued for a period of 30 days. Your permit will be checked when visiting all the islands, and when checking into a hotel - handle this important document carefully.

Sights of the Andaman Islands

The Andaman Islands - divine nature, exotic flora and fauna, coral reefs, jungles, in the thickets of which the indigenous islanders are hiding - peoples who have not been touched by civilization.

In 1789, British colonialists landed on the Indian islands inhabited by ancient peoples. They built a prison on this land, which functioned until the mid-20th century. The buildings and premises of the prison are today declared a historical monument. It is located in the capital Port Blair.

The islands have many luxurious sandy beaches and snorkeling spots. Popular vacation spots in the archipelago are Corbin Bay, islands: Chirya Tapu, Viper Island, Havelock, Karmatang, Diglipur, Ramnagar Beach, Corbin Beach, Mahamta Gandhi Sea Beach.

The best time to visit the Andaman Islands is from October to May, and the best time for divers is from mid-January to mid-May. The worst time for such a trip - with strong winds, rain and poor visibility - is from the end of May to the end of June.

How to get there? Which country do they belong to? Is it really important to know the answers to these questions when it comes to the absolute paradise from the famous coconut chocolate bar advertisement? well, yes, heaven. . . In which there is absolutely nothing to do. . . :)

Far away... Don't think that we are now trying to dissuade you from visiting the Andaman Islands. Quite the opposite.
Travel for several days by land, water and air, apply for an Indian visa, and then a special permit, manage not to burn on the first day under the cosmically scorching sun... Having smeared yourself with sunscreen, crawl out of the bamboo hut for a couple of hours in the morning and evening... .
And, most blasphemous, forget about. At all. Even the slowest one.

Only in this case does insight come - all the difficulties you have done for the sake of this wonderful moment, the moment of doing nothing. Surrounded by perfectly white sand flour, soothingly crunchy under your feet, the azure surface of the ocean, which due to its transparency is almost invisible while swimming, a delicious coconut that continues your hand every day, and complete peace, so necessary in the frantic rhythm of our daily lives.

Welcome to distant lands - to the Andaman Islands. By the way, you heard right, the Andaman archipelago belongs to India.
Only you can “see” it better from Myanmar. There are about 150 kilometers between them. While the islands are almost one and a half thousand away from their “native” country. For those who are partial to seascapes, endless expanses and the rocking of the ship, this distance is mere nonsense.
Once a week, a ship departs from the port of Kolkata, taking several days to reach its destination. And for those who like to travel by air, of course, the plane is only a couple of hours away.

Whichever option you choose, you cannot avoid queuing to get permission. However, there is no need to worry - it is given to almost everyone. And after the stamp is phlegmatically slapped into the passport, all roads open. On any of the islands of the archipelago. Although no, not just any one. I'm exaggerating. The fact is that out of more than 500, less than 50 are inhabited...
And the rest are untouched corners, where there is simply no fresh water and where, most likely, no human has set foot. Most of the so-called “wild” islands are still inhabited by people who are not familiar with civilization. They say that among them there are direct descendants of primitive people. Although there is no way to verify this - Aboriginal settlements have been declared reservations, which are strictly guarded by the authorities, and visiting them is prohibited.

Interestingly, in Port Blair, the capital of the archipelago, many travel agencies offer excursions to the “wild” islands. This means a dozen pieces of land with several nationalities (Onge, Jarawa, Sentinelese, etc.), the number of which does not exceed a couple of hundred people. These are aborigine pygmies who became acquainted with the civilized world quite recently, and use only loincloths and bright beads as clothing.

Tourists coming to the islands are allowed to move only a hundred meters away from the boat. Of course, there are no fences. Just outside the designated area, as trip organizers assure, there is a risk of running into trouble. In the access zone Of course, the above-described “wildness” is a rare exception. And you shouldn’t be afraid of them if you are purposefully traveling to islands from the permitted category.

So, 20 ferry minutes from Port Blair, perhaps the most excursion of them is Ross Island. Or “Paris of the East,” as it was pathetically called during the residence of first the French and then the English colonial authorities. It was here that the first correctional settlement for convicts on the archipelago was built. To this day, all that remains of the brick prisons are a few walls artistically overgrown with vines, a church on the top of a hill and an old cemetery adjacent to it. Guests of the island are greeted by the owners of the territory - sika deer Axis, who allow themselves to be stroked.

Unlike Ross, the neighboring Viper Island much smaller and completely covered in greenery. It received its name in honor of the ship of the same name, which was wrecked here in 1789. It was on it that English Lieutenant Archibald Blair first arrived in the Andamans with the aim of building prisons (one on Ross Island, the other in the capital of the archipelago). On Viper, whipping posts are preserved as relics - evidence of a sad colonial past. Because of them, this place is also called the “island of gallows.” And the path to them from the pier leads along a winding brick path.

The most peaceful of the islands - Nile. The ferry from Port Blair arrives on its shores only three times a week. Its territory is considered an exclusive recreation center for wealthy ecotourists and snorkeling fans. The coral reef here has been preserved in its original form, and the island itself resembles a triangle with several bays and enchanting beaches. You can explore them in a couple of hours by bike.
And to get a feel for the place, it’s better to stay for a week. During this time you can relax and dive. And also gorge yourself on exotic fruits. The Nile, by the way, is called the “food bowl” by the residents of the archipelago. After all, it is from here that the largest quantity of all “Andaman” fruits and vegetables is exported.

And if this little tropical paradise gets boring, welcome to Havelock- the most popular and touristy of all the islands. You can get to it by the same ferry as to the Nile, just get off at the terminus. And from the pier, anyone can drive to the desired location in a matter of minutes. The main attraction of the island is Beach 7, which perhaps deserves the highest rating on the Bounty scale.
A wide lagoon of snow-white sand framed by greenery, the road to which lies through a real tropical forest, a majestic and calm ocean, and, finally, a crystal blue sky...

The first days of your stay on Havelock, the surrounding landscapes do not let go of the idea that everything is completely “Photoshopped” of what is happening. Just forty minutes later, and we are on the elephant beach, where, of course, for a fee, you can even swim with a huge animal. A few more kilometers to the south, and we will always encounter dolphins and turtles. Overnight stay is in a bamboo hut with cozy hammocks on the porch. On their roofs, made of palm branches, before dawn, ripe mangoes fall from the trees, which are pleasant to quench your thirst during the day.
Every new day you can visit a new beach, scuba dive or snorkel, travel in the jungle. Or just sit on the sand and watch the boats that do not float, but seem to float above clear water.

In pursuit of "shanti"
Many readers may think that the Andamans are an absolute paradise, where you can wander endlessly. Desert, mangroves, ocean, ocean, ocean...
But all this beauty can hardly be called a tourist place in the style of the UAE, Maldives and other popular tourist destinations. There are no fashionable hotels, pretentious restaurants, nightclubs or any significant architectural landmarks in the Andamans.
People go to the Andaman archipelago, cruising lazily between a “wild” beach and a hut vibrating in the wind. However, in this case, the word “laziness” does not carry a negative connotation. Here, rather, a certain state of “shanti”, harmony of the internal and external world is implied. And if this makes you feel good, then you have found yourself in a place where it is simply good, without any conditionality.

Have you ever wondered what a bounty is, other than a chocolate bar? But originally this was the name of a warship that crashed off the coast of small islands southeast of New Zealand. The same ones that later became the “Bounty”, a symbol of “heavenly pleasure”...
And if you are ready to travel for a long and difficult time to the Andaman Islands in order to slowly and lazily catch the poetry of everyday life on the beach, breathe in the atmosphere of freedom and do “doing nothing,” then you should not put it off until later. Because, most likely, such a trip will turn out to be one of the most interesting adventures on the travel list. And proof of how wonderful it is to laze around in almost heavenly conditions.

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