TRAVEL SPECIAL .....BEAT THE HEAT Bask in tropical glory

BEAT THE HEAT Bask in tropical glory





Simply amble around or chill out on the sun-kissed beaches of A&N islands

Region: Andaman & Nicobar Islands

A trip to Andaman and Nicobar Islands remains quite exotic with serene and pristine beaches, underwater corals, adventure sports like trekking, scuba-diving and parasailing, historical monuments, natural wonders, vivid wildlife and plush-green tropical islands.

Located at the jetty near the Neil Island, Bharatpur Beach is famous for its coral reef and white shores. Because of the beauty of the reefs, Neil Island is often termed as the coral capital of Andaman.

Baratang Island showcases the limestone caves where erosion has formed some unique shapes. Marina Park in Port Blair consists of five sections, which includes: Geographical information, Archaeology, People information, History of Andaman Islands and Marine life.There are also miniature models of the islands displayed here with large tanks, which contain natural coral reefs and different kind of aqua flora and fauna that are unique to these islands.

Radhanagar Beach is situated around a distance of 12km from the Havelock Island and is a must-visit site. The waters are sparkling blue and devoid of any wave action. There are a huge number of activities that one can do like scuba-diving, snorkelling, boating, fishing, among others.

The Viper Island gets its name from the snakes that inhabit the island. The island is famous for the ruins of a jail that precedes the Cellular jail. The place is a picturesque location making it one of the most important tourist destinations.

The largest of the Nicobar Islands, the great Nicobar island covers an area of 1,045 sq km. The island is, however, sparsely populated.Nevertheless, the great Nicobar island is known widely for its rainforest that houses a diverse wildlife, and is also a part of the World Biosphere Reserve. The island is also home to the indigenous tribe called `Shompen', which is one of the oldest tribes in the world. Wildlife photographers can also visit the Campbell Bay, which is home to a number of unique fauna including includes crab-eating macaque, giant robber crab, megapode, and Nicobar pigeon.

ETPTR May 18 2017 :