September 04, 2013 Dmitry Elagin
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a Union Territory of India. We have already talked quite a lot about the Andaman Islands, but the theme of the site also implies a description of the Nicobar Islands. Let us remember that they are separated by the Strait of the Tenth Degree. Even though the Nicobar Islands are even more distant from the tourism business than the Andaman Islands, they still deserve special attention. Let's start with the most populated island - Car Nicobar.
Car Nicobar is the northernmost of the Nicobar Islands group. A little geography: the island has an area of 127 km² and an unusually flat topography for the area. As on all nearby islands, the temperature varies little throughout the year and stays at around 25-28 C. August is considered to be the rainiest month. Despite the fact that it is the most densely populated among the Nicobar Islands, there are no cities as such. More than half the population of all the Nicobar Islands live on Car Nicobar. But here you can count 15 villages:
- Ha-nyôch (Mus)
- Töt-chak (Kinmai)
- Tö-kuö-nö Sē-ti (Small Lapathy)
- Tö-ki-röng Sē-ti (Big Lapathy)
- Hong-chu (Tapoiming)
- Pum-pai (Chukchucha)
- Sa-rā-ki (Kinyuka)
- Tim-lö (Tamalu)
- Kè-è-rô (Perka)
- U-rek-ka (Malacca)
- Sa-pë-ha (Kakana)
- Öt-ra-höön (Kimius)
- Ha-ran (Arong)
- Öt-ka-sip (Sawai)
- Rit-top (Titop)
Local residents are mainly engaged in agriculture. They supply timber and coconuts to the mainland. The island of Car Nicobar was seriously damaged by the tsunami in 2004, but today there is virtually no evidence of those terrible events. Not long ago, the governor announced that he intends to develop tourism on the island. We should expect the opening of new hotel complexes in the near future. It is worth noting that everything necessary for this is here.
The island boasts extremely picturesque nature, which has been preserved in its original form thanks to minimal intervention from civilization. It has all the attributes of a tropical island paradise - excellent beaches stretching for many kilometers, framed by coconut thickets, warm waters, a network of roads encircling most of the island.
How to get to Car Nicobar Island
At the moment, the Nicobar Islands are closed to tourists, but the mayor of the island has promised that they will open soon. The island has an airport and regular connections with Indian cities on the mainland: Chennai, Delhi and Kolkata. You can get there by water from the capital of the Andaman Islands - Port Blair. The villages closest to the airport are Malacca and Perka.
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Andaman and Nicobar Islands- a union territory of India, on the islands of the same name. 8.3 thousand km2. Population 279 thousand people (1991). The administrative center is Port Blair. * * * ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS (Andaman and Nicobar Islands),… … Encyclopedic Dictionary
Andaman and Nicobar Islands- territory (administrative unit) within India. Area 8.3 thousand km2. Population 79 thousand people. (1966). The administrative center is Port Blair. For nature and economy, see the articles Andaman Islands, Nicobar Islands ... Great Soviet Encyclopedia
ANDAMAN AND NICOBAR ISLANDS- a union territory of India, on the islands of the same name. 8.3 thousand km². Population 279 thousand people (1991). Adm. c. Port Blair... Big Encyclopedic Dictionary
Books
- Sunlit Islands by Suresh Vaidya. The book by the famous Indian writer and journalist Suresh Vaidya tells about the author's journey to the once shrouded in mystery Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In a lively and entertaining way...
Official language: Hindi, English (status of “auxiliary official language”).
Currency: Indian rupee (Rs, Rp) = 100 paise. Banknotes of 1, 5, 10, 20, 50, 100, 500 and 1000 rupees have been in circulation since 2000.
Time: from Moscow +2.5 hours
There is no time change between summer and winter time in India.
Visa to Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Russian citizens arriving in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands require an Indian visa and additional permission. As a rule, such a permit is issued for 30 days of stay, but it is possible to extend it for a few more weeks. Please note that for tourists who do not have return tickets or an invitation from the hotel, permission is issued only for 15 days. Violating the strict visa regime of the islands is fraught with unpleasant consequences - a fine of $600.
Tourists and travelers arriving in the Andaman Islands by air obtain this permit directly at the airport. Those who prefer a boat trip from the mainland must obtain such permission in advance.
To obtain an Indian visa, the following documents are required:
- international passport;
- copy of internal passport (page with photo and registration);
- 2 passport size (or smaller) photographs (3x4);
- 2 forms filled out in English;
- round-trip air ticket (or booking confirmation).
Customs regulations
- The import and export of previously imported foreign currency is not limited, while national currency is prohibited.
- Cash in the amount of more than 10 thousand USD, as well as personal computers and laptops are subject to mandatory declaration.
- Allowed duty-free import of cigarettes - up to 200 pcs., or cigars - up to 50 pcs., or tobacco - up to 250 grams, alcoholic beverages - up to 0.95 liters, jewelry, food, household items and items - within personal limits needs.
- Cameras, musical instruments, household audio and video equipment, typewriters and sports equipment are imported in quantities of no more than one item of each item, souvenirs - worth no more than 500 rupees.
- The import of drugs and drug-containing drugs, weapons and ammunition without the appropriate permits is prohibited.
- The export of tiger skins, wild animals, bird plumage, skins and products made from the skin of rare reptiles, live plants, jewelry worth more than 2,000 rupees, gold and silver bullion, antiques and antiquities (over a hundred years old) is prohibited.
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. 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.
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 INR per day, deposit ~800 INR.
Climate
The tourist season in this area is very similar to the tourist season in Goa: it flares up in October and dies down in April. With over three hundred sunny days a year, you can be sure that nothing will ruin your first-class beach holiday in the Andamans. The climate in the Andaman Islands is tropical. Throughout the year, the temperature fluctuates slightly around 26 C°, but in the summer months there is a high probability of heavy rains, especially in August.
Cities and resorts
The best beaches of the Andaman Islands:
Radhanagar beach - Or as it is also called beach No. 7. It is worth noting that it is no coincidence that he ended up in first place on our list. Today it is the most popular beach in the Andaman Islands. It is located on Havelock Island away from the main settlements with hotels and guesthouses. The easiest way to get here is by rented scooter; the ride is about 10 km. Beach No. 7 is a 2 km long strip of white sand, framed by lush jungle vegetation on one side and the azure waters of the Andaman Sea on the other. It gained international fame after Time magazine named it the best beach in Asia. Here you can have a snack in a cozy cafe and rent water sports equipment.
Karmatang beach - The beach is located on the northern part of Middle Andaman island, 12 km from the town of Mayabunder. From the capital of the Andaman Islands, Port Blair, it is 240 km by road or 136 km if you plan to travel by sea. From experience, if you don't have a racing boat, it's still much faster by road. There are a lot of beaches in Mayabuder district, but this one is considered the best. Karmatang Beach is best known for the large turtles that lay their eggs here. Karmatang is a very picturesque beach surrounded by dense vegetation. It is worth noting that turtles have good taste. Not far from the beach there is a guesthouse where tourists can spend the night. Nearby is Mount Harriet, around which trekking routes are laid.
Chidiya Tapu Beach - On Russian-language websites, this beach is often called Chirya Tapu, which is somewhat surprising, since in its English spelling and pronunciation there is no hint of the Russian letter “r”. However, the place is really worth mentioning. Let's start with the fact that this is the second most popular beach located near the city of Port Blair. Just 25 km to the south and you find yourself in a kingdom of peace and tranquility. Waves are extremely rare here. The main attraction and feature of this area is the abundance of feathered representatives of the local fauna. The second name of Chidiya Tapu is “Bird Island”. Also famous are the beautiful sunsets, which can be observed while sitting on the sand that has warmed up during the day. A plus is the fact that this beach is located further from the capital and there are significantly fewer people here.
Corbyn's Cove beach - This is one of the most popular beaches located near the capital of the Andaman Islands. It is separated from the city of Port Blair by only 7 km of scenic highway. Proximity to the capital has its pros and cons. The advantages include accessibility and developed tourist infrastructure. On the beach there are sun loungers, changing rooms, restaurants, bars and a hotel. Here you can rent equipment for water sports. The disadvantages include the fact that there are usually noticeably more people here than on other beaches of the Andaman archipelago. On weekends and holidays, a large number of locals seek to relax on this strip of white sand and admire the picturesque sunset.
Harminder Bay Beach - This is the perfect place for anyone who is hopelessly in love with the sea. It is located 100 km from the capital of the Andaman Islands and is a paradise of wildlife framed by a strip of snow-white sand. This beach cannot boast of a developed tourist infrastructure and yet remains one of the most popular in the Andamans.
Ramnagar Beach - located near a large city on the northernmost point of the Andaman Islands - Diglipur. There are several beaches here (Kalipur, Lamiya Bay), but the most popular of them is undoubtedly Ramnagar. In addition to tourists enjoying their vacation, large turtles can often be seen here. The beach is surrounded by palm trees and dense bushes.
Butler Bay Beach - This is one of the best beaches on Little Andaman Island. Before the devastating tsunami of 2004, it was one of the most popular beaches in all the Andaman Islands. But now there is no trace left of the tourism infrastructure. The vegetation along the beach has recovered quite quickly, but the coral reefs in the coastal waters still look quite poor. You can come here with a surfboard; the waves are small, but you can surf for pleasure. Today it is quite difficult to meet tourists here; it is just another picturesque beach with white sand washed by the azure waters of the Andaman Sea. It is located about 10 km from Bay Hut, the main village on the island.
Main attractions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Jolie Boy Island— Tourists come to the island to admire this untouched corner of wildlife, to walk along the snow-white beach washed by the azure waters of the Andaman Sea, to admire the wealth of the underwater kingdom hiding under the surface of the coastal waters. Jolie Boy Island is primarily a tourist attraction, simply because overnight stops are prohibited on it. Tourists are brought here in the morning and picked up in the afternoon or evening. The island is part of the Mahatma Gandhi National Marine Park. Fishing, damage to coral and any activity that could lead to pollution or destruction of this protected area is prohibited in this area. The most popular activities here are diving, snorkeling and viewing coral reefs through the transparent bottom of a pleasure boat. An interesting procedure has been implemented here aimed at preventing environmental pollution. Before departure, passengers provide a list of all plastic items they are taking with them and pay a deposit of 100 rupees. Upon return, they are required to present all these products and only then will they be able to collect their deposit. It is worth noting that you will most likely have to take at least some plastic items with you. There are no stalls or shops with food or water on the islands included in the National Marine Park. Otherwise, they could hardly be called pristine corners of wildlife. You can take a glass-bottom boat ride on Jolly Buoy Island.
Barren Island - If the name of the island is literally translated, Barren means “barren”. The island is home to the only active volcano not only in all of India, but also in all of Southeast Asia. The barren island lives up to its name and has fairly poor flora and fauna. The result of multiple eruptions was that only the most resilient species survived here. In addition to birds, there is a small population of goats, flying foxes and several species of rodents, such as rats, which are not afraid of any disasters. A completely different picture can be observed in the coastal waters of Barren Island. Diving in this area is deservedly popular. The island is surrounded by walls that go deep into the sea. The black volcanic sand also makes the underwater landscape unique. These walls are favored by all kinds of soft corals and colorful gorgonians, which in turn serve as a haven for numerous tropical fish. There are also barracudas and reef sharks swimming along the black walls in search of prey.
Mount Harriet National Park— The park boasts many exciting trekking routes, walking along which you can admire the richness of the flora and fauna of the area. The most popular route among tourists is the route to Madhuban Beach. The road through the picturesque jungle is approximately 16 km. The park is home to hundreds of species of exotic birds and butterflies, as well as turtles, wild pigs and giant crabs with the romantic name “Palm Thief”. You can get to Mount Harriet Park by bus or ferry from Port Blair. The journey will take no more than half an hour. Entrance to the park is paid. For Indian citizens the cost is 25 rupees. For Indian students 5 rupees, for international students 10 rupees. All other foreign citizens must pay 250 rupees.
Baratang Island - The main attraction of Baratang Island is the only active mud volcano in all of India. It is quite young, as it was formed only in 2005. Researchers associate this phenomenon with the strong earthquake that took place in 2004. A mud volcano that emits gas and mud is a rather rare natural phenomenon. There are about 700 such volcanoes in the world. A very exciting pastime is traveling on boats along the rivers through the mango thickets. You will have a great opportunity to appreciate the richness of the flora and fauna of a tropical island practically untouched by modern civilization. Excursions to the limestone caves of Baratang Island are also popular. The caves are famous for the abundance of all kinds of stalactites and stalagmites.
Ross Island is one big attraction, but it is under the jurisdiction of the Indian Navy and the island is closed to tourists at night. They organized the Smritika Museum here, telling its visitors about the life of the colonialists in the Andaman Islands. There are ruins of once beautiful residential buildings, a church, a swimming pool, a hospital, government offices, correctional facilities, bunkers, etc., but the jungle is gradually reclaiming these areas. The picture is somewhat reminiscent of the unforgettable Angkor Wat, only in miniature and with more modern buildings.
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.
National cuisine
Indian cuisine - Rice, corn, dal, peas, lentils and other legumes, as well as flatbreads made from lower grades of flour (chapati) and vegetables are an integral part of Indian cuisine.
Particular emphasis in Indian cuisine is on vegetarian dishes. Most people in this country do not eat meat. Eating cow meat and cattle meat in general is strictly prohibited by various religious laws and ancient customs. Preference is given to fish dishes. Indian national cuisine is characterized by the use of large quantities of garlic and pepper. One of the first places is a mixture of curry spices. A colorful Indian dessert is vattilappam.
Just like in India, tea is very popular here in India, which is drunk with hot milk, and the milk is served separately.
The Andaman Islands, along with the Nicobar Islands, are located in the Bay of Bengal and belong to India. The island capital of Port Blair today is home to at least 100,000 people, mostly migrants from mainland India.
In total, there are almost 600 large and small islands in this archipelago, among them 40 are inhabited, 10 are popular with tourists, all of them are the Andaman Islands. The Nicobar Islands are closed to tourists; aborigines live there.
The origin of the Aborigines has not yet been established by anthropologists. They live in a primitive way, and the Indian government wants to preserve their life in its original form, which tourists can interfere with.
Description of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman Islands have a wonderful tropical climate. The high season here lasts from October to May. At this time, the air temperature during the day warms up from +25C to +32C, and the water temperature in the sea is about +27C. There is practically no rain.
In summer, tropical downpours begin on the islands, accompanied by intense heat and storms, which interfere with quality beach holidays. During the Low Season there are very few tourists in the Andaman Islands.
There is a very rich flora and fauna here, vacationers find themselves in a true paradise, hear the singing of tropical birds, watch the flowering of beautiful plants, relax on snow-white beaches, swim in clear sea waters.
The Andaman Islands are famous for their clean ecology; they are far from industrial production, which is prohibited here and in the future, because there are national parks all around. From afar you can hear the life of the natives: the beating of drums.
How to get a visa to the Andaman Islands?
Andamans visa for Russians is a general visa to. You can purchase it at the Indian embassy or consulates in Russia. A tourist visa can be obtained directly at the airport upon arrival in India.
Tourists along with a visa also receive permission to visit the Andamans. It is given to almost everyone for 30 days, but you need to provide return plane or ship tickets. If desired, the permit can be extended once for 15 days.
How to get to the Andaman Islands?
Tourists arriving on the islands receive permission to visit the Andaman Islands in their capital Port Blair from the migration office. If tourists reach the islands by sea, permission is taken in advance on the mainland.
You should not go to travel companies to book excursions to the Andaman Islands. This is just a developing region, so prices can be very high. Today you can get there inexpensively, because... there is a port and an airport.
Airport
For now, you can only fly to Port Blair Airport to the Andaman Islands from India (Delhi, Calcutta), but flights from Bangkok are planned soon. JetLite, Indian Airlines and Kingfisher Red fly here.
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).
By 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.
