Popular Islands in Andaman
Places Islands in, Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Description
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which are home to a well-known historic island, are known for Kala Pani, a prison from the colonial era that is now a well-known tourist attraction and memorial. This location, where Indian independence activists were imprisoned by British overlords, offers a moving window into their struggles at the time.
This island, which is only a short boat journey from Port Blair, has relics from its colonial past. Ruins of a church, ballroom, and residential buildings are open for exploration by guests, providing a window into the rich history of the area.
Popular Island in Andaman:
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Jolly Buoy Island
Jolly Buoy Island is yet another famous island of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is also very famous for under water corals and the pristine clear beach. To reach Jolly buoy island people have to come to Wandoor beach. This is located in Mahatma Gandhi National Park. This journey is a memorable journey for the thick forest surrounding the clear pristine sea. It is one to one and half hour journey from Wandoor beach.
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Ross Island
Ross islands are actually two islands – Ross & Smith joined together by a sand bar to make a single group of islands. Ross & Smith Islands requires forest permit from the Forest Office at Diglipur. The permission costs Rs 50 for Indian tourists and Rs 500 for foreign tourists and can be obtained on all days (except Sunday) between 6am to 2pm. A fisherman's boat ('dinghi' in hindi) or a speed boat can be hired and the ride would take around 25 mins from the Ariel Bay Jetty in Diglipur.
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North Bay Island
In India's Andaman and Nicobar Islands, North Bay Island is a little yet charming island. It is well known for its unspoiled beauty, bright coral reefs, and a variety of water sports. In general, North Bay Island is a paradise for those who enjoy the outdoors and water activities
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Shaheed Dweep (Neil-Island)
Shaheed Dweep is a tiny but beautiful island located 37 Kms. to the south of the Andaman Islands. With unexplored coral reefs, brilliant bio-diversity, white sandy beaches and tropical forest and vegetation, it is one of the hot tourist spots in the Andamans. Shaheed Dweep is known as the ‘vegetable bowl’ of the Andamans.
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Swaraj Dweep (Havelock-Island)
Swaraj Dweep (Havelock Island) is a picturesque natural paradise with beautiful white sandy beaches, rich coral reefs and lush green forest. It is one of the populated islands in the Andaman group with an area of 113 sq. km. and is located 39 km of north-east of Port Blair. This island, with beautiful sandy beaches fringed with green canopy of the rain-fed forests beckons everyone to enjoy the frolic and fun at the azure sea.
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