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Embracing Serenity of Sea in the Exotic Islands of the Andamans Enchanting sounds of gentle waves kissing the sea shore, the serenity of lush green environs, the mind-blowing thrills of adventure sports, the mystifying exploration of cultures and societies whose origins date back to over thousand years – all that’s just a quick snapshot of the pristine Andaman Islands, which are amongst India’s topmost tourist destinations. Located in the Bay of Bengal separate from the India’s mainland, these islands represent some of the most picturesque locations that India boasts of and are home to some indigenous tribes that still have no contact with the “civilized” world. The crystal blue colour of water at some of the beaches in the Andamans puts them at par if not above with some of the most exotic beaches of the world including Ibizza of Spain. Although a total of 600 islands comprise Andaman and Nicobar Islands, only 9 are reported to be open to foreign tourists. Considered one of the safest tourist destinations in India, these islands are well-connected to the Indian mainland through regular flights and sea route.
Places to Visit – Radhanagar Beach, Jolly Buoy Island, Ross Island, and Neil Island, Cellular Jail, Anthropological Museum
Main Attraction – Breathtakingly-beautiful beaches, underwater explorations of marine life, intriguing remnants of India’s colonial past
HAVELOCK:
The island is named after an Indian general active in India. The island’s current population consists of Bengali settlers. It is one of the few places that the administration of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India has permitted and encouraged the development of tourism, with a focus on promoting eco-tourism. Havelock Island avoided much of the devastation which was visited upon most of the shores affected by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake and its resultant tsunami, and there were no documented casualties.
Beach No. 7 on the western coast, better known as “Radha Nagar” Beach, is one of the most popular beaches on Havelock and was named “Best Beach in Asia” by Time in 2004.
Other notable beaches include Elephant Beach on the northwest coast and Vijaynagar Beach (No. 5), Beach No. 3 and Beach No. 1 on the east coast.
Havelock Island has become a destination for honeymooners. The island has a lot of resorts by the beach to cater to the tourist, one of the most famous being the Symphony Palms Beach Resort located at Govindnagar Beach. The five villages are Govinda Nagar, Bejoy Nagar, Shyam Nagar, Krishna Nagar and Radha Nagar.
