Saturday 21 January 2012

ANDAMAN ISLAND



The Andaman and Nicobar Islands were shrouded in mystery for centuries because of their inaccessibility. These are the paragon of beauty and present a landscape full with scenic and picturesque extravaganza. These islands shimmer like emeralds in the Bay of Bengal. The dense forest which cover these islands and the innumerable exotic flowers and birds create a highly poetic and romantic atmosphere. "Here the white beaches on the edge of a meandering coastline have palm trees that sway to the rhythm of the Sea. The beat of tribal drums haunt the stillness and technicolour fish steer their way through crystal clear water.
"The scenic beauty of Andaman & Nicobar Islands, would create a sense of dissatisfaction and the human mind would rebel against "the whole mass of the motley facts of life". He would be guided by an irresistible desire to this paradise on earth, Our cheerful faith, that all which we behold is full of blessing".
The unparalleled beauty of these islands, create in men a love of nature with a caressing tenderness, a wistful fondness for all its delicate nuances. The enveloping atmosphere with its subtle harmonies of light and shade, fragrance and exhales the paradise, visionary splendours, and the music of the birds that defies definition would develop creative and constructive feelings in the hearts of those people who come here to enjoy the beauty of nature.
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands have great maritime importance. During the British period political leaders considered dangerous to the interests of the Raj and other dreaded criminals were deported from mainland to the Cellular Jail- the Indian Bastille, situated on the sea coast of Atlanta Point in the North-Eastern part of Port Blair. Thus these islands were infamously known as the 'Black Water Prison' or 'Kala Pani'.
The Andaman & Nicobar are a group of picturesque Islands, big and small, inhabited and uninhabited, a total of 572 islands, islets and rocks lying in the South Eastern Part of the Bay of Bengal. The flora and fauna of these islands, however, indicate that this land connection if it existed, should have been prior to the development of their present life form                                                                                                                            
Andaman Islands Tours

Day-01: Departure from Nagpur to Chennai by Rly. G.T.Exp. IInd Class Sleeper at 12.00pm.                                       
                                                                                                                
Day-02: Arrival at Chennai, Check-in Hotel. Day Free.
                                                                                                              
Day-03: Departure from Chennai by ---------------.   Arrival at Port Blair in the morning by flight/ship and transfer to hotel. After lunch, visit the Corbyn’s Cove Beach - 9 kms from Port Blair - a coconut palm fringed beach, ideal for swimming, sun-basking & bathing. Then proceed for a leisurely cruise (Harbour Cruise) in a steamer along the Port Blair Harbour - which takes one to Viper Island. The gallows atop a hillock here is sight to watch.     Day 2: Port Blair – Coral Island + Ross Island – Port Blair  Start after breakfast for a full-day Excursion to North Bay (Coral Island) - to see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful ornamental fishes and other marine life. The glass bottom boat ride helps one to take a closer look at the vast coral colonies. Optional Activities - Snorkeling, Swimming, Trekking + visit Ross Island - from where the Britishers' governed the entire A&N lslands, prior to India ’s Independence . This island is an ideal destination for nature walk amidst sylvan surroundings with deers, peacocks, exotic birds, etc    
 
 Day-04: Port Blair 
After breakfast, start for a full-day tour of places in & around Port Blair (City Tour) - covering the famous Cellular Jail, Saw Mill (one of the oldest & largest in Asia), Forest Museum, Mini Zoo, Anthropological Museum, Fisheries (Marine) Museum, Centre, Naval Marine Museum (Samudrika), Andaman Water Sports Complex (for water & adventure sports like water-skiing, boats, water scooters, tube rides, etc.) and the Cottage Industries Emporium (Sagarika) - for shopping & souvenirs. In the evening, attend the enthralling Sound and Light Show at Cellular Jail - where the heroic saga of the Indian freedom struggle is brought alive
  
Day 5:  Port Blair – Havelock-Port Blair 
  Early morning departure by inter-island ferry to Havelock Island (57 kms by sea from        Port Blair).Full day Visit to Radha Nagar Beach at Havelock Island + Evening return      back to Port Blair.
 
 
Day 6: Depart Port Blair 
 Transfer to Airport/Harbour for return flight/voyage.Arrival at Chennai & departure from Chennai Railway station.
Day 7: Arrival at Nagpur.Tour End.
Tour cost : 18000/- per pax ( Excluding Air fair up & down )

NOTE : Entry Tickets, Permit Fees, Boat/Ferry Tickets, Snorkeling Charges, Fun/Joy rides at Water Sports Complex & Camera Tickets are NOT INCLUDED in the Packages & has to be borne by the guests directly at the various places of sightseeing & tour.   EXTRA: Rs.2000/- per person for entry ticket & ferry ticket to visit all the places of sightseeing             .                    

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