Itinerary:
There are direct flights to Port Blair only from Chennai,Kolkatta and Delhi.We started from Kempegowda International Airport,Bangalore at around 7.30 AM and reached around 8.45 AM at Kamaraj International Airport,Chennai.Then we boarded in Spice jet Boeing flight around 12 PM from chennai and reached Port Blair around 1.45 PM.It takes approximately 90 minutes from the take off time to landing at Veersavarkar International Airport,Port Blair.
Andaman & Nicobar islands are close to Indonesia,Thailand than to Indian main land.It's situated in Bay of Bengal,South-East of Indian main land.
What Not-to-miss
Catch a glimpse of aerial view of Andaman Ialands while landing and take off.It's such a breathtaking lovely scene. Emerald green and blue color sea around the archipelago excites you to devour the whole island in one sight.
Glimpse of Andaman
Andaman island has some magic spell in it,once it casts upon us it takes quite some time to get over.The land is not flat so you can see houses constructed little over hill top from the land.Roads are tidy and wide.No traffic signals hence manual regulation by traffic police.I was taken back by not hearing any cuss words yelling by cab drivers.Quite contrary to Bangalore.We had a driver who was arranged by the travel agent,he had an ethics of not accepting the tips.Apparently native of Andamans has carefree attitude,living at this moment,time for everything.They are quite convinced over only one functioning ATM at some part of Island and not fretting over the things which are not easily available to them.But we tend to complain for not getting 4G,scheduled power cuts etc.Nicobar islands are inaccessible to tourists.This is mainly because people living in Nicobar islands are tribals.
In Port blair some people speak Tamil and saw a Kamaraj Statue on the way from Airport to Shompen Hotel,Port Blair.Few shops have Tamil names as well.Felt little proud on seeing this as am being a Tamilian.Port Blair is the capital and largest city in Andaman & Nicobar.Mainly people speak bengali and hindi.They do understand and speak English also.
Do you Know?
Islands in Andaman & Nicobar are named after British Generals.There is one Active volcano in India which is in Barren Island,Andaman.
Day 1:
Corbyn's Cove beach
We began with Corbyn's cove as we started around early evening and it was good time to get a glimpse of Sea.We embarked in Jet Sking as soon as our feet touched beach sands.Safety measures like wearing jackets in any of the water sports are followed strictly and guide accompany us all the time.Supervisors of guides also monitors for any faulty jackets imposed on tourist.They are quite scared for media as small bad incidents might affect their business.Though my jacket was not buckled from the beginning i was composed through out the 10 minute journey of skimming through waters.
Those moments where water splashes on you and the taste of salt water makes you to let your hair down for few days.Those adrenaline rushes keeps you going for any adventure activities.
I sat front by keeping hands near to accelerator and clutched the front part.From the pillion guide rode one way from the shore till few metres away from Snakes island and allowed me to ride back to shore.Riding on sea waters is very tough as waves change incessantly and you keep jumping up and down as if you are dancing to waves with only one move.
Walking barefoot on beach sands piqued in and continued walking with slippers in hand.Lot of things happening around me,sun is setting at one end,lot of photo sessions going on,beach was thronged with honeymoon couples and family group.Children were too excited to get drenched fully in shallow water in the shore.
Climb up the stairs of the compound wall around the beach and you can see lot of stalls for refreshments,decorative pieces made of shells,conch shells,tender coconut vendors,chaat items etc.There are benches on sides where you can lay down and enjoy doing nothing by paying Rs.10 per hour.
That's it for day 1 of Andaman trip.
Day 2:
Havelock Island
It's the most visited of the Andaman islands and is popular for its beaches and offers good scuba diving.
We set sail for Havelock island from port blair through Makruzz ferry at 8 AM.The ferry cost is bit high end compared to state run ferries but infrastructure is worth it.We got front row seats in the lower deck which gives more panoramic view around the sea.Obviously the view attracts photo maniac people and you get to see the madness around you.The Crowd was entertaining by itself.Lot of old couples in a group were very excited by taking videos of the whole journey,delved deeply in the mesmerizing videos of havelock island shown in Tv. Finally it reached Havelock around 9.30 AM .Beaches are named in numbers here.The arrival port is beach #1.
The resort was near by beach so after refreshment we took a stroll in the private beach.Had quite a time in hand as we planned to go Radhanagar beach by 3 PM.There were hammocks to take a nap,bamboo swings and the stretch of beach with lagoons.The scene begun to set in ourselves, the sun was scorching to get into water.Yet few people with kids were playing joyfully in little distant from shore.I was gazing around by sitting in swings and benches.A kid was building castle with the help of his sister,family was taking lunch in beach side,massage area with no customers on the other end.
There are direct flights to Port Blair only from Chennai,Kolkatta and Delhi.We started from Kempegowda International Airport,Bangalore at around 7.30 AM and reached around 8.45 AM at Kamaraj International Airport,Chennai.Then we boarded in Spice jet Boeing flight around 12 PM from chennai and reached Port Blair around 1.45 PM.It takes approximately 90 minutes from the take off time to landing at Veersavarkar International Airport,Port Blair.
Andaman & Nicobar islands are close to Indonesia,Thailand than to Indian main land.It's situated in Bay of Bengal,South-East of Indian main land.
What Not-to-miss
Catch a glimpse of aerial view of Andaman Ialands while landing and take off.It's such a breathtaking lovely scene. Emerald green and blue color sea around the archipelago excites you to devour the whole island in one sight.
Glimpse of Andaman
Andaman island has some magic spell in it,once it casts upon us it takes quite some time to get over.The land is not flat so you can see houses constructed little over hill top from the land.Roads are tidy and wide.No traffic signals hence manual regulation by traffic police.I was taken back by not hearing any cuss words yelling by cab drivers.Quite contrary to Bangalore.We had a driver who was arranged by the travel agent,he had an ethics of not accepting the tips.Apparently native of Andamans has carefree attitude,living at this moment,time for everything.They are quite convinced over only one functioning ATM at some part of Island and not fretting over the things which are not easily available to them.But we tend to complain for not getting 4G,scheduled power cuts etc.Nicobar islands are inaccessible to tourists.This is mainly because people living in Nicobar islands are tribals.
Languages spoken:
Do you Know?
Islands in Andaman & Nicobar are named after British Generals.There is one Active volcano in India which is in Barren Island,Andaman.
Day 1:
Corbyn's Cove beach
We began with Corbyn's cove as we started around early evening and it was good time to get a glimpse of Sea.We embarked in Jet Sking as soon as our feet touched beach sands.Safety measures like wearing jackets in any of the water sports are followed strictly and guide accompany us all the time.Supervisors of guides also monitors for any faulty jackets imposed on tourist.They are quite scared for media as small bad incidents might affect their business.Though my jacket was not buckled from the beginning i was composed through out the 10 minute journey of skimming through waters.
Those moments where water splashes on you and the taste of salt water makes you to let your hair down for few days.Those adrenaline rushes keeps you going for any adventure activities.
I sat front by keeping hands near to accelerator and clutched the front part.From the pillion guide rode one way from the shore till few metres away from Snakes island and allowed me to ride back to shore.Riding on sea waters is very tough as waves change incessantly and you keep jumping up and down as if you are dancing to waves with only one move.
Walking barefoot on beach sands piqued in and continued walking with slippers in hand.Lot of things happening around me,sun is setting at one end,lot of photo sessions going on,beach was thronged with honeymoon couples and family group.Children were too excited to get drenched fully in shallow water in the shore.
Climb up the stairs of the compound wall around the beach and you can see lot of stalls for refreshments,decorative pieces made of shells,conch shells,tender coconut vendors,chaat items etc.There are benches on sides where you can lay down and enjoy doing nothing by paying Rs.10 per hour.
Day 2:
Havelock Island
It's the most visited of the Andaman islands and is popular for its beaches and offers good scuba diving.
We set sail for Havelock island from port blair through Makruzz ferry at 8 AM.The ferry cost is bit high end compared to state run ferries but infrastructure is worth it.We got front row seats in the lower deck which gives more panoramic view around the sea.Obviously the view attracts photo maniac people and you get to see the madness around you.The Crowd was entertaining by itself.Lot of old couples in a group were very excited by taking videos of the whole journey,delved deeply in the mesmerizing videos of havelock island shown in Tv. Finally it reached Havelock around 9.30 AM .Beaches are named in numbers here.The arrival port is beach #1.
The resort was near by beach so after refreshment we took a stroll in the private beach.Had quite a time in hand as we planned to go Radhanagar beach by 3 PM.There were hammocks to take a nap,bamboo swings and the stretch of beach with lagoons.The scene begun to set in ourselves, the sun was scorching to get into water.Yet few people with kids were playing joyfully in little distant from shore.I was gazing around by sitting in swings and benches.A kid was building castle with the help of his sister,family was taking lunch in beach side,massage area with no customers on the other end.
Radha Nagar Beach
The Radha Nagar beach of Andamans was chosen as Asia’s best Beach in 2004.The beach is famous for sun set point.One can see the madness of honeymoon couples in this beach as well.There are small huts and paddock tree benches far away from the shore where you can relax.Foreigners were taking sun bath in the shore.Beach sands are pristine white and water is turquoise green.The beaches were very clean and its maintained very well.It's sin if you do not get drenched in the sea water.When beach calls you better answer it.Waves were getting higher and higher towards evening.No one is allowed inside water after 5 PM.There is a changing room and toilets if you want to use it.
Tender coconut stalls,chaat items,many eateries,souvenir shops are available on the road side for refreshments.
Andaman gets darker very early and day begins early as well.Sunset was as beautiful as in any other place but the difference is we have time here to witness.
There is only one ATM in the Havelock island and it runs out of cash super fast.Cash loads in only at scheduled time so park cash with you in port blair itself.
We went back to Resort by 6 PM.Got freshen up and took a stroll around the resort till dinner time.Bunches of stars were spreaded across the sky and its good place for star gazing.I could find little Dipper in the sky.Day 2 was wrapped up in complimentary dinner at the resort.Then we played cards at room before dozing off.
Part II of the trip in the next post.
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