The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of India located in the Bay of Bengal 1,200 km away from the Indian mainland. The archipelago covers a total of 572 islands, of which 38 are inhabited. The total population according to the 2011 census was 380,581. The Andamans stand for 78 percent of the land territory and 90 percent of the.

Location Map showing the location of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are located on the Bay of Bengal’s southeastern edge. The two island groups, Nicobar Island and its northern neighbor, form an arc that stretches towards the south for about 1,000 kilometers between Sumatra (Indonesia) and Myanmar.

Spectacular ground-dwelling pigeon with long, extravagant plumes trailing down from the neck. Dark green intermixed with gray, blue, and bronzy orange, depending on the light. Tail is snow-white, but only readily visible when the bird is flushed. Generally shy, quiet, and difficult to see.

Andaman & Nicobar Top places within Andaman Port Blair Havelock Island "Blue seas, virgin islands and colonial past" Andaman Tourism

Park Rides and Water Park: Nicco Park has over 35 rides that include family, kiddies and thrill rides. Flying Saucer, Tilt-a-Whirl, Magic Carpet, Toy Train, Paddle Boat, River Caves, Water Chute, Giant Cyclone, Pirate Ship, Moonraker, Cyclone etc are some of the rides that visitors can choose from.

In the evening, we boarded a ship for Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The ship looked much bigger than our school building. It had four storeys. It set out after sounding a loud horn. People who had come to see off their friends and relatives cheered them up by waving their hands.

Port Blair is the capital city of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, housing the only commercial airport here, it is well connected by both sea & air and is known as the gateway to the islands. It resembles the tale of any other city in India. Hotels, restaurants, resorts, and shops adorn its streets.