Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Geography:
The Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands consist of about 300 islands, 39 of which are inhabited. The Andaman group of islands consists of North Andaman, Middle Andaman, South Andaman, Little Andaman, and many smaller islands, situated in the Bay of Bengal, 1000 km off the east coast of India.
The islands form the peaks of a vast submerged mountain range that extends for almost 1000 km between Myanmar (formerly Burma) and Sumatra.
The Nicobar group of islands, which begin 50 km south of Little Andaman, comprise Great Nicobar, Car Nicobar, Nancowry, Katchal and Chowra. While geographically and ethnically close to Myanmar, politically the islands belong to India.Know more about: Visit:-Andaman & Nicobar
Cities - Port Blair:SThe capital city is the landing and departure point for boat excursions in the Andamans. It is an ideal base for touring the archipelago.
Ross Island: This island is spread along an area of 0.6-sq-kms. Ross island remained under British occupation till 1942. However, the Japanese took over from 1942 to 1945. The British reoccupied the island in 1945 and later abandoned it. This island presently houses the ruins of old buildings like Chief Commissioner's House, Govt. House, Church and Troop Barracks, among other interesting sights. Though these are now in quite a ruined condition they are reminiscent of the old British regime.
Wandour Beach : An excursion can be taken by motor launch to this island beach
Corbyn's Cove: Corbyn's Cove, is a serene coconut-palm fringed beach, ideal for swimming, surfing and sun-basking.
Jolly Buoy: An excursion can be taken by motor launch to this island
Chiryatapoo: Bird Island as it is also called, lies at the tip of South Andaman and has a Bird Sanctuary definitely worth visiting. The motorable track running beyond this small fishing village leads through thick jungle overhung with twisting creepers to a large bay, where swamps give way to shell-strewn beaches.
Viper Island: Viper Island is very near to Port Blair. Here you can view the old Jail where the British used to keep convicts. It also has the ruins of gallows atop a hillock. The Jail was abandoned when the Cellular Jail was constructed in 1906.
Mini Zoo at Port Blair: This small zoo houses some really rare species of fauna like the Nicobar Pigeon and the Andaman Pig. The Crocodiles bred here through the Saltwater Crocodile Breeding Programme are now in wild waters among the dense mangrove forests and breeding very well.
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