Not too far from the mainland, lies the most underrated place in South Asia, the Islands of Andamans and Nicobar. A perfect destination for a relaxing vacation. Coral reefs, white sand beaches, teal water and breathtaking view. It is truly a paradise for travellers.
I visited Andamans in 2016 with my family. It was a 5-day trip, exploring the most and the least touristy spots on the island. You can read the complete itinerary here.
If you are more of a visual person, then here’s a video just for you. So sit back and enjoy the beauty of this magnificent place.
Here are the five things that you can do on your visit to Andamans.
Dive the Bay of Bengal
If the very idea of exploring coral reefs bring a smile to your face, then Andaman is the right place for you. Take a dip and explore the most beautiful and dense coral reefs of India. You can read about my diving experience here.
Experience the magical bioluminescence
The waters of Andaman are known to have phytoplanktons that causes the magical bioluminescence. As per the locals, bioluminescence occurs at Gobindnagar beach in Havelock during a full moon night. However, I am not sure about the exact time or month.
P.S: Do share your experience if you can witness this.
Have dinner at Afloat!
Afloat is a famous floating restaurant in Port Blair that runs daily except Tuesdays at 5 pm and 7 pm. The cruise starts from the Junglighat jetty and takes a tour around the harbour. An hour-long ride and comes with live music and snack. What better place to enjoy delicious food under the moonlight with the smell of the ocean and cold breeze. Sounds perfect right?
Water activities
There are tons of activities available for all. The corals are densely populated and can be seen through a glass boat. So, if water makes you giddy, then opt for glass boat or a submarine rides. Or else snorkel, dive or sea walk to experience the beauty of this place. I recommend booking the activities on the spot to avoid any last-minute cancellation due to the weather condition.
Trek at Baratang Islands
There are plenty of gorgeous trails in Andamans waiting to be explored. One of the best is the Baratang Island trek that allows you to walk through a dense mangrove forest, that ends at a beautiful limestone cave. You can also trek to India’s only active Mud Volcano at the Baratang Islands to witness the wonders of mother nature.
Pack your bags and get going, the paradise awaits!
