Explore Andaman
December – March
A paradise in the Bay of Bengal – the Andaman & Nicobar group of islands. The amazing pristine white sand beaches, the turquoise blue waters, the opportunities for snorkeling, scuba diving and other water sports activities, the lovely sunsets, the natural wonders of limestone cave and the mud volcano at Baratang; apart from the phenomenal natural beauty there is some history attached to the Andaman’s.
The earliest archaeological evidence documented goes back some 2200 years. However, genetic and cultural studies suggest that the indigenous Andamanese people may have been isolated from other populations since 30,000 years ago. Since that time, the Andamanese have diversified into distinct linguistic, cultural and territorial groups. Chola dynasty (1014 to 1042 CE) kings, conquered the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The islands also provided a temporary maritime base for ships of the Maratha Empire in the 17th century. The history of organised European colonisation on the islands began when the Danish settlers of the Danish East India Company arrived in the Nicobar Islands in 1755. In 1789 the British set up a naval base and penal colony on Chatham Island next to Great Andaman, where now lies the town of Port Blair. During World War II, the islands were practically under Japanese control. It became part of India in 1950 and was declared as a union territory of the nation in 1956.
The British had been using the Andaman Islands as a prison since the days in the immediate aftermath of the Sepoy Mutiny of 1857. During Indian Independence struggle they used Andaman as a colonial prison especially to exile political prisoners.
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Vacation Style Holiday Type
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Scuba-diving
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Activity Level Soft
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Group Size Small Group
HIGHLIGHTS:
- Visit to Cellular jail in Port Blair.
- Havelock Island with its dazzling beaches and excellent snorkeling and scuba diving opportunities.
- Radhanagar – with its gorgeous white sand beaches and amazing turquoise blue water.
- Visit to Neil Island
- Visit to Baratang Island (Lime Stone Cave + Mud Voclano)
FACT FILE:
- Type of Tour : Road Trip
- Grade : Soft
- Tour Duration : 07 Nights
- Best Season : – Mar.
- Ex-Destination : Port Blair
- Accommodation (Nights) : Hotel – 07
- Food Plan : Bed & Breakfast basis.
- Travel & Transport : Transfers & sightseeing in small vehicles / SUV / MUV.
- Travel:
Transfers & sightseeing in SUV/MUV.
- Others:
Complimentary Sack & Cap.
All entry tickets, Ship tickets, museum tickets as per itinerary.
- Goods & Service Tax as applicable.
- Travel to & from Port Blair.
- Any expenses of personal nature such as mineral water, laundry, liquor, etc.
- Any kind of insurance, such as accident, theft, medical, evacuation, etc.
- Tips to hotel staff, drivers, guides, etc.
- Any extra costs incurred due to extension/change of the itinerary because of natural calamities, flight delays, road blocks, vehicle breakdown etc. factors beyond the control of “Countryside Adventure Holidays Pvt. Ltd.” and its associates.
- Items not specified in the above in “Cost Includes”.
We can customize a similar tour to suit your requirements or if you are an independent traveller you can check our Countryside Fixed Departures.
Note: From 15th Dec. 2018 to 10th Jan 2019 – Season supplementary charges applicable.
Accommodation & Food:
Port Blair, Havelock & Neil Island: In a hotel on twin sharing basis; Bed & Breakfast Basis.
Place | Premium Hotel or Similar |
Port Blair | Sinclair Bay View or ITC Fortune Resort |
Havelock Island | Silver Sand Beach Resort or Havelock Island Beach Resort |
Neil Island | Silver Sand Beach Resort or Summer Sand Resort |