Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands!

Tripoto
18th Jan 2019
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Day 1

Landing in in Port Blair, we checked in to our hotel.

We visited a couple of local spots. This one in Jogger's park offers a nice view of the runway. We were even lucky to find an airplane take off right in front.

The famous light and sound show at the Cellular Jail takes us through the dark era of history at the time of the British rule. It is definitely worth watching.

Excitement in the air

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

View from the Jogger's park

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The icon of British brutality

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The martyrs

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Day 2

Amid the nice weather, we set off to explore areas near Port Blair. The sea shore offered some stunning views.

Jet skiing in the clear waters of Corbyn's cove beach gave us some thrilling and highly satisfying adrenaline rush.

Then we set out to explore a reserved forest area called Chidiya Tapu. The greenery and quiet around was mentally rejuvenating.

The weather didn't favor us long though, some heavy rains doused our plans for the later half. But again, that's nature!

The picturesque view

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The first flag hoisting in Independent India

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

After a thrilling ride

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Speeding away

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Deadly even from the distance

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Seemed angry

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The beautiful forest

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

A nice trail

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The humongous and really old trees everywhere

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Unexpected rains play spoilsport

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Day 3

After a couple of hours of cruising through the sea waters in the Green Ocean, we reached the Havelock island.

No time wasted, we set off for what the islands are most famous - scuba diving. An hour of pure fantasy, exploring the underwater life and corals.

The Radhanagar beach was the next spot, it's famous for being one the best beaches in the world. The crystal clear waters and stunning oceanic view is simply heaven to watch.

And of course, the sea food everywhere here is delicious!

Ready for the cruise

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The tentacles of a sea anemone

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The clownfish signature to the islands

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The underwater experience

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The coconut water was quite sweet

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

That view

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The blue waters

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Peaceful

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Trying to hide away

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The sound of these majestic waves

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The emotions

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Everyone loves a nice beach!

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Local boys trying their hands at fishing

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Let me go you puny human!

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The Green Ocean!

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Day 4

We set off the Ross island and North Bay tour via a ferry. The weather was quite windy, but we were lucky that permit was given to the boats to sail.

You should not miss snorkeling here. We saw starfish, octopuses. The waters here are one of the best for underwater experiences.

Ross island is quite unique - there were deers all around us. Peacocks.

One lady who feeds them everyday got us around, she called out to all her animal friends who immediately gathered around her. It was a sight to behold to watch all of them gather in such a manner.

The peacock even graced us with his dance, it spread out his wings. It's something that you can only truly appreciate if you see it in person.

The diving spot

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

She was quite patient

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The ruins from British era that remain intact

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane
Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

The beautiful birds

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Friendship knows no bounds. These two remained together all the time.

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

She was happy.

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane

Well it was our last evening here of the trip. Enjoyed crab meat at the Light House Residency hotel here, it's quite famous here and quite delicious.

Andaman islands are a treasure. Its clean, it's stunning, offers adventure and peace all at the same time.

Definitely one of the best places I've been. Thumbs up to the people who have maintained it so well.

Photo of Andaman & Nicobar - The Amazing Islands! by Amrut Bawane