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5 Islands You Must Visit in Andamans

Written by Manya Singh

Topic: TravelPublished February 26, 2013
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Andaman Nicobar tours allow tourists to explore the multi-faceted beauty of this oceanic corner. With lush greenery of the trees and the turquoise crystal-blue water of the Indian Ocean, this corner shall surely bring out the wanderlust within you.Andaman island group comprises of a number of small-sized islands which are all beautiful in their own right. However, from the tourist’s perspective, some are more popular because of their natural flair or because of their marvelous attractions.

Here are the 5 islands you must visit under your Andaman tour packages:

i. Ross Island: Ross Island lies in the vicinity of the Port Blair harbor. Ferry boats are available taking you to this island from the famed Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex. The great thing about this place is that it served as the official headquarters for the British. So, one can come across a number of heritage buildings and British-made sites & monuments. A day spent at this place will surely be a memorable rendezvous with the Indian history.

ii. Viper Island: Viper Island is another fantastic getaway for a date with nature and a chance meeting with history. A decaying and dilapidated prison house (jail) is one of the biggest attractions of Viper Island. The island also houses some tranquil corners where one can laze around or just saunter about admiring the sun & the sea. Quite a few Andaman packages include a trip to this place.

iii. Barren Island: Barren Island is a small place which is not inhabited by any human, and is the permanent residence of some wild goats. The USP of the place lies in its famous Barren Volcano which can give you a thrill because of its active nature. It erupted as recently as in 2006 and keeps sending smokes and dusts from time to time to keep reminding people of the nature’s ferocious power. Through a sea vessel, you can get close to the island (and to the volcano), but landing on its soil is prohibited.

iv. Havelock Island: Havelock Island is a beautiful amalgamation of natural beauty, virgin beaches, rich flora & fauna, and a simple, saccharine culture. Attractions include Elephant Beach, Kalapathar Beach, Radhanagar Beach and Vijay Nagar Beach.

v. Neil Island: Neil Island is an unforgettable getaway for having a gala time amidst tropical forests and the bluest of waters. Under your Andaman and Nicobar islands tour packages, you can easily hop over to this locale and explore its special beaches like Bharatpur, Sitpur and Lakshmanpur.

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Author is a nature love and loves to explore all the best Island & Beach destinations of the world. Author also loves to write about some of the great natural sites of the world and currently writing about Andaman Tourism & Andaman Packages.