Andaman is one of the most sought locations for tourists globally for its beautifully rich beaches, lush green tropical and mangrove forests, and spontaneous attractive water adventures like scuba diving, seaplane riding, sea walking, snorkeling, and so on. If you are planning a vacation with your family or friends in the months from October to May, then you can book any Andaman tour packages at Joy My Trip at the most exclusive prices. In this post, you will know the best things to do in Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Top Things to do in Andaman and Nicobar Islands:
Scuba diving
With many other things that you can explore in Andaman, scuba diving is one of the most fantastic forms of water adventures that you cannot fail to miss out on. Andaman can be declared as the best places where you can enjoy scuba diving by diving deep inside the waters to count on marine lives like coral reefs, and fishes. The most famous places that you can encounter for scuba diving in Andaman include Havelock and Neil Islands for just 4500 INR.
Snorkeling
After scuba diving, you will definitely like to experience snorkeling that is another amazing way to dig deeper into the marine lives that have fishes and plant species. You will find this activity in famous places like Radhanagar Beach, Red Skin Island, Jolly Buoy Island, Neil Island, and Elephant Beach. The approximate price is just 350 INR per person that is a session of almost 30 minutes. You will love the adrenaline thrilling water adventure while you are out on a vacation with family and friends.
Glass Bottom Boating
Most of us have heard of glass bottom boating but least have experienced it. It is basically a kind of dolphin glass bottom that is known to be very famous in the Andaman Islands. If you are one of those who have water phobia or less likely to get drenched, then glass bottom boating is for you. Despite staying away from waters, you can get a bird’s eye view of the underwaters and its rich marine life that lasts for over an hour.
Mangrove Kayaking at Mayabunder
When you are in Andamans, you will love to explore the thrilling mangrove kayaking that is one of the most explored activities by tourists. It is famous because Andaman has 1/5th of India’s total mangrove cover in the country and the activity lasts for almost 3 hours. You will enjoy moving along the waters, listening to the birds singing, admire the greenery and also cherish the peaceful environment either in Mayabunder or Havelock Islands. You will have to spend just 2500 on this enchanting water sport.
Tour the Volcano in Barren Island
Are you excited to get yourself at the mud volcano? If yes, then welcome to Baratang Island that is near Jarawa Creek which is 250 or 300 meters from the former. Also, you can commute by waterways or roadways from Nilambur Jetty. Mud volcano is the result of natural gas emissions after the explosion of the volcanic mountains. It is one of the most offbeat locations to explore in Andaman with your family on Barren Island.
Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail
Trust me when I say this, that you will regret mission out on the Light & Sound Show at Cellular Jail. This jail was built by the Britishers during the Colonial era for the freedom fighters who laid their lives for India’s Independence. This place has a real historical significance and is now declared as the National Memorial that has paintings of the historical emphasis too. You will get to witness this at the Atlanta Point in Port Blair at just 50 INR.
Sea Walking
Now the most enticing of all is the sea walking activity that you are going to find in Andaman’s Havelock and Neil Islands. People are crazy about sea walking because it gets you deep down under waters in the ocean bed where you will watch various coral reefs and fish species along with many other marine species at 3999 INR. Do not miss out on the sea walking experience when you are out on an Andaman vacation.
Chidiya Tapu Visit
Bird watchers will love to visit Chidiya Tapu that has a range of endangered and migratory birds. It is located at a distance of 25 km away from Port Blair and allows you to witness spotted crocodiles where you will get guidance for a visit to avoid risks. You can take long beach walks, witness the crimson sunset and watch the horizon that is beyond magic.
Island Trekking
Activities do not end when you are in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. This is because, being a versatile place with both shorelines and dense green forests, it welcomes you not only with water activities but invites you with trekking fun at Mt. Harriet to Madhuban with lush green forests welcoming you at Havelock Island. You will be charged just 1300 INR for this eclectic experience that will be memorable for life.
Island Hopping
Andaman is an archipelago of almost 572 islands of which only 38 are habitable and that is not less for all the tourists who pay a visit for a vacation. It has a lot of beaches which give you a unique experience with ferry rides, water activities like scuba diving, snorkeling, sea walking, boating, jet skiing, and so much more at Havelock and Neil Island followed by Ross and North Bay islands as well. The best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands is during the months from November to March because the temperature stays extremely suitable with warm days and cooler nights. Avoid monsoon season that has sudden downpours, torrential waves, or risks of cyclones that also stop you from experiencing water sports.
Parasailing
Apart from water sports, parasailing is another activity that you will love to incorporate in Andaman in the Rajiv Gandhi Water Sports Complex for just 3000 INR. This activity will give you a unique experience where you fly high up and enjoy the scenery of nature and horizons altogether for 10 minutes.
Sea Plane Ride
Another adventure activity for people who are willing to stay away from drenching in the waters is seaplane riding. Neil Island, Havelock Island, Long Island are the places where you can explore this with a mesmerizing view of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands at just 4100 INR.
Dolphin Watching
Who does not want to watch the dolphins at North passage / Lalji bay or the Havelock islands. Have your best time with the playful dolphins in the magical marine world. Also, there are a lot of cruises to explore like, Supersaver cruise, Grand cruise, Sunset cruise and so on.
M.V Makruzz Cruise
If you are looking for some luxurious outings in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, then M.V Makruzz Cruise is something awaiting you in Airport Authority Colony, Delanipur, Port Blair, Andaman, and the Nicobar Islands. Enjoy this cruise for 90 minutes in the privately-owned cataraman in Andaman from a ferry that leaves from phoenix bay harbor at 8:15 AM and 4:00 PM from Havelock Island back to Port Blair with a capacity of 280 people for 1500 INR only.
Rubber Plantations Visit
Andaman is the home to rubber plantations in abundance that you will spot in Wandoor beach for just 500 INR where you will also witness hundreds of golden brown sheets of rubber along with coconut, betel nut, and other spices plantation.
Havelock Island
Known as one of the largest islands in Andaman, Havelock is strikingly awesome with dense coverage of forests and amazing turquoise blue waters. You can enjoy sailing, kayaking, trekking, scuba diving, and other water adventures in this land that is inhabited by aborigines. Experience nature’s ecstasy that is filled with utmost beauty.
Ross Island
If you are a history lover with interests in exploring ruins of old buildings like Church, Hospital, Bakery, Press, Swimming Pool, Troop Barracks, Ballroom and Chief Commissioner’s House, Govt. House, then what could be more ideal than Ross Island? This place is home to all ruins and located at a distance of 2 km from Port Blair on a cruise. Have fun spotting peacocks, deer, and ducks, sunbathe and witness the sunset.
North Bay Island Andaman
Spend your summer vacation in North Bay Island that is filled with enchanting coral reefs, fish species, and other marine species that fill the aquatic biodiversity. Also, you will love to have long beach walks, snorkeling, scuba diving, sea walking, and many other water sports on this Island. Tourists gather here for it is one of the most sought vacation getaway spots.
Jolly Buoy Island
Jolly Buoy Island is one of the most romantic islands for honeymoon couples. This island is best known for its crystal clear emerald water and underwater corals that make the underwater marine diversity really rich and worth visiting. Located at the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. Jolly Buoy Island is a no-plastic zone and before a visit you are ought to leave all plastic items at the Wandoor beach.
Baratang Island
This island is for all the bird watchers with coverage of the mangrove ecosystem and white stretches of sandy beaches. You will love to witness the limestone caves that you get to see only here. Are you excited to explore the amazing things to do on your tour to Andaman and Nicobar Islands? If yes, then do not miss out on the tour to enjoy the enthralling things to do. If you are planning honeymoon tour to Andaman, then you can either choose airways or waterways from any of the major cities. With amazing places like Port Blair, Havelock Island, Ross Island, North Bay Island, and many other places that will take you to the water sports.
