Why visit Andaman and Nicobar
- The Andaman & Nicobar Islands are A Paradise for Bird watching
- Pristine white sandy beaches
- Archipelago of 306 islands
Shimmering like emeralds on the Bay of Bengal, the islands are preserved the way they have evolved and are still inhabited by tribes considered to be the oldest living communities in the world. Port Blair, once a penal colony and now the capital, is a base to travel around the archipelago and is well equipped for tourists. The three-storeyed Cellular Jail constructed by the British in 1906 stands as a symbol of colonial oppression. This colossal edifice mutely witnessed the most treacherous of inhumane atrocities borne by the convicts, who were mostly freedom fighters. The saga of the heroic freedom struggle is brought alive in a moving Son-et-Lumiere, shown daily inside the jail compound. The Mount Harriet National park is surrounded by evergreen forests that support a remarkable bio-diversity, predominantly birds such as the Great Black Wood-pecker and the Green Imperial Pigeon. A short ferry ride from Port Blair takes you to Ross Island, the erstwhile administrative headquarters of the British for most of the Andaman Islands. In 1941 the Japanese converted it into a POW camp and built war installations, remnants of which can still be seen. The island now lies deserted with signs of colonial glory. The Indian Government presently restricts access to the Nicobar's and a special permit is required for visit to the Andaman's.
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