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Andaman and Nicobar Island Tours, India:
Floating in splendid isolation, cast of the Indian mainland is the
archipelago of 572 emerald islands, islets and rocks known as Andaman &
Nicobar Islands. The Andaman & Nicobar Islands is a union territory of
India. It is located in the Indian Ocean, in the southern reaches of the
Bay of Bengal.
This Union Territory is stretched over an area of more than 700 Km. from
north to south with 36 inhabited islands. Once a hill range extending
from Burma (Myanmar) to Indonesia, these undulating islands are covered
with dense forests and endless variety of exotic flowers and birds.
The topography of the islands is hilly and abounds in evergreen forests.
The sandy beaches on the edge of meandering coastline are fringed with
coconut-palms that sway to the rhythm of the sea. The sea around the
islands offer excellent scope for water sports. The rare flora and
fauna, underwater marine life and corals, with crystal clear water and
mangrove-lined creeks, offer a dream-view of the rare gifts of nature.
The clean and wide roads, free of filth as well as unpolluted fresh air
attract any nature-lover, who seek absolute peace and tranquility in the
lap of mother nature. Adventure tourism like trekking, island camping,
snorkeling, scuba diving etc., are the real attractions. A visit to
these islands is a memorable lifetime experience.
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ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLAND
TOUR ITINERARY: |
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DAY 1 : Singapore - Chennai
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Depart Singapore to Chennai, Meet
and Transfer to Hotel Benzz Park Tulip, Overnight stay. |
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DAY 2 :
Chennai - Port Blair (Andaman Islands) B/L/D |
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Arrival at Port Blair in the
morning and transfer to your hotel. Afternoon you will visit the
Ross Island, that housed the British officers and soldiers who
were involved in managing the Cellular Jail. Return to Port
Blair. Dinner and overnight stay.
Port Blair is the Capital of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, that
was acquired by the British to keep the convicts who were mainly
political prisoners involved in the freedom struggle of Indian
independence movement. This town houses the Cellular jail where
prisoners were housed in cells that put them to extreme
conditions of torture and very few have ever been released after
punishments. Daily executions were order of the day in those
times, the islands were notoriously nicknamed as Kala pani. Some
famous prisoners who served their sentences here were veer
Bhagat Singh, veer Savarkar etc. The island on the other hand
has some of the finest beaches in the world offerning excellent
spots for diving, snorkeling and other watersport activities.
Because of very less commercial activitiy the pristiness of the
islands are in a virgin condition. |
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DAY 3 :
Port Blair - Mount Harriet (B/L/D) |
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After breakfast proceed for Mt.
Harriet - 2nd highest peak (365 meters high) in the Andamans.
From here we trek for about 5 km to Kalapathar through a
nature's trial of exotic flora and fauna, endemic birds and
butterflies. Afternoon we will return to Port Blair. At 3-00 pm
we will visit to Viper island which was the first penal
settlement in Andaman before Port Blair was established. Return
to Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. |
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DAY 4 :
Port Blair - Red Skin Island
or Jollu Buoy - Chidiya Tapu (B/L/D) |
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We start off after breakfast for a
full- day excursion to Red Skin/Jolly Buoy Islands (about 50kms
from Port Blair) - the two islands in Mahatma Gandhi Marine
National Park to see coral reefs, exotic varieties of beautiful
ornamental fish and other marine life. The fascinating world of
tropical forests and sandy beaches coupled with clear blue water
creates a breathtaking spectacle. You can take the glass bottom
boat to view the underwater marine life or snorkel or dive as
options.
Evening we visit Chidiya Tapu - about 26kms from Port Blair. It
is generally known as Bird Island. Lush green mangroves and
beautiful beach with breath-taking sunset, creates a mesmerizing
environment. Return to Hotel. Dinner and overnight stay. |
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DAY 5 :
Port Blair - Havelock Island
(42 sea mils - 2.5hrs) B/L/D |
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B/Fast and depart by morning boat
to Havelock. Arrive Havelock island and transfer to Resort by
jeeps. Lunch. Day free for own activities such as exploring the
island by bicycles or motor cycles. Dinner and overnight at
hotel. |
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DAY 6 :
Havelock (B/L/D) |
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B/Fast. Proceed to Radha Nagar
beach, rated one of the finest beaches in the world. Swim on the
shallow beach or optionally take watersport activity such as
snorkeling or county boat ride. Evening free for own activities.
Overnight stay at the hotel. |
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DAY 7 :
Havelock - Port Blair
(B/L/D) |
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B/Fast. Morning visit to the
Elephant training camp. Lunch at the hotel. Check-out and
proceed by ferry to Port Blair. Upon arrival transfer to hotel.
Evening visit to the Cellular Jail which describes the condition
of political prisoners during the British rule in India.. |
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DAY 8 :
Port Blair (B/L/D) |
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After breakfast, start off for a
full-day "City Tour" of Port Blair - covering Cellular Jail
museum , Chatam Saw Mill (one of the oldest & largest in Asia-
Now closed), Forest Museum, Anthropological museum, Fisheries
(Marine) Museum etc. Lunch. Then late afternoon visit the Water
Sports Complex (for water & adventure sports like water-skiing,
speed boats, water scooters, etc). Evening is free for shopping.
Dinner and Overnight stay at the hotel.
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DAY 9 :
Port Blair - Chennai -
Singapore (B) |
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B/Fast. Transfer to Airport. Depart
for Chennai. Upon arrival transfer to the city for shopping till
evening. Dinner in a local restaurant. Transfer to International
airport. |
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DAY 10 :
Singapore |
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Depart Chennai for Singapore.
Arrive in the morning with happy memories.
Extension to Mayabunder,
Rangat, Diglipur and Little Andaman can be arranged on special
request only for Individuals less than 6 persons. Thought these
places are extremely naturalistic and beautiful, facilities such
as hotels and restaurants are very basic. |
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For more
details and bookings, Email us
at
info@millennium-tours.com |
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