This was the most stimulating part of our wedding deciding as
to where to go for Honeymoon since the time we got engaged. We wanted to go to
honeymoon which is scenic, has lovely beaches, to go Out of India and last but
not the least to do adventures. We came up with many ideas like Mauritius, Maldives,
Bali, Bora Bora etc.. and we finally settled to go to Malaysia Singapore.. We
booked the tickets and we finalized the itinerary as well but last minute there
was so much kiosks that Krupesh’s passport got expired and last minute we could
not get it renewed hence we have to terminate our honeymoon plan to Malaysia as
Krupesh didn’t get Visa.
Last minute we changed our plan to Andaman and we didn’t even
imagine that we will be able to choose such exotic place in India. As soon as
we reached Andaman Islands we were zapped to see the paragon of beauty and
present the landscape full with scenic and picturesque extravagance. These islands shimmer like emeralds in the
Bay of Bengal.
We were on the five day trip to this beautiful place. We
booked one of the very good hotels in Andaman called as Hotel Sea Shell.
Day one we did the city tour of port blair followed by Sound
and light show at Cellular Jail. Cellular jail was one the jail where we went
to the flashback how freedom fighters fought for India to be free with the
British raj.
Day Two we had a trip to three islands Ross Island, Viper Island and North Bay Island. Here the white
beaches on the edge of a meandering coastline have palm trees that sway to the
rhythm of the sea. Technicolor fish steer their way through crystal clear
water. Ross island once upon a time
was a self reliant township of Britishers. At that time it had everything from
water distillation plant (Bisleri was incepted), printing press, church to
bakery. Viper Island was an old
gallow, this was used before the construction of cellular jail. At the same
place Sher Ali was hanged to death. North Bay Island is the
place which is famous for corals. It can be seen using two ways, one by snorkelling and other by
glass boat. The dense forest which cover these islands and the
innumerable exotic flowers, aquatic life and birds create a highly poetic and
romantic atmosphere.
Day Three we went to Radha
Nagar Beach is one of the two popular beaches located at Havelock Island in
Andaman. The serene beach which is far away from the polluted cities and towns
has a majestic spell that attracts tourists to its beauty. Radhanagar Beach
offers a wide range of fauna and flora for one to explore.
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| Elephant Beach |
Day Four we went to Elephant
beach, it is amongst the most exquisite beaches of Havelock Island in
Andaman. You can enjoy watching
elephants being trained but we didn’t get to see them as they are no more used
in that beach. So we wandered around the beach for sometime, played in the sun
kissed sights and soothing touch of emerald waters of Bay of Bengal. We enjoyed
going in the speed boat and did snorkelling and catch sight of everything whether
it is eels or sea horses or beautiful fishes.
Day Five we went to see Jarawas.
The Jarawas are
said to be the darkest people
(sociologically and scientifically speaking and not from a derogatory point of
view) in the world. are one of the adivasi indigenous
peoples of the Andaman Islands. And from there we went to see Limestone
caves which is a treat to watch. The journey on to these cave is equally
mesmerising which covers all the way through Tribal reserves. It is a cave with
interesting limestone structures and stalactite and stalagmites. These natural
caves are a splendid sight.
Day Six we bid farewell to the one of the mesmerizing and
exotic destination. At the end, I must say that it’s a must visit place for the
Honeymooners and family. And the best time to visit this place December to
February not chilly and ideal for sight-seeing.
