Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Destination.... Andaman and Nicobar Island


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.


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.

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