reachmonil SaysAww ... I always wanted to be there ... to enjoy the sunset on the beaches, to snorkel - get blown by the amazing coral reefs around that place .. ! How did you go about planning that trip - How many days, rough itenerary, costs, food and local cuisines, etc etc - Elaborate please
@Monil...Andamans was a wonderful experience...me explored too little(portblair and coupla other isles)...there are lot many islands(like havlock which is a must visit) which i cudnt visit due to my short trip.
if u expect some great water sporting experience, my disclaimer first
The water park at portblair has been ravaged by the tsunami and much of the sheen is lost there ...the ppl at the water park told so...efforts are on to start all the services. Snorkelling! Same old story, tsunami affected the North bay island, the coral island visited by tourists. Still people snorkel and also go on glass floored boats to see the corals. A gud experience for a first timer, but not for a seasoned tourist, i believe.Now coming to the scenic beauty part...no comparisons...i wud like to visit again and again...cant stop praising....u let the evening pass by at wandoor/ cove sea beach or be it at the old British Ross Island.I will go again to discover the Andamans...had a very short stay...much is still to be explored.
A visit to cellular jail in the morning and the light and sound show in the evening, one feels that the trip to Andaman has really been successful. One experiences what our freedom fighters underwent in those days. Its a pilgrimage place of our freedom struggle.
Ross Island, is the place where the British stayed it overlooks the cellular jail. A reminiscent of their times, the island is picturesque and has old church, bakery, water distillation plant, swimming pool (nothing is in use though) among other things. Old trees which have fixed their thick roots on houses, there are deers grazing and many variety of birds.
Abt expenses...my dad and his company footed the bill
not much idea. You will get all ranges of hotels and services. For veggies food is a huge problem(as is everywhere with us)...non-veggies enjoy it though.I wish to add that our host was a nice guy, very cordial and saw to it that we enjoyed our stay. If anytime u plan to visit Andaman, i cud pm u his cell no., u better talk to him and plan ur trip. And yes plan for a min. of 5 days to visit far islands like Havelock (which is a must) and so that u enjoy every place rather than hurry from one place to the other till u catch the flight back. Portblair gets domestic flights from Kolkata and Chennai.
Hope this has been useful to u. :)
Cheers!
P.S. do share ur experiences after u return.
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