THE PAST AND THE PRESENT OF THE ANDAMAN ISLANDS

Posted by Seenu Mathew on April 26th, 2019

There is plenty to do in the Andaman Island itself, the Andaman Nicobar Packages takes care that there is something to satisfy every kind of tourist. Located at the juncture of Bay of Bengal and Andaman Sea Andaman and Nicobar Islands is characterised by benign weather, crystal blue sea, breathtaking sceneries, intriguing colonial past, exquisite cuisines and benign locals. The Nicobar Islands are not open for tourism as it is the motherland of two major tribes.Andaman Tourismis heaven for absolute nature and adventure lovers.

COLONIAL INFLUENCE

The Andaman Islands have a rich British influence.  These islands were not only used as resorts by the British, but they had also built the cruellest jail here to punish the Indian freedom fighters. The locals of these islands till now prefer to keep themselves away from the so called civilisation and prefer to live in their own world free from technology.

CELLULAR JAIL

You will be stunned to see the infrastructure of this jail. The history of the majestic jail will make you sombre. It is known to be the cruellest jail in the history of India. This destination is an inevitable part of Andaman Tour Package. The jail has seven wings in the shape of a star. The freedom fighters of India were jailed here in these tiny, dark cells. The light and the sound show is inspirational and patriotic, chronicling the history of the freedom fighters.

ROSS ISLANDS

This island has a colonial past, a place from where the British governed the entire Andaman and Nicobar islands prior to independence. At present it is known only for its stunning beauty. It is incredible that this deserted island was once the seat for British power and housed everything from bakery, church, tennis court, printing press, and cemetery and so on. It is amazing to walk around this island as it is home to variety of flora and fauna. The light and the sound show at the island are intriguing as it throws a light on the events of the British era and how the island became British headquarters.

CHATHAM ISLAND

The Chatham saw mill was set up in 1833.this saw mill holds the record of Asia’s oldest and largest saw mill with an extraordinary beauty. You cannot afford to miss the bomb pit. The Japanese attacked and bombarded the mill during World War 2, and formed the pit.

THE FAMOUS ISLANDS OF ANDAMANS

The Andaman Island is like a pearl in the Bay of Bengal.Andaman Packages are a great attraction for marine adventure seekers. When it comes to pampering on the beaches of the tranquil ocean, enjoying the sunset or a diving trip underwater your love affair with Andaman Islands will be forever.  The Havelock Islands is the most preferred sites for scuba diving whether you are a beginner or an expert. Some of the best diving spots are Aquarium which is a beginner’s paradise. The Elephant Beach is the best destination for water sports. Radhanagar beach in this island is one of Asia’s top beaches. Bartang in the Andaman is certainly known for its unspoilt beauty, but has been able to attract travellers only because of its native Jarawa tribe, dense forest, mangroves, caves etc. Only the visitors who appreciate the sustenance of tribal’s and their culture should visit this place.