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The Union Territory of Andaman & Nicobar Islands Stretches over a length of more than 700kms from
North to south floating in the clear blue waters of Bay of
Bengal,
 East of the Indian main land and consists of 572 emerald
Islands (36 of which are inhabited), islets and rocks.
Since pre-historic times aboriginal tribes have lived on these
Islands. The Andaman group is inhabited by tribes of Negrito
origin, while the Nicobar Islands are inhabited by Mongloid
stock.
The topography of the islands is hilly and they abound in
evergreen forests. Timber is plentiful and of a vast variety.
These undulating islands are covered with dense forests and
endless variety of exotic flora and fauna.
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Fact File: |
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Geographical Location:
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Bay of Bengal, 92° to 94° East. Longitude 6° to
14° North Latitude. |
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Area: |
Andaman District: 6,408sq.kms.
Nicobar District:
1,841sq.kms
Forest Cover:
86% |
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Capital: |
Port Blair |
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Climate: |
Tropical and
Humid. Humidity ranges between 70% and 90% with a gentle
breeze blowing at all times. The weather is generally
pleasant with a minimum temperature of 23°C and maximum
30°C.
Ideal
Tourist Season: October to May
For
Monsoon Holidays: June to
September
Altitude: Varies from sea level to 732 meters. |
Entry
Formalities:
Indians:
Indian Nationals need no permit to visit Andamans. However,
visiting tribal areas of Andaman and Nicobar Districts
is prohibited. Permits to visit the tribal areas can be granted
by the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Port Blair in
special cases on receipt of application in prescribed form.
Foreigners:
Foreigners require a permit to stay in the islands, which can
easily be obtained on arrival at Port Blair (either by Air or
Sea) from the Immigration authorities for 30 days. This can be
extended by 15 days with permission. In addition, permits can
also be obtained from: Indian Mission Overseas, Foreigners
Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkatta and the
immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi,
Mumbai Chennai and Kolkatta.
The Places covered by this permit for night halt are:
South Andaman Island, Middle Andaman Island, Little Andaman
Island (except tribal reserve), Neil Island, Havelock Island,
Long Island Diglipur Island and Baratang Island.
The Places covered by this permit for day halt are:
Ross Island, South Cinque Island, Narcondum Island, Interview
Island, Brother Island, Sister Island and Barren (can be visited
on board vessels only)
Getting there:
By Air:
Port Blair is connected with Chennai and
Calcutta. The journey time is
approximately 2hrs. Presently, flights are operated by Indian Airlines
(Flights operate on Daily basis expect on Tuesdays, Thursdays
and Saturdays) Jet Airways (Flights operate from and to Chennai
on Daily basis).
By Sea: Regular passenger ship services are available to
Port Blair from Chennai, Calcutta and Vishakapatnam. There are
three to four sailings in a month from Calcutta and Chennai to
Port Blair. There is a single sailing from Vishakapatnam once a
month.
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Chennai - Port Blair:
Journey time about 60hrs
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Kolkatta - Port Blair:
Journey time about 66hrs
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Vishakapatnam - Port Blair:
Journey time about 56hrs
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Hotel / Resort |
4 Nights/5 Days |
5 Nights/6 Days |
6 Nights/7 Days |
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Prices are in Indian Rupees |
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Fortune Bay Island Resort |
13,799.00 |
16,799.00 |
19,799.00 |
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Peerless Resort |
9,499.00 |
12,099.00 |
14,199.00 |
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Megapode Nest |
4,799.00 |
5,999.00 |
7,199.00 |
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Hotel Abhishekam |
4,099.00 |
5,499.00 |
6,499.00 |
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Hotel Gem Continental |
4,099.00 |
5,499.00 |
6,499.00 |
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Hotel Hornbill Nest |
4,099.00 |
5,499.00 |
6,499.00 |
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Hotel Shompen |
3,499.00 |
4,599.00 |
5,499.00 |
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* Prices quoted are subject to revise |
Package cost
includes:
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 AC
Room accommodation on twin sharing basis at the above
mentioned hotels except at Hotel Shompen with Breakfast.
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Arrival /
Departure transfers
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Sightseeing
for 4 Nights package includes Ross Island, Viper Island,
Jolly Buoy Island, Carbyn’s Cove Beach, City Tour, Water
Sports Complex, Gandhi Park.
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Sightseeing
for 5 Nights package includes Ross Island, Viper Island,
Jolly Buoy Island, Carbyn’s Cove Beach, City Tour, Water
Sports Complex, Gandhi Park and Chiriya Tapu.
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Sightseeing
for 6 Nights package includes Ross Island, Viper Island,
Jolly Buoy Island, Carbyn’s Cove Beach, City Tour, Water
Sports Complex, Gandhi Park, Chiriya Tapu and Mount
Harriet.
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Sightseeing by Car / Omni Van (Minimum 2 persons) for
Hotel Packages Fortune Bay Island Resort , Peerless
Resort and Megapode Nest.
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Sightseeing by Car / Omni Van (Minimum 6 persons) for
Hotel Packages Hotel Abhishekam, Hotel Gem Continental,
Hotel Hornbill Nest, Hotel Shompen.
Package cost does not include:
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Air fare / Ship fare
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Expenses of personal
nature such as telephone calls, room service, bar
bills, laundry, porterages etc.
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