The best time to visit Andaman islands is between October and May. This is the time after the monsoons and the water is also clear. From summers to winters, the islands have a pleasant weather which makes it the apt time to travel. The islands experience a tropical climate and heavy winds during monsoons.
Humidity is high all round the year, 70-80% approx. The temperature too varies from 23-30 °C. The annual tourism festival is also held around this time in which tourists from different parts of the world take part.
Andaman and Nicobar Islands have a unique culture where all religions, languages, ethnic groups live in total peace and harmony and hence it is rightly called Mini India by some. Port Blair is one of the major islands and being the capital of the Andamans has a cosmopolitan character where people from all religions and walks live together. All festivals are celebrated with equal enthusiasm and zeal and attended by all tourists and the local population.
Some Facts About Andaman & Nicobar Islands |
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Location | Bay of Bengal |
Position | 92° to 94° East Longitude, 6° to 14° North Latitude |
Distance | 1255 Kms from Kolkata, 1190 Kms from Chennai 1200 Kms from Visakhapatnam. |
Area | Andaman District: 6408 Sq. Kms. Nicobar District : 1841 Sq. Kms. |
Spread | Total Length – 726 Kms. Average width – 24 Kms. |
Total Islands | 572 Nos. (Big, Small & Rocks) |
Total Population | 4,34,192 (Estimated),2019 |
Altitude | 0 To 732 Mtr |
Highest Peak | Saddle Peak (North Andaman) -732 Mtrs. Mount Thullier (Great Nicobar) – 642 Mtrs. Mount Harriet (South Andaman) – 365 Mtrs. |
Forest Density | 86% |
Climate | Tropical Through out the year. Temperature varies between 23°C to 31°C |
Rain Fall | 3180 mm |
Capital | Port Blair |
Literacy | 65.38% |
Density | 43 persons per sq kilometer |
Biggest Island (Inhabited) | Middle Andaman – 1536 Sq Kmts. |
Smallest Island (Inhabited) | Ross Island – 0.8 Sq Kmts. |
Tourist Map of Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Andaman and Nicobar Islands are known for their spectacular islands and white sandy beaches. A perfect escape from the chaotic lifestyle of today in the lap of nature. Away from the India’s mainland, Andaman Islands offers number of activities to do including water sports and adventure. Scuba Diving is very famous in these islands as the Andaman sea has some of the most beautiful marine life in the world.
Beaches in Andaman are magnificent where you can enjoy watersports or you can relax. Here are top beaches you must visit in the Andaman Islands.
Not all islands in Andaman can be visited by tourists. Most of them still are uninhabited. Here are some best islands you must include in you holidays.