Top Destinations
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Radhanagar Beach
In 2004, Time Magazine choose Radhanagar Beach to be the best beach in the world. Still, the beach is one of the top spots to visit in this group of islands. If you are someone who loves underwater activities, you ought to visit this beach. This beach lies on the west coast of the island and is famous for the white sand and clear water. You can always find people picnicking in the beach. |
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Ross and Smith Beach
A little away from Diglipur Jetty lies a serene and small island, Ross and Smith. The beach is famous for a greenish blue tinted water body, small strip of beach and most importantly, the shallow water. This shallow water allows many underwater activities. Spotting tropical fishes underwater is very common in this region. This is a haven for those who want a leisure and lazy afternoon. |
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Laxmanpur Beach
Though the beach is aesthetically pleasing, the beach is rarely filled with tourists. This is due to the proximity of the more famous Bharatpur beach. The Laxmanpur beach is larger and longer than Bharatpur beach and thus, this silent beach has become a haven for honeymooners. You can always find couples picnicking here. If you are on a romantic vacation, you ought to visit this beach. Not many water activities are available in this beach area. |
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Lalaji Bay Beach elum caves
Although the island is named as Long Island, this beach in particular is very small and can be scaled on foot. The top activities to enjoy here are focused on the shallow waters in this region. Riding on a ferry to reach this place is the best activity for those who are traveling with children. The place is also famous for lush vegetation. There are a few restaurants near the beach, which allow tourists to enjoy long picnics here. |
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Wandoor beach
Wandoor is a small village located near the southern point of the South Andaman. This village is filled with accommodation options and is famous for the beach and small islands near the beach. The main attraction in the beach is the national park. From the national park, you can get access to nearby islands. Boat can be hired here. Forest permits for forest walks and strolling are also available in the park. Jolly Bouy is a small island near the beach, which is famous for sponge corals, red corals, blue corals and many tropical species. |
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Aamkunj Beach
jetty ride from Cutbert Bay to the beach is the first attraction to enjoy. The eco-park in the beach provides a great experience to the tourists. It is a vast beach with dark sand. It is a shallow water beach and thus, snorkeling and swimming are very common here. There is a tree house in the eco-park that attracts people to get a panoramic view of the whole beach. If you visit during the right season (December and January), you can spot turtles walking towards the water after hatching.
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Merk Bay Beach
Out of the hundreds of uninhabited islands, this is the best. If you are an adrenaline-pumping enthusiast, this is the best beach to be on. Due to the shallow waters, you can easily spot tropical fishes while swimming. Many tourists, camp overnight here for the thrill factor. Forest trekking is strictly a game for iron hearts. This island is accessible only during low tide. If you are visiting during early winter season or rainy season, this beach cannot be reached. You can find jetty rides to this island from Long Island. |
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Butler Bay Beach
Located at a distance of 134 km from Port Blair, this beach is a huge spot for surfers. The beach is also very close to a waterfall. During tourism season, you can hire elephants to ride along the beach. If you are an avid photographer with underwater lens, this beach is a heaven for you. There are many resorts near the beach and thus, luxury vacation is possible in this beach. Mosquito repellent is essential if you are visiting right after the rainy season. |
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Cellular Jail
Andaman was a dreadful jail spot during British rule. Freedom fighters were sent to Andaman jail during the struggle. Today, it stands as a heritage spot and as a reminder of the independence struggle. The spot is open from morning 9 to evening 5. English and Hindi based light and sound shows are organized for the tourists to educate about the struggle and the history of the place.
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Havelock Beach
It is one of the very famous beaches in the place. If you love scuba diving, you ought to visit this place. There are spots for professional divers to enjoy and there are numerous places where training for amateur divers is provided. Certification courses are also available. This place has a rich coral forest and the most wonderful underwater life. If you love underwater photography, this place is a paradise for you.
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