BEST THINGS TO DO IN ANDAMAN
Andaman Islands are perhaps the most beautiful and mysterious islands in the world and are an essential part of every traveller’s bucket list. Even if you travel for leisure and relaxation, you have to experience these islands. They have the power to heal your innermost wounds and calm your soul and in the process, give you unforgettable memories to nurture in your heart.
Before visiting such a gorgeous destination, you must know what all fun and relaxing things you can do there. These islands aren’t just for the laid back types, they also provide some of the best adventurous activities in the world including perhaps the best water sports on any continent.
Let us tell you some of the best things you can do in these beautiful islands so that you could have the perfect trip.
Before we list the activities, let us tell you about the best tour operator service in Andaman. There are many travel agents in Andaman that claim to have the best travel agency in Andaman, but the actual best is Travel Andaman. Travel Andaman provides you with the best Andaman tour packages and will plan the best Andaman budget tour for you so that you could save a lot on your Andaman trip cost. Travel Andaman has something for everyone, be it a great Andaman sightseeing tour or a short Port Blair sightseeing package. So, if you plan on experiencing the beauty of these islands, book your Andaman holiday tour packages with Travel Andaman. Travel Andaman also provides bookings from almost all major cities so you can plan your holiday even if you want Andaman tour packages from Mumbai or Delhi or your own city.
Now let us actually begin telling you the best things you can do in the Andaman Islands.
WATER SPORTS
Yes, almost every popular water sports activity can be experienced in these islands. Some of them include :
- Scuba diving
- Snorkeling
- Jet skiing
- Sea karting
- Kayaking
- Sea walking
- Game fishing
- Semi submarine
- Banana boat ride
- Sail boats
The list is much longer than this but we think you get the idea from these. There are just a ton of water sports on these islands.
One of the factors that aid the island to be so suitable for water sports is the clarity of water and the gorgeous and diverse Marine life.
Yes, the waters surrounding these islands are beaming with beautiful sea life including the prettiest of fishes and sea plants.
The colorful and awe-striking corals in these waters are just a feast for the eyes and once you see them you will be lost in a world of pure pleasure for a few minutes.
PARASAILING
If you love the rush if adrenaline through your veins, then this is for you. A great combination of water and air-borne thrill ride to saturate that adrenaline rush.
You will experience the thrill of flying like a kite while being tied to a speed boat and harnessing a parachute.
This is surely one of the most thrilling and adventurous thing to do in Andaman.
SIGHTSEEING TOUR
The beauty of Andaman is such that it will be etched in your minds forever and soothe your senses to the core. There is no better way to experience this serene gorgeousness than a nicely planned sightseeing tour.
It’s a paradise if you like to feast your eyes on awe-striking sights. With a myriad of white sand beaches with singing waves and architecture that dates back to the British period, there is something for everyone to witness in these islands.
You can book your sightseeing tours for any island and can also book multi-day tours to witness the most of this coastal paradise.
With its beaches and seas and the dense mangroves, you will surely get your eye candy.
LIGHT AND SOUND SHOW
This is one of the most beautiful attractions at the cellular jail. The jail, erstwhile Kaala Paani Jail, was used by the British as a colonial prison. This show tells the story of the tortured freedom fighters and is narrated by the legend Om Puri.
This is a spot you can’t afford to miss if you love to be lost in tales told through light and sound.
TREKKING
You may have thought the island is only good for water sports and relaxing. But there is much more to these islands than that.
You can go on the most fun trekking tours on these islands.
You can trek through the dense mangroves or even on the third highest peak in the archipelago – Mt. Harriet. The trekking trail is a rugged stretch of forests that are home to a vast variety of flora & fauna.
LIMESTONE CAVES
You can plan excursions to the most beautiful limestone caves in the world on these islands. The natural structures of stalactites and stalagmites will leave you fascinated and in awe.
These caves are located in Baratang and even the ride to the spot is thrilling as you zip in speed boat surrounded by the dense mangroves on either side with water splashing behind you.
BIRD WATCHING
There is no better way to relax that to be one with the nature and the bird watching activity helps you do just that.
You can witness a large variety of birds on the tiny islands called the Chidiya Tapu.
On the island, you will come across several species of birds – parakeets, emerald doves, sea eagles, and many more. Click pictures or simply listen to the sweet sounds of bird calls while you relax on this tiny island.
TRY THE LOCAL CUISINE
There is ko better way to know a place than to be one with its locals and there is no better way to do that than to indulge in their delicacies.
And the food on these islands is just the best ever coastal food you can have.
With the traditional taste of the coastal paradise and natural organic ingredients, it will please your appetite and will also provide you the energy to continue your journey and a journey is only good if your stomach is full. So, don’t forget to try the local delicacies.
WITNESS BIOLUMINESCENCE
Who doesn’t love the stars and galaxies? Everyone does. And to witness those stars and the beauty of glowing cosmos beneath your feet might sound like a dream. But you can do just that on the Andaman islands. Yes, watch this happen on the beach at Havelock Island. This happens due to the presence of phytoplankton in the sea waters.
Bioluminescence can be witnessed only on no moon nights.
The best part of all is that this once in a lifetime opportunity is absolutely free of cost.
Well, so these are just a few things you can do on the beautiful Andaman islands. There are many more fun things to do but the list will be so long that your screen will feel small. So, to explore these activities and many more, pack your bags today and book your dream holiday in Andaman today with Travel Andaman.
