Main tourist attractions in Andaman Islands
Andaman Islands have something special to offer for the visitor whatever their interests are and there are enough attractions for all the family to enjoy. With the rich flora and fauna that occur abundantly in the lush green forests of the Islands to enthral the nature lover; beautiful and serene beaches, stunning looking sands and [...]
Popular local festivals celebrated in Andaman
Due to the large number of Bengalis from India settled here, ‘Durga Pujo’ is celebrated with great pageantry and ceremony. Big pandals are erected everywhere and ten days of celebration take place. Other big festivals are Deewali, Eid, Easter, Christmas and New Year. Almost all the Indian festivals are celebrated as Andaman Islands have a [...]
Climate in Andamans
Andaman enjoys typical tropical climate all through the year. With an average temperature around 23°C (minimum) and not exceeding 30°C (maximum), Andaman Islands are hot and humid generally. The high humidity levels are tempered by the sea breeze that springs up making the climate pleasant throughout the day more so especially in the evenings. Monsoon [...]
Important points to be considered while planning your trip to Andamans
You have to keep in mind quite a few points when you are planning your trip to Andaman Islands. For foreign tourists: 1. If you happen to have foreign passport, it must be valid for at least 6 months duration. 2. If you are not Indian by nationality, you must have a valid Indian visa. [...]
Best time to plan your trip to Andaman & Nicobar Islands
The tourist season starts generally from November and extends until Mid-May. The peak time to visit will be between December and March. Andaman Islands are tropical islands and receive the bounty of both the monsoon seasons that bring torrential rains to Indian Peninsula. Though June and July are the months that receive heavy showers, it [...]
International ATM facility in Port Blair & Havelock Island
There are a number of ATMs present in Port Blair and you will have no problem using your card. Two fully functioning ATM machines have been installed in Havelock Island. Since the ATMs in Havelock are stocked up only twice a week, sometimes they run out of cash. Also except at Port Blair and Havelock [...]
Currency is used in Andaman Islands
As in mainland India, Indian Rupee is the currency used here. Port Blair is the only place to change all major currencies in Andaman Islands. Please go to an authorized money exchanger or nationalized and other banks for changing foreign currencies. Mainland India has better rates and better facilities than Port Blair for changing currencies. [...]
Sport Fishing in Andaman Islands
Fishing in the untouched reefs of the Andaman Islands, for long inaccessible and untouched this Island group is the last frontier for true big game sport fishing. These tropical islands of rainforest, mangroves and deep drop offs, makes an ideal location for any form of saltwater angling. Our associates Sea Fishing India Pvt. Ltd., Monster [...]
A delight to one of our guest
A surprise to Mr. Parag Agarwal and his family.! The news has been published in one of the leading local newspaper of Andamans, Mr. Parag Agarwal a guest of Andaman Holidays was in for a surprise when he returned from his trip from North Bay as his son was greeted and welcomed by the team [...]
Best way to reach Andaman Islands
By plane: Foreign visitors will have to first reach India and then from there, can reach Port Blair – capital city of Andaman Islands – by flight. The two best options at India are Chennai and Kolkata – the two Indian cities with a limited number of daily flights to Port Blair to reach Andaman [...]
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