Situated in the Indian Ocean, in the southern part of the Bay of Bengal, the Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar islands is sprawled over 770 sq km. Acclaimed as one of the finest tourist destinations in India, it offers a whole range of tourist attractions in Andaman and Nicobar islands.

Corals are the main members of animal life in Andaman and Nicobar islands. Amongst them the most popularly spotted are the brain coral, antler coral, finger coral, plate coral, vase coral and leather coral. Other members of the fauna collection are fish, crab, lobsters, shrimps, sea urchins, anemone, cleaner wrasse, clownfish. Preserving more than 110 species of wild orchids, it is home to a considerable number of tribal reserves, national parks and wildlife sanctuaries. You will enjoy your visit to the bird sanctuary at Chiriyatapoo in the Andaman and the Nicobar Islands.

Indulge in some of the adventure sports as they are some of the most exciting tourist attractions in Andaman and Nicobar islands. Take the hike from Mt. Harriet to Madhuban to come across the rarest of forest life. There are other trekking routes as well and you can avail of the tents for island camping that are available in certain intervals throughout the Andaman and the Nicobar Islands.

Scuba diving and snorkeling are some of the most exciting adventure activities in the Andaman and Nicobar islands. For snorkeling visit the Wandoor or the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Carbyn’s Cove Tourism Complex and the Havelock Island. For scuba divers, amateurs or professionals, the Andaman Scuba Club is best. Water skiing, parasailing, and wind surfing, are other water sports here. You will enjoy the thrilling elephant safari, and lagoon cruises on this trip.

Port Blair is capital and largest city of the Andaman and Nicobar island group, with a population of around 100,000. Spend a day or two here walking around and enjoying fresh seafood and seeing a couple of the nearby sites.

Havelock Island, mostly inhabited by Bengalis, is situated nearby Port Blair. The villages in this imposing picturesque Island are identified with the numbers. The Main bazaar is in Village No 3 and the boat dock is in village No 1. Havelock Island is an ideal location for the enthusiasts tourists to engage in sunbathing, beachcombing, swimming, surfing, beach camping and snorkeling. The stunning beauty of the nature is the prime attraction of this Island.

Barren, the only active volcano in South Asia, is a small island in eastern location of Andaman group of islands in Indian territory. This island lies 300 m above the sea level and the volcano in this place erupted last in 2006. A deep void land, the face of the volcano, is an attraction to the tourists. This is a barren region uninhabited by the people. This is a natural habitat for wild goats which live here by drinking the salt water and is a unique feature of this island.

Corbyn"s Cove is a serene and unspoiled soft sandy beach in Andaman near to Port Blair. This beach is set in picturesque backgrounds of lush green coconut palms and pleasant sea. There is a pristine tourism Complex, which offers all kinds of facilities for an enthusiastic traveler. The main attractions in this beach are the inviting water sports activities.

Little Andaman Island is one of the biggest island in Andaman. It is famed with a pristine beach at the location named Butler Bay and is credited with a stunning waterfall, Panchavati. While most of the Andaman Islands escaped major damage from the 2004 tsunami, Little Andaman wasn"t quite so lucky. It"s the most southerly of the Andamans and one of the larger islands in the chain.

A breathtaking Island breasting beautiful sandy beaches, coconut plantations and evergreen forests, Long Island in Andaman is a very popular attraction for the nature loving tourists. The island can be approached by the fisherman’s vessel hired from Phoenix Bay Jetty.

A marvelous Island with plenty of marine life, Neil Island in Andaman is an ideal location for eco-tourism. Neil Island is triangularly shaped with lust green surroundings of paddy fields, banana plantations and tropical trees. Many natural beaches and attraction like Howra Bridge, a natural bridge formation make this Island a much sought picnic spot.