Islands Of Andaman & Nicobar
Out of 572 islands scattered in the Bay of Bengal, 372 are volcanic and
only 37 are inhabited. These lush green islands have a colourful historical
past. These Andaman group of islands are a wildlife enthusiast's delight,
teeming as it is with a wide variety of birds and marine life. The Nicobar
group of islands retains its own identity in terms of extant endemic
species. The picturesque Cinque islands is a must visit place for its
fantastic variety of coral life. The sylvan sands of Chidiya Tapu make for a
very pleasant outing whilst exploring around the city of Port Blair.
Havelock Island is the diving center of Andaman & Nicobar offering a wide
range of largely unexplored dive sites rich in underwater aqua fauna.
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