The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are also known as the Emerald Islands. The then ‘Kalapani’ or Cellular Jail which has now developed into one of the most popular tourist destinations in India as a museum. Archaeological evidence suggests that the first settlements in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands were formed during the Sedimentary Period. The Andamans were the first inhabitants of the Andaman Islands. The main language of the archipelago is Nicobar. However, official languages ​​such as Hindi, Bengali, Tamil, Telugu and English are also widely spoken here.

Until the 1850s, the Andamans lived in complete isolation; After 1850, they came in contact with the outside world.

The Nicobars were the original inhabitants of the Nicobar Islands; They lived with champagnes on the Nicobar Islands.

In the eighteenth century, the island appeared on the world stage after the arrival of the British in India. However, during the British rule, it was notorious as ‘Kalapani’ because if convicted of any crime against the British government, those criminals would be held captive here.

The British turned this beautiful island into a ‘prison camp’, where the accused criminals were imprisoned for life.

But today, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands have developed into the most well-established destination for tourism in India. A number of fascinating places located here have greatly improved the tourism here.

Andaman and Nicobar — both names come from Malay.

Not the Andamanese or Nicobarese language, but the most common language here is Bengali. Hindi is in the second place.

Katchal is a small island in Nicobar. The island saw the first sunrise of the century.

This is the home of the world’s largest sea turtle.

The North Sentinel Island is home to some of the most isolated Paleolithic tribes in the world. At present their number is around three hundred.

The state animal here is ‘Dugang’. They are also called ‘sea cows’. They are very calm and vegetarian. ‘Dugang’ is also called ‘Fairy of the Sea’.

A rare fruit called ‘Pandunas’ is found in Nicobar. It is a very popular food among the local people.

Commercial fishing is prohibited in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The only active volcano in India is on the Barren Island in the Andamans.

Baratang in the Andamans is the only area in India where there are mud volcanoes.

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, located in the Bay of Bengal about 1,220 km southeast of the coastal area of ​​West Bengal and 1,190 km east of Chennai, are home to several primitive tribes. The main islands of the Andamans are the Land Fall Islands, Central Andaman, South Andaman, Port Blair and Minor Andaman. The Nicobar-Kar Nicobar to the south consists of the Great Nicobar, Choare, Tarsa, Nanakori, Kachal and the smaller Nicobar.

The two islands of the archipelago, the Andamans and the Nicobars, are divided by a deep ten degree channel. Of these archipelagos, 12 archipelagos, most notably Car Nicobar, are located mainly to the north, while the highest island at the southern tip is the Great Nicobar, which is almost uninhabited. The capital of this union territory is Port Blair in the Andaman Islands.

Although the inhabitants of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands belong to different regions, regardless of their religion, no matter what language or dialect they speak, there are many similarities in their cultural customs.

A remarkable feature of Andaman and Nicobar society is the peaceful coexistence of people of different religions. Communal violence has never been heard of here. Everyone participates in the religious festivals here in a friendly manner and the practice of inter-religious marriage has also increased among them.

Andaman and Nicobar Islands are famous for what?
Isolated from the mainland of India, this place is a collection of floating emerald islands and rocks. The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are surrounded by coconut and palm trees

Famous for its beautiful beaches and its crystal clear blue waters and its submerged corals and other marine life. You will fall in love with nature here due to the pollution free air along the mangrove connected creek and the rare species of plant and animal life.

The main tourist attractions of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands, a collection of 572 islands, is no less than a paradise to any naturalist due to its clean environment and clear tidal wave. Some of the most interesting places in the area for tourists are the various hilly areas covered with dense green forests and sun-kissed beaches. The islands are also well known for adventure activities such as scuba diving, trekking, snorkeling, camping and various other water sports.

Some of the famous tourist attractions of Andaman and Nicobar Islands are National Memorial, Marine Museum, Naval Maritime Museum, Memorial Museum, Haddo Zoological Garden, Corbin’s Cove and other beaches and Humphrey Gunj Memorial.

Other major attractions include the Andaman Water Sports Complex in Port Blair, Asia’s largest Chatham Shaw Mill, Zoo Island, Marine Museum, Red Skin Island and Havelock. Some of the most exciting places in the archipelago are Corbin’s Cove, Wandur Beach, Sipighat Water Sports Complex, Sinki Island, Jolly Boy Island and many more.

Transportation
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are in the country

And is well connected to different parts of the world by water and air. There are also other means of transportation by bus and road for commuting within these islands. Due to being islands, these places could not be connected to other parts of the country by rail.

Port Savior’s Bir Savarkar Airport connects the islands with other parts of the country by air.

The waterway serves as the internal and external transport service to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Port Blair serves as the main port of the archipelago. In addition to bus services operated by state transport and private transport companies, residents use private taxis and auto-rickshaws. They even use motorcycles and bicycles for easy and fast travel.