ROSS AND SMITH
Two secluded islands far away from the hustle bustle of the city and connected to each other by a thin strip of sand bar;that is Ross and smith for you .the island pair stands as a silent reminder of Beauty in Connectedness.Everything from travelling to spending time on the islands have an exclusive feel to it. There is a marine sanctuary on the island which makes it an ideal place for spotting beautiful coral reefs and colorful species from the under water. The beach is surrounded by tropical forests and is a preferred place for trekking and trial hiking by many tourists .One can also opt for activities like Scuba diving and snorkeling .and the clear blue waters add a touch of cleanliness and to the whole experience. The beach is seldom crowded and many times tourists find the whole island to themselves alone.Furthermore ross and smith islands are home to the olive ridley turtles which means being the right place at the right time one can even witness the turtle nesting. Occasionally wild elephants from the adjacent forests may be spotted on the islands. The smith islands has a small about 60 families and accommodation is offered by directorate of tourism.
The twin islands can be reached from diglipur. The public boats are available. a fishermans boat or a speed boat can be hired which will cost Rs 1000 at the maximum. The ride would take around 25 min from the Ariel jetty in diglipur .even while travelling directly from port Blair one will have to first halt at diglipur and then hire a dongie to the islands.
LONG ISLAND
Long Island is situated at a distance of 47 nautical miles from Port Blair, having an area of about 18 sq.km. It is a modern village comprising of a population of around 2000 people providing with amenities and facilities generally not available in other villages of Bay Islands. It has its own power-house for back up facilities, a well-equipped Boat Building Yard, Senior Secondary School, bank, wireless facilities, hospital, Range Forest Office and even police outpost. Long Island is a dreamland settlement without any road network and is a major attraction for nature lovers and exotic explores.
MUNDA PAHAR BEACH
Well you must have come across CHIDIYATAPU Bach famous for its sunset view but little know is the Munda Pahar beach.Munda Pahar Beach is nested with lush green garden and offers beautiful view of sunset. The beach is also famous for bird watching and fishing. It is also famous for trek which goes from dense forest.An expert guide who knows the turf accompanies you during the trek throughout the jungle and return. The trek is covered in approximately 40 - 60 minutes of time, depends on how fast you are. And finally you reach the south most ends of the islands where you can take pictures of your loved ones and spend some time with your family. Upon completion of the trek our guide helps you to return back through the same to experience the sunset.
CINQUE ISLAND
The Cinque Islands are a pair of islands with brilliantly white sandy beaches and alluring coral reefs. The uninhabited and deserted beaches form a special attraction to the tourists in search of off-beat places. The North Cinque Island and South Cinque Island are connected by a sandy bar and both the islands are actually a part of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. This park is also popularly known as Wandoor Marine National Park.
SADDLE PEAK
Saddle Peak is located on North Andaman Island in Andaman Nicobar Islands. Situated at a height of 732 m from the sea level, it is the highest point of the archipelago in the Bay of Bengal. It is surrounded by saddle peak national park which stands as the highest point of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It provides an excellent trekking opportunity.It is located near Diglipur, a town in North Andaman Island.
BARREN ISLAND
Barren Island is an island located in the Andaman Sea, dominated by Barren Volcano, the only confirmed active volcano in South Asia, and the only active volcano.Along with the rest of the Andaman Islands, it is a part of the Indian Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, and lies about 138 km (86 mi) northeast of the territory\'s capital, Port Blair.The waters surrounding Barren Island are reputed to be among the world\'s top scuba diving destinations. Major attractions here are the crystal clear visibility, Manta Rays, interesting basalt formations, topography of past lava flows and fast growing coral gardens. This dive destination is remote but can be accessed by either a live aboard ship or with scuba-operators based at Havelock Island.
MOUNT HARRIET
If you are an adventurous person wanting to explore the beauty and gift of nature then trekking is an ideal option which Mount Harriet scatters to. Mount Harriet National Park is a national park located in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands union territory of India primarily famous for its rich trekking activities.Mount Harriet which is part of the park, is the third-highest peak in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago next to Saddle Peak in North Andaman The picture on the back side of a 20 note is taken from Mount Harriet National Park .The park has evergreen primary forests.The three types of forests are categorized as tropical evergreen, hilltop tropical evergreen and littoral. Overall 134 plant and tree species are reported, including 74 native and 51 introduced species.Trekking along the 7-kilometre (4.3 mi) path from Bamboo flat to the mountain top at 365 meters (1,198 ft.), trees are seen with hanging vines.
VIPER ISLAND
Viper Island is a beautiful tourist destination situated near Port Blair\'s harbor. It can be reached in 20 minutes from the Phoenix Bay jetty by a private ferry and provides an overall view of different points of the harbor and a trip to this haunted Viper Island. The major and multiple attractions include historical spots and also has mesmerizing picnic spots with natural picturesque environments.
GAME FISHING
Being surrounded by ocean on all the sides Andaman provides an excellent and thrilling opportunity for mixing sports fishing with relaxing holidays.There are many professional and premium game fishing. These game fishing provide ultimate guidance for a pleasurable game fishing experience. Their services are personalized and very organized.Fishing with these tailor-made fishing operators can be satisfying even for the extra enthusiastic anglers who aspire to land really big or interesting catches such as monster Dogtooth Tuna and Yellow Fin Tuna, Bigeye, Giant Trevally, Black and Blue Marlin, Red Snapper, Coral Trout, big Spanish Mackerel, Barracuda, Bluefin, and Pilot Trevally, Wahoo, bonito, Sailfish, Grouper and Dorado. Jigging, popping and trolling techniques have opened up new and exciting waters for sports fishing.
