If you are a beach lover, you would love Andaman Islands. It is rich in history and culture too. What used to be Kala Pani, the worst prison term, the exile, it is a tourist paradise now. How times change! So here is a list of frequently asked questions or FAQs for visiting the Andaman Islands…
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Top 10 Holiday Destinations in India by Number of Bookings
When vacation is round the corner, the most common topic discussed is the holiday spots one should visit. Some magazines throw light on various tourist destinations that are generally overlooked. Some highlight the specialties of a particular picnic spot. People have varied interests. Some like to visit places that offer spectacular sights with picturesque landscapes…
My Most Expensive Dip Ever- Alive is Awesome
It was a cloudy morning and I was out even before the first rays of sun! It was my last day in the paradise and I wanted to make it special. I walked the few steps from my hotel and I was at the beach. There was no one around apart from a few dogs….
Get Quality Services at Affordable Price – MakeMyTrip Flights
I took a vacation with Make My Trip, some of you who have been reading my blog might remember my trip to Andaman with them. I had booked it with Make My Trip India, the division that looks after the Indian holidays. I have been more of a solo traveler and I was really skeptical…
Scuba Diving at Havelock, Andaman Islands, India- Alive is Awesome
Before I went scuba diving (I am one recreational dive old) I never associated sea with colors other than blue and its various shades. This was in spite of watching countless TV shows that displayed the beautiful underwater life. The beauty of the ocean registered firmly on me only when I saw it myself. Some…
Skywatch Friday- Aberdeen Jetty, Port Blair, Andaman Islands, India
Another image from amazingly scenic Port Blair in Andaman Islands in India. This is my entry for today’s skywatch, the year’s first skywatch. For more beautiful images from across the world, please visit the skywatch page. Better still post a picture of skies yourself. I earlier mentioned this as Phoenix Bay Jetty but I…
Unseen Places in Andaman Islands: Wimberly Gunj Waterfalls
This is a guest post and photos by Inder of Gizmobhai. When they said they wanted to talk about unseen places at Andaman, how could I refuse? Most come to Andaman and Port Blair for its beaches. But few explore its hidden beauty in forests and fresh water bodies. Partly because none of Tour…
Would I Go on a Package Tour Again?
I recently did a package tour to the Andaman Islands. I was quite scared as it was one of my most expensive vacations and I am no fan of packaged tours. Most of my travels are done in a haphazard fashion, we almost never pre-book a hotel (there are a few exceptions to it),…
Wandoor- A Beautiful Beach, Port Blair, Andaman
I admit I like this picture much more for the fallen tree and the wood than the sky.This was the trip when my cameras were on strike so this is the best I could manage. I have noticed one thing about the Andaman beaches. They do not allow vendors right on to the beach, hence…
Mirchi and Nimbu To Cast off the Evil Eye!
I clicked this picture at Port Blair while we were waiting to board MV Makruzz. The lemon and the chilli (nimbu and mirchi in Hindi) that you see tied to a vehicle is supposed to be put to cast off an evil eye. It is very commonly used all over India though we have…