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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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…
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…
The Complete Andaman Trip Report Now at Gonomad
My complete trip report for the Andaman trip is now up at Gonomad. Here is a short quote from the main article. What a trip it was! I learned that Viper Island was an open jail, where prisoners used to be in fetters, as they had nowhere to run to with miles and miles of…
A Short Video Clip from the Light and Sound Show at the Cellular Jail, Port Blair, Andaman
A short clip from the light and sound show at the Cellular Jail, Port Blair, Andaman. We watched the Hindi one and it was done extremely well. Om Puri as the pipal tree was superb. One young tour manager from Make My Trip said to me later that when he watched it for the…
North Bay, Andaman Islands
I visited North Bay on my trip to Andaman. I remember it more for swimming in the clam waters rather than the snorkeling I did for the first time. I somehow liked scuba diving much more than snorkeling hence it took me so much time even to mention snorkeling. Another issue about snorkeling at…
In their Backyard, Havelock
This was the backyard of the Sea Shell Resort. There were homes of local people along the cost as well. I wonder what it would be to have a backyard like this!
Ross Island near Port Blair
This is the jetty to the Ross Island. There is a lot to say about the place. It used to be the British Capital of Andaman. It is now in ruins. We meet a fiery lady by the name of Anuradha who was our guide on this day. People say she has been coming…
A Closer Look at a Tender Coconut
I clicked this tender coconut at Ross Island. The trouble with clicking everything is that people give you quite an amazed look as if saying what is there to click in this? Well I still liked what I clicked! Andaman is full of coconut tress and tender coconut. I enjoyed drinking coconut water throughout…