About Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Andaman & Nicobar Islands are located in the south-east sides of Indian Peninsula. It is in Bay of Bengal, west from Myanmar! Andaman & Nicobar Islands is archipelago of world’s most beauteous islands. Andaman & Nicobar Islands can be divided into three parts, north Andaman, middle Andaman and south Andaman.

Andaman & Nicobar Islands are filled with loads of natural greenery and sceneries. Evergreen forests at Andaman & Nicobar Islands are endowed with divine tranquility! Almost 293 islands assort together to form Andaman & Nicobar Islands. Most of the islands are isolated as only 39 of them have people as natives.

The capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands is Port Blair located in the Andaman! This is a union territory administered by central government. You can reach Port Blair by air routes from Kolkata, however there are planes from Delhi and Chennai as well. Tourists are although restricted can enjoy the local beauty and wonderful beaches of Andaman & Nicobar Islands.

Celluar Jail and Anthropological Museums are also there for tourists. Wandoor, Jolly Buoy and bird sanctuary at Chiriyatapoo are a treat to visit.

Capital:  Port Blair


Population:  356,152 (32)

Area:  8,249 km2 (3,185 SQ MI)

Official Language:  Hindi