Port Blair - Unspoilt Beach Resort

State
Andaman Islands


Location
Kumarakom in Kerala, South India is just a few miles (16 km) from the nearest city, Kottayam.


Journey Time
By Air 2 hours.


By Sea
ex Chennai - 60 hrs, ex Calcutta - 66 hrs


When to go
October to March.


Island Tourism Festival : A fifteen day long festival is organized during December & January. Port Blair is connected both by air and sea from Calcutta and Chennai. Port Blair, the capital city of the Andaman Islands, consisting of more than 572 islands and islets is spread over 8,249 sq kms of the Indian Ocean. It's that rare phenomenon:an unspoilt beach resort, whose principal attractions are the clear sapphire waters of the sea, the golden shores, the breathtaking coral formations, the flora and fauna, the endlessly fascinating marine life and the native people.More than 90% of the islands are dense forests and the bright green of the tropical vegetation gives the islands an emerald glow. The rustle of salt-laden winds through the coconut trees, the rush and murmur of the ceaseless waves, the rich melodies of birdsong. are all that disturb nature's tranquility.To water sports enthusiasts, the Andaman Islands lay out a rich spread of para-sailing, scuba diving, snorkeling and kayaking. ENTRY FORMALITIES Foreigners Foreigners require a permit to stay in the Islands, which can be easily obtained on arrival at Port Blair, from the immigration authorities, for 30 days stay. This can be extended for another 15 days with permission. Permits can also be obtained from Indian Mission overseas, Foreigners Registration offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta and the immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai and Calcutta.