Prominent Tourist Sites of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

One of the seven union territories of the country, the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are essentially a cluster of islands lying at the juncture of the Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal.  These islands are renowned for their white sand beaches and tropical rainforests, which magnetize travellers from all across India and beyond. The Andamans have essentially emerged as one of the most popular tourist sites of the world.

In fact, the globally renowned Time magazine even listed the Radhanagar beach located in the Andaman as the 7th most spectacular beach on the earth. Travellers can easily book an Andaman and Nicobar holiday package from any prominent travel and tourism agency of the country to explore the spectacular sites of these islands.

Here are some of the prominent tourist sites of the Andaman and Nicobar islands:

· Cellular Jail National Memorial: This former British colonial prison has been turned into a shrine and a memorial of the political dissidents who were formerly incarcerated here.  While certain parts of the original prison structure were destroyed during the Second World War by the Japanese, it still stands tall as a reminiscent of the colonial era. The cellular jail national memorial is open between 9AM and 5PM on any day of the week.

· Radhanagar Beach: Famed for providing spectacular sunset views, this beach is a part of the Havelock Islands, belonging to the Andaman Islands. This was once crowned as Asia’s Best Beach’ by a prominent international travel magazine. There is an opulence of verdant trees on the side of the beach providing people with an ideal spot to experience the serene charm of nature and admire its azure waters.

· Mount Harriet National Park: This famous tourist site provides great opportunities for jungle safari, trekking, bird watching and elephant rides.  This park was built in the year of 1969 and features a part of the majestic Mount Harriet, which is the third-highest peak in the Andaman and Nicobar archipelago. The Mount Harriet National Park houses approximately 16 species of aquatic fauna, 28 reptile species and 134 species of trees and plants.

To visit the above mentioned awe-inspiring tourist sites and many more, travelers can easily check out the websites of reliable travel agencies and subsequently book a comprehensive Andaman and Nicobar holiday package  through them.