Beaches of Lakshadweep , Andaman & Nicobar Islands
Few places in the world can rival the pristine beauty of these
treasured
islands. Crystal clear azure waters, myriads of exuberantly-coloured tropical
fish, breathtaking coral formations & dazzling white sand beaches with
not a single footstep to mar the canvas of powdery surface, all appear like
a dream. These are some of the least known of India's magical spots even
to the experienced traveler. The Lakshadweep group of islands lie scattered
some 200-400 km west of the coast of Kerala. This long archipelago of 36
coral atolls is notable for it's beautiful lagoons with recreational activities
- swimming & watersports- amidst idyllic surroundings. To conserve the
coral formation & ecological integrity of the islands only one - Bangaram
- is open to visitors & only 60 guests can be accommodated at the island
resort at any given time. It is best visited from October to April.Far to the east, is an extensive archipelago - a long necklace of some 300 islands - known as Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
These islands stretch across no less than seven degrees of latitude
&
it's southernmost tip - Pygmalion Point - is even further south than Kanya
Kumari (Cape Comorin). These islands are home to substantial numbers of
aboriginal people & many islands are off-limits to visitors, being dedicated
to tribal reserves. Many picturesque islands such as Redskin, Jolly Buoy
& Cinque are restricted to day trips to protect the glorious national
resources of the archipelago. Port Blair, the capital, is home to the Cellular Jail of 1906, which was constructed by the British as a prison for those involved in India's struggle for freedom against the British Raj. Best visited mid-November to mid-May.
