From Seaplane Rides To Turtle Nesting - 5 Unique Things To Do In Andaman & Nicobar Islands

Andaman Island is nature’s treasure trove. From hours of basking under the warm maritime sun, to jungle treks and gorging on delectable seafood, the island will never disappoint you! It's home to quite a huge variety of exotic birds and insects and breathtaking beaches however once the eyes are done feasting on the idyllic setting, you can take on these activities to quench your thirst for travel: 

1. Helicopter/Seaplane Ride Of Barren Island Plateau

Barren Island at Andaman is an active volcano in India and is just about 135 kilometers away from the capital city of Port Blair. Otherwise a dangerous terrain, the only way you can access the beauty of the island is by a helicopter ride or a seaplane ride. So go marvel at South Asia’s only active volcano at Barren Island!

Where | Barren Island, Andaman Sea
Book Your Tickets Here | http://www.andamanbeacon.com/sea-plane-andaman.html

2. Turtle Nesting At Diglipur 

Kalipur Beach at Diglipur is a site for turtle nesting as the island is home to thousands of turtles during their nesting period. Apart from Kalipur Beach, turtle nesting also happens at Ramnagar Beach at Diglipur and Karmatang Beach at Mayabunder. From December to February, various types of sea turtles that build their homes and visit the grounds are Leatherback turtle, Olive Ridley, Green Turtles and HawksBill. It's a miraculous thing to experience so head on over! 

Where | Kalipur Beach, Diglipur
Book Your Tickets Here | http://www.experienceandamans.com/index.php

3. Bird Watching At Saddle Peak National Park

Explore the island amidst the blue waters on an afternoon at Saddle Peak. Take on a relatively easy trek to the highest point in Andaman for some bird watching! They have a collection of over 270 species of exotic birds with many migratory birds flocking here. Rare birds like Purple Moorhen, Lesser Whistling Teal, Cotton Teal, Common Moorhen, Andaman Drango, Medium Egrets, Blacked Naped Oriole, Glossy Starling, Scarlet Minivets, and Andaman Bulbuls can be sighted if you're lucky. 

Where | North Andaman
Book Your Tickets Here | https://www.tourmyindia.com/states/andaman/bird-watching.html

4. Mangrove Boat Rides At Mayabunder

Mayabunder, which is located in the northern part of Middle Andaman is known for its virgin beaches and and rides amongst the mangrove swamps. Karmatang beach at Mayabunder has clear turquoise waters and is rich in coral reserve. Kayaking and boat riding through the lap of nature is truly a mesmerising experience. After an in depth training session, you will be given the steering to the boat which you can ride; it's a wonderful experience! 

Where | Mayabunder, Middle Andaman
Book Your Tickets Here | https://trip.experienceandamans.com/activities/kayaking-in-andaman-around-mangroves.html

5. A Visit To The Japanese Temple

The Gandhi Park at Port Blair has amenities for water sports and nature trails but also has historical remains, like the Japanese Temple. The Japanese invasion has left a lot of which finds significance in modern times as well, through the ruins of Japanese temples. So all the history buffs should visit the park and the site of this beautiful temple. 

Where | Port Blair

So make the most of the islands by taking on these activities!