Andaman Tour Packages From Jaipur

The evergreen forests of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are home to about 200 or more rare species of timber; the Padauk wood, Rudraksha, and marble wood are some of its specialties.

There are about 11,009 different types of fauna found in these Islands according to The Zoological Survey of India; some of the rare mammals include the Andaman Shrew, banded pig, spotted deer, Jenkin’s shrew, Andaman Horseshoe bat, Andaman spiny shrew, and the Indian muntjac.

Some of the native birds include woodpeckers, wood-pigeon, hawk-owl, cuckoo-dove, serpent-Eagle, and many others.

Havelock Island is the abode of many crocodiles and other reptiles such as the Andaman cobra and the Andaman krait.

The natives called the Jarawas live in the remote parts of the Island and are off limits to Tourists.

There are approximately 572 of these islands of which only 37 are inhabited and they cover an area of about 8,250kms.

The Nicobar Islands cover an area of 1,841kms, home to many diverse species of flora and fauna.

Here are a few fascinating facts about these glorious Islands

• The name Andaman comes from the word Hanuman which the Malays call Handuman, Nicobar comes origins from the south Indian word “Nakkavaram” meaning The land of the Naked.
• The largest of Sea Turtles are found here.
• The only active Volcano in all of South Asia is found in the Andaman Islands.
• Did you know that there’s a scene from the Andaman Islands in the old 20 rupee note.
• The languages talked here is neither Andamanese nor Nicobarese; Its Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, and Malayalam.

Best Time To Visit

Summer in the Andaman Islands

Summers are warm and tropical, best time for those water activities.

Mangrove kayaking, sea walking, scuba diving are some of the exciting things to try during this time.

Kayaking in Mayabunder is one heavenly experience with the chirping birds and the absolute serene views.

The Dolphin Glass bottom boat ride is one of the special activities of this place, letting you a glimpse of the rich marine life in Port Blair.

Snorkelling is one activity; people go to the Andaman for, a wonderful chance to explore the plethora of fish and plant species under the sea. It’s available in Neil Island, Radhanagar beach and many more.

Also try Beach hopping; Radhanagar is one of the most mesmerizing beaches you’ll ever see

Mud volcanoes are an exclusive thing about these Islands; do not miss this one out!

UNESCO declared the Nicobar Islands as one of the World Biosphere Reserves.

So what about the delicacies of the Andaman Islands? Well, legend has it the coconut prawn curry is swoon worthy, also the chicken tikka masala and the Amritsari kulcha.

Winter in the Andaman Islands

The best months to visit The Andaman Nicobar Islands is during the winter months, December and January have a lot of tourists coming in and it also gets super pricey.

Some of the activities to do during this time are to visit the Cellular jail , its known for its infamous Light and sound show narrating the story of India’s Freedom. It’s located in Port Blair.

Another thrilling activity to do is parasailing; it lets you have a jaw dropping glimpse of the turquoise and white sand beaches. An alternate thing to do would be to try the sea plane ride which starts from the Neil Island then Havelock Island etc.

If you’re feeling extra adventurous suggestion is to check out the Limestone caves of Baratang Island, which is a daylong excursion. The route from Batarang Jetty to Nayadera Jetty is very magical.

The Limestone caves are made of calcium carbonate structures along with age old deposits such as sea shells, skeletons etc.

The islands are also quite famous for its Historical museums such as the anthropological museum, forest museum and many more.

Another mesmerizing beach known for its provocative activities is the North Bay Island; Activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, sea walking and many others.

Monsoon in the Andaman Islands

Monsoons are pretty tricky, it tends to rain heavily in the Islands; Tourists tend to avoid during the monsoon season.

Trekking is not at all safe during this time, and most water activities are shut down. But if you’re daring enough, you might quite adventurous.

How To Reach Andaman From Jaipur

By Air

The flying distance from Jaipur to Port Blair is 2453 kms.

There are no direct flights from Jaipur. So you can reach Port Blair by taking a bus from Jaipur to New Delhi, then take a flight from New Delhi to Port Blair. The duration is approximately 12 hours.

By Rail

You can take Sultanpur express from Jaipur to New Delhi. Then take a flight to Port Blair.

This takes about 16 hours and 45 minutes.

By Bus

There is no direct bus either. Similarly you can take a bus from Jaipur to New Delhi. Then take a flight from New Delhi to Port Blair.