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LAKSHADWEEP
The Islands look like emeralds in the vast expanse of
blue sea. Varying hues of turquoise blue translucent
water and coral atolls, the matchless marine environment
with myriad colors resulting in complex interaction
of animate and inanimate things surround them. Built
on ancient volcanic formations is the Lakshadweep, the
tiniest Union Territory of India. It consists of 12
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The atolls poised on submarine banks, harbour 36 islands having
an area of 32 sq.km.Of these 10 islands are inhabited namely
Agatti, Amini, Andrott, Bitra, Chetlat, Kadmat, Kavaratti,
Kiltan and Minicoy.The islands lie about 220-440 Kms from
the Malabar coast between 8º and 12º 13' North Latitude
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While
the islands have emerged as a unique tourist destination,
our motto is low volume high value eco-tourism. Our slogan
is Enjoy - but do not destroy the beauty of the islands. At
present 3 inhabited islands-Kalpeni, Kavaratti, Minicoy-have
been opened for domestic tourists only while Kadmat,Agatti,and
Bangaram,are open for international tourists also.
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ANDAMAN & NICOBAR
ISLANDS
Floating in splendid isolation, east of the Indian mainland
is the archipelago of 572 emerald islands, inlets and
rocks known as Andaman & Nicobar Islands. This Union
Territory stretches over a length of more than 700 kms.from
North to South with 36 inhabited islands. Once a hill
range extending from Burma (Myanmar) to Indonesia, these
undulating islands are covered with dense forests and
an endless variety of exotic flora and fauna. The topography
of the islands is hilly and abounds in evergreen forests.
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Things
to see and do
The forests on these islands are green gold. These reserved
and protected forests extend over 86% area of the territory
and the forest cover is more than 92%. |
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Cellular Jail
Cellular Jail,located at Port Blair,stood mute witness
to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters,who
were incarcerated in this Jail. |
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Son-Et-Lumiere
The saga of the heroic freedom struggle is alive in a moving
Son-et-Lumiere,shown daily inside the Cellular Jail.
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Ross Island
Ross Island,the erstwhile capital of Port Blair during the
British reign is a tiny island standing as guard to Port Blair
harbour.The island presently houses the ruins of old buildings
like Ballroom, Chief Commissioner's House,Govt.House,Church,Cemetery,Hospital,Bakery,Press,Swimming
Pool and Troop Barracks, all in dilapidated condition, reminiscent
of the old British reign. |
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Other attractions are:
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Viper Island |
(2)Andaman
Water Sports Complex |
(3)Corbyn's
Cove |
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(5)Anthropological
Museum. |
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Adventure Sports Activities
Andaman waters are suitable for adventure water sports like
scuba diving,skiing,sailing,para sailing,wind surfing,snorkeling,high
sea game fishing etc.Trekking through the dense evergreen
forests and island camping in beach front forests are the
other adventure activities. |
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Lakshadweep
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to plan your tours:
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