5 Beaches You Must Visit When In Andaman And Nicobar Islands

In the list of Hawaii, Bahamas and others, Andaman and Nicobar has a prominent place. This group of islands with white beaches, crystal bluish green waters, lagoons and unparalleled environment attracts numerous tourists every year. Starting from beach activities to the unique cuisine of the land, every element of these islands have been an exotic experience to any beach or nature lover.

This article has handpicked just 5 out of the numerous attractions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands, for those who are planning to visit Andaman and Nicobar for the first time. Since gigantic water bodies cover the islands, the rainy season in these islands is rough. The best time to visit this group of islands is anytime but the rainy season. The tourism season starts in October and ends by June.

* Radhanagar Beach

In 2004, Time Magazine choose Radhanagar Beach to be the best beach in the world. Still, the beach is one of the top spots to visit in this group of islands. If you are someone who loves underwater activities, you ought to visit this beach. This beach lies on the west coast of the island and is famous for the white sand and clear water. You can always find people picnicking in the beach.

* Ross and Smith Beach

A little away from Diglipur Jetty lies a serene and small island, Ross and Smith. The beach is famous for a greenish blue tinted water body, small strip of beach and most importantly, the shallow water. This shallow water allows many underwater activities. Spotting tropical fishes underwater is very common in this region. This is a haven for those who want a leisure and lazy afternoon.

* Laxmanpur Beach

Though the beach is aesthetically pleasing, the beach is rarely filled with tourists. This is due to the proximity of the more famous Bharatpur beach. The Laxmanpur beach is larger and longer than Bharatpur beach and thus, this silent beach has become a haven for honeymooners. You can always find couples picnicking here. If you are on a romantic vacation, you ought to visit this beach. Not many water activities are available in this beach area.

* Lalaji Bay Beach

Although the island is named as Long Island, this beach in particular is very small and can be scaled on foot. The top activities to enjoy here are focused on the shallow waters in this region. Riding on a ferry to reach this place is the best activity for those who are traveling with children. The place is also famous for lush vegetation. There are a few restaurants near the beach, which allow tourists to enjoy long picnics here.

* Wandoor Beach

Wandoor is a small village located near the southern point of the South Andaman. This village is filled with accommodation options and is famous for the beach and small islands near the beach. The main attraction in the beach is the national park. From the national park, you can get access to nearby islands. Boat can be hired here. Forest permits for forest walks and strolling are also available in the park. Jolly Bouy is a small island near the beach, which is famous for sponge corals, red corals, blue corals and many tropical species. You can find many zebra fishes here where snorkeling. Snorkeling near Red Skin Island is also very famous activity. If you are not a fan of snorkeling, you can hire a glass-bottomed boat to watch the corals and fishes and you row.