Andaman and Nicobar Islands h dimensions. Archipelago of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. How to get to the Nicobar Islands

September 04, 2013 Dmitry Elagin

The Andaman and Nicobar Islands are a union territory of India. We have already told a lot about the Andaman Islands, but the subject of the site also implies the presence of a description of the Nicobar Islands. Recall that they are separated by the strait of the Tenth Degree. Although the Nicobar Islands are even more distant from the tourism business than the Andaman Islands, they still deserve special attention. Let's start with the most populated island - Car Nicobar.

Car Nicobar is the northernmost of the Nicobar Islands. A bit of geography: the island has an area of ​​​​127 km ² and is extremely flat for this area. As on all nearby islands, the temperature varies little throughout the year and stays at around 25-28 C. August is considered to be the rainiest month. Despite the fact that it is the most populous among the Nicobar Islands, there are no cities as such. More than half of the population of all the Nicobar Islands live on Car Nicobar. But here you can count 15 villages:

• Ha-nyoch (Mus)
• Tot-chak (Kinmai)
• Tö-kuö-nö Sē-ti (Small Lapathy)
• Tö-ki-röng Sē-ti (Big Lapathy)
• Hong-chu (Tapoiming)
• Pum-pai (Chukchucha)
• Sa-ra-ki (Kinyuka)
• Tim-lo (Tamalu)
• Kè-è-rô (Perka)
• U-rek-ka (Malacca)
• Sa-py-ha (Kakana)
• Öt-ra-höön (Kimius)
• Ha-ran (Arong)
• Öt-ka-sip (Sawai)
• Rit-top (Titop)

Local residents are mainly engaged in agriculture. They supply timber and coconuts to the mainland. The island of Car Nicobar was seriously damaged by the tsunami in 2004, but today there is practically no evidence of those terrible events. Not so long ago, the governor announced that he intends to develop tourism on the island. In the near future we should expect the opening of new hotel complexes. It is worth noting that for this there is everything you need.

The island boasts extremely picturesque nature, which has been preserved in its original form thanks to the minimal intervention of civilization. It has all the attributes of a paradise tropical island - excellent beaches, stretching for many kilometers framed by coconut thickets, warm waters, a network of roads entwining most of the island.

How to get to Car Nicobar

At the moment, the Nicobar Islands are closed to tourists, but the mayor of the island promised that they would open soon. The island has an airport and regular service to Indian cities on the mainland: Chennai, Delly and Kolkata. By water can be reached from the capital of the Andaman Islands - Port Blair. The nearest villages to the airport are Malacca and Perka.

Geographical position

Andaman and Nicobar Islands An insular union territory within India. The administrative center and largest city is Port Blair. Population 379,944 (2011).

Area 8249 km²(1st place among the union territories). The territory is located in the southeastern part of the Bay of Bengal of the Indian Ocean. It consists of two groups of islands (Andaman Islands and Nicobar Islands), separated by the Strait of the Tenth Degree. The total number of islands is about 570, of which about 550 are in the Andaman Islands. There are only about 40 inhabited islands in the territory, including 26 in the Andaman part.

How to get there

By plane
The capital of the islands, Port Blair, receives flights from Delhi, Kolkata and Chennai. Tickets should be booked in advance, as during the season their cost increases significantly, moreover, it becomes possible to stay without them at all. Soon it is planned to open international flights (in particular, from Bangkok).

Indian Airlines flies every day from Chennai (travel time 2 hours 5 minutes) and Kolkata (travel time 2 hours). In addition, JetLite airlines fly from Chennai and Delhi (via Calcutta, about 4 hours on the way) and Kingfisher Red from Chennai (one of the most budgetary companies).

On the ship
From Calcutta, Chennai and Vishakhapatnam (Andhra Pradesh) to Andaman, there are regular boats that take several days to travel, and is an adventure in itself. As a rule, 4 to 6 flights a month arrive in Port Blair from Kolkata (56 hours on the way, ship MV Akbar), and in season - one more flight a week from Chennai (60 hours, ships MV Nanchowry and MV Swarajdweep) . MV Harshavardhana operates from both ports. Once a month there is a flight from Visakhapatnam (Vizaga).

Visa

A special permit is required to visit the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, which is issued upon arrival in Port Blair, at the Immigration Office at Haddo Jetty. However, when traveling to the islands by sea, it is necessary to obtain this permission in advance, on the mainland (Foreigners’ Registration Office in Chennai - tel.: 044-28278210, in Kolkata - tel.: 033-22473300), or when applying for a standard Indian visa. The permit is usually issued for up to 30 days; travelers who do not have return tickets or an invitation from the hotel can only get a "permit" for 15 days.

In addition, the permit can be extended in Port Blair, but only for a maximum of 15 days.

Climate

The climate in the Andaman Islands is humid tropical., without significant seasonal fluctuations in temperature, which on average is in the range of +23 - 31 degrees. Humidity is quite high and sometimes reaches 90%. In the summer and winter periods, a lot of precipitation falls on the islands in the form of short-term heavy rains. The period of storms and tropical cyclones begins at the end of summer and lasts until mid-autumn.

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Population

Population of the Andaman Islands, mainly concentrated on 22 officially inhabited islands and its population is more than 340 thousand people. The bulk of the population are Indians and Europeans who inhabited the islands during their colonization. Ten tribes and nationalities are attributed to the indigenous inhabitants of the Andaman Islands, the most numerous of which are the Onge, Jarawa Sentinels. The latter continue to lead a way of life secluded from civilization, hiding in the mountainous regions of the islands that are difficult to access. Of the Nicobar Islands, only 12 are officially inhabited. Their population before the deadly tsunami of 2004 was estimated at 36 thousand people. In addition to the Indians and Europeans, the islands are mainly inhabited by their indigenous tribes. They live secluded from civilization, hiding from others in the mountains. Cannibalism and tribal relations flourish in the Aboriginal tribes. The exact number of natives is currently unknown, due to their secrecy from the world. official languages- Hindi and English. The indigenous population uses languages ​​classified in the Nicobar and Andaman language groups.

Nature

Tropical forests cover more than 93% of the islands of the archipelago. They grow more than 3,000 species of woody plants and herbs, as well as more than 150 species of ferns, more than 100 species of orchids, palm trees and tropical fruit trees.

The coastal coral reefs are home to countless varieties of fish and sea snakes.

Animal world The rainforests of the islands are quite rich and only have more than 200 species of mammals, the largest of which are elephants. In the coastal areas of some islands and on the beaches, huge sea turtles, which are unique to the region, lay their eggs. In general, there are 9 parks on the islands that have the status of national parks, and more than 90 reserves in which the flora and fauna are protected by the laws of India.

Hotels, hotels, prices

5* hotels, located in the main resorts of India, amaze guests with their splendor: these are not just vacation spots with a wide range of services, but fabulous palaces on the coast, where the staff tries to fulfill almost all the desires of tourists. Here they are waiting for magnificent gardens and beaches, luxurious rooms (almost all 5 * hotels are created in the best traditions of Indian national architecture), Ayurveda, yoga, massage centers, beauty salons and fitness centers, enchanting evening entertainment programs and even astrologer sessions. Perhaps the most sophisticated of this category include hotels belonging to the international chains Taj group, Mariott, Hyatt. In large cities, 5 * hotels do not always correspond to this category - often their service leaves much to be desired.

India, Nicobar Islands, India

The Nicobar Islands are part of the island state of India, along with the Andaman Islands. The Nicobar and Andaman Islands are separated by the Strait of the Tenth Degree. There is a ferry service between the islands. These islands of India are a protected area of ​​virgin nature, sandy beaches and exotic flora and fauna. Also, some of the islands are still inhabited by indigenous tribes that have not been touched by civilization.

How to get to the Nicobar Islands

You can get to the Nicobar Islands through the Andamanda. To the Andamand capital, the city of Port Blair, planes fly from Calcutta and Chennai. The only way to get to the islands from Delhi is through Kolkata. Airplanes are nailed to the capital of Andaman - Port Blair. From Kolkata, Chennai and Visakhapatnam, Port Blair can be reached by ship (about 60 hours, which takes 4 days).

For a long time, entry to the islands was prohibited, exceptions were made only for researchers and scientists. Now you can visit the Nicobarsia Islands only after obtaining a special permit. Those who arrive on the islands by plane will be able to obtain such a permit at Port Blair Airport. If you decide to sail to the islands by ship, you will have to take care of permission at the embassy (when obtaining a visa) or at the port of departure. The permit is issued for a period of 30 days. Your permission will be checked when visiting all the islands, when checking into a hotel - handle an important document carefully.

Geography and history of the Nicobar Islands

The archipelago in India has 22 islands, of which only 12 are inhabited. The main village of the island is Nankovri, and the largest islands are Car Nicobar, Great Nicobar, Chaura, Teressa, Nankauri, Katchal and Little Nicobar.

Europeans landed on the Nicobar Islands in 1745 - the Danish East India Company was the first to appear here. Austria owned this land for several years, and in 1868 the islands were sold to Great Britain and became part of British India. With the declaration of independence by India, they became part of the union territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

The Andaman Islands, together with the Nicobar Islands, are located in the Bay of Bengal and belong to India. At least 100,000 people live in the island capital of Port Blair today, mostly immigrants from mainland India.

In total, there are almost 600 large and small islands in this archipelago, among them there are 40 inhabited, 10 popular with tourists, all of them are Andaman Islands. The Nicobar Islands are closed to tourists, aborigines live there.

The origin of the natives has not yet been established by anthropologists. They live in a primitive system, and the Indian government wants to keep their life in its original form, which tourists can interfere with.

Description of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Andaman Islands have a wonderful tropical climate. The high season here lasts from October to May. At this time, the air temperature during the day warms up from + 25C to + 32C, and the water temperature in the sea is about + 27C. There is practically no rain.

In the summer, tropical downpours begin on the islands, accompanied by intense heat and storms that interfere with a quality beach holiday. There are very few tourists in the Andaman Islands during the Low season.

There is a very rich flora and fauna here, vacationers find themselves in a true paradise, hear the singing of tropical birds, observe the flowering of beautiful plants, relax on snow-white beaches, swim in clear sea waters.

The Andaman Islands are famous for their cleanest ecology, they are far from industrial production, which is prohibited here and in the future, because there are national parks all around. From afar you can hear the life of the natives: the beat of drums.

How to get a visa to the Andaman Islands?

A visa to Andamans for Russians is a general visa to. You can buy it at the embassy or consulates of India in Russia. A tourist visa can be obtained directly at the airport upon arrival in India.

Tourists, along with a visa, also receive permission to visit the Andamans. It is given to almost everyone for 30 days, but you need to provide return tickets for the plane or ship. If desired, the permit can be extended once for 15 days.

How to get to the Andaman Islands?

Tourists arriving on the islands receive permission to visit the Andaman Islands in their capital, Port Blair, at the migration service. If tourists got to the islands by sea, permission is taken in advance, on the mainland.

You should not go to travel companies to arrange excursions to the Andaman Islands. This is only a developing region, so prices can be greatly inflated. Today you can get there inexpensively, because. There is a port and an airport.

Airport

Port Blair airport in the Andaman Islands can only be reached from India (Delhi, Calcutta), but flights from Bangkok are planned soon. JetLite, Indian Airlines and Kingfisher Red fly here.

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Books

• Sunlit Islands by Suresh Vaidya. The book by the famous Indian writer and journalist Suresh Vaidya tells about the author's journey to the once shrouded in mystery Andaman and Nicobar Islands. In a lively and exciting way…