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What is the difference between Andaman and Nicobar?

The easiest way to put this up is that Nicobar Island hosts the Nicobarese tribe.

These tribes have many things in common as that of mongoloids.

Nicobar Island faced a lot of devastation in 2004, Tsunami. The government later provided help to people who lost their loved ones in Tsunami.

Considering the sanctity of the tribes, the government of Andaman Islands does not allow tourists to visit this island.

You can visit this destination only for work-related things.

Even locals in Port Blair, the capital of the Andaman Islands are not allowed to visit this location just for any reason.

Secondly, Nicobar Island hosts a naval base, which guards the southeast borders of India. It’s not open for travelers as well.

Andaman Island

Whereas Andamans consists of three parts Middle, North, and South.

The capital city of Andamans is Port Blair, the only entry point to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

This has around 570 islands of which only 36 islands are inhabited. Tourism is only open in the Andaman Islands.

The top islands in the Andaman are Port Blair, Havelock, and Neil Island.

All these 3 islands are well connected with Private ferries.

The island has gained quite a lot of popularity among travelers who are looking into both leisure and adventure trips in India.

Andaman Islands tourism is a perfect destination in India that covers many aspects of a traveler’s requirements.

Be it a solo, family, adventure, or honeymoon traveler coming to the Andaman Islands, has to offer everything to each segment of travelers.

Major Islands open for tourism in Andamans:

  • Port Blair
  • Havelock Island
  • Neil Island
  • Baratang
  • Rangat
  • Diglipur
  • Long Islands
  • Mayabunder
  • Little Andaman
  • Barren Island

At present, the Andaman Islands have tourists traveling from domestic and international platforms.

People from all over the globe visit Andamans annually and it has become a favorite destination to a lot of travelers.

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