Andaman Cruise Tours

A visit to Andaman and Nicobar is never complete without a cruise to different islands of this one of a kind union territory. There are quite a few options available for you to enjoy a rejuvenating ship ride in the mesmerizing beauty of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Apart from packages offered See more details

limestone caves andaman

Lime-stone cave can be explored with the permission of Forest Department(from Baratang) and proper local guidance. Very limited government accommodation is available at Baratang. Keep packed food and drinking water while visiting the limestone caves. See more details

Hotel & Resorts

A fabulous retreat from the maddening city life, the hotels in Andaman are also well appointed thereby ensuring complete comfort for the travellers.  The rooms overlook the Arabian Sea adding a soothing effect to the beautifully furnished accommodation.  Available in various categories the A See more details

Adventures in Andaman

There is no better adventure than diving. Whether you are a novice, or having been diving for many years, there is always something new, fascinating or challenging about venturing into the underwater world. Your mind may be mesmerized by clouds of colourful fish, your curiosity raised by the myste See more details

Andaman Honeymoon Tours

Spend a dream honeymoon in exotic Andaman and experience an aquamarine land fringed with sparkling silver sands steeped in peace. Sunbathe, swim and dive. Relax under palm clusters as the gentle sea breeze whispers romantic secrets in your ears. Let the tropical sun work its magic on you, partici See more details

CORALS & experience scuba dive

Corals belong to a large group of animals known as Coelenterata (stinging animals) or Cnidaria (thread animals). Corals grow slow. The massive forms may grow up to 2 cm. in diameter and up to 1 cm in height a year, whereas, delicate branching forms grow between 5 to 10 cm. per annum. A true reef b See more details

Dugong – State Animal

Dugong, an endangered, herbivorous, marine mammal, also known as the Sea Cow is the State Animal of the island. It mainly feeds on sea-grass and other aquatic vegetation. Dugong is distributed in shallow tropical waters in Indo-Pacific Region. The animal is about three-meters length and weighs abo See more details

Family Holidays

Go on vacations with your family to the beach, hills or a historically rich place and make your holidays special. Family tours can also include family adventure sports and places where you can unwind and relax. Explore the hilly greens of Andaman as you discover ancient caves, beautiful islands, r See more details

Baratang Island

This island between South and Middle Andaman has beautiful beaches, mangrove creeks, mud-volcanoes and limestone-caves. Andaman Trunk Road to Rangat and Mayabunder goes through this island. Lime-stone cave can be explored with the permission of Forest Department(from Baratang) and proper local gui See more details

Dugong – State Animal

Dugong, an endangered, herbivorous, marine mammal, also known as the Sea Cow is the State Animal of the island. It mainly feeds on sea-grass and other aquatic vegetation. Dugong is distributed in shallow tropical waters in Indo-Pacific Region. The animal is about three-meters length and weighs abo See more details

Barren Island Volcano

The only active volcano in India is located in Barren Island. The volcano erupted twice in recent past, once in 1991 and again in 1994 - 95, after remaining dormant for about 177 years. This island is about 3 kms in diameter, and has a big crater of the volcano, about half kilometer away from the See more details

Andaman Yacht

Only from the deck of a yacht will this tropical paradise you have always dreamt of reveal itself to you. With the constant trade winds fanning welcome refreshment, inviting bays with pristine white sand beaches and steep limestone cliffs covered with lush green this cruising ground is certainly o See more details

Mount Harriet

Mount Harriet (55 Kms. by road/15 Kms. by ferry and trek from Port Blair). The summer capital headquarter of the Chief Commissioner during British Raj, this place is ideal for fascinating over view of the nearby islands and the sea. It is the highest peak in the South Andamans (365 meters high). See more details

Welcome to Andaman & Experience scube dive with kariappa

If you are planning to visit Andaman, you are at the right place because we provide the most affordable tour services in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The tour programs are flexible and the prices are best. We understand your needs and dedicated to provide the best we can offer with an aim See more details

Andaman Monuments

Cellular jail, located at Port Blair, stood mute witness to the tortures meted out to the freedom fighters, who were incarcerated in this jail. The jail, completed in the year 1906 acquired the name ‘Cellular’ because it is entirely made up of individual cells for the solitary confinement. It See more details

North and South Andaman

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NORTH ANDAMAN ISLAND


North Andaman Island is the northernmost island of Great Andaman of the Andaman Islands, with an area of 2,781 km². The main town on the island is Diglipur. Known for its marine life, the island's main industries are rice and orange-growing. The island is home to the highest point in the archipelago, Saddle Peak at 738 metres.
North Andaman experiences fairly frequent large earthquakes and suffered inundation from the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake tsunami.
North Andaman is one of the five chief islands located to the north of Andaman District, Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Lying at an altitude of 738 m above sea level, the island spans an area of about 2780 sq km. It is a sub division of North Andamans and covers a total of 607 km of shoreline.

Main attractions are Saddle Peak, Cadell Bay and Turtle Islands. To the extreme north of this island, is Landfall Island.

 







SOUTH  ANDAMAN  ISLAND


South Andaman Island is the southernmost island of the Great Andaman and is home to the majority of the population of the Andaman Islands. Port Blair, the capital of the islands, is located on the southern part of this island. Some areas of the island are restricted areas for non-Indians; however, transit permits can be obtained from the Home Ministry. Like the rest of the archipelago, it was struck by the 2004 Indian Ocean earthquake, leading to many deaths on the island.

South Andaman is the third largest island in the island group. It is located immediately south of Middle Andaman Island, from which it is separated only by a narrow channel, a few hundred meters wide. The island is 93 km long and 31 km in width. Its area is 1348 km². It had a population of 181,949 as of the 2001 census.

South Andaman is less mountainous than the more northerly of the Andaman Islands. Koiob reaches a height of 456.6 meters.
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188, M.G. Road, Municipal Shop No. 5,
Goalghar, PortBlair, Andamans.

Phone: +91 3192 260099.
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