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| About Andaman : General Information |
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| Location and Area |
| Location |
Bay of Bengal |
| Longitude |
920 to 940 East |
| Latitude |
60 to 140 North
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| Altitude (Highest Point) |
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| Andaman Islands (North) |
732 Meters |
| Andaman Islands (South) |
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| Mount Harriet |
365 Meters |
Nicobar Islands
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| Area |
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| Total Area |
8249 ( In Sq.Km) |
| Andaman District |
6408 Kms |
| Nicobar District |
1841 Kms |
| URBAN AREA |
16.64 Kms |
| RURAL AREA |
8232.36 Kms |
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| Length and Breadth |
| Length and Breadth of Nicobar Islands |
| Total Length |
467 kms |
| Maximum Width |
52 Kms |
| Average Width |
24kms
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| Length and Breadth of Nicobar Islands |
| Total Length |
58 Kms |
| Maximum Width |
259 Kms |
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| Biggest Island in Andaman Group |
| Middle Andaman Island |
1536 Sq.Km
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| Biggest Island in Nicobar Group |
| Great Nicobar Island |
1045 Sq.Kms
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| Smallest Island in Andaman Group |
| Ross Island |
0.8 Sq Km.
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| Smallest Island in Nicobar Group |
| Pilomillow Island |
1.3 Sq.Km
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Distance
Distance by Sea (In Kms.) |
| Between Port Blair & Chennai |
1190 Kms |
| Between Port Blair & Calcutta |
1255 Kms |
| Between Port Blair & Vishakapatnam |
1200 Kms |
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| Distance by Air Kms. |
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| Between Calcutta & Port Blair |
1303 kms |
| Between Chennai & Port Blair |
1330 Kms |
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| How to Reach |
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BY AIR |
| Port Blair (Capital of Andaman & Nicobar Islands) is connected with Chennai, Kolkata & Delhi by air. The following flights are presently operating in these sectors are : |
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Flights
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| BY SEA |
| Port Blair ( Capital City of Andaman & Nicobar Islands) is also connected with Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam. Regular passenger ship services are available between Port Blair and Chennai/ Kolkata/Vishakhapatnam and back. There are three to four sailings between Port Blair and Chennai/ Kolkata, one sailing between Port Blair and Vishakhapatnam in a month. The sailing duration is approx 60 to 72 hours. |
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| Name of Vessel |
Class of Accommodation
Deluxe Cabin |
Fare Per Berth (in INR)
7,640.00 |
| M.V.Swaraj Dweep / |
1st Class Cabin |
6,320.00 |
| Nancowry / Nicobar |
2nd Class Cabin
Bunk |
5,030.00
1,960.00 |
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Deluxe Cabin
Deluxe Cabin
1st Class Cabin |
7,640.00
7,640.00
6,320.00 |
| M.V.Harshvardhana |
2nd Class 'A' Cabin
2nd Class 'B' Cabin
Bunk |
5,030.00
3,890.00
1,960.00 |
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Deluxe Cabin |
7,640.00 |
| M.V.Akbar |
1st Class Cabin
AC Dormitory
Ordinary Bunk |
5,400.00
3,290.00
1,700.00 |
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For more information on sailing schedules, Tickets availability and tariffs please contact :
1. Mountain Edge Tours & Travels
Opp. Rajasthan manch, Shadipur, Port Blair - 744106
Tel : (03192) 221055/237200, Fax: (03192) 2236036
2. The Directorate of Shipping Services
A & N Administration, Phoniex Bay Jetty, Port Blair - 744106
Tel: (03192) 232528/232742 Fax: (03192) 230480
3. Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.,
Aberdeen Bazar, Port Blair – 744 101
Tel: (03192) 233347, 233590 Fax: (03192) 233778
4. The Deputy Director of Shipping Services,
A & N Administration, 6, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001
Tel: (044) 5220841/5226873
5. Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.
Apeejay House, 4th Floor, Dinsa Wacha Road, Mumbai – 400 020
Tel: 2822101/2823316 Fax: (022) 2022438
6. Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.,
Shipping House, No. 13, Strand Road, Kolkata – 700 001
Tel: 2482354, 2488013 Fax: (033) 2482035, 2480377
7. Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.,
Jawahar Building, Rajaji Salai, Chennai – 600 001
Tel: (044) 5231401, Fax: (044) 5231218
8. M/s A.V. Bhanojirao and Garuda Pattabhiramayya & Co
Post Box No. 17, Vishakapatnam
(Agent – Shipping Corporation of India Ltd.)
Tel: (0891) 565597/562661, Fax: 566507/549224
Railway Reservation Office :
Address : Railway reservation counter, Secretariat Complex, Port Blair - 744101 Tele :(03192)233042 |
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| ENTRY FORMALITIES FOR FOREIGNERS AND INDIANS |
Foreigner Nationals
All foreign nationals can stay in the islands for 30 days. This can be extended by another 15 days with permission. They require a permit to stay from the immigration authorities. In addition, permits can also be obtained from: Indian Missions Overseas, Foreigner’s Registration Offices at Delhi, Mumbai, Chennai, Calcutta and the immigration authorities at the airports at Delhi, Mumbai, Calcutta and Chennai.
For Indians
Indians need no permit to visit Andamans Islands. But permits are required to visit Nicobar Islands and other tribal areas, which are given in exceptional cases. Application on a prescribed form may be addressed to the Deputy Commissioner, Andaman District, Port Blair. |
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| TIPS FOR VISITORS |
Do’s
- All visitors please confirmed the air tickets and accommodation in advance before proceeding to the Andaman Island to avoid accommodation problems.
- Foreign nationals should obtain the required permit from the immigration authorities soon after landing on the island at Airport/Harbour.
- Visit the permitted areas in the Islands only.
- Please carry legal documents like permit, passport for foreign nationals and any valid ID cards for Indians for identity.
- Keep the beaches and the environment clean. Please avoid using Polybags and use jute/cotton & paper bags.
- Dispose of the garbage at proper places/dustbins and avoid plastic.
- Observe decency and decorum in dress.
- Avail the service of Scuba Dive instructors having certification of international/professional organizations like PADI, CMAS, NAUI, BSAC and SSI for safe diving experience.
- Please follow the rules & policy while passing through Tribal areas.
- On beach, parents are requested to keep an eye on your kids at all times.
- Please drink sufficient water to avoid dehydration.
- Please pick up your bags and bottle while leaving the visiting spot.
Dont’s
- Foreign nationals should not enter the islands without required permit.
- Do not enter into restricted/tribal areas.
- Do not take video, film or photographs inside Tribal Reserve areas of the indigenous tribes.
- Do not carry sea fans and seashells unless specific permits are obtained from Fisheries Department.
- Do not light fire in forest areas.
- Do not stay on the beaches or forest during nights by putting up down tents/hammocks.
- Nudity on beaches and public places is forbidden.
- Do not enter the National Parks without permission.
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