Tourism in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Islands relates to tourism in union territory of India, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Andamans is an archipelago of over 570 tropical islands, of which only 36 are inhabited.[1][2] Radhanagar beach at Havelock was bestowed with the title of ‘Asia’s Best Beach’ in 2004 by the TIME magazine. It is also listed as world’s 7th most spectacular beach on Time magazine list.[3]
Tourism industry
Tourism is a major industry in Andaman. Bulk of the revenue earned by the government of Andaman and Nicobar is through the tourism industry. In 2008 total 136,426 tourists visited Andaman and Nicobar. Growing sectors in tourism and potential area of investment are water sports and adventure tourism including trekking, island camping, snorkeling and scuba diving. Sea aquarium, water theme park, wave surfing, marina yatch, convention centre, health resorts, sanctuaries, national park, inter-island cruise liner.[4]
Natural resource
Andaman and Nicobar has approximately 86 percent of forest area of its total land. The forests constitute an integral wing of the natural resource of Andaman and Nicobar and it houses 96 Sanctuaries and 9 National Parks.[5]
The primary sanctuaries that form a part of the natural resources of Andaman and Nicobar islands are Narcondum Hornbill Sanctuary that procures a suitable abode for the exotic species of birds known as hornbills, Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park that houses an entire caboodle of aquatic creatures, Nicobar Pigeon Sanctuary, South Sentinel Island Sanctuary which houses humongous robber crabs and North Reef Sanctuary which is principally dedicated to the nurturing of a variety of water birds.[6]
Major Attraction
Following are the major tourist attractions in Andaman and Nicobar islands.[7]
Ross Island
Ross Island was the seat of British administration.
Viper Island
Radhanagar Beach
Cellular Jail
Havelock Beach
Havelock Island, with an area of 113.93 km2, is the largest of the islands that comprise Ritchie's Archipelago, a chain of islands to the east of Great Andaman in the Andaman Islands.
Gallery
Further reading
- Environment, Security and Tourism Development in South Asia: Tourism development in South Asia. Gyan Publishing House. 2004. pp. 2–. ISBN 978-81-8205-139-3.
- India. Planning Commission (1 January 2008). Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Development Report. Academic Foundation. pp. 205–. ISBN 978-81-7188-652-4.
References
- ^ http://www.theindianpanorama.com/travel-news/andaman-nicobar-islands-28207.html#.VbjWnCo9X5c
- ^ http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?article_id=2481
- ^ http://economictimes.indiatimes.com/magazines/panache/andamans-havelock-island-the-picturesque-coral-reefs-are-a-haven-for-divers-to-explore-the-beauty-of-aquatic-life/articleshow/48127479.cms
- ^ http://www.thaiembassy.org/bic.kolkata/contents/files/information-20120630-171419-466696.pdf
- ^ http://www.thaiembassy.org/bic.kolkata/contents/files/information-20120630-171419-466696.pdf
- ^ http://www.thaiembassy.org/bic.kolkata/contents/files/information-20120630-171419-466696.pdf
- ^ Environment, Security and Tourism Development in South Asia: Tourism development in South Asia. Gyan Publishing House. 2004. pp. 2–. ISBN 978-81-8205-139-3.
