Best time to travel Andaman and places to visit
The Andaman and Nicobar Islands comprising of more than 500 islands and is Union territory of India. This territory is separated from Thailand and Myanmar by the Andaman Sea. The Andaman Islands are adorned with sparkling beaches and the most popular destination for vacations. The best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar is between summer and winter season.
You may experience pleasant weather, spectacular sceneries, water sports and many more things. During Monsoon season, you may face heavy rain and very humid atmosphere.
From April to June
The temperature range is from 24°c – 37°c. The weather is pleasant and suitable for all kinds of activities like surfing, scuba diving, snorkelling, banana boat rides, paragliding etc. You can enjoy sunbathing also.
From July to September
The temperature range is from 22°c – 35°c. The weather is humid with heavy rain showers. The atmosphere is neither convenient for sightseeing nor water sports nor other activities. However, you may get heavy discounts on restaurant booking and other activities.
From October to March
The temperature range is from 20°c – 30°c.
It is the best time to visit Andaman and Nicobar. This is the best time for all kind of water sports and gaming activities. You can enjoy sightseeing, sunbathing, bird watching, beach parties and many more. This is peak season in Andaman, so restaurant rates are on the higher side.
Festivals in Andaman
Every year during December and January time, you can enjoy Island Tourism Festivals, handicraft exhibitions, dance performances, live events and many more.
Beach festival is one of the most popular festivals in Andaman, which is mainly arranged for beach activities promotions. You can enjoy water sports, seafood at this beach festival.
Places to visit in Andaman
Island
Havelock Island is one of the popular destinations in Andaman. It is famous for natural beauty points, virgin forests, silver beaches, Blue Ocean etc. Elephant beach and Radhasagar Beach are major points to explore in Havelock Island. You can enjoy primitive jungles with animals and birds. You can also enjoy water sports here. Another famous island is Neil Island, which is a natural paradise with sandy beaches and thick forests. It is also known for crystal clear water, delightful sunrises and sunsets. Ross Island, North Bay Island, Baratang Island, Viper Island, Cinque Island, Rutland Island etc.
Mount Harriet National Park is one of the famous park established in 1969. It is reserved forest with beautiful beaches, coastlines, butterflies, mixed varieties of trees, and birdlife. Chidiya Tapu is the best place for bird watchers and nature lovers.
Along with this in Port Blair, major places to visit are Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, Cellular Jail, Mini Zoo, Anthropological Museum, Naval Museum, Diglipur and many more.
If you want to visit Andaman and enjoy the beauty, at least five days are necessary to have a feel of Islands. You can also spend long vacations to cover major spots.