Chapter 9: Ensuring a Pleasant Tour of Andaman and Nicobar Islands – Travel Smart, Stay Safe!
Chapter 9: Ensuring a Pleasant Tour of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Abstract: Key Highlights for a Family Trip to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands: Area: 8,249 square kilometers Location: Latitude 6° to 14° North, Longitude 92° to 94° East Airports: Veer Savarkar International Airport, Port Blair Administrative Capital: Port Blair Languages Spoken: Hindi, Bangla, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, Nicobarese, Mundari, Kurukh, Sadri Highest Peak: Saddle Peak – 732 meters Climate: Temperatures range from 23°C (minimum) to 31°C (maximum) Humidity: 70-90% Indigenous Tribes: Onge, Jarawa, Andamanese, Sentinelese (Negroid descent); Shompen, Nicobarese (Mongoloid descent) Forest Area: 92% protected forest; 86% reserve forest Currency: Indian Rupees 9.1 Introduction A trip to the Andaman and Nicobar Islands promises breathtaking landscapes, crystal-clear waters, and a rich historical and cultural experience. However, to ensure...