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'''Tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Islands''' relates to [[tourism]] in [[states of India|union territory of India]], [[Andaman and Nicobar Islands]]. The Andamans are an archipelago of over 570 tropical islands, of which only 36 are inhabited.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.theindianpanorama.com/travel-news/andaman-nicobar-islands-28207.html#.VbjWnCo9X5c |title=ANDAMAN & NICOBAR ISLANDS - Incredible India | Travel on The Indian Panorama |publisher=Theindianpanorama.com |date= |accessdate=2015-07-29}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daijiworld.com/chan/exclusive_arch.asp?article_id=2481 |title=Andaman-Nicobar Islands - An Unending Delight |publisher=Daijiworld |date=2015-07-23 |accessdate=2015-07-29}}</ref> In 2004 Radhanagar beach at [[Havelock Island]] was bestowed with the title of "Asia’s Best Beach" and as the world's seventh most spectacular beach by ''[[Time Magazine]]''.<ref>{{cite news|url=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 |title=Andaman's Havelock Island: The picturesque coral reefs are a haven for divers to explore the beauty of aquatic life |work=The Economic Times |date=2015-07-19 |accessdate=2015-07-29}}</ref>

==Tourism industry==
Tourism is a major industry in Andaman. The 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 yacht, convention centre, health resorts, sanctuaries, national park, inter-island cruise liner.<ref name="thaiembassy1">{{cite web |url=http://www.thaiembassy.org/bic.kolkata/contents/files/information-20120630-171419-466696.pdf |title=The Union Territory of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Project |website=Thai Embassy in Kolkata |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170113164323/http://www.thaiembassy.org/bic.kolkata/contents/files/information-20120630-171419-466696.pdf |archive-date=13 January 2017}}</ref> New islands in the Andaman archipelago are expected to open for tourism related activities. Andaman and Nicobar Islands are promoted as an eco tourism destination. The major activities currently present in the islands are Scuba Diving, Sea Walking, Parasailing, Kayaking, Game Fishing, Semi submarine, Glass bottom boat ride and Night cruising. North Bay Island and Havelock Island are the two top islands that promotes adventure related tourism activities. Accommodation is available at all the major islands such as Port Blair, Havelock and Neil Island.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Andaman & Nicobar Islands - How is Andaman as a Tourism Destination?|url=https://www.experienceandamans.com/andaman-tourism|access-date=2021-06-29|website=www.experienceandamans.com}}</ref>

==Natural resources in Andaman==
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 nine national parks.<ref name="thaiembassy1"/>

The primary sanctuaries that form a part of the natural resources of Andaman and Nicobar islands are [[Narcondum Hornbill Sanctuary]], which protects [[hornbills]]; [[Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park]], which features a large variety of aquatic creatures; Nicobar Pigeon Sanctuary; South Sentinel Island Sanctuary, offering giant [[robber crab]]s; and North Reef Sanctuary, which is principally dedicated to the nurturing of a variety of water birds.<ref name="thaiembassy1"/>

==Major attractions==
[[File:CellularJail_Wings.JPG|alt=|thumb|[[Cellular Jail]]]]
[[File:Gallows_on_Viper_Island.jpg|thumb|Historic gallows on [[Viper Island]]]]
Major tourist attractions in Andaman and Nicobar islands include:

===Cellular Jail===
The [[Cellular Jail]], also known as '''Kālā Pānī (Black Water)''', was a [[British Raj|colonial]] prison. The prison was used by the [[British Empire|British]] especially to [[exile]] [[political prisoners]] to the remote [[archipelago]]. Many notable dissidents such as [[Batukeshwar Dutt]] and [[Veer Savarkar]], among others, were imprisoned here during the [[Indian independence movement|struggle for India's independence]]. Today, the complex serves as a national memorial monument.<ref name="ACJ.org">[http://www.andamancellularjail.org/History.htm##Link2 History of Andaman Cellular Jail: Recapture of Andaman Islands to keep Political Prisoners] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110829191440/http://www.andamancellularjail.org/History.htm |date=2011-08-29 }}. AndamanCellularJail.org. Retrieved 6 August 2010.</ref>

===Havelock Island===
[[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]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Andaman and Nicobar Island Tourism |url = http://www.andamansguide.com|website = Andamansguide|accessdate = 2016-09-06}}</ref>

===Radhanagar Beach===
Radhanagar Beach is a beautiful pristine clean beach located on the western coast of Havelock Island. Called an infinite beach,<ref>{{Cite web|title = 9 Reasons Why Havelock Island Is The Pearl Of Andaman - News Stories, Latest News Headlines on Times of India|url = http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/lifestyle/9-Reasons-Why-Havelock-Island-Is-The-Pearl-Of-Andaman/quickstirshow/44525912.cms|website = The Times of India|accessdate = 2015-12-14}}</ref> Radhanagar was voted the best beach in Asia by Time Magazine in 2004 and is now considered one of the top 100 beaches in the world.<ref>{{Cite web|title = World's 100 best beaches - CNN.com|url = http://www.cnn.com/2013/05/28/travel/100-best-beaches/index.html|website = CNN|accessdate = 2015-12-14}}</ref> Radhanagar beach was awarded the prestigious blue flag certification in the year 2020. The Blue Flag certification is a globally recognised eco-label accorded by "Foundation for Environment Education, Denmark" based on 33 stringent criteria under four major heads -- environmental education and information, bathing water quality, environment management and conservation, and safety and services at the beaches.<ref>{{Cite web|last=Kumar|first=Ravi Prakash|date=2020-10-15|title=8 Indian beaches get prestigious Blue Flag certification. Check list here|url=https://www.livemint.com/news/india/best-indian-beaches-get-prestigious-blue-flag-certification-check-list-here-11602743882083.html|access-date=2021-06-29|website=mint|language=en}}</ref>

===Ross Island===
[[Ross Island (Andaman)|Ross Island]] was the seat of British administration. This is the island from where British governed the entire Andaman Islands and had set up colony on this island. The island is currently managed by Indian Navy and the island is opened to tourists to visit. A boat ride is required to reach Ross Island from Rajiv Gandhi water sports complex. The island is closed to tourists on Wednesday.<ref>{{Cite web|title=Netaji Subhash Chandra Bose Island, Ross Island Andaman - How To Plan & Visit Guide 2020|url=https://www.experienceandamans.com/andaman-tourism/port-blair/places/ross-island|access-date=2021-06-29|website=www.experienceandamans.com}}</ref>

===Viper Island===
[[Viper Island]] is near [[Port Blair]], the capital of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, was the site of the jail where the British used to imprison convicts and [[political prisoners]]. It has the ruins of a gallows atop a hillock. The jail was abandoned when the Cellular Jail was constructed in 1906.

===Baratang Island===
The Baratang Island which lies 100 kilometres north of [[Port Blair]], also has a [[Mangrove|mangrove creeks]] leading to [[Limestone cave|limestone caves]] and [[Mud volcano|mud volcanoes]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.hindustantimes.com/travel/baratang-is-the-most-stunning-untouched-uncrowded-andaman-island-you-ve-been-looking-for/story-FbB6D5GJT5OcxTdeNF0zQO.html|title=Baratang is the most-stunning, untouched, uncrowded Andaman island you've been looking for|date=2017-12-07|website=Hindustan Times|language=en|access-date=2020-04-13}}</ref>

==Gallery==
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File:Havelock Island by Vikramjit Kakati.jpg|Havelock Island.
File:India Tourism Elephant.jpg|Elephant at Havelock
File:Viper Island.JPG|Viper Island
File:Andaman ross is.jpg|One view of Ross Island
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==Outline of tourism in India==
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* [[List of World Heritage Sites in India]]
* [[List of national parks of India]]
* [[List of lakes of India]]
* [[List of waterfalls in India]]
* [[List of State Protected Monuments in India]]
* [[List of beaches in India]]
* [[Incredible India]]
* [[List of Geographical Indications in India]]
* [[Medical tourism in India]]
* [[List of botanical gardens in India]]
* [[List of hill stations in India]]
* [[List of gates in India]]
* [[List of zoos in India]]
* [[List of protected areas of India]]
* [[List of aquaria in India]]
* [[List of forts in India]]
* [[List of forests in India]]
* [[Buddhist pilgrimage sites in India]]
* [[Hindu pilgrimage sites in India]]
* [[List of rock-cut temples in India]]
* [[Wildlife sanctuaries of India]]
* [[List of rivers of India]]
* [[List of mountains in India]]
* [[List of ecoregions in India]]
* [[Coral reefs in India]]
* [[List of stadiums in India]]
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==Further reading==
{{Wikivoyage|Andaman and Nicobar Islands}}
*{{cite book|author=India. Planning Commission|title=Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Development Report|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ujf2N5O4iKgC&pg=PA205|date=1 January 2008|publisher=Academic Foundation|isbn=978-81-7188-652-4|pages=205–}}

==References ==
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{{Union Territory of Andaman and Nicobar Islands}}
{{Tourism in India}}

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