6 Unbelievable Facts on Cinque Island of Andaman That You Probably Didn’t Know Yet

One of the major motives of planning your journey to any exotic islands would be to spend your holiday at those serene and peaceful locations away from the crowds. Or it could be to relieve all those stresses of the busy everyday lives. Well, the islands of Andaman and Nicobar are that one-word solution to all these problems. And the tempting things conferred here are very much in sync with the features of Cinque Island, which is located to the southernmost part of Port Blair beyond the Andaman Sea. Moreover, the solitary islet is all for surprises of the visitors frequenting them occasionally. Given below are the unbelievable facts about the Cinque Island of Andaman at you did not know before.

You could move from one islet of Cinque Island on foot

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 Even though they are a single landmass, they are comprised of numerous islets, so do the Cinque Island belonging to the South Andaman Island groups. Nevertheless, the most astonishing part of this particular island is that it has got an adorable sand bar by which you will be able to merely walk on foot and reach the other islet. Here the narrow landmass accentuated by a spectacular spread of white sands binds the Northern and Southern Cinque Island. Anyhow, all of these captivating landmasses belong to the Labyrinthine group of Islands. Nonetheless, the entry to Cinque island is only permitted only when you have got the dire permission from the Andaman and Nicobar Islands Forest Department, as otherwise is banned for both the tourists and locals.

Catastrophic Tsunami led to the formation of a sand bar across its shore

Sand bar of Andaman

It is a true fact that natural disasters could bring about damages to any piece of land. And it is not just the isolated islands of Andaman and Nicobar that was drastically affected the disaster waves of the 2004 Tsunami that had hit the seashores and unrecognisable. However, nature had more surprises for these exotic islands. The aftermath of the disaster, nature gave a few form and shape to these islands. At the shore of Cinque Island, a whole new sand bar was formed, which during low tides makes it possible to stride past between the North and South Cinque Island. If you are visiting the islands on any honeymoon packages, you both may stroll across the sand bar when either side will be lashings by waves and the views alluring.

Not even a single human had inhabited in the Cinque Island

It would be surprising for you to realise that Cinque Island had not been inhabited by any sole presence of humans, other than the occasional visits of very few tourists. Moreover, a larger part of the island is covered in dense forests making them unfavourable to inhabit. Such a situation is indeed unexpected as the bustling capital city of Port Blair is just a few distances away. So you might have wondered why the islanders had missed to settle down this island at proximity when they had travelled to the distant places like that of Little Andaman and the Nicobar Islands. Nobody exactly knew why such a pattern of settling down in unknown islands was followed.

Crystal clear ocean waters surrounding the island allow you to behold the marine life inhabiting in the deep water

A major part of the sea surrounding the Cinque Island has shallow waters making way for the visitors to gaze at the stunning aquatic life living underneath the surface waters. It is said that through the crystal clear waters, you will be able to watch the amazing visuals of oceans beyond 80 feet. Such a phenomenon can be seen from the beachside of any other coastal cities of the mainland, whether it is Chennai, Kochi or Mumbai. Moreover, being part of the Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park, most of the plant and animal species are endemic to these islands of Andaman that can be found nowhere else in the entire world. And yet another variety of flora and fauna to which the island is home to, are endangered.

A lighthouse can be seen towering in the island, where no traces of humans had been spotted until now

Lighthouse

The towering structures like that of a lighthouse are usually built in the vicinities where there is the dwelling place of people or to show the directions to the vessels travelling to and fro to other regions via that particular shore. However, the Cinque is in no way related to both these aspects, yet you could find a tall lighthouse erected on one of the three islets located in Northern Cinque Island. As they are built on the tallest of the rocky terrain of the entire landmass that if you had climbed to its topmost point, you could get to sight the scenery beyond them in a birds eye’s view including the sand bar connecting its northern and southern parts. Furthermore, various findings show that the lighthouse of Cinque Island was established in 1972.

The island is home to both innocuous colourful fishes and dangerous saltwater crocodiles

salt water crocodile

Yes, you could spot some very hostile looking saltwater crocodiles at the beaches of Cinque Island. Nonetheless, you do not have to be worried of that and be frightened to plan a trip to the island on a getaway and enjoy the marine wildlife dwelling in both on the land and sea, as they can only be found in some of the shores. Henceforth, when you are vacationing on the island, you must be willing to pay heed to the instructions given by your tourist guide. Without which, you would end up acquiring some bad experiences. On the other side, if you are obeying them, it would be bliss to catch a glimpse of the marvels of nature found on the island.

Like them or with many other exciting features, numerous charming islands are spread over this archipelago those can be explored. A vacation spends thus, would always be cherished forever in your memories. To acquire those kinds of unique experiences from these islands, you may get in contact with Andaman Tour Travel, as they had created some awesome travel deals to fulfil your dreams of vacationing in these isolated yet mesmerizing islands. Just call them up in the WhatsApp number given on their website. So book your tour packages now at extremely lower prices and stay thrilled throughout this exhilarating Andaman trip.

 

STROLL DOWN THE LANES OF ANDAMANS IN SEARCH OF HISTORY: ANDAMAN HERITAGE WALK

It has always been inquisitiveness for everyone to know and understand the past, long before your birth. The quest for the current settlement and upliftment of many places is obtrusive best after reaping the outcomes of the hunt for records. Sometimes the remnants of past can be the sustainment of the prevailing, to accumulate information of prodigious places and monuments, flip back to the past. Why do people travel? Is that only for a leisure or recreation? Well, for some. But a handful of people long to take a journey in order to gather the significance of a place and its unknown facts, meanwhile they will be unleashing themselves. The thrill lies when we discover a new place and showcasing it to the world. The World treasures hidden secrets, revealing some can benefit the future. Wanderlusts can try out some trip to get informed about the history of a place. One such best expedition will be the Andaman heritage walk covering prominent heritage buildings like Cellular Jail, Police Gurudwara, Police Masjid, clock tower and police temple. Andaman Great escapes, a renowned travel organizer to Andaman will set up  Andaman Nicobar Tour Packages, optionally honeymoon. This 3 hours guided walking program can fulfill your quest for gaining knowledge on historic places; this stroll attracts some of the history fanatics. Beyond the white sandy beaches and long stretch islands, Andaman is steeped in history and there were some events that have left their mark of both good and harsh times. The island witnessed great acts of bravery and sacrifice along with courage, atrocity. To get the glimpse of these happenings takes the heritage walk of Andaman’s, covering following places.

 LISTEN TO THE CRIES OF CELLULAR JAIL

  Just approach your ears to the walls of this famous larger jail, louder cries, and weeping of people can be heard. Political prisoners and freedom fighter were the inhabitants of ‘Kalapani’, the local name was given to the prison meaning dark water, true to its name, dark activities and punishments were once carried out here. Britishers nestled the islands and imprisoned those who were fighting for freedom and justice, thus stories of heartbreaking sacrifice, astounding courage and unbelievable atrocities where a routine news from the walls. Enter the jail premises to find the seven winged prison with a large central tower in middle to watch the inmates. Most of them were lived in isolation and included great famous heroes like Fazl-e-Haq Khairabadi, Yogendra Shukla, Movli Abdul Rahim Sadiqpuri, Diwan Singh Kalepani, Batukeshwar Dutt, and Maulvi Liaquat Ali, Maulana Ahmadullah, Babarao. They suffered harsh beating and force feeding. In 1942, emperor of Japan invaded Andaman’s and took control of the jail, after which Britishers were the prisoners.

GANTA GHAR OR CLOCK TOWER OF PORT BLAIR

As a commendable step by Port Blair to promote international tourism, the Municipal council of Port Blair has erected a clock tower. Don’t mistake that the clock tower shows wrong time, there are four watches on each wall to display different time of different time zones. Travelers from states of India visit Andaman and especially, more convenient for those coming from Karnataka as flight charges are extremely economical, thus picking Andaman Tourism Packages Price will ensure you the freedom to watch historic places also. Opting for a historic walk, sight the clock tower located in the heart of capital city of Andaman’s amidst busy Aberdeen Bazaar, popularly known as Ghanta Ghar, a reminder of British era. The local people believe that the clock shows wrong time.

THE POLICE GURUDWARA

This is a Sikh shrine; Gurudwara located in Port Blair and established by Dr. Diwan Singh in 1937, a well-known independence martyr built with wood on a foundation of iron pillars. The islands have Sikh inhabitants, thus this Gurdwara existed to be as the oldest one. During its construction, the shrine gained the assistance and support of people from other castes too and was referred as ‘New Gurudwara’. Currently, it is run by the unique committee including total members of 25 from all faiths viz. 10 Hindus, 12 Sikhs, 1 Christian and 2 Muslims. Gurudwara stands as the token of respect for the truth and righteousness of valiant freedom fighter, Diwan sigh. No such shrine has gathered these much religious harmonies.

POLICE TEMPLE

On the course of heritage walk, come across the Police temple which is the most important tourist attraction. On some occasion, Satsang was arranged, which is the sacred gathering of devotees leading to local cultural diversity. Take a while to watch the structure of the temple.

POLICE MASJID

Religious attractions in the historic walk, ages old. Muslims can take prayers.

MUSEUMS

Not included in the list of the Andaman heritage walk, but to collect some rare information on the historical eminence, a visit is must which can be executed on your request. Travel operators will be at your service and responsible for successful Andaman Honeymoon, pick itinerary to visit forest museum also. Wooden artifact and gone past of Chatham saw mill are exhibited. Even some of them can be taken to your home also for a better furnishing. For watching marine biodiversity, enter Samudrika Naval museum, but for understanding the lives of indigenous tribes on the island, an Anthropological museum is set located in Port Blair.

MORE REMNANTS IN ROSS ISLANDS

Just 15 minutes ride from Port Blair, was once the capital city and housed British administration during the existence of Great Andaman’s. An earth quake has devastated the land completely leaving behind ruin of Church and house of Chief Commissioner. Now, over these, you can find growing vines and serial roots. The British bakery once the largest one is left in dilapidated condition here along with swimming pools, troop barracks.

The listed historic places in itinerary will obviously enthrall you, but there are some more that are untouched, dare to go there and dig the past. Bruiser’s presence in the island has reaped many atrocities and now these are cleansed by advanced tourism promotion s of the union territory. India can take pride in possessing such a tolerant place and having much historical significance. We invite people from Bangalore with Amazing Andaman Honeymoon Packages from Bangalore.