Some Intriguing Points of Practising Angling in Andaman and Nicobar

Famously known as Indian archipelago, the Andaman and Nicobar Island is known to be a haven for adventure enthusiast and nature lovers. Hundreds of travel lovers visit the iconic destination to mesmerise its beguiling beauty. There are many factors that make the destination favourite picnic spot for thousands of people residing in various corners of the world. The alluring beauty of the island will delight your soul with fascinating views of untouched nature. Words are insufficient to express the beauty of the islands. The most popular water sports that are practised in the pristine shallow waters are snorkelling, scuba diving, underwater sea walking, parasailing, and windsurfing and many more. While speaking about water sports how could I forget to mention about the angling? It is one of the most famous water sports that are practised in every part of the world. Ask your tour operator to inculcate the angling in your tour package and make your holiday into a memorable one. There are many ways to reach the shores of the island from any states of India. Frequent flights fly from the Chennai International Airport to Veer Savarkar International Airport at Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar. If you are interested in ship voyages you can sail in the government ferries sailing from Chennai, Kolkata and Vishakhapatnam. Therefore, people from Madurai could easily visit the fabulous island at a short period of time by spending reasonable rates.

Different levels of angling?

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When compared to past now many aqua venture lovers have come forward to learn the basics of angling. It is one of the few sports in the world that do not require any initial investment and this feature lures youngsters to the field. But as you think angling is not easy. It requires years of practice to become a professional game fisher. Just like any sports, even angling consists of different levels. Starting from novice, casual fisher, avid enthusiast, and finally, the professional game fisher will make you an expert in angling. The islands of Andaman and Nicobar are known to be a paradise for various kinds of fishes. You can learn the basics of angling by catching the small fishes and later you could move to the large-sized fishes. You must be able to balance the fishing rods only then when you become an expert you trap the large fish bodies without much difficulty. While exploring the secluded island of Andaman you can also come across the undistinguished the natural resources hidden in the deep waters.

Famous fishes in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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The most famous fishes that the fishers like the most are the Giant Trevally. Giant Trevally is popularly known as ‘Kokkari’ by the local communities. Weighing around 200lb catching the giant fish from the sapphire crystal water is a tedious task. Watching the strenuous effort of fishermen to envelope them in the large fishing net is itself is an entertaining event for any age of people. Blue Fin Trevally is another most favourite aquatic creature that is loved by all the fishers. Understanding its importance many foreign nations are ready to pay a huge amount for it. Catching Blue Fin Trevally is more tedious than Giant Trevally. Green Jobfish and coral trout are famous for their exceptional fighting skills. Doradus is the only fish that is seen largely in contaminated waters of the island. Hawai Surumai and King Mackerel are the few fishes that know the various tricks to escape from human beings. So to catch them you will have to learn advanced level of angling. Even the professional fishermen have failed to defeat them.

How can an international traveller do angling in Andaman and Nicobar Island?

If you are not a resident of the famous Andaman and Nicobar, you are requested to apply for RAP before availing for tour packages to the Island. The Restricted Area Permit (RAP) is a kind of an entry pass that allows a foreign citizen to traverse the lanes of the inhabited islands. As Andaman is part of India, Indians do not need to do these formalities. Followed your arrival at the island you will have to seek the special permission from the fisheries department before practising the angling. To save your time and to make your journey more comfortable seeking the services from Andaman Tour Travel at cheap rates. They are one of the few travel planners who curate exciting tour packages by providing exciting features of islands in a limited time period.

 When to practise angling in the charming Andaman Islands?

If Giant Trevally and Blue Fin Trevally are your target fishes then you can visit the island at any time during the year irrespective of the seasons. But if you are focusing on particular species of fishes then you will have to consult the online resources or fisheries department and check the favourable time to practise the angling. It is true that no one can predict the sudden changes in the climate even the islanders fail so. Therefore you can see many angling lovers eagerly waiting with their rods for good climatic conditions.

 There are many more features that make angling smooth and comfortable in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. As everybody knows the island is a paradise for aqua venture activities it does not mean that island does not carry any sightseeing places. Just as water sports there are numerous mind-blowing landscapes that shelters historical monuments, aboriginal tribal settlements and many more. To enjoy the splendid beauty of the island in a limited time period at reasonable rates you can contact the Andaman Tour Travel and avail of their services. If you have any concerns regarding their activities you can send messages to their WhatsApp number or send an email. While traversing the unexplored island do not forget to carry a high-resolution camera.

Everything You Need to Know About the Mangrove Creeks of Andaman

Most of the pictures that you get to see of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands could be of the white sandy beaches pampered by the pristine turquoise blue sea waters, that would be lined by a couple of exotic tall trees. Moreover, they could make the perfect ingredients for that stereotypical scenery that are usually hung in the walls of those cramped living rooms. Well, the entire archipelago of the Andaman Islands is a lot more that these clichéd features. The next most notable ecological feature will be the long creek covered with thick mangroves in the inland of Andaman that are resistant to even salt-water. Furthermore, while passing through the creeks lined by them, you would inevitably feel that you are at the same place where the famous movie Anaconda was shot.

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Given below are a few of the interesting facts on the Mangroves of Andaman that makes them stand out.

Where are the mangroves found in Andaman?

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In the archipelago, the natural vegetation of mangroves is concentrated on the Islands of Baratang, Rangath and Ross Island. If you had already been to the islands and visited the Limestone Caves at the place, you might have either crossed them or seen them. They are naturally grown in the inland waterways, through which the water flowing in the long green creeks that are at most of the places are deep green-hued and on other places they are brackish. When talking about the area covered by their vegetation, it constitutes up to 612 sq. km in Andaman itself.

How do the mangroves of Andaman look like?

 Basically, there are around 15 species of Mangroves grown naturally in various parts of the Island. They would be seen to be dipped in the marshy water with its roots fixed strongly in the ground. Most often, it is said that they are strong enough to withstand high tides and even cyclones and Tsunamis. Nonetheless, during low tides, the tangled and arching roots get exposed to the viewers.

What could the most appropriate climatic conditions to the growth of Mangroves in the Andaman Islands?

You cannot find on the sandy beaches of Andaman, instead, they need to have muddy soil of different consistencies for their growth. And some of their species will be washed off by the marshy waters too often, yet others are not required so. The short dry season, heavy rainfall and humid climate are the two most required things for the preferable growth of Mangrove. Fortunately, all of these climatic conditions are easily available in the islands of Andaman. Apart from that, the frequent fluctuations in the behaviour of tides are too consequential in such a larger cover of its vegetation.

Do you know that a large flock of migratory birds visit the mangrove in the season?

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As expected, the dense forest covers of Mangroves in Andaman are visited by diverse varieties of migratory birds. Quite surprisingly, these flying friends come to the rich biodiversity all through the year. Moreover, the species that are spotted by the ornithologist are numerous, as they would comprise of very small birds to the obvious larger ones. They make the living space here amid the mangrove reliant by catching and consuming the large varieties of fishes found in the swampy waters.

What could be the other major species for which the thick mangroves are a home?       

As mentioned before the Mangrove Creek of Andaman is home to a large group of animals. When saying the specific numbers, it would extend to around 253 fish species, 410 arthropods, 8 mammal species, 3 amphibians and 7 reptiles. This collection also comprises of some dangerous salt-water crocodiles and poisonous snakes. So the boat safaris to those specific regions that are prone to their attacks are deliberately avoided.     

Which season could be the best to make a visit to the Mangrove creek of Andaman?

Months from December to May, or plainly the drier months are perfect for sighting these Mangrove vegetations of Andaman Islands. So you may schedule on your tour accordingly in those times of the year. You just need to stroll across the walkway set in Dhani Nallah in Ranghat Island. Or, if you are particular about witnessing them in close encounters, you may opt for boat safari after including them in your tour packages. Lately, the Tourism Department of Andaman and Nicobar Islands had deemed them as a coastal heritage site with respect to the crucial role they had played in maintaining the ecological balance of the islands. Similarly, the mangrove covers of the major city like that of Mumbai that is under threat are also needed to be given some recognition.

As cited earlier, the experiences that you could gain when you are vacationing in Andaman is quite varied. Take a boat safari across the Mangrove creeks made available in different regions of the Islands to feel them in real and analyse what they really are. So when you are planning your next vacation to the Islands, you may contact Andaman Tour Travel by over the phone or online. The reputed tour operator based in Port Blair had curated various diverse tour packages that could fulfil your dreams of exploring these places of your own. So you may visit them as honeymooners, in group, family or even alone on a solo trip. The most crowd-pulling factor of their travel deal is that you could avail them at most affordable prices.