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The Two Iconic Islands of Andaman and Nicobar

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There would be no one in the world who hasn’t heard about the naturally formed islands situated in various corners of the world. Islands have always played a significant role in different civilizations and various segments in one’s life. With the advancement in technology and science, people have started to form man-made islands in many highly-developed regions. The resplendent beauty of the place attracts hundreds of travel enthusiasts from various corners of the world. Andaman and Nicobar Island is one of the oldest and fascinating islands in the world. Andaman and Nicobar Islands have always played a pivotal role in the history of India. The archipelago is known to be a concentration camp during colonial days. Many innocent and brave freedom fighters of India were imprisoned for no reason in the Cellular Jail of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Over there they faced many brutal torturing and mental stress. Some of them ended up in their precious life. While others patiently for the day of freedom. There was a time when people feared to visit the marvelous. After gaining independence the Andaman and Nicobar Islands came under the administration of the Indian government. After learning the scenic beauty and amazing collection of fauna and flora the tourism department of India took the initiatives to attract the tourist from various corners of the world. Understanding the scope of tourism in Andaman and Nicobar Island travel lovers from different corners of the world grab the tour packages to the archipelago. Some of the prominent islands of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands are Port Blair, Neil Island, Havelock Island, Guitar Island, and many more. Before learning more about the islands and their unique features let us take a glimpse of the well-reputed travel operator called Andaman Tour Travel. They are the ones who curate mind-blowing tour packages by incorporating excellent tourist places and also create customized packages and itineraries. They try their best to provide outstanding accommodation with mouth-watering food dishes.

Boarding to Andaman and Nicobar Island

After availing of tour packages to the eye-catching tourist destination called Andaman and Nicobar Islands, you will be requested to board the flight to Veer Savarkar International Airport. It is the only airport situated in the governing city called Port Blair. If you really want to enjoy the ambiguity of the island, you can opt for the ship voyage. Usually, the voyage starts from Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, and Kolkata. People who are craze to enjoy the scenic beauty while sailing on the sapphire waters you can choose to the ship trips. It is always said that for a safe and reliable journey, experts advise opting for a ship voyage during the return journey.

Jolly buoy Island

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Located in the hearts of the Andaman and Nicobar Islands, Jolly Buoy Island is known to be a haven for coral reefs and amusing underwater plants and other marine creatures. The island is known to be one of the stupendous islands in the whole region. It is one of the mesmerizing islands that marvel at each and every visitor with its eye-catching coral reefs. The best and effective way of exploring the mind-blowing coral reefs is to opt for glass-bottom boat rides. It is an ordinary boat with glass plates being fitted on the bottom portion. The captain of the main lead of the boat will take you to the portion of the island where you can witness the abundant collection of varieties of coral reefs and also amusing species of marine creatures. Glass bottom boat rides will not last more than 20 minutes. But I assure you that those few minutes will offer you enchanting moments. When you decide to explore the audacious beauty of the island do not forget to gain prior permission from the senior authorities. Understanding the need for basic facilities of the visitors the authorities of the island, have provided good functioning toilets and other basic needs.

Red Skin Island

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Popularly known as an alternate island, Red Skin Island is situated in the inner parts of the Mahatma Gandhi National Park in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The ambiguity of the island and its charming beauty will truly inspire you in many ways. Just like Jolly Buoy Island, Red Skin Island also carries many mind-blowing coral reefs and other noteworthy features of the marine world. The island is known to be a haven for not families but also for newly married couples and youngsters. After enjoying the beauty of the coral reefs do not forget to catch the alluring images of zebrafish, parrotfish and sea urchins,s and so on.

When to visit the gorgeous tourist place with your dear ones?

 Even though the Andaman and Nicobar Island are encapsulated with many eye-catching attractions and sapphire small islands, there are some places that carry some restriction. Just consider the case of Jolly Buoy Island and Red Skin Island, they remain open only for consecutive 6 months. So if you truly want to explore the magnificent beauty of these islands consult with your travel operator and check whether it is convenient to visit or not. Never conclude the island just discovering the beauty of the islands. Make your trip awesome and entertaining by participating in adventurous activities such as scuba diving, snorkeling, jet-skiing, parasailing, and many more. Also, you can participate in trekking, wildlife safari, nature walk, and many more. Before practicing the adventurous activities never forget to seek permission from concerned authorities.

Enjoying the beauty of Long Island with my parents in Andaman and Nicobar Islands

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There are many places in the world that help us to revitalize and rejuvenate. There was a time when people used to visit scenic places either alone or with their family and friends. It is always said that to make the trip fabulous we should definitely accompany our dear ones. When cleaning my shelf accidentally I came across an old album. The album consists of fabulous pictures that we clicked when we went to explore new places with our family. When turning each leaf of the album I noticed one thing how naughty I was. How I irritated my parents especially my dad. I was very lazy to walk so my dad used to carry me everywhere!!! Time flies so fast, isn’t it? After college, we hardly went on a family trip. It is not because of the financial crisis but due to lack of time. Soon after graduation, I got placed in one of the most reputed multinational companies of India in Chennai. Hence I hardly got time to visit my parents. But after looking at the album I decided to plan an exotic trip to any of the scenic places. When I presented my wish to my parents they agreed. But the only demand they put forward was to visit any new place which they haven’t ever seen or heard. The task was really difficult for me. One whole night I surfed on the internet to find such a unique place unfortunately I failed. Later I shared my dilemma with my close friends. They suggested many places within and outside India. As my parents did not have a passport we dropped the idea of exploring European countries. It was my senior Rakesh who gave an idea of visiting Andaman and Nicobar Islands. As it is an island I thought there would be nothing to discover other than water bodies. But he explained the vast opportunities of learning aqua venture activities such as snorkelling, scuba diving, underwater sea walking and so on. And also the island is of the cleanest tourist places in the entire globe. I was truly inspired by the eccentric features of the island and decided to book the tour packages from Andaman Tour Travel, the only travel agency in south India that curates fabulous packages to the island.

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As Andaman and Nicobar Island is situated on the shores of Bay of Bengal, it shows many similarities with that of our Indian culture. Onboarding to Veer Savarkar International airport, Port Blair, the staff of the travel agency gave us a warm welcome. From the airport, we proceeded to our resort. The roads in Andaman are bordered with tall trees. The avenues somewhat resembled that of a south Indian state say Kerala or TamilNadu. On reaching the resort the authorities gave us the keys of our rooms and also invited us for a special lunch. After getting refreshed we went to mess and savoured mouth-watering delicacies prepared in traditional Andaman style. By evening we began our exploration. First, we went to one of the most popular and also infamous prison, Cellular Jail. The prison serves as an exquisite instance for ancient colonial days. We also attended the light and sound show telecasted by the authorities of the prison. Through the program, we came to know more about the patriotic heroes of India.

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The very next day we went to one of the least explored island called Long Island. With picturesque landscapes and emerald surroundings, Long Island captivates hundreds of travel enthusiast. As it is situated nearly 80 km from the capital city like you I also thought the island might be devoid of all facilities. But to surprise, the island comprises of schools, health centre, shops and so on. It also offered immense opportunities to learn water sports. The moment I reached the island the first thing I did, I collected the passes for practising snorkelling. Under the guidance of a professional guide, I learnt it. At that, my parents like a newly married couple enjoyed the beauty of waves and shores by sipping ice candies and juices under a tall coconut tree. Over there many tourists were busy practising trekking on the bare mountains. The island not only delighted our minds with picture-perfect landscapes but also it showed fun-filled activities of dolphins. It would be really strange to know that some of the tourists avail of tour packages to Andaman only to enjoy the innocent play of beautiful dolphins.

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The island comprises of mainly three villages namely Lalaji bay village, middle village, and long village and all these villages are well-connected with wireless facilities hence I did not find any difficulty in uploading my photographs into social media. The best and effective way to enchant the beauty of the island is to sail in the boat, said by our tour guide. Therefore we availed of boat service and captured the beguiling beauty of the island into our cameras. In the evening all the travellers who purchased the services of Andaman Tour Travel gathered together and practised bonfire and also played antakshiri. I think it was one of the best moments of the entire trip. The very next day we moved to Havelock Island, the neighbouring island of Long Island. Havelock Island is famous for providing the facility to walk under the sea. By wearing helmets, children and adults could walk deep in the sea and enjoy the beauty of coral reefs and other marine creatures. Followed to it we did small shopping. My parents were really happy with the trip and it delighted me. By the evening we departed adieu to Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Thank you Andaman Tour Travel for making our trip into a fabulous one.

Travelling To the Andaman Islands Maketh These Happy Souls Complete, and That Too For Honeymoon

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We finally tied our knots in the last August after fighting back several oppositions from both of our families. Although at the end of the day, we had completed our 4 years of relation on a happy note, the struggle that we had to face was indeed grave. Actually, one of the prominent reasons that brought us closer was our cravings for travelling. Although he was my faculty at my college and newly appointed angry young man during our first meetings, gradually the whole picture got changed. The subject that he taught us and I barely lend my ears in the class had nothing to do with travel. To be frank, I hated him initially.

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So our personal talks did initiate only when he was chosen as my project guide for my post-graduation days. At some random point during our first presentation of the project in the department, he was gone missing from the college (quite technically). Out of my curiosity, when I enquired this to him, he replied back that he went for a sudden tour to Cherapunjee along with his friends. Nobody was informed about this until he returned back after 2 weeks!! I felt this act of his weird and irresponsible, but at the same time, I could measure his quest for travelling and the kinds of stuff. Later on, we had never-ending talks on travelling. And we exactly do not know when we really fell in love. We went for short journeys along with our common friends to nearby places such as Roopark, Bardaman and Babur Haat from our hometown in Kolkata.

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The aftermath of our eventful marriage, the time for choosing our honeymoon destination was approaching, then we were really confused, as he had already been to most of the places in the country. Moreover, we were very much particular about travelling up to a whole new place rather than selecting an already visited destination. Also, many of the common travel destinations would be crowded during these months of the year (final days of December) when he had managed to get leave. Yes, at least by now, I insisted on him to be responsible and loyal. So When I googled with the same tagline of ‘offbeat less-visited honeymoon destination of India’, I got noticed of Andaman. The images of the place were also beautiful and perfect for a honeymoon. Moreover, there were interesting tour packages also. We booked one with the popular Andaman Tour Travel.

So we packed our bags and headed up to the exotic island destination of Andaman on a fine December morning. Within a few hours of flying, we were at the Veer Savarkar International Airport in Port Blair. Once accompanying our tour guide we went up to the resort where we were to stay. The cosy room that was allotted to us was facing the azure sea. We relaxed for some time before taking a wholesome lunch comprising of tasty seafood recipes. After that, we proceeded towards our first beach in the list alongside a marine drive. The Corbyn’s Cove beach was on the same island that we were staying in. After covering a few distances, the views were getting more splendid. My husband was stopping me from filming too much. His opinion was taking too many pictures will lose your precious moments of enjoying the beauty of a place with naked eyes.

After witnessing a mesmerizing sunset from the shores of this stony beach of Andaman, we returned back to the room. Our tour executives excitedly informed us to be ready by 7.30 in the lobby of the resort as they have got some plans for us then. I was very thrilled when we got to know about this. However, he had that cunning yet sweet smile on his face as always. He was standing there as if he knew everything. At the informed time, we reached the spot they asked us to be in. To our surprise, they had set a Candlelight dinner exclusively for us on the white seashore!! That was one of the best things to happen on our honeymoon, I doubt that it was only later added to our packages on his demands.

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Next day early morning, we got ready to our major destination which was the Elephant beach, where we reached after travelling strenuously for around 3 and a half hours, first by road, then a boat and again on road. We had to travel a lot just because our destination was situated in yet another enticing island called Swarajdweep also known as Havelock Island. After having a delicious breakfast, we set out for trekking. Although it was a bit lengthy, we did not feel so as I was with my favourite person and kept on talking. In between the talks, we got to pass through some marshy areas where I purposefully dipped hubby to it. After which, we were to exposed to yet another heavenly beach. On enquiry, we got to realise, there used to be an Elephant named Rajan who used to swim in the oceans!!

We had reached a bit late (of about 4 years), otherwise, we could have witnessed that amusing sight.  Fate… Ah, fine anyways. Even without that, we had lots of fun lots of fun as we later swam in the crystal clear waters and also did some snorkelling. We were amazed to witness that stunning set of coral reefs just beneath the surface water. In between, fishes and some other small creatures (I could not really identify them, nor did my husband). Thank god, they were not harming us. I really did not feel like returning, but we had to, as it was already late afternoon by the time we went back.

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That effect of the empty stomach was only affecting once we got out of the Andaman Sea waters. So without wasting much time, we headed to a nearby seafood restaurant. To our surprise, we got to meet a Bengali Kaka who was the cook there. We created a great rapport with him in a few minutes. He served us delicious food in with those distinct Bengali flavours. We had to rest for some time, as we had eaten too much. So after a while, we proceeded to the most popular beach of Radhanagar Beach that is even internationally acclaimed. We were very excited. The beauty of this magical seashore with crystal clear waters and pure white sand lined up by lush green area cannot be described on words. I could say that it was the best sunset we have ever got to witness. Later that day, the dreamy island had more surprises for us. Well, I was talking about nothing else, but of the bioluminescence!! We got to behold at that stunning sight from the beaches of Havelock. It was the most romantic thing that had to happen in our entire Honeymoon trip…

Top 4 Places for Trekking in Andaman Island

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The stupendous archipelago of India is known as Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The island is famous among travelers for many reasons. People often tour the island for rejuvenation and relaxation. There was a time when the Andaman and Nicobar Island was unknown to the external world. The islands were once used to imprison the Indian freedom fighters in the cellular jail situated in Port Blair. Over there the prisoners were brutally torched. Now the jail has been declared as a national monument by the Indian government. Studies reveal that the islands comprise of more than 500 islands and among them, only 37 islands have been explored till now. The magnificent beauty of the islands, crystal blue waters, amazing species of various birds and animals, sun-kissed and silver-lined beaches and many more lure the travelers from various parts of the world. Travelers move to the island only to participate in a wide array of water sports such as snorkeling, scuba diving, jet riding, banana boat ride and many more.

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Scuba diving needs prior training whereas snorkeling can be practiced by people of any age. Most of the aqua venture sports demand a little bit of courage whereas sea walking requires only enthusiasm. Visitors will have to wear only a helmet and should walk in the water under the guidance of a professional trainer. Indulging in water sports in Andaman will take the travelers to a magical world of marine life and coral reefs. You will come across several species of the aquatic world that you were unaware of it. As the island is situated far away from the modern world it offers immense solitude and calm ambiance. And this is the factor that attracts thousands of travelers especially honeymooners to the island. Among the various islands in Andaman, Port Blair is considered as the busiest island as it acts as the governing seat of the island. Also, it carries the only airport of the island called Veer Savarkar International Airport. Havelock Island and Neil Island are the apt destinations on the island to view the scintillating beauty of nature. It is hard to believe that there is still a group of people who love to live in the nomadic lifestyle such as tribal people who are mainly seen in Jarwa Island and Sentinel Island. But communications to these people are strictly prohibited by the government.

Often people believe that the island is only famous for aqua venture sport and beach activities. But most of them do not know the island is equally famous for adventure activities such as trekking, mountaineering, and bird spotting. Travelers can be part of the enthralling activities by availing tour packages from Andaman Tour Travel. Every year they craft exciting packages to the travelers from Bangalore, Pune, and Mumbai to explore Andaman. There are some people who visit the island only to participate in adventure activities. The following paragraphs will help you to learn more about the places where trekking is widely practiced.

1. Chidiya Tapu and Kala Pahad

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Chidiya Tapu is situated in the southern parts of Andaman. The place is a haven for varieties of birds. Bird lovers from various parts of the world visit this place to capture the lovely photographs of the birds especially migratory birds. The place is not only famous for different kinds of birds but also for the gorgeous sunset. Most of the people are unaware of the possibility of trekking in the hilltops. Trekking is usually done from the Chidiya Tapu beach and it covers the ‘Kala Pahad’ or ‘Black Mountains’. The trekking over there requires only 40-60 minutes. Some may need less time than it. It depends on each individual. On reaching the top of the hill you can click beautiful snaps of yours and your family and friends with the serene nature as the background.

2. Mount Harriet

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Mount Harriet is situated in Madhuban in south Andaman. It is regarded as the highest peaks of the island. The place holds unique species of fauna and flora. Recently a new species of frog was founded from the place. Along with them mammals, green marine turtles, and moths were also seen there. The amazing creatures of fauna and flora are protected under the shadow of tall trees. One can start trekking from the Elephant training camp which is 16 kilometers away from the mountain.

3. Saddle Peak and Alfred Caves

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With 732 meter height from the mean sea level, the Saddle Peak is considered as one of the highest peaks in Andaman. While trekking one could see the Alfred caves and the transparent river. The peak is abundantly blessed with indigenous species of 6 trees, 13 birds and 36 insects. Alfred caves are formed by the combination of 22 caves. The only river that flows through this peak is the Kalpong River.

4. Baratang Caves

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Baratang caves are famous for rock climbing. The cave is formed due to the deposition of limestone years ago. Once you reach the island you can trek through the dense forest. During the trekking, you will come across mangrove creeks. It needs only 15-20 minutes to trek the caves. Near to Baratang Island, you can spot the nomadic tribe called the Jarwa tribe. As aforementioned interaction with the Jarwa by the visitors is strictly prohibited. Don’t forget to carry a camera to capture the stunning pictures of the interior of the caves and also its beautiful surroundings.

From the above paragraphs, you might have clearly understood the places in the Andaman that appreciate trekking widely. As the mountains on the island are not so scary when compared to mountains in our country, trekking in Andaman will definitely boost one’s enthusiasm and courage. There are many more places on the island that showcases a dazzling part of nature. Avail of the packages from the prominent travel operators and be part of the virgin nature as soon as possible. If you have queries regarding the services of Andaman Tour Travel without any hesitation you can directly contact their customer executives. Don’t waste your time. Grab the package before it expires.

The Beaches in Andaman that Creates Memorable Stories of Life

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Andaman and Nicobar Islands had always been in my bucket list. It was my dream destination. The mere pictures of the turquoise sea and the palm-fringed beaches would get me excited. Due to my busy work schedule, I had to put my trip off several times. But l finally managed to get me some time off to fly down to Andaman and Nicobar Islands last month and the trip was incredibly amazing! Luckily I had got a tour package to Andaman and Nicobar Islands from  Kolkata, my hometown, thanks to Andaman Tour Travels. The package definitely deserves a special mention as it was everything that I could ask for. The whole trip went extremely well. I didn’t have to face any hassles of travelling. My travel partners took care of everything. From accommodation at a classy resort to sightseeing expeditions to tourist activities, everything was taken care of. And what do I say about Andaman? It exceeded all my expectations. And guess what? I am all set for a second trip to Andaman! The beauty of this island cannot be explained through mere words. The azure sky beaming over the white shimmering shorelines and the deep blue sea is a sight that would please any person and it stays in your mind for an entire lifetime. Andaman is blessed abundantly by Nature.  Andaman and Nicobar Islands has an array of beautiful landscapes You can’t take your eyes off certain places, they have a mystical beauty about it, that keeps you rooted to the spot. From mangrove forests to mystical islands to stunning beaches, this archipelago of islands has everything that satisfies the mind of a traveller. All these scintillating tourist spots of Andaman are indeed truly beautiful, but my mind was blown by the striking beaches of Andaman. To all those planning to tour Andaman and Nicobar Islands, let me tell you that your trip will remain incomplete until and unless you visit the beaches in the islands. Here is a list of the ‘must-visit’ beaches of Andaman:
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Elephant Beach: This beach is clearly one of the most popular beaches in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The Elephant Beach is situated in Havelock Island. One shouldn’t miss a place as stunning and beautiful as this. In fact, Elephant Beach is included in almost all the tour packages to Andaman and Nicobar Islands due to its immense popularity. Who wouldn’t love the shimmering white sandy shorelines and the vast expanse of turquoise waters that border it? You can reach the beach via an engaging boat ride alongside a magnificent lighthouse. Elephant Beach is an ideal place to try out water activities like scuba diving, snorkelling, sea walking, jet skiing etc.
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Radhanagar Beach: Havelock Island is gifted with some gorgeous beaches. Radhangar Beach is regarded as one of the best beaches not just in Andaman or India but the entire world. Your trip to Andaman would never be complete without visiting Radhanagar Beach. The white-sandy beach is ideal for travellers belonging to any age group ranging from kids to adults. The most striking feature of the beach is its cleanliness. You never get to see a spec of dirt on the beach. It is usually spic and span. The beach is also famous for its glorious sunsets as well. The place is also ideal for organising a family gettogether as well. Once in Radhanagar do not forget to try a hand in snorkelling and game fishing. The beach is too famous for the aforementioned tourist activities.
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Kala Pathar Beach: The beach is comparatively smaller compared to the other beaches in Andaman but is equally popular. The beach is also home to shimmering white shorelines, but the waters of the beach exhibit a refreshing green colour. Kala Pathar Beach is one of those popular offbeat attractions in Andaman and Nicobar Islands that is enticing a huge number of tourists. The beach is a very good spot for families to enjoy quality time. Kala Pathar Beach is definitely worth a visit. Do make it a point to add it in your itinerary to Andaman. You are never going to regret it.
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Chidiya Tapu Beach: Often called the ‘Nightfall Point’ or the ‘flying creature island’, Chidiya Tapu is another major attraction of Andaman and Nicobar Islands. It is famous for the large variety of rare species of birds, especially migratory birds that it holds. A visit to Chidiya Tapu gives you the wonderful opportunity to spot around 50 endemic bird species. Chidiya Tapu is a great spot for bird watching which is why it is the hub of bird lovers. The beach is extremely beautiful with its collection of birds and the luscious green vegetation that surrounds it. Chidiya Tapu is famous for its glorious sunset. People from far and wide visit the beach in order to get a glimpse of the stunning sunset that it is home to. Photograph the mesmerising sunset and the rare species of birds that are housed by this beach.
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Wandoor Beach: Wandoor Beach is one of those beaches in Andaman that is a ‘must-visit’. The stunning shoreline is located in the  Mahatma Gandhi Marine National Park. You could observe around 15 islands surrounding this gorgeous shoreline. The beach exudes serenity with its quiet shoreline and the cool breeze blowing from the vast expanse of turquoise waters. The shoreline by itself is a ravishing sight for the travellers. Wandoor Beach is also home to an array of colourful coral reefs which makes it even more popular among tourists. You could also try a hand at snorkelling at Wandoor Beach as it is an ideal spot for conducting the same. The beach also offers some trekking spots nearby.