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The Andamans are a chain of 184 odd islands in the Andaman sea at approx 1100 Kms to the south of Kolkata. The largest among them, The Andaman Island is 355 Kms long and 60 Kms wide. There was a time when ancient tribes lived here. Some of the natives it is said bore a remarkable resemblance to the aboriginal tribes of Australia. Today some tribes have receded into the deep forest while others have been resettled. Port Blair, it's principal port, is a picturesque and bustling town, full of greenery. It is well connected to the main land by regular passage of ships and scheduled flights from KolKata and Madras. Different communities are living in harmony and use hindi as their language.

Andaman & Nicobar is located at Bay of Bengal. Andaman & Nicobar is large group of islands nearly 600 islands in the Bay of Bengal. Though they are a part of India, geographically, they are closer to Myanmar and Thailand than to the Indian mainland. Mid-January until mid-May sees the best weather, and often the best diving conditions.
Andaman and Nicobar islands have recently been recognized as a world-class Eco-friendly tourist destination and these islands have something very special to offer to the tourists

Area : Andaman: 6,408, Nicobar: 1841 Sq.km
Location : Bay of Bengal
State Capital : Port Blair
Languages : Hindi, Bengali, Malayalam, Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, Nicobarese, English
Climate : Tropical Climate
Time to Visit : October-December