Tag: Andaman and Nicobar Islands
Cyclone strands thousands in Andaman
December 9 (TravelAndy): Severe depression caused above the Bay of Bengal has stranded approximately 1900 tourists in India’s popular tourist spot Andaman and Nicobar Islands.
Havelock and Neil islands, in India’s union territory Andamans, are among the worst hit places.
With mobile networks not working properly, tourists are facing difficulty in communicating with their families. Continue reading Cyclone strands thousands in Andaman
India to develop 9 islands for tourism
September 27 (TravelAndy): India is planning to follow the Singapore model to develop tourism on nine island in Andaman and Lakshwadeep, said The Economic Times.
Like Singapore, India is looking at developing water parks and utilise natural resources to promote tourism on these islands.
Smith Island, Ross Island, Avis Island and Long Island in the Andamans and Bangaram, Thinnakara, Suheli, Cheriyam and Minicoy islands in Lakswadeep have been selected for development.
From lighthouse to tourist attraction
October 14 (TravelAndy): The Indian government is chalking out a plan to transform 78 lighthouses across India, into tourism centres.
The identified lighthouses for this are located in Gujarat, Maharashtra, Goa, Karnataka, Kerala, Lakshadweep, Tamil Nadu, Puducherry, Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, West Bengal and Andaman and Nicobar Islands, said an official statement.
There are plans to using land adjacent to the light houses to develop hotels, resorts, viewing galleries, maritime museums and heritage museums, adventure sports facilities, thematic restaurants, souvenir shops, laser shows, spa and rejuvenation centres, amphitheatres and other facilities to attract tourists. Continue reading From lighthouse to tourist attraction